Troubleshooting - Sears Kenmore 148.16154210 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Troubleshooting

Problem
Grill will not light
Burner flame is
yellow and gas
odor can be
smelled
Excessive flare-up
Burner blows out
Possible Cause
1. The ignition wire came off
the electrical igniter.
2. The distance between the
ignition pin and the burneris
greater than 0.1-0.2 inch.
3. The ignition wire is broken.
4. The battery has died.
5. The battery is in the wrong
polarity.
6. The electrode tip does not
produce sparks at the
burner port.
7. No gas supplied.
8. Air shutter opening is too
big.
1. The air shutter opening is
not properly set.
2. Spiders or insects block the
air shutter.
3. Gas leaks
1. Grilling fatty meats while
knobs on "HIGH".
2. Spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood closed when grilling.
1. LP tank is empty.
2. Burner is not aligned with
the control valve.
3. Gas supply is not sufficient.
Corrective Action
1. Reconnect the ignition wire to the
electrical igniter.
2. Loosen the ignition pin and adjust the
distance, then fasten it again.
3. Call customer service for are
placement ignition wire.
4. Install a new AA battery.
5. Change the battery polarity.
6. Reinstall the electrode.
7. Turn on the regulator valve.
8. Loosen the air shutter and adjust the
opening to a smaller size.
1. Loosen the air shutter and adjust
theopening to have blue flames.
1/4 in. opening for LPG.
1/8 in. or less opening for NG.
2. Clean blockages.
3. Check for the source of gas leaks.
1. Grill fatty meats when the grids are
cold while the knobs are on the
"LOW" setting. Move the meats to the
warming rack if flare up continues
until flame settles down.
2. Never spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood up when grilling.
1. Refill the LP Tank.
2. Install the burner correctly.
3. Check the gas supply hose and make
sure there are no leaks and no knots.
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