Kenmore 148.1615421 manual Low heat is found in natural

Problem	Possible Cause
	1.	Low heat is found in natural
		gas models.
Low heat with the
knob in “HI”	2.	Ports are blocked.
position

3. LP tank has run out.

Low heat, natural	Gas pressure is significantly
	affected by gas line and
gas
	length of gas line from house
	gas line.

	The propane regulator
	assembly incorporates an
	excess flow device designed
Low heat,	to supply the grill with
	sufficient gas flow. Rapid
LP gas
	changes in pressure can
	trigger the excess flow device,
	providing a low flame and low
	temperature.
	1.	Out of gas.
	2. Excess flow valve tripped.
Sudden drop in
gas flow or low	3.	Vapor lock at coupling
flame		nut/LP cylinder
		connection.

Corrective Action

1.This model is set for 7 in. natural gas usage. Please check your natural gas supply system to have correct gas pressure.

Regulator is not needed for NG model.

Check the orifice if you installed NG nozzles.

2.Clear ports of any obstructions.

3.Refill the LP tank.

Check your gas line and make corrections by following the chart below.

From House to Grill

Distance		Tubing Size
Up to 25 ft.		3/8 in. diameter
26	-50 ft.	1/2 in. diameter
		2/3 in. of run 3/4 in.
51	-100 ft.	1/3 in. of run 1/2 in.

Please follow these instructions:

1.Make sure all burners are “OFF”.

2.Open the tank valve and wait 5 minutes.

3.Light the burner one at a time following the lighting instructions listed on the door liner

1.Check for gas in LP cylinder.

2.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.

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

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