GAS GRILL TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Burner will not light with
match.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame
Irregular flame pattern, flame
does not run the full length of
burner.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blows out
C-8
Possible Cause
Obstruction of gas flow
Disengagement of burner to
valve
Insects in venturi (burner
insert)
Burner ports clogged or
blocked
Out of gas
Excess flow safety device
may have been activated.
Burner ports are clogged or
blocked.
New burner may have residu-
al Manufacturing oils.
Insect nests in venturi.
Food residue, grease or sea-
soning salt on burner.
Poor alignment of valve to
burner venturi.
High or gusting winds
Prevention/Cure
Clean burner tubes AND
Check for bent or kinked
hose
Re-engage burner and valve
Clean venturi
Clean burner ports
Change propane tank
Turn off knobs, wait 30 sec
onds and light grill. If flames
are still too low. Reset the
excessive flow safety device
by turning off knobs and
propane tank valve. Discon-
nect regulator. Turn burner
control knobs off. Reconnect
regulator and leak check
connections. Turn propane
tank valve on slowly, wait 30
seconds and then light the
grill.
Clean Burner ports
Burn Grill for 15 minutes with
the lid closed
Clean venturi.
Clean burner
Assure burner venturi is
properly engaged with valve.
Turn front of grill to face wind
or increase flame height. (We
recommend not using grill
during high winds)