Natural Hazard Spiders. Char-Broil LP Gas Grill, LP

Troubleshooting

Emergencies

Gas leaking from cracked/cut/burned hose.

Gas leaking from LP tank.

Gas leaking from LP tank valve.

Gas leaking between

LP tank and regulator connection.

Fire coming through control panel.

Possible Cause

• Old hose, cut in hose.

• Mechanical failure due to rusting or mishandling.

• Failure of tank valve from mishandling or mechanical failure.

• Improper installation, connection not tight, failure of rubber seal.

• Fire in burner tube section of burner due to partial blockage.

• Misalignment of valve to burner tube.

Grease fire or continuous excessive flames above cooking surface.

Problem

• Too much grease buildup in burner area.

Burner(s) will not light using ignitor.

(See Electronic Ignition

Troubleshooting also)

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Possible Cause

GAS ISSUES:

• Trying to light wrong burner.

• Burner not engaged with control valve.

• Obstruction in burner.

• No gas flow.

• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP tank.

• Coupling nut and LP tank valve not fully connected.

Prevention/Solution

• Turn off gas at LP tank or at source on natural gas systems. If hose is cut or cracked, replace valve/hose/regulator. If burned, discontinue use of product until a gas service technician/plumber has investigated cause and correction is made.

• Turn off LP tank valve.

• Call LP gas dealer 800-number on tank label or call local fire department.

• Remove regulator from tank and visually inspect rubber seal for damage. Reinstall and check for leaks. Ensure black knob is on tight.

• Turn off LP tank valve (if possible without injury to self). If fire cannot be controlled with baking soda/extinguisher, call local fire department. Remove burner and inspect for spider nest or rust.

Clean using bottle brush.

• Ensure valves and burner tubes are aligned per assembly instructions.

• Turn off LP tank valve. Leave lid open to allow flames to die down.

After cooling, clean food particles and excess grease from inside firebox area, grease cup/pan/tray, and other surfaces.

Prevention/Solution

• See instructions on control panel and in Use and Care manual.

• Make sure valves are positioned inside of burner tubes with clips attached (if featured).

• Ensure burner tubes are not obstructed with spider webs or other matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care manual.

• Make sure LP tank is not empty. If LP tank is not empty, refer to

“Sudden drop in gas flow.”

• Turn off knobs and disconnect coupling nut from LP tank.

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.

ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at crack.”

• Electrode tip not in proper position.

• Wire and/or electrode covered with cooking residue.

• Wires are loose or disconnected.

• Wires are shorting (sparking) between ignitor and electrode.

• Dead battery.

• Replace electrode(s).

Main Burners Traditional Series, QuickSet and QuickSet Series:

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward tip of collector box . The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.

Main Burners Performance and Advantage Series:

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward port hole in burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.

Sideburner:

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.

• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.

• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.

• Replace ignitor wire.

• Replace with a new AAA-size alkaline battery.

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