How to Troubleshoot a Propane Char-Broil Grill

Guests have arrived for that backyard summer BBQ party, only the grill seems to have went to the beach without you!  Don't despair! Troubleshooting a propane char-broil grill is not that difficult. They are not that complicated, with only a few items to be checked to get you grilling again.  A few tricks from professional grillers will get your party up and cooking.

• Low flow or low flames.
  
  
  
  1. Check the overpressure device. If overpressure device is turned on, you will need to reset the gas regulator.
  
  
  2. Reset the gas regulator.
     
     
     
     
     • Lift the grill lid.
     
     
     • Turn all knobs to the "off" position on the front control panel.
     
     
     • Turn off the propane tank.
     
     
     • Disconnect regulator from propane tank.
     
     
     • Wait a couple of minutes.
     
     
     • Reconnect regulator to propane tank.
     
     
     • SLOWLY open the valve on the propane tank.
     
     
     • Turn on the appropriate control knobs on the control panel as per manufacturer instructions.
     
     
     
     
  
  


• Annoying humming sound.
  
  
  
  1. Lower the flow to your regulator slightly.  The diaphragm located in the regulator sometimes vibrates with fluctuation in flow. It is annoying but normal for these units.
  
  


• Burner will not light.
  
  
  
  1. Check to see if propane tank is empty.
  
  
  2. Verify connection between regulator and propane tank.
  
  
  3. Turn valve counterclockwise to the open position if it is not already open.
  
  
  4. Match light the grill.  If the grill lights with a match or lighter, then the problem lies with the igniter.  If it will not match-light, go to step 5.
  
  
  5. Check the burner valve.  If it is not seated properly, reseat the valve and try to light again.  If this fails, go to step 6.
  
  
  6. Check the ignition button.  If there is rust between the connection and the battery, use WD-40 and a q-tip to clean the connection.