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.
Problem | Cause | Solution |
Burner will not light. | Gas injector not inserted in venturi | Realign/engage gas injector with |
| tube. | the venturi tube. |
| Clogged gas injector. | Remove gas injector from gas con- |
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| trol assembly and clean. |
| Obstruction in gas line. | For propane models, ensure gas |
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| valve on cylinder is OFF. Remove |
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| flexible hose and blow out any |
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| debris. |
| Spider webs in venturi tubes. | Clean venturi tubes. See Mainte- |
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| nance Section. |
| Misalignment of collector box and | Position electrode properly. Clean |
| burner. | collector box. |
| Out of gas | Refill LP gas cylinder. If natural |
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| model, turn on gas at source. |
| Dead battery. | Replace with AA Alkaline battery. |
Inadequate grill tem- | Poor combustion. | Adjust air shutter. |
perature. | Misalignment of venturi tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with |
| gas injector. | the venturi tube. |
| Inadequate gas pressure. | Contact gas supplier for assistance. |
| Incorrect orifice/valve setting. | Refer to gas conversion instructions |
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| in this manual. |
Flames blow out. | Cold grill. | Preheat grill at least 5 minutes on |
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| HI with the grill lid closed. |
| Misalignment of burner tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with |
| gas injector. | the burner tube. |
| Poor combustion. | Adjust air shutter. |
| Extreme wind. | Turn or shield grill. |
Yellow flames. | Air shutter improperly set. | Open air shutter |
| Spider webs in venturi tubes. | Clean venturi tubes. See Mainte- |
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| nance Section. |
| Seasoning salts on burner. | Clean by washing burner with mild |
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| detergent. |
| Oil film on burner. | Allow burner to operate on HI for |
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