Char-Broil 5101194 manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Prevention/Cure

Burner will not light

—

Electrode and burner are wet.

— Wipe dry with cloth.

using ignitor.

—

Electrode is cracked or broken,

—

Replace electrode.

 

 

“sparks at crack”.

 

 

 

— Wire is loose or disconnected.

— Reconnect or replace ignitor wire.

 

— Wire is shorting (sparking)

—

Replace ignitor wire.

 

 

between ignitor and electrode.

 

 

 

—

Bad ignitor.

—

Replace ignitor.

Burner will not match-

—

No gas flow.

— Check to see if LP cylinder is empty. If LP cylinder is

light.

 

 

 

not empty, refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow”.

 

— Coupling nut and regulator not

— Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three quarters

 

 

fully connected.

 

additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only—

 

 

 

 

do not use tools.

 

— Obstruction of gas flow.

—

Clear burner tube.

 

— Disengagement of burner to

—

Re-engage burner and valve.

 

 

valve.

 

 

 

—

Is appliance assembled

—

Check assembly instruction steps.

 

 

correctly?

 

 

Sudden drop in gas

—

Out of gas.

— Check for gas in LP cylinder.

flow or low flame.

—

Excess flow valve tripped.

— Turn off knob, wait 30 seconds and light appliance. If

 

 

 

 

flames are still low, turn off knob and LP cylinder

 

 

 

 

valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect regulator and

 

 

 

 

leak check. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait 30

 

 

 

 

seconds and then light appliance.

Flames blow out.

—

High or gusting winds.

—

Increase flame height.

 

— Low on LP gas

—

Refill LP cylinder.

 

— Excess flow valve tripped.

— Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.

Flashback... (fire in

—

Burner is blocked.

—

Turn knob to OFF and clean burner.

burner tube).

 

 

 

 

Unable to fill LP

—

Some dealers have older fill

— The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage

cylinder

 

nozzles with worn threads.

 

the valve. Try a second LP dealer.

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Contents To installer or assembler To consumer If you smell gasSafety Symbols Use and CareTable of Contents Must meet the following requirements LP CylinderLP cylinder used with your Outdoor Stove Top Odor similar to rotten cabbage so that it can beConnecting Regulator To The LP Cylinder LP Cylinder ExchangeSafety Tips RegulatorBurner Flame Check Light burner, rotate knob Use appliance at least 3 ftApartment Dwellers Burner CheckTypical spider webs inside burner Natural Hazard SpidersIf you experience the following Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure Parts List Key Qty DescriptionParts Diagram Assembly Machine screws Figure a Base Cover assembly #8x1/2 29100873 Self-Tap Screw Qty Page Please register your product online at Char-Broil, LLC Columbus, GA 31902 Assembly Instructions

5101194 specifications

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