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Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

Burner output on “high”

Lack of gas.

Check gas level in propane cylinder.

setting is too low.

 

 

(Rumbling noise and

Supply hose is pinched.

Reposition supply hose as necessary.

fluttering blue flame at

 

 

burner surface.)

Dirty or clogged orifice.

Clean burner orifice.

 

Spider webs or other matter in

Clean out venturi tube.

 

venturi tube.

 

 

Propane regulator in “low flow”

Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully. All gas

 

state.

grill valves must be in the off position when the tank

 

 

valve is turned on. Turn tank on slowly to allow pressure

 

 

to equalize. See lighting instructions.

 

 

 

Infrared burner (if

Ceramic tiles overloaded with

Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least two

equipped) flashes back

grease drippings and build-up.

minutes. Relight burner and burn on high for at least five

(during operation the

Ports are clogged.

minutes or until the ceramic tiles are evenly glowing red.

burner abruptly makes

 

 

a loud “whoosh” sound,

 

 

followed by a continuous

 

 

blow-torch type sound

Burner overheated due to

Ensure that no more than 75% of the grill surface is

and grows dim.)

inadequate ventilation (too much

covered by objects or accessories. Turn burner off and

 

grill surface covered by griddle

allow to cool for at least two minutes, then relight.

 

or pan.)

 

 

Cracked ceramic tile.

Allow burner to cool and inspect very closely for

 

 

cracks. If any cracks are found, contact your authorized

 

 

Napoleon dealer to order a replacement burner

 

 

assembly.

 

Leaking gasket surrounding the

Contact your authorized Napoleon dealer for instructions

 

ceramic tile, or a weld failure in

on ordering a replacement burner assembly.

 

the burner housing.

 

Pilot will not light.

Lack of gas.

After turning pilot knob to high, wait approximately

(if equipped)

 

20-30 seconds for air to purge the gas supply line while

 

 

pressing igniter. Fill propane cylinder. During initial set-up

 

 

or after tank has been refilled, it is best to light one of

 

 

the tube burners before lighting the pilot burner. This

 

 

enables the gas to reach the valves on the manifold more

 

 

quickly.

 

Obstruction in pilot orifice.

Clean pilot orifice.

 

Electrode wire loose or off.

Replace lead wire.

 

Dirty pilot electrode.

Clean pilot electrode.

 

Pilot is actually lit.

The pilot flame, especially on natural gas units is very

 

 

difficult to see. Place your hand 1 in. (2.5 cm) above grill

 

 

surface over the pilot burner to feel for heat.

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Napoleon Grills BIPRO 600 manual During operation Ports are clogged