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Burners will not cross light | Plugged ports along back of burner. | Clean burner ports. See burner maintenance |
each other. |
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“Paint” appears to be | Grease | This is not a defect. The finish on the lid and |
peeling inside lid or hood. |
| hood is porcelain, and will not peel. The |
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| peeling is caused by hardened grease, which |
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| dries into |
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| Regular cleaning will prevent this. See cleaning |
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Burner output on “high” | Lack of gas. | Check gas level in propane cylinder. |
setting is too low. |
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(Rumbling noise and | Supply hose is pinched. | Reposition supply hose as necessary. |
fluttering blue flame at |
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burner surface.) | Dirty or clogged orifice. | Clean burner orifice. |
| Spider webs or other matter in venturi | Clean out venturi tube. |
| tube. |
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| Propane regulator in “low flow” state. | Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully. |
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| All gas grill valves must be in the off position |
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| when the tank valve is turned on. Turn tank |
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| on slowly to allow pressure to equalize. See |
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| lighting instructions. |
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Infrared burner (if | Ceramic tiles overloaded with grease | Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least |
equipped) flashes back | drippings and | two minutes. Relight burner and burn on high |
(during operation the |
| for at least five minutes or until the ceramic |
burner abruptly makes |
| tiles are evenly glowing red. |
a loud “whoosh” sound, |
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followed by a continuous | Burner overheated due to inadequate | Ensure that no more than 75% of the grill |
ventilation (too much grill surface covered | surface is covered by objects or accessories. | |
grows dim.) | by griddle or pan.) | Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least |
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| two minutes, then relight. |
| Cracked ceramic tile. | Allow burner to cool and inspect very closely |
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| for cracks. If any cracks are found, contact |
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| your authorized Napoleon dealer to order a |
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| replacement burner assembly. |
| Leaking gasket surrounding the ceramic | Contact your authorized Napoleon dealer for |
| tile, or a weld failure in the burner housing. | instructions on ordering a replacement burner |
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| assembly. |
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Pilot will not light. | Lack of gas. | After turning pilot knob to high, wait |
(if equipped) |
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| the gas supply line while pressing igniter. Fill |
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| propane cylinder. During initial |
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| tank has been refilled, it is best to light one |
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| of the tube burners before lighting the pilot |
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| burner. This enables the gas to reach the |
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| valves on the manifold more quickly. |
| Obstruction in pilot orifice. | Clean pilot orifice. |
| Electrode wire loose or off. | Replace lead wire. |
| Dirty pilot electrode. | Clean pilot electrode. |
| Pilot is actually lit. | The pilot flame, especially on natural gas |
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| units is very difficult to see. Place your hand 1 |
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| in. (2.5 cm) above grill surface over the pilot |
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| burner to feel for heat. |
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