TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have trouble with this Fire Magic¨ barbecue, please use this list to identify the problem. By trying one or more of the solutions to the possible cause, you should be able to solve the problem. If this list does not cover your present problem, or if you have other technical difÞ culties with the barbecue, please contact your local Fire Magic¨ dealer or visit our web site at www.rhpeterson.com.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

1. Power source not hooked to power

1. Hook external power to barbecue.

 

supply

2. Adjust air shutters.

 

2. Improper air shutter adjustment

Ignition system

3. Plug wires back into ignition switches.

3. Ignition wire disconnected

failure

4. Have the gas co. check pressure at

 

 

 

4. Low gas pressure

barbecue.

 

5. Front carry-over port

5. Clean burner ports.

 

6. Improper air shutter adjustment

6. Adjust air shutters.

 

7. Using propane oriÞce for natural gas

7. Check/change oriÞ ces.

Insufficient heat

8. Low gas pressure/flame (propane)

8. Shut off all valves, including propane tank,

 

and follow lighting instructions exactly.

 

 

(See important note* below.)

 

9. Low gas pressure/ß ame (natural)

9. Have the gas co. check pressure at

 

 

barbecue.

 

10. Burner ports partially blocked by

10. Remove burners and clean out ports.

Uneven heating

debris

11. Inspect burners and oriÞces for spider webs

 

11. Small spiders or insects in burner

or other debris that may block ßow.

 

 

12. Improper air shutter adjustment

12. Adjust air shutter.

 

 

 

Thermometer

13. Battery charge low

13. Replace batteries. Check connections to

malfunction

batteries.

 

Rotisserie noisy

14. Rotisserie out of balance

14. Adjust rotisserie counterbalance.

 

 

 

Rotisserie doesn’t

15. Elec. socket circuit breaker is tripped

15. Reset circuit breaker (See Fig. 30-1).

turn but lights work

Fig. 30-1

Table 2

 

To reset the cart electrical outlets press in hard on the reset (upper) button until you hear an audible click.

Note: The main power feed to the cart must be on for the reset switch to function. Open the barbecue oven lid and turn on the lights to verify that the barbecue has electrical power before resetting the breaker.

*Important: Propane tanks are equipped with a safety shutdown device that may cause low or no gas/ß ame at the burners if operating and lighting instructions are not followed exactly.If you suspect the propane tank safety shutoff is in effect, shut off all burner control valves and the propane tank valve. Then read and follow the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS exactly. Lighting instructions are located in your ownerÕs manual and printed on the barbecueÕs metal drip tray. If the problem persists, continue troubleshooting, or contact your local dealer or R. H. Peterson for assistance.

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