Char-Broil Big Easy 08101480, Product Manual

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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