Char-Broil The Big Easy 42804468 - Manual (Page 20)

Troubleshooting (continued)
Possible Cause
• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.
• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
• 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
• Replace knob.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wire if
insulation is broken.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
• 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 grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knob to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Let fire burn out. After
fryer cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knob to OFF. 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. Use Top Cover during
cooking.
Problem
Burner will not light
using ignitor.
Burner will not match
light.
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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