Troubleshooting - Char-Broil 14101480 Guide

EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.
Emergencies
Possible Cause
Gas leaking from
• Damaged hose.
cracked/cut/burned hose.
Gas leaking from LP cylinder.
• Mechanical failure due to rusting or mishandling.
Gas leaking from LP cylinder
valve.
• Failure of cylinder valve from mishandling or
Gas leaking between LP
cylinder and regulator
• Improper installation, connection not tight, failure
connection.
Fire coming through control
panel.
• Fire in burner section of burner due to blockage.
Grease fire or continuous
• Too much grease buildup in burner area.
excessive flames above
cooking surface.

Troubleshooting

Problem
Possible Cause
GAS ISSUES:
Burner will not light using
• Burner not engaged with control valve.
ignitor.
• Obstruction in burner.
• No gas flow.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP cylinder.
• Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not fully
ELECTRICAL ISSUES:
• Electrode cracked or broken; "sparks at crack."
• Electrode tip not in proper position
• Wire and/or electrode covered with cooking
• Wire is loose or disconnected.
• Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and
mechanical failure.
of rubber seal.
connected.
residue.
electrode.
Prevention/Solution
• Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If hose is cut or
cracked, replace valve/hose/regulator. See LP Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting
Regulator to the LP Cylinder.
• Replace LP cylinder.
• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.
• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and visually inspect
rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting Regulator to
the LP Cylinder.
• Turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die down. After fire is
out and fryer is cold, remove burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See
Natural Hazard and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages.
• Turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve. Allow flames to die down. After cooling,
clean food particles and excess grease from inside appliance body, grease tray, and
other surfaces.
Prevention/Solution
• Make sure valve is positioned inside of burner .
• Ensure burner is not obstructed with spider webs or other matter. See cleaning
section of Use and Care.
• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop
in gas flow."
• Turn off knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
• Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters additional turn until
solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not use tools.
• Replace electrode.
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on burner. The distance
should be 1/8" to 1/4". Adjust if necessary.
• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
• Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly.
• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
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