19Troubleshooting Your Grill

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Grill will not light with a match or low heat

• Is your gas supply fully turned on?

with dial set to "High" position.

 

 

• If this is an L.P. grill is there gas in your tank ?

 

 

Check your gas level.

 

 

 

• If this is an L.P. grill, shut off gas supply, dis-

 

connect gas line at tank, reconnect the line to

 

the tank.

 

 

 

• Make sure all the knobs are in the off position,

 

then open the gas supply valve on the L.P. tank

 

very slowly 1/4 turn, then open fully (at least

 

two full turns). Check flame height again.

 

 

 

• Check to insure the gas supply line or hose is

 

not kinked.

 

 

 

• If only one burner appears low, check and

 

clean the burner ports if clogged or dirty.

 

 

 

• Check for leaks.

 

Note - Pre-Heating time can take from 5 to 10

 

minutes.

 

 

 

Flame is erratic

• Check gas connection

 

- look for kinked hose.

 

- make sure gas supply valve is fully open.

 

 

 

• Gas level may be low.

 

 

 

• Grill may be in need of cleaning.

 

 

 

Flare-ups

• Check flavor grids and cooking grates for

 

excess food or grease build-up.

 

 

 

• Ensure grill is not placed directly in the path of

 

wind.

 

 

 

• Be sure drip trays are clean, (do not use alu-

 

minum foil on drip trays.)

 

Note: Some flare-ups may be inevitable if

 

cooking greasy foods.

 

 

 

Burner flame is mostly yellow or orange, pos-

• Check the burner inlet for obstructions.

sibly in conjunction with smell of gas.

Particularly at air inlets for each burner.

 

 

 

• Grill may be in an area that is too windy.

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Electrolux 57 Gas Grill Grill will not light with a match or low heat, With dial set to High position, Minutes, Flare-ups