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Emergencies
Problem
Gas leaking from
LP Gas Cylinder
Gas leaking between
LP Gas Cylinder and regula-
tor connection
Grease fire or excessive
flames above cooking surface
Flashback (Fire in or around
Venturi tubes)
Possible Cause
Mechanical failure due to rust
or mishandling
Improper installation, con-
nection not tight, failure of
seal on LP Gas Cylinder
Too much grease build-up in
Burner section
Clogged or blocked Venturi
tube
Solution
Replace LP Gas Cylinder.
Remove LP Gas Cylinder. Re-install correctly and
tighten. Replace Cylinder if damaged. See “Leak Test”
and “Connecting Regulator t o LP Gas Cylinder”
sections.
Turn off Regulator Knob and remove LP Gas Cylinder.
Once fire is out and grill has cooled off, clean residual
food particles and excess grease from inside firebox
area, grease cup, and other surfaces.
If you can safely reach the Regulator K nob, turn it to the
“OFF” position, then remove the LP Gas Cylinder. Once
grill has cooled, clean Burner and Venturi tubes. See
“How to Clean Burners” se ction.