Char-Broil 12701705 Guide Des Produits page 35

Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible Cause
Problem
Burner will not light using
• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.
ignitor.
• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
• See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
Burner will not match light.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve on regulator tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder connection.
• Low on LP gas.
Flames blow out.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Grease buildup.
Flare-up.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Grease trapped by food buildup around burner
Persistent grease fire.
• Burner is blocked.
Flashback...
(fire in burner ).
• Vapor Lock
Cooking slower than
expected
• Valve not properly aligned to burner
• High wind conditions
system.
Prevention/Solution
• Replace knob.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if insulation is broken.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
• Turn off control 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-
test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds and then light appliance.
• Turn off knob and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from cylinder.
Reconnect and retry.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burner and inside of fryer body.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After fryer cools,
remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knob to OFF. Clean burner. See burner cleaning section of Use and Care.
• Turn off control knob and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder. Reconnect and
retry.
• Loosen control panel and valve. Be sure valve is centered top to bottom and left to
right in burner . Tighten all components once proper alignment is achieved.
• Relocate the appliance to a less windy area. Use Top Cover during cooking.
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