Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

Possible Cause

Prevention/Solution

 

 

 

Burner(s) will not light

ROTARY IGNITION:

• Replace knob.

• Rotary knob rotates without clicking.

using ignitor.

• Sparking between ignitor and electrode.

• Inspect wire insulation and proper connection. Replace wires if

 

 

insulation is broken.

 

 

 

Burner(s) will not

• See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.

• Use paper match, long-stem match (fireplace match) or match

• Match will not reach.

match light.

• Improper method of match-lighting.

holder (where supplied).

 

• See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care manual.

 

 

 

Flames blow out.

• High or gusting winds.

• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.

 

• Low on LP gas.

• Replace/refill LP cylinder.

 

 

 

Flare-up.

• Grease buildup.

• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.

 

• Excessive fat in meat.

• Trim fat from meat before grilling.

 

• Excessive cooking temperature.

• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.

 

 

 

Persistent grease fire.

• Grease trapped by food buildup around

• Turn off gas valves. Leave lid in position and let fire burn out. After

 

burner system.

grill cools, remove and clean all parts.

 

 

 

Flashback...

• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.

• Turn off gas valves. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner

(fire in burner tube(s).

 

cleaning section of Use and Care manual.

 

 

 

Burner does not carry

• Grease buildup in ports

• Clean ports of burner.

flame around to other

side.

 

 

 

 

 

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