Troubleshooting if the grill fails to light – Kenmore 119.16312800 User Manual

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USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Troubleshooting

If the grill fails to light;

1. Turn gas off at source and turn control knobs

to "OFF". Wait at least 5 minutes for gas to

clear, and then retry

2. If your grill still fails to light, check the gas

supply and connections. Ensure gas supply is

turned on (turn counterclockwise), there is

gas in the tank, and the regulator is properly
seated in the tank valve.

3. Repeat lighting procedure. If your grill still

falls to light, turn the gas off at the source, turn
the control knobs to "OFF", and check the
following:

4. Check that the end of each burner tube Is

properly located over each valve orifice.

Obstruction in Gas Line

Correction:

Detach regulator hose assembly. Do

not smoke! Open all control knobs at the same

time to "Fli". Close all burner control knobs to
"OFF" and reattach the regulator hose assembly to
the grill.

Plugged Orifice or Burner Tube Obstruction

Correction:

Remove burners from grill and clean

following the burner cleaning instructions later in
this manual. Observe valve orifice to be sure there

is no obstruction visible.

If an obstruction is suspected in Gas Valve or

Manifold, call the Customer Support Center.
Misalignment of Igniter and Burner

Correction:

Check for proper position of the

electrode tip. The gap between the electrode tip
and burner should be approximately 3/16 of an

Inch. Adjust If necessary. With the gas supply off

and all control knobs set to "OFF" press the electric

igniter button and check for the presence of a

spark at the electrode.

Disconnected Electric Wires

Correction:

Inspect the electric igniter (see

Parts List) found behind the control panel.

Connect loose electric wires to ignition assembly.
Weak AA Battery

Correction:

Unscrew the Igniter cap and replace

the battery.


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Do not dispose of batteries in fire! Batteries may

explode or leak.______________________________

If the grill still does not light you may need to reset

the flow limiting valve In your LP tank.

Note;

This

procedure should be done every time a new LP gas

tank is connected to your grill.

Foliow the steps below to reset the flow

limiting device.

Turn LP gas tank valve "OFF".

Disconnect the regulator assembly from LP Gas

tank.

Q Open ail burner control knobs to "Fli" at the same

time.

Q Close all burner control knobs to "OFF"

Let the LP Gas tank stand for at least 10
minutes,

Reconnect the regulator assembly to the LP Gas

tank.

Slowly turn on the LP Gas tank valve.

Follow the burner lighting procedures to light the
burner farthest away from the gas
source.

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Should a FLASFIBACK fire occur in or around the
burner tubes, follow the instructions below. Failure

to comply with these instructions could result in a

fire or explosion that could cause serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.

' Shut off gas supply (turn the LP tank valve

clockwise) to the gas grill.

. 'Turn the control knobs to the "OFF" position.
.

'Open the grill lid.

. Put out any flame with a Class B Fire

extinguisher

Once the grill has cooled down, clean the

burner tubes and burners according to the

cleaning instructions in this Operator's

Manual.

Customer Support Center

Call 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST 1

-

800

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933-0527

Monday through Friday.

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