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Troubleshooting
Problem
Burner(s)will not light
usingignitor.
Burner(s)will not
matchlight.
Suddendrop in gas
flowor low flame.
Flamesblow out.
Flare-up.
Persistentgrease fire.
Flashback...
(firein burner tube(s)).
Unableto fill LP tank.
PossibleCause
• Wire and/or electrode covered with
cookingresidue.
Electrodecracked or broken "sparks at
crack”.
• Electrode tip not in proper position.
Wiresare loose or disconnected.
Wiresare shorting (sparking) between
ignitorand electrode.
Nogas flow.
Couplingnut and regulator not fully
connected.
Obstructionof gas flow.
Disengagementof burner to valve.
Isgrill assembled correctly?
Outof gas.
Excessflow valve tripped.
Highor gusting winds.
Lowon LP gas.
Excessflow valve tripped.
Greasebuildup.
Excessivefat in meat.
Excessivecooking temperature.
Greasetrapped by food buildup around
burnersystem.
Somedealers have older fill nozzles
withworn threads.
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• Dead battery.
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• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
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Prevention/Solution
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• Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
• Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
• Replace with a new AA battery.
• Check to see if LP tank is empty. If LP tank is not empty,refer to
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• Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three quarters additional
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• Reengage burner and valve.
• Check steps in assembly instructions.
• Check for gas in LP tank.
• Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still low,
turnoff knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect
regulatorand leak test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and
thenlight grill.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP tank.
• Refer to above.
• Clean grill.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knobs to OFF.Turn gas off at LP tank. Leave lid in position and
letfire burn out.
• Turn knobs to OFF.Clean burner and/or burner tubes.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the valve. Try
asecond LP dealer.
Cleanwire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
Replaceelectrode(s).
• Main Burners: Tip of electrode should be pointing toward tip of
collectorbox. The distance should be 1/8” to 1/4”, adjust if
necessary.
• Sideburner: Tip of electrode should be pointing toward gas port
openingon burner. The distance should be 1/8” to 3/16”, adjust if
necessary.
turnuntil solid stop. Tighten by hand only-do not use tools.
Clearburner tube(s).
"Suddendrop in gas flow"
"Suddendrop in gas flow"
Aftergrill cools, remove and clean all parts.