Vermont Casting VM448, VM658, VM508 Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Potential Cause Action Required

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Troubleshooting Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL CAUSE

 

ACTION REQUIRED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner will not light

Gas supply turned off

Turn on fuel supply and retry.

 

 

Out of propane

Confirm the flow of gas by smell or by listening for

 

 

 

the hiss of gas being emitted. Allow gas to clear be-

 

 

 

fore attempting to relight.

 

 

 

Weigh your propane cylinder. A standard 20 lb. cylin-

 

 

 

der will weigh about 19 lbs. when it is empty and 39

 

 

 

lbs. when it is 80% full.

 

 

 

 

 

Never take a propane cylinder in-

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

Blockage in the gas system

 

 

doors for any purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm the venturi tubes are not blocked by insects

 

 

 

or other debris. Use a special venturi brush to clean.

 

 

 

(Fig. 16)

 

 

 

Use a wire brush or toothpick to carefully probe the

 

 

 

orifice in the gas valve. Never enlarge the orifice.

 

 

 

(Fig. 18)

 

 

Misalignment of the gas valve to

Look under the front control panel and reinsert the

 

 

the venturi tubes of the burner.

gas injector into the venturi tube, if required. (Fig. 21)

 

 

Improper attachment of the pro-

Tighten the regulator’s plastic collar onto the cylinder

 

 

pane hose and regulator

valve. Hand-tighten only. (Fig. 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit won’t heat up

Control knob left open at star-

For safety, the regulator coupling on your barbecue is

 

(LP)

tup,

equipped with a flow control mechanism. This device

 

 

or

limits gas flow in the event of a sudden change in the

 

 

turning gas on too quickly

demand for gas. This may be engaged inadvertently,

 

 

or

if a burner control knob should be left ON when you

 

 

cold climate or windy conditions

open the propane cylinder valve. Rapidly opening the

 

 

 

valve can also engage flow control. To resolve the

 

 

 

problem, close your cylinder valve. Confirm that all

 

 

 

burner control knobs are in the OFF position. Open

 

 

 

the cylinder valve slowly (about 1 to 2 turns) and wait

 

 

 

5 seconds. Finally, turn a single burner ON and try

 

 

 

relighting it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit won’t stay lit

Wind

Always shelter your Grill from strong winds.

 

 

Running out of fuel

Confirm the flow of gas by smell, or by listening for

 

 

 

the hiss of gas being emitted.

 

 

 

Weigh your propane cylinder. A standard 20 lb. cylin-

 

 

 

der will weigh about 19 lb. when it is empty and 39 lb.

 

 

 

when it is 80% full.

 

 

 

 

 

Never take a propane cylinder in-

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

doors for any purpose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents USER’S Manual No Need to Return to the Store PAS Besoin DE Retourner AU MagasinNo ES Necesario QUE Regrese a LA Tienda Parts Identification Signal Words Important WarningsSafe Locations for USE of this Outdoor Grill Safe USE of Propane LP GAS Safe USE of Natural NG GASSafety Safe USE of Natural NG GASPrevention of Burns Electrical Safety Battery HandlingTable of Contents Propane GAS Fuel Protect the cylinder valvePropane GAS Fuel Connecting the Grill to a Propane LP GAS Cylinder Gas HookupHooking Up to the Propane LP Gas Supply To Connect Connecting the Grill to the Main GAS SupplyHooking Up the Grill to the Natural NG Gas Supply To DisconnectPropane Tank Valve OperationControl Functions Burner Control Valves FigLighting the Main Burners Turning the Burners Off FLARE-UPSMatch Lighting the Main Burners Lighting the Rotisserie Burner if applicable To Start the Rotisserie BurnerMatch Lighting the Rotisserie Burner Rotisserie Setup if equipped Rotisserie Setup Lighting the Side Burner if applicableShutting the Burner OFF Cooking Methods of CookingPreparing Food for the Grill Grilling Tips Poultry Cooking Time ChartThickness Temperature Beef Fish & SeafoodSausage Thickness Temperature PorkCooking LambTime VegetablesCare & Maintenance Care & CleaningCooking Grids Drip Tray Stainless Steel PanelsPorcelain Enamel Castings Maintenance Burner AdjustmentTroubleshooting Guide Problem Potential Cause Action RequiredTroubleshooting Guide Limited Lifetime Warranty Year Warranty