Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

 

 

 

Burner will not light

Igniter electrode covered with

Clean igniter electrode

with igniter

grease or residue

 

 

Igniter/electrode too far from

Adjust electrode until proper

 

burner

spark appears (see page 11)

 

Igniter/electrode wire loose

Call Coleman for service

 

or disconnected

 

 

Wire is shorted causing spark

Call Coleman for service

 

from wire before electrode

 

 

No spark being generated

Call Coleman for service

 

 

 

Burner will not light

No gas flow

Check fuel level or replace

even with a match

 

fuel cylinder

 

Obstructed gas flow/debris

Call Coleman for service

 

spider webs in burner tube

 

 

 

 

Flare-up

Excessive cooking temperature

Reduce flame level

 

 

Leave lid open

 

 

Spray with water to cool

 

Grease and/or residue build-up

Clean components

 

Excessive fat in meats

Trim fat from cut of meat

 

 

before grilling

 

Excessive oils in marinades

Use non-oil based marinades

 

 

 

Yellow sooty flame

Obstructed gas flow/debris or

Call Coleman for service

 

 

 

Flame Blow-out

Flame too low

Increase flame

 

Fuel cylinder is low

Check fuel level or replace

 

 

cylinder

 

Obstructed gas flow

Call Coleman for service

 

 

 

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Coleman 9972 Series instruction manual Trouble Shooting Guide, With igniter