Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Burners burn with yellow

Possible spider web or other

Thoroughly clean burner by removing. See general

 

flame, accompanied by the

debris, or improper air shutter

maintenance instructions. Open air shutter slightly

 

smell of gas.

adjustment.

according to combustion air adjustment instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

Flames lift away from

Improper air shutter adjustment.

Close air shutter slightly according to combustion air

 

burner, accompanied by the

 

adjustment instructions.

 

smell of gas, and possibly

 

 

 

difficulties in lighting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Burner will not light with the

Dead battery / or installed

Replace with heavy duty 'AAA' battery. Install with positive

 

igniter, but will light with a

incorrectly.

terminal down.

 

match.

Loose electrode wire.

Check that electrode wire is firmly pushed onto the

 

 

 

terminal on the back of the igniter.

 

 

Wrong replacement igniter.

One spark systems must use a one spark igniter.

 

 

Improper gap at electrode tip.

Ensure that the collector box is tight, and the gap between

 

 

 

the electrode end and the collector box is between 1/8 - 3/

 

 

 

16". The gap can be adjusted by bending the box in or out.

 

 

Lifting flames on burner.

Close air shutter slightly - see previous problem

 

 

 

 

 

Humming regulator.

Normal occurence 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 crosslight

Plugged ports along back of

Clean burner ports. See burner maintenance instructions.

 

each other.

burner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

"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

 

 

 

will 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.

Supply hose is pinched.

Reposition supply hose as necessary.

 

(Rumbling noise and

 

 

 

 

fluttering blue flame at

Dirty or clogged orifice.

Clean burner orifice.

 

burner surface.)

Spider webs in venturi tube, or

Clean out venturi tube.

 

 

 

 

other foreign matter.

 

 

 

Cracked ceramic tile.

Order replacement burner from your Authorized Napoleon

 

 

 

dealer.

 

 

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 flashes

Ceramic tiles overloaded with

Turn burner off and allow to cool for at least two minutes.

 

back (during operation the

grease drippings and build-up,

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

 

burner abruptly makes a

ports are clogged.

until the ceramic tiles are evenly glowing red.

 

loud “whoosh” sound,

Burner overheated due to

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

 

followed by a continuous

 

blow-torch type sound and

inadequate ventilation (too much

covered by objects or accessories. Turn burner off and

 

grows dim.)

grill surface covered by griddle or

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

 

 

pan.)

 

 

 

Cracked ceramic tile.

Allow burner to cool and inspect very closely for cracks. If

 

 

 

any cracks are found, contact your authorized Napoleon

 

 

 

dealer for ordering 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.

 

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