Kenmore 415.1615111 manual Troubleshootlng, Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame

Troubleshootlng			(continued)
Burner(s) will		not	light	ELECTRONIC		IGNMON:
using	ignitor.			No	spark,	no ignition noise.
(See	Electronic	Ignition
Troubleshooting			also)	No	spark,	some ignition noise.

See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.

See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.

Burner(s) will not match light.

Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame.

Sparks, but not at electrode or at full strength.

See _GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.

Match will not reach.

Improper method of match-lighting. Out of gas.

Excess flow valve tripped.

See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.

Use long-stem match (fireplace match).

See _Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.

Check for gas in LP cylinder.

Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still low, turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.

Flames blow out.

Flare-up.

Persistent grease fire.

Flashback...

(fire in burner tube(s)),

Unable to fill LP cylinder.

One burner does not light from other burner(s).

Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder connection.

High or gusting winds.

Low on LP gas.

Excess flow valve tripped.

Grease buildup.

Excessive fat in meat.

Excessive cooking temperature.

Grease trapped by food buildup around burner system.

Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.

Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads.

Grease buildup or food particles in end(s) of carryover tube(s).

Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from cylinder. Reconnect and retry.

Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.

Refill LP cylinder.

•Refer to _Sudden drop in gas flow" above.

•Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.

•Trim fat from meat before grilling.

•Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.

•Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.

•Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and!or burner tubes. See burner cleaning section of Use and Care.

•The worn nozzles don't have enough _bite" to engage the valve. Try a second LP dealer.

•Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.

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