TROUBLESHOOTING
Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and satisfactorily, some- times 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 the |
| tube. | venturi tube. |
| Clogged gas injector. | Remove gas injector from gas control |
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| assembly and clean. |
| Obstruction in gas line. | For propane models, ensure gas valve on |
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| cylinder is OFF. Remove flexible hose |
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| and blow out any debris. |
| Spider webs in venturi tubes. | Clean venturi tubes. See Maintenance |
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| Section. |
| Misalignment of collector box and | Position electrode properly. Clean col- |
| burner. | lector box. |
| Out of gas. | Refill LP gas cylinder. If natural model, |
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| turn on gas at source. |
| Dead battery. | Replace with AA Alkaline battery. |
Inadequate grill temperature. | Poor combustion. | Adjust air shutter. |
| Misalignment of venturi tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with the |
| gas injector. | venturi tube. |
| Inadequate gas pressure. | Contact gas supplier for assistance. |
| Incorrect orifice/valve setting. | Refer to gas conversion instructions in |
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| this manual. |
Flames off the burner. | Cold grill. | Preheat grill at least 5 minutes on HI |
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| with the grill lid closed. |
| Misalignment of burner tube and | Realign/engage gas injector with the |
| gas injector. | 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 Maintenance |
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| 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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| minutes. |
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