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Troubleshooting 

 

ISSUE   

CAUSE   

SOLUTION   

Charbroiler not lighting   

Main gas line is closed   

Open valve   

 

Pilot light is not lit   

Ignite pilot light   

 

Cause unknown   

Call for service   

Flame is to high or to low   

Adjustment knob is turned up or 
down   

Adjust flame with control knob   

Pilot light not staying lit   

Flame is too low   

Adjust pilot light flame height   

 

Pilot tube clogged   

Replace pilot tube. Call for 
service   

Strong smell of gas in cooking 
area   

Main gas line leak   

Turn off main gas valve. DO NOT 
LIGHT FLAME, ignite anything, 
or turn/switch on anything 
electrical Call fire department if 
needed and call for service   

Cooking surface is heating up 
slowly   

Carbon build up   

Ensure that the burners are kept 
clean and free from carbon build 
up/ debris   

Gas type of unit needs to be 
converted   

Unit ships from the factory 
Natural gas. Conversion from 
Natural Gas to L.P. is possible for 
this unit   

Contact an authorized servicer. 
Do not attempt conversion on 
your own   

 
If  problems  persist  and  the  assigned  solution  does  not  remedy  the  issue,  please  call 
suppiler

’s Service Department or your 

local service company.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for KF-CB12-M

Page 1: ...r Service on Your Gas Charbroiler Please call the KFE Service Department and ask for contact information for your local service company WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT ...

Page 2: ...2 This manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment Please retain this manual for future reference ...

Page 3: ...3 Index ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS 3 UNPACKING INSTALLATION 4 5 WARNINGS SAFEGUARDS FOR OPERATION 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 8 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 LIMITED WARRANTY 12 ...

Page 4: ...pany cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its equipment will be operated It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equipment If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper method of operating this equipment ask your supervisor This manual contains a number of precautions to follow to ...

Page 5: ...tem at test pressures in excess of psi 3 45 kPa These models are designed built and sold for commercial use only Instructions must be posted in a prominent location All safety precautions must be taken in the event the user smells gas Safety information can be obtained from your local gas supplier UNPACKING Unpack the charbroiler immediately after receipt Remove the gas charbroiler from the crate ...

Page 6: ...with legs mounted lift if necessary to move unit 7 The supplied gas pressure regulator is factory set at 4 Natural gas W C or 10 for L P 8 THESE UNITS ARE SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON NON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES ONLY Noncombustible clearances 0 sides 0 mm 6 rear 152 mm 4 floor 102 mm 9 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air under the unit by the legs or behind the unit by the flue...

Page 7: ...lways turn off the unit when not in use servicing or adjusting any parts or attachments and before cleaning Never leave the charbroiler on overnight Do not operate any equipment with a damaged or leaking gas line ignitor or valves or if the unit is dropped or damaged in any manner Call for service The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire injury or even deat...

Page 8: ...rantee reliable ignition of the burners when the knobs are turned to ON The holes located in the front panel are pilot valve adjustments Use a screwdriver to turn the valve to adjust the flame height to your desired level Igniting the Burner To ignite the burner turn knob to the ON position Then back off to the desired flame level The range of adjustment is virtually infinite between ON and OFF Th...

Page 9: ...approach to the loading of the unit will produce the most consistent product results NOTE When the charbroiler is first heated it will smoke until oil used in manufacturing preservation and dust from storage and shipping are burned off An hour at max on all burners is usually sufficient Radiant Charbroiler 1 Place the angled radiants in their position as shown in 8 1 2 Make sure that the radiants ...

Page 10: ... follow the cleaning steps below PART REQUIRED ACTION FREQUENCY Body Use a clean cloth and a non abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the charbroiler Wipe the polished areas with a soft cloth Daily Controls Unit should be turned off when not in use It is recommended that the unit be disconnected from the gas supply by closing the main gas valve Use a clean cloth to wipe any down c...

Page 11: ...tted to fill too high grease debris is likely to accumulate under the unit The catch tray drawer is removed by pulling forward USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING per Use or at least Daily Burner Air Shutter Openings Main burner ports must be kept clean Close the gas valve to the unit shutting off the gas and extinguishing the pilot light Clean in place with a wire brush or clean gas ports with a sharp poin...

Page 12: ...as line leak Turn off main gas valve DO NOT LIGHT FLAME ignite anything or turn switch on anything electrical Call fire department if needed and call for service Cooking surface is heating up slowly Carbon build up Ensure that the burners are kept clean and free from carbon build up debris Gas type of unit needs to be converted Unit ships from the factory Natural gas Conversion from Natural Gas to...

Page 13: ...nversion from Natural Gas to Propane L P on all models The conversion should be done before connecting the unit to the gas supply Units are shipped from the factory equipped for use on natural gas Parts necessary for L P liquid propane are provided with the unit Turn off the main gas supply before doing any maintenance 1 Remove the knobs and front panel 2 Unscrew bolts and pilot valve then remove ...

Page 14: ...14 6 Continue with installation L P Position of insert Regulator is now converted to L P ...

Page 15: ...ecognize however that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a KFE Authorized Service Agency or your dealer To avoid confusion always refer to the model number serial number and type of your unit ...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES ...

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