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How to Light a Char-Broil Grill Manually

Char-Broil Gas Grills have a single igniter button that will easily light your fire. However, if that component is failing, you also have the option of manually lighting the unit. Whether you light your grill using the igniter or a match the end result is the same.

What You'll Need:



  • Owners manul

  • Matches



  1. Briefly review the owner's manual for your Char-Broil Grill to familiarize yourself with the location of the key components of the unit. You'll need to know the exact location of gas valve to successfully complete this task.

  2. Make sure your gas burners have been shut off. To ensure safety you'll need to ensure that each burner is in the off position before proceeding.

  3. Open the gas valve that leads in the opposite direction of the fuel tank.

  4. Next, lift the lid of the Char-Broil Grill and leave it open until you have successfully lit the unit.

  5. Take a match and insert it into the holder that is hanging on the side of the gas grill.

  6. Strike the match until it emits fire and push it in through the match hole on the side of your Char-Broil Grill.

  7. Locate the knob of the gas burner that is located the closet to match you just inserted and turn it to "High". If each step has been done correctly the burner should ignite. Continue turning each of the burners to "High" until they are all ignited.

  8. Make the desired adjustments to each of the burners to reach the proper cooking temperature for the food you plan to prepare.

  9. Cook your food as usual.

  10. Once finished, turn off each of the gas burners to put out the fire. Turn off the valve that runs from the fuel tank as a safety precaution before you store your grill