Char-Broil Thermos C34G Guide Des Produits page 37

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light PIEZO PUSH-BUTTON AND ROTARY:
using ignitor. •Push-button sticks at bottom.
•Rotary knob rotates without clicking.
•Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
Burner(s) will not
•See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
match light.
•Match will not reach.
•Improper method of match-lighting.
•Out of gas.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
low flame.
•Excess flow valve tripped.
•Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder connection.
Flames blow out.
•High or gusting winds.
•Low on LP gas.
•Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up. •Grease buildup.
•Excessive fat in meat.
•Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent grease fire.
•Grease trapped by food buildup around
Flashback... •Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
(fire in burner tube(s)).
One burner does not light
• Grease buildup or food particles in end(s) of
from other burner(s).
burner system.
carryover tube(s).
Prevention/Solution
•Replace ignitor.
•Replace knob.
•Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wires 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 and tank knobs, wait 30 seconds, turn tank knob on
slowly, light grill. If flames are still low, turn off control and tank
knobs and disconnect regulator. Reconnect regulator, turn tank knob
on slowly, light grill.
•Turn off control and tank knobs and disconnect regulator. Reconnect
regulator, turn on tank knob slowly, light grill.
•Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
•Refill LP cylinder.
•Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
•Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
•Trim fat from meat before grilling.
•Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
cleaning section of Use and Care.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
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