Kenmore D02 M90225, Use & Care Manual

EMERGENCIES: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.

Emergencies

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Cause

Prevention/Solution

Prevention/Solution

Troubleshooting

Gas leaking from 
cracked/cut/burned 
hose.

Gas leaking from LP 
cylinder.

Gas leaking from LP 
cylinder valve.

Gas leaking between 
LP cylinder and 
regulator connection.

Fire coming through 
control panel.

Grease fire or 
continuous excessive 
flames above cooking 
surface.

• Damaged hose.

• Mechanical failure due to rusting or 

mishandling.

• Failure of cylinder valve from 

mishandling or mechanical failure.

• Improper installation, connection not 

tight, failure of rubber seal.

• Fire in burner tube section of burner 

due to blockage.

• Too much grease buildup in burner 

area.

• Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. 

• Replace LP cylinder.

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Return LP cylinder to gas supplier.

• Turn off LP cylinder valve. Remove regulator from cylinder and 

visually inspect rubber seal for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak 
Test and Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder.

• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to 

allow flames to die down. After fire is out and grill is cold, 
remove burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. 

• Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to 

allow flames to die down. After cooling, clean food particles 
and excess grease from inside firebox area, grease tray, and 
other surfaces.

If the hose is cracked or cut but not burned, simply replace 
valve/hose/ regulator. If the hose is burned, the cause could be 
other than a faulty valve/hose/regulator. Discontinue use of 
grill until a plumber or gas technician has investigated and 
corrected the problem. 

See Spider 

Alert and Cleaning the Burner Assembly sections of this Use & 
Care Guide.

Burner(s) will not  light 
using ignitor.
(See Electronic Ignition 
Troubleshooting also)

Continued on next 
page.

GAS ISSUES:

• Trying to light wrong burner.

• Burner not engaged with control valve.

• Obstruction in burner.

• No gas flow.

• Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP 

cylinder.

• Coupling nut and LP cylinder valve not 

fully connected.

ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at 

crack.”

• Electrode tip not in proper position.

• Wire and/or electrode covered with 

cooking residue.

• Wires are loose or disconnected.

• Wires are shorting (sparking) between 

ignitor and electrode.

• Dead battery.

• See instructions on control panel and in Use and Care section.

• Make sure valves are positioned inside of burner tubes.

• Ensure burner tubes are not obstructed with spider webs or other 

matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.

• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty. If LP cylinder is not empty, 

refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow.”

• Turn off knobs and disconnect coupling nut from LP cylinder. 

Reconnect and retry.

• Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters 

additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do not 
use tools.

• Replace electrode(s).
Main Burners:

• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on 

burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”. Adjust if necessary.

Sideburner:
• Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port opening on 

burner. the distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.

• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean 

swab.

• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.

• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.

• Replace with a new alkaline battery.

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