Ducane Gas Grill Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Proceeding with any troubleshooting procedures

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CHECK and CURE	IMPORTANT
ELECTRONIC IGNITION	Be sure you have a fresh battery installed.	Verify that the battery is in good condition
	Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by attempting to match light your burners. If	and installed correctly.
	match lighting is successful, the problem lies somewhere in the ignition system and will need
	to be checked.
	• Check that all wires are connected to the ignition box.	If for any reason the igniter system is
	• Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into teminals on ignition box.
		still inoperative, follow match lighting
		instructions.
MAIN GRILLING BURNERS	m CAUTION: Always turn the gas supply off at the tank before	If the main burner(s) still fails to ignite,
	proceeding with any troubleshooting procedures.	make sure that there is gas flowing to the
		burner(s) by attempting to match light the
	m WARNING: The hood must be in the full open position any time	burner(s). If the burners will match light,
	you attempt to light your grill. Failure to open the hood could	then proceed with the ignition checkout.
		If for any reason the igniter system is
	lead to delayed ignition, resulting in bodily harm.
		still inoperative, follow match lighting
		instructions.
	After shutting off the main gas supply, remove the cook grate and heat distribution plates.
	Push the igniter button and check if the electrode is sparking to the igniter tube. Try pushing
	and holding the igniter so that it clicks several times.
BURNERS WITH POOR FLAME Check to be sure burner ports, shutter, end of the burner (venturi) and orifice(s) are free of		If you still have a poor flame, please
	any obstructions. Also, if your grill has been stored over a prolonged period of time, check to	contact dealer for futher assistance or call
	make sure no spiderwebs have been formed in the shutter end of the burner (venturi) or over	Customer Service at 1-800-382-2637.
	orifices.

On an LP grill, if an extremely low flame is present, or is hard to ignite, the flow-limiting device may have activated. To reset the flow limiter turn all burners control knobs to “HI”. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs “OFF”, reconnect the regulator to the cylinder. Turn cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to Lighting Insructions.

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area by calling 1-800-382-2637.

MAINTENANCE

Yes, you paid a lot of money for your grill, but even an expensive grill doesn’t clean and maintain itself, and you want it to look good and function properly. That’s why this section of your manual is so important. This section gives you the information necessary to help you keep your grill looking new and working properly. Reading and following the instructions in this section will make your grill investment pay off for many years.

90-Day Grill Maintenance Schedule

It is recommended that every 90 days the following maintenance procedure is followed, but it is absolutely necessary to perform this maintenance at least once a year. By doing so you will extend the life of your gas grill.

Cleaning the Lid, Side Tables, Cabinet, and Control Panel

Use a non-abrasive sponge or towel with a solution of warm water and liquid detergent to remove any grease build-up.

IMPORTANT

•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids at all times.

•Do not locate your grill in such a manner or otherwise obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the grill.

•As part of the normal maintenance schedule, check to be sure that all ventilation openings are free and clear from debris.

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