Kenmore 146.22126910 Use & Care Manual page 32

Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Burner(s) will not
light using igniter.
(See Electronic
Ignition
Troubleshooting
also)
• See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
Burner(s) will not
• Match will not reach.
match light.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame
• High or gusting winds.
Flames blow out.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up.
Persistent drip fire
Flashback...
(fire in burner
tube(s))
Unable to fill LP
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
cylinder.
One burner does
• Drip buildup or food particles in
not light from other
burner(s).
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Possible Cause
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
• No spark, no ignition noise.
• No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP
cylinder connection.
• Drip buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Drip trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
• Burner and/or burner tubes are
blocked.
with worn threads.
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
Prevention/Solution
• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
•Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are
still low, turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect
regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP
cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
•Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut
from cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
• 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.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the
valve. Try a second LP dealer.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.