TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
LP gas tank is low or empty
LP gas leak
Wires or electrode covered with cooking residue
Burner will not light
Electrode and burners are wet
using igniter
Electrode cracked or broken - sparks at crack
(if included)
Wire loose or disconnected
Wire is shorting (sparking) between igniter and
electrode
Bad igniter
No gas flow
LP gas tank is low or empty
Burner will not light
LP gas leak
with match
Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected
Obstruction of gas flow
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Sudden drop in gas flow
Out of gas
or reduced flame height
Irregular flame pattern
– flame does not run the
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
full length of burner
New burner may have residual manufacturing oils Operate grill for 15 minutes on (HIGH) with the lid closed
Flame is yellow or
Spider webs or insect nest in burner/venturi tube
orange
Food residue, grease, etc. on burners
Poor alignment of valve to burner/venturi tube
High or gusting winds
Flame goes out
Low on LP gas
Overflow valve tripped
Grease buildup
Flare-up
Excess fat in meat
Excessive cooking temperature
Grease trapped by food buildup around burner
Persistent grease fire
system
Flashback (fire in burner
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked
tube(s))
Inside of lid is peeling
Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon and
(like paint peeling)
is flaking off.
Prevention/Cure
Replace LP gas tank
1.
Turn LP gas tank valve to " OFF"
2.
Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3.
Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol
Wipe dry with cloth
Replacement part(s) may be needed
Reconnect wire or replacement part(s) may be needed
Replacement part(s) may be needed
Replacement part(s) may be needed
Check if LP gas tank is empty
A. If empty, replace
B. If LP gas tank is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height" below
Replace LP gas tank
1.
Turn LP gas tank valve to " OFF"
2.
Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3.
Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
Turning the coupling nut about one-half to three-quarters additional turn
until solid stop. Tighten by hand only – do NOT use tools.
Clear burner/venturi tube
Clean burner/venturi tube
Clean burner ports
Replace LP gas tank
Clean burner ports
Clean burner/venturi tube
Clean burner
Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly engaged with valve
Do not use grill in high winds
Replace LP gas tank
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height," above
Remove and clean all grill parts per "Cleaning and Care" section
Trim fat from meat before grilling
Adjust (lower) cooking temperature
1. Turn control knob to " OFF"
2. Leave lid in closed position and let fire burn out
3. After grill cools, remove and clean all grill parts per "Cleaning and
Care" section
Clean burner and/or burner/venturi tube
Clean all grill parts per "Cleaning and Care" section
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