TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Burner(s) will not
light using igniter.
(See Electronic
Ignition Trouble-
shooting also)
Burner(s) will not
match light.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent drip fire.
Flashback...
(fire in burner
tube(s)
Unable to fill LP
cylinder.
One burner does
not light from other
burner(s).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
• No spark, no ignition noise.
• No spark, some ignition noise.
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at
full
strength.
•
See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous
page.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
• Out of gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylin-
der connection.
• High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Drip buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Drip trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
• Burner and/or burner tubes are
blocked.
• Some dealers have older fill noz-
zles with worn threads.
• Drip buildup or food particles in
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
CORRECTIVE ACTION
•
See Section I of Electronic Ignition
System.
• See Section II of Electronic Ignition
System.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition
System.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use
and Care.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
•Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and
light grill. If flames are still low, turn off
knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect
regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak-
test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait 30
seconds and then light grill.
•Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve.
Disconnect coupling nut from cylinder.
Reconnect and retry.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or in-
crease flame height.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow"
above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/fire-
box.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP
cylinder. Leave lid in position and let fire
burn out. After grill cools, remove and
clean all parts.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/
or burner tubes. See burner cleaning
section
• The worn nozzles don't have enough
"bite" to engage the valve. Try a second
LP dealer.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire
brush.
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