Kenmore 148.1615421 manual Problem Possible Cause, Corrective Action

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause
	1.	The ignition wire came off
		the electrical igniter.
	2.	The distance between the
		ignition pin and the burneris
		greater than 0.1-0.2 inch.
	3.	The ignition wire is broken.
	4.	The battery has died.
Grill will not light	5.	The battery is in the wrong
		polarity.
	6.	The electrode tip does not
		produce sparks at the
		burner port.
	7.	No gas supplied.
	8.	Air shutter opening is too
		big.
	1.	The air shutter opening is
Burner flame is		not properly set.
yellow and gas	2. Spiders or insects block the
odor can be		air shutter.
smelled	3. Gas leaks
	1.	Grilling fatty meats while
		knobs on “HIGH”.
	2.	Spray water on gas flames.
Excessive flare-up	3. Hood closed when grilling.

	1.	LP tank is empty.
Burner blows out	2.	Burner is not aligned with
		the control valve.
	3.	Gas supply is not sufficient.

Corrective Action

1.Reconnect the ignition wire to the electrical igniter.

2.Loosen the ignition pin and adjust the distance, then fasten it again.

3.Call customer service for are placement ignition wire.

4.Install a new AA battery.

5.Change the battery polarity.

6.Reinstall the electrode.

7.Turn on the regulator valve.

8.Loosen the air shutter and adjust the opening to a smaller size.

1.Loosen the air shutter and adjust theopening to have blue flames. 1/4 in. opening for LPG.

1/8 in. or less opening for NG.

2.Clean blockages.

3.Check for the source of gas leaks.

1.Grill fatty meats when the grids are cold while the knobs are on the “LOW” setting. Move the meats to the warming rack if flare up continues until flame settles down.

2.Never spray water on gas flames.

3.Hood up when grilling.

1.Refill the LP Tank.

2.Install the burner correctly.

3.Check the gas supply hose and make sure there are no leaks and no knots.

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