Char-Broil 7101366 manual Troubleshooting continued, Problem, Possible Cause, Prevention/Solution

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
Burner will not light	• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.	• Replace knob.
using ignitor.	• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.	• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if
		insulation is broken.
	• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
Burner will not match	• Match will not reach.	• Use long-stem match (fireplace 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 cylinder.
flow or low flame.	• Excess flow valve tripped.	• Turn off knob, wait 30 seconds and light fryer. If flames are still low,
		turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator.
		Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait
		30 seconds and then light fryer.
	• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder	• Turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
	connection.	cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
Flames blow out.	• Low on LP gas.	• Refill LP cylinder.
	• Excess flow valve tripped.	• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Flare-up.	• Grease buildup.	• Clean burner and inside of fryer body.
	• 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 knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After
	burner system.	fryer cools, remove and clean all parts.
Flashback...	• Burner and/or burner tube is blocked.	• Turn knob to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tube. See burner
(fire in burner tube).		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.
Cooking slower than	• High wind conditions	• Relocate cooker to a less windy area
	• Vapor Lock	• Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder.
expected
		Reconnect and retry.
	• Valve not properly aligned to burner	• Loosen control panel and valve. Be sure valve is centered top to
		bottom and left to right in burner tube. Tighten all components
		once proper alignment is achieved.

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