Char-Broil MULTI PURPOSE COOKER 11101706 - Manual (Page 17)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible Cause
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve on regulator tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder
connection.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Grease buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
• Burner is blocked.
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
with worn threads.
• Vapor Lock
• Valve not properly aligned to burner
• High wind conditions
Prevention/Solution
• 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 cooking.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn of by closing control knobs. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire
burn out. After appliance cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn of by closing control knobs. Clean burner. 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.
• 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.
Problem
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Flashback...
(fire in burner ).
Unable to fill LP
cylinder.
Cooking slower than
expected
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