Kenmore 146.1615311 Gas Grill User Manual


 
Troubleshooting (continued)
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor.
(See Electronic
Ignition
Troubleshooting also)
Burner(s) will not
match light.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
No spark, no ignition noise.
No spark, some ignition noise.
Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
page. See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
Match wiii not reach.
Improper method of mafch-iighfing.
Check for gas in LPcylinder.
Out of gas.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP
cylinder connection.
Suddendrop ingas
flow or tow flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
•Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are
still low, turn off knobs and LPcylinder valve. Disconnect
regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP
cylinder valve, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
•Turn off knobs and LPcylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut
from cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
High or gusting winds.
Low on LPgas.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
Flashback... Burner and/or burner tubes are
(fire in burner tube(s)) blocked.
Turn front of griii to face wind or increase flame height.
Refill LPcylinder.
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
Clean burners and inside of grili/firebox.
Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LPcylinder. Leave lid in
position and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and
clean ait parts.
Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See
burner cleaning section of Use and Care.
Unable to fill LP Some dealers have older fiiI nozzles The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the
cylinder, with worn threads, valve. Try a second LPdealer.
One burner does Grease buildup or food particles in Clean carry-over tube (s)with wire brush.
not light from end (s) of carryover tube (s).
other burner (s).
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