TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
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Burner will not light | Igniter electrode covered with | Clean igniter electrode |
with igniter | grease or residue |
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| Igniter/electrode wire loose or | Check connection and reconnect |
| disconnected |
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| Wire is shorted causing spark | Replace igniter wire |
| from wire before electrode |
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| No spark being generated | Replace valve assembly |
| Burner ground strap is not | Position burner so burner |
| covering the igniter electrode | ground strap is directly above |
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| electrode |
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Burner will not light | No gas flow | Check fuel level, replace canister |
even with match | Obstructed gas flow | Clean venturi tube and burner |
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Flame goes out | Disconnected gas supply hose | Reconnect gas supply hose |
| High or gusting winds | Place grill out of windy area if |
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| possible. Turn front of grill |
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| away from the wind |
| Flame on low setting and lid | Relight and close or open lid |
| is closed or opened too quickly | more slowly |
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Excessive cooking temperature | Reduce flame level | |
| Grease and/residue | Clean components |
| Excessive fat in meats | Trim fat from cuts of meat |
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| before grilling |
| Excessive oils in marinades | Use |
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Yellow sooty flame | Excessive cooking temperature | Reduce flame level |
| Obstruction of gas flow | Check and clean venturi tube |
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| and burner. Check gas supply |
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| line connection |
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