Char-Broil 463270309 manual Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
Burner(s) will not light	•Faulty electronic ignition circuit.	•See Troubleshooting Integrated Electronic Ignition section.
using ignitor.	•Sparking somewhere other than	•Inspect wire insulation and proper connections. Replace wires if
	between burner and electrode.	insulation is broken.
Burner(s) will not	•See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
match light.	•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 tank.
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 tank valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect
		regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and
		then light grill.
	•Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP tank	•Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
	connection.	tank. 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 tank.
	•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 tank. Leave lid in position and
	burner system.	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 manual.
Unable to fill LP tank.	•Some dealers have older fill nozzles	•The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try
	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).

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