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.

 

 

 

• 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, 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Cart door does not align properly with cart

• Loosen the four 1/2” bolts under the grill hood that hold

 

 

grill to cart. Slide grill head left or right as needed until

 

 

door is aligned properly. Retighten bolts.

 

 

WARNING: Move grill head gently to the left or right on

 

 

the cart! After the four bolts have been loosened, the

 

 

grill is not attached to the cart and could fall, causing

 

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damage or physical injury.

 

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Frigidaire Outdoor Kitchen Grill Grill will not light with a match or low heat with dial set, To High position, Flare-ups