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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

Low heat / Low flame

For propane - improper lighting

Ensure lighting procedure is followed carefully. All gas

when valve turned to

procedure.

grill valves must be in the off position when the tank

high.

 

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

 

 

to equalize. See lighting instructions.

 

For natural gas - undersized

Pipe must be sized according to installation code.

 

supply line.

 

 

For both gases - improper

Preheat grill with both main burners on high for 10 to

 

preheating.

15 minutes.

 

 

 

Excessive flare-ups/

Sear plates installed incorrectly.

Ensure sear plates are installed with the holes towards

uneven heat.

 

the front and the slots on the bottom. See assembly

 

 

instructions.

 

Improper preheating.

Preheat grill with both main burners on high for 10 to

 

 

15 minutes.

 

Excessive grease and ash build on

Clean sear plates and drip pan regularly. Do not line pan

 

sear plates and in drip pan.

with aluminum foil. Refer to cleaning instructions.

 

 

 

Burners burn with yellow

Possible spider web or other

Thoroughly clean burner by removing. See general

flame, accompanied by

debris, or improper air shutter

maintenance instructions. Open air shutter slightly

the smell of gas.

adjustment.

according to combustion air adjustment instructions.

 

 

(This must be done by a qualified gas installer.)

 

 

 

Flames lift away from

Improper air shutter adjustment.

Close air shutter slightly according to combustion air

burner, accompanied

 

adjustment instructions. (This must be done by a

by the smell of gas, and

 

qualified gas installer.)

possibly difficulties in

 

 

lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

Rear and Side burners

Dead battery / or installed

Replace with heavy duty battery.

will not light with the

incorrectly.

 

igniter, but will light with

 

 

a match.

Loose electrode wire or switch

Check that electrode wire is firmly pushed onto the

 

terminal wires.

terminal on the back of the igniter. Check that the

 

 

lead wires from the module to the ignition switch (if

 

 

equipped) are firmly pushed onto their respective

 

 

terminals.

 

Lifting flames on burner.

Close air shutter slightly - see previous problem.

 

 

 

Main burner will not light

Jet-fire outlet is dirty or clogged.

Clean jet-fire outlet with a soft bristle brush.

with the igniter, but will

 

 

light with a match.

 

 

 

 

 

Humming regulator.

Normal occurrence on hot days.

This is not a defect. It is caused by internal vibrations in

 

 

the regulator and does not affect the performance or

 

 

safety of the gas grill. Humming regulators will not be

 

 

replaced.

 

 

 

Burners will not cross

Dirty or corroded cross light

Clean or replace as required.

light each other.

brackets.

 

 

 

 

“Paint” appears to be

Grease build-up on inside

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

peeling inside lid or hood.

surfaces.

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.

 

 

 

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