Char-Broil 466650414 manual Troubleshooting Electronic Ignition

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause		Prevention/Solution
Sudden drop in gas flow or	• Out of gas.		• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
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 connection.		• Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from 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 and let fire
	burner system.		burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback (fire in	• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.		• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner cleaning
burner tube(s)).			section of Use and Care.
One burner does not light	• Grease buildup or food particles in end(s) of		• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
from other burner(s).	carryover tube(s).
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition
Problem (Ignition)	Possible Cause	Check Procedure		Prevention/Solution
SECTION I
No sparks appear at any	• Battery not installed properly.	• Check battery orientation.		• Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–” connectors are
electrodes when Electronic				oriented correctly, with “+” on cap end.)
Ignition Button is pressed;	• Dead battery.	• Has battery been used previously?		• Replace battery with new alkaline battery.
no noise can be heard from
spark module.	• Button assembly not	• Check to insure threads are properly		• Unscrew button cap assembly and reinstall, making sure
	installed properly.	engaged. Button should travel up and		threads are aligned and engaged fully.
		down without binding.
	• Faulty spark module.	• If no sparks are generated with new		• Replace spark module assembly.
		battery and good wire connections,
		module is faulty.
SECTION II
No sparks appear at any	• Output lead connections not	• Are output connections on and tight?		• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
electrodes when Electronic	connected.			electrodes.
Ignition Button is pressed;
noise can be heard from spark
module.
SECTION III	• Output lead connections not	• Are output connections on and tight?		• Remove and reconnect all output connections at module and
Sparks are present but not at	connected.			electrodes.
all electrodes and/or not at	• Arcing to grill away from	• If possible, observe grill in dark		• If sparks are observed other than from burner(s), wire insulation
full strength
	burner(s).	location. Operate ignition system and		may be damaged. Replace wires.
		look for arcing between output wires
		and grill frame.
	• Weak battery.	• All sparks present but weak or at		• Replace battery with a new alkaline battery.
		slow rate.
	• Electrodes are wet.	• Has moisture accumulated on electrode		• Use paper towel to remove moisture.
		and/or in burner ports?
	• Electrodes cracked or broken	• Inspect electrodes for cracks.		• Replace cracked or broken electrodes.
	“sparks at crack”.

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