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Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

 

 

 

Burners will not cross light

Plugged ports along back of burner.

Clean burner ports. See burner maintenance

each other.

 

instructions.

 

 

 

“Paint” appears to be

Grease build-up on inside surfaces.

This is not a defect. The finish on the lid and

peeling inside lid or hood.

 

hood is porcelain, and will not peel. The

 

 

peeling is caused by hardened grease, which

 

 

dries into paint-like shards, that flake off.

 

 

Regular cleaning will prevent this. See cleaning

 

 

instructions.

 

 

 

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 venturi

Clean out venturi tube.

 

tube.

 

 

Propane regulator in “low flow” state.

Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully.

 

 

All gas 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 grease

Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least

equipped) flashes back

drippings and build-up. Ports are clogged.

two minutes. Relight burner and burn on high

(during operation the

 

for at least five minutes or until the ceramic

burner abruptly makes

 

tiles are evenly glowing red.

a loud “whoosh” sound,

 

 

followed by a continuous

Burner overheated due to inadequate

Ensure that no more than 75% of the grill

blow-torch type sound and

ventilation (too much grill surface covered

surface is covered by objects or accessories.

grows dim.)

by griddle or pan.)

Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least

 

 

two minutes, then relight.

 

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 ceramic

Contact your authorized Napoleon dealer for

 

tile, or a weld failure in the burner housing.

instructions on ordering a replacement burner

 

 

assembly.

 

 

 

Pilot will not light.

Lack of gas.

After turning pilot knob to high, wait

(if equipped)

 

approximately 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 N415-0201, PRESTIGE II 450 manual Plugged ports along back of burner