TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CHECK and CURE

IMPORTANT

 

 

 

IGNITION SYSTEM

Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by attempting to match light your burners.

 

 

If match lighting is successful, the problem lies somewhere in the ignition system and

 

 

will need to be checked.

 

 

 

 

MAIN GRILLING BURNERS

 

If the main burner(s) still fails to ignite, make

 

m CAUTION: Always turn the gas supply off at the tank before

sure that there is gas flowing to the burner(s)

 

by attempting to match light the burner(s).

 

proceeding with any troubleshooting procedures.

 

If the burners will match light, then proceed

 

If, for any reason, the snap ignition fails to ignite the main grilling burner(s), repeat the

with the ignition checkout.

 

lighting procedures described on the grill control panel.

If for any reason the igniter system is still

 

inoperative, follow match lighting instructions.

 

 

 

m WARNING: The hood must be in the full open position any

 

 

time you attempt to light your grill. Failure to

open the

 

 

hood could lead to delayed ignition resulting in bodily

 

 

harm.

 

 

After shutting off the main gas supply, remove the cook grate and heat distribution

 

plates. Turn snap igniter counter clockwise and check if the electrode is sparking to the

 

igniter tube. Try the snap igniter several times.

A

WARMING DRAWER

If, for any reason, the Warming Drawer fails to operate:

 

 

1.

Repeat the operating procedures described earlier.

 

 

2.

Check that the grill has been plugged into an outlet with household current.

 

3.

Check that the power to the circuit is on.

 

 

4.

If the outlet is a GFCI device, check that the device has been reset.

ROTISSERIE BURNER ELECTRONIC

With a fresh battery installed, push electronic ignition button and check if there is a

Verify that the battery is in good condition

IGNITION

spark between the two electrode tips. There needs to be a 1/8” to 3/16” gap between

and installed correctly. If so, try a new

 

the electrode tips. If the gap is lesser or greater, carefully bend the electrode tips until

battery.

 

you have the correct gap of 1/8” to 3/16”(A).

If for any reason the igniter system is still

 

 

inoperative, follow match lighting instructions.

 

 

 

BURNERS WITH POOR FLAME

Check to be sure burner ports, shutter, end of the burner (venturi) and orifice(s) are

If you still have a poor flame, please contact

 

free of any obstructions. Also, if your grill has been stored over a prolonged period of

dealer for futher assistance or call Customer

 

time, check to make sure no spiderwebs have been formed in the shutter end of the

Service AT 1-800-DUCANES

 

burner (venturi) or over orifices.

 

 

On an LP grill, if an extremely low flame is present, or is hard to ignite, the

 

 

flow-limiting device may have activated. To reset the flow limiter turn all burners control

 

 

knobs to “high”. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs “OFF”, reconnect

 

 

the regulator to the cylinder. Turn cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to Lighting Insructions.

 

 

 

 

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.ducane.com.

MAINTENANCE

Yes, you paid a lot of money for your grill, but even an expensive grill doesn’t clean and maintain itself, and you want it to look good and function properly. That’s why this section of your manual is so important. This section gives you the information necessary to help you keep your grill looking new and working properly. Reading and following the instructions in this section will make your grill investment pay off for many years.

90-Day Grill Maintenance Schedule

It is recommended that every 90 days the following maintenance procedure is fol- lowed, but it is absolutely necessary to perform this maintenance at least once a year. By doing so you will extend the life of your gas grill.

IMPORTANT

Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids at all times.

Do not locate your grill in such a manner or otherwise obstruct the flow of combus- tion and ventilation air around the grill.

As part of the normal maintenance schedule, check to be sure that all ventilation openings are free and clear from debris.

Cleaning the Hood

The exterior of the hood should be maintained with a stainless steel cleaner. The inside of the hood may be cleaned with a solution of warm water and liquid detergent to remove any grease build-up.

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