
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 | |
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| 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 | ||
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| 4. Low gas pressure | barbecue. | |
| 5. Front | 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. | ||
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| 9. Low gas pressure/ß ame (natural) | 9. Have the gas co. check pressure at | |
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| 10. Burner ports partially blocked by | 10. Remove burners and clean out ports. | |
Uneven heating | debris | 11. Inspect burners and oriÞces for spider webs | |
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11. Small spiders or insects in burner | or other debris that may block ßow. | ||
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| 12. Improper air shutter adjustment | 12. Adjust air shutter. | |
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Thermometer | 13. Battery charge low | 13. Replace batteries. Check connections to | |
malfunction | batteries. | ||
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Rotisserie noisy | 14. Rotisserie out of balance | 14. Adjust rotisserie counterbalance. | |
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Rotisserie doesn’t | 15. Elec. socket circuit breaker is tripped | 15. Reset circuit breaker (See Fig. | |
turn but lights work |
Fig. | Table 2 |
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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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