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Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRILL WON’T LIGHT

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

 

WHEN THE KNOB

• Remove the grill grate and the heat diffuser, and observe the igniter tip.

 

IS TURNED

 

You should see a spark jump across the tips of the igniter when the

 

 

 

 

knob is pushed in. If there is a spark, then check to ensure there is gas

 

 

supplied to the unit and the valve is open on the LP tank models.

 

 

• Use a match to light the burner. (See the To light the grill section).

 

 

• Visually check the electrode and wire while pushing in the appropriate

 

 

control knob. The only place a spark should appear is between the

 

 

electrode tips. If the electrode or wire leaks voltage, remove and replace.

 

 

• Purge the gas line of any air by opening the valves until the sound of

 

 

flowing gas is heard.

 

 

• Check the orifice and burner inlet for blockage.

 

 

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

 

 

Clean the area. Readjust for 1/4" gap between the electrode tips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BURNER FLAME IS

• Check the burner inlet for obstructions.

 

YELLOW OR ORANGE

• Check the air shutter for proper adjustment .

 

IN CONJUNCTION

 

(See the Installation Instructions).

 

WITH THE ODOR

 

• Placement of the grill or cooktop is important for proper burner

 

OF GAS

 

operation. Do not place the grill or cooktop in a dusty or windy area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 included).

 

 

 

 

• 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 hood closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROTISSERIE BURNER

• Be sure to depress the control knob for 10 seconds to allow the safety

 

WON’T LIGHT

valve to engage.

 

 

• Check for a spark at the igniter.

 

 

• Use a match to light the burner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE GRILL BURNER

• The burner may be upside down. Rotate the burner 180° and reinstall.

 

WILL NOT SIT LEVEL

Make sure it is secure and level.

 

INSIDE THE GRILL BOX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTINUOUS SPARKING

• The valve is sticking. Turn the control valves to “OFF” and restart.

 

 

• The valve is between “OFF” and “LITE.” Turn the valve to “LITE/HI” and

 

 

release or turn to “OFF ” and release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRILL (FREE-STANDING

• Lubricate the axle (center of wheel) with a silicone spray or other

 

MODELS) IS DIFFICULT

general-purpose lubricant . See the Wheels section in Care and

 

TO MOVE OR HAS

Cleaning.

 

SQUEAKY WHEELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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