Troubleshooting Your Grill

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

Grill will not light with a match or low heat with dial set

• Is your gas supply fully turned on?

 

to "High" position.

 

 

 

• Is there gas in your L.P. tank ? Check your gas level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Shut off gas supply, disconnect 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 tray is clean, (do not use aluminum foil on

 

 

drip tray.)

 

 

Note: Some flare-ups may be inevitable if cooking

 

 

greasy foods.

 

 

 

 

 

Burner flame is mostly yellow or orange, possibly in

• Check the burner inlet for obstructions. Particularly at air

 

conjunction with smell of gas.

inlets for each burner.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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Frigidaire 27 Grill will not light with a match or low heat with dial set, To High position, Flame is erratic, Flare-ups