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PROBLEM | POTENTIAL CAUSE |
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Uneven burn pattern | Blockage in the burner or gas |
| Confirm that the venturi tubes are not blocked by insects or |
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| other debris. Use a special venturi brush to clean (Fig. 16). |
Flashback fire |
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| Use a pin or needle to probe the orifice in the gas valve. | |
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| Never enlarge the orifice (Fig. 18). |
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| Use a small nail or toothpick to clean the burner ports |
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| Corroded burner |
| Corrosion of a gas burner can cause the solid material |
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| burning. See your Vermont Castings retailer for the |
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| appropriate replacement burner. |
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Excessive yellow | Improper air shutter opening |
| Your Grill should burn with a predominantly blue flame. If |
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| the flame is mostly yellow, check the venturi tubes for |
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| obstruction and clean as shown on Page 21. If yellow flames |
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| still persist, adjust the opening on the air shutter of the |
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| venturi tube located under the front console of the Grill |
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| (Fig. 21). |
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Flareup | Excessively fatty foods |
| Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking. |
| Grease buildup |
| Confirm that the sear plate is clean and properly installed. |
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| Remove excess grease from the burn chamber. |
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Igniter does not spark | Electrode fouled |
| Wipe the electrode with a soft, clean cloth. |
| Electrode improperly gapped |
| The electrode should be located 1/8” to 3/16” from the |
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| burner, and positioned to spark to the edge of a gas port. |
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| If the gap is incorrect, or the unit is not properly |
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| sparking, gently bend the electrode tip into position. Use |
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| caution so that the ceramic insulator does not crack. |
| Electrode cracked |
| If the ceramic insulator on the electrode is cracked, it |
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| may short out. Replace the electrode. |
| Lead wire is disconnected |
| Confirm that the lead from the Ignitor module to the |
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| electrode is well seated on the termination of the |
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| module. |
| Lead wire is cracked |
| A crack in the lead wire may result in shorting. Replace |
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| the wire. |
| Battery drad or installed wrong |
| The battery in the Ignitor Button may be dead or installed |
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| incorrectly (positive end down). |
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