Char-Broil 463230513 manual Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause			Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light	ELECTRONIC IGNITION:			• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
using ignitor.	• No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic Ignition	• No spark, some ignition noise.			• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
Troubleshooting also)
	• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full			• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
		strength.
Burner(s) will not	• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
match light.	• Match will not reach.			• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
	• Improper method of match-lighting.			• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
Sudden drop in gas	• Out of gas.			• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
flow or low flame.	• Excess flow valve tripped.			• 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.
	• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder			• Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
		connection.		cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
Flames blow out.	• High or gusting winds.			• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
	• Low on LP gas.			• Refill LP cylinder.
	• Excess flow valve tripped.			• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up.	• Grease buildup.			• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
	• Excessive fat in meat.			• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
	• Excessive cooking temperature.			• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire.	• Grease trapped by food buildup around			• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
		burner system.		and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback...	• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.			• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
(fire in burner tube(s)).				cleaning section of Use and Care.
Unable to fill LP	• Some dealers have older fill nozzles			• The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try
cylinder.		with worn threads.		a second LP dealer.
One burner does not	• Grease buildup or food particles in			• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
light from other		end(s) of carryover tube(s).
burner(s).
AUTO-CLEAN™	Possible Cause			Prevention/Solution
(If Equipped)
Timer does not work		Dead Battery		Replace batteries
(Green light does not		Batteries installed incorrectly.		Install batteries correctly.
flash)	 Knob Position did not start the Clean		 Push Knob in to start the clean cycle. (Green LED should begin to
		Cycle		flash)
No LED’s will illuminate		Dead Battery		Replace batteries
Red LED next to battery		Low Battery Strength	 Prepare to replace batteries (NOTE: Clean cycle will operate with
symbol is illuminated				a weak battery.

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