TROUBLESHOOTING
Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and satisfactorily, sometimes problems do arise. The following troubleshooting guide lists several possible problems and their probable cause and solution.
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Burner will not light. | Gas injector not inserted in venturi | Realign/engage gas injector with the venturi tube. | |
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| Clogged gas injector. | Remove gas injector from gas control assembly | |
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| Obstruction in gas line. | For propane models, ensure gas valve on | |
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| cylinder is OFF. Remove flexible hose and blow | |
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| Spider webs in venturi tubes. | Clean venturi tubes. See Maintenance Section. | |
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| Misalignment of collector box and | Position electrode properly. Clean collector box. | |
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| Out of gas. | Refill LP gas cylinder. If natural model, turn on | |
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| gas at source. | |
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| Dead battery. | Replace with AA Alkaline battery. | |
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Inadequate grill | Poor combustion. | Adjust air shutter. | |
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Misalignment of venturi tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with the venturi tube. | ||
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| Inadequate gas pressure. | Contact gas supplier for assistance. | |
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| Incorrect orifice/valve setting. | Refer to gas conversion instructions in this manual. | |
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Flames blow out. | Cold grill. | Preheat grill at least 5 minutes on HI with the | |
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| Misalignment of burner tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with the burner tube. | |
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| Poor combustion. | Adjust air shutter. | |
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| Extreme wind. | Turn or shield grill. | |
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Yellow flames. | Air shutter improperly set. | Open air shutter. See Maintenance Section. | |
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| Spider webs in venturi tubes. | Clean venturi tubes. See Maintenance Section. | |
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| Seasoning salts on burner. | Clean by washing burner with mild detergent. | |
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| Oil film on burner. | Allow burner to operate on HI for | |
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