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Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRILL WON’T LIGHT

• Check to see if other burners on the unit operate.

 

 

WHEN THE ROTARY

• Remove the grill rack and the stainless steel radiant tray, and watch

 

 

IGNITER IS TURNED

 

 

the igniter tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip of the igniter

 

 

 

 

 

 

when the knob is turned. If there is no spark check to ensure there is

 

 

 

gas supplied to the unit.

 

 

 

• Use a match to light the burner.

 

 

 

• Visually check the electrode and wire while turning the igniter.

 

 

 

The only place a spark should appear is at the electrode tip. If the

 

 

 

electrode or wire leaks voltage, remove and replace.

 

 

 

• Purge the gas line of any air.

 

 

 

• Check the orifice for blockage.

 

 

 

• Inspect the igniter tip to make sure it is clean and free from debris.

 

 

 

Clean the area. Readjust for 1/8″ gap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BURNER FLAME IS

• Check the burner inlet for obstructions.

 

 

YELLOW OR ORANGE

• Check the air shutter for proper adjustment.

 

 

IN CONJUNCTION

• Placement of the cooking center is important for proper burner

 

 

WITH THE ODOR

 

 

operation. Do not place the cooking center in a dusty area.

 

 

OF GAS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW HEAT WITH

• Inspect the fuel hose to ensure it is not bent or kinked.

 

 

CONTROL KNOB IN

• Adequate gas supply may not be available. Check to make sure there

 

 

THE HI POSITION

 

 

is gas in the LP tank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If it is only one burner that appears low, the burner or burner orifice

 

 

 

may need cleaning.

 

 

 

• The air shutter may need adjustment.

 

 

 

• Preheat the grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROTISSERIE BURNER

• Check for a spark at the igniter.

 

 

WON’T LIGHT

• Use a match to light the burner.

 

 

(on some models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTIONAL

• Readjust the thermocouple so that it is not bent or kinked, but

 

 

ROTISSERIE LIGHTS

lies flat against the burner.

 

 

BUT WILL NOT HOLD

• Hold the safety valve button in until the burner remains lit.

 

 

FLAME ONCE

 

 

 

 

 

BUTTON IS RELEASED

 

 

 

 

 

(on some models)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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