Char-Broil Performance Series Use And Care

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Troubleshooting ( )continued
Problem
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor.
(See Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also)
Burner(s) will not
match light.
Low flame, drop in gas
flow or low flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Flashback...
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP
cylinder.
One burner does not
light from other
burner(s).
.
Burner does not carry
flame around to other
side.
Possible Cause
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
“GAS ISSUES:”
• No spark, no ignition noise.
• No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
PIEZO PUSH-BUTTON AND ROTARY:
• Push-button sticks at bottom.
• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.
• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.
• See on previous page.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder
connection.
• High or gusting winds.
• 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 and/or burner tubes are blocked.
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
with worn threads.
• Grease buildup or food particles in
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
• Grease buildup in ports
Prevention/Solution
• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
• Replace ignitor.
• Replace knob.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wires if
insulation is broken.
• Use paper match, long-stem match (fireplace match) or match
holder (where supplied).
• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care manual.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
• Turn off control and tank knobs, wait 30 seconds turn tank knob on
slowly, light grill. If flames are still low, turn off control and tank
knobs and disconnect regulator. Reconnect regulator, turn on tank
valve slowly, light grill.
• Turn off control and tank knobs and disconnect regulator. Reconnect
regulator, turn on tank valve slowly, light grill.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
cleaning section of Use and Care manual.
• The worn nozzles don’t have enough “bite” to engage the valve. Try
a second LP dealer.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
• Clean ports of burner.

Char-Broil Performance Series Specifications

General

Number of Burners	4
Total Cooking Area	650 sq. in.
Material	Stainless Steel
Ignition Type	Electronic
Side Burner	Yes
Grate Material	Porcelain-Coated Cast Iron
Cooking Area	650 sq. in.
Fuel Type	Propane
Warranty	5 years