Problem

Possible Cause

Prevention/Cure

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flames blow out.

High or gusting winds.

Turn front of grill to face wind or

 

 

increase flame height.

 

Low on LP gas.

Refill LP tank.

 

Excess flow valve tripped.

Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow"

 

 

above.

 

 

 

Flare-up.

Grease buildup.

Clean grill.

 

Excessive fat in meat.

Trim fat from meat before grilling.

 

Excessive cooking

Adjust (lower) temperature

 

temperature.

accordingly.

 

 

 

Persistent grease

Grease trapped by food

Turn knob(s) to OFF. Turn gas off

fire (can damage

buildup around burner

at LP tank. Leave lid in position and

the appearance of

system.

let fire burn out. After grill cools,

steel panels and

 

remove, clean all parts and replace

aluminum castings

 

soup can.

on the grill).

Grease soaked into briquets

Replace briquets. If cooking with

 

 

 

fatty meats remove briquets.

 

 

 

Flashback...

Burner and/or burner tubes

Turn knob(s) to OFF. Clean burner

(fire in burner

are blocked.

and/or burner tubes.

tube(s)

 

 

 

 

 

Unable to fill LP

Some dealers have older fill

The worn nozzles don't have

tank.

nozzles with worn threads.

enough "bite" to engage the valve.

 

 

Try a second LP dealer.

 

 

 

One burner

Grease or food particles in

Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire

doesn't

slot underneath lip on carry-

brush.

light off other

over tube

 

burner(s)

 

 

 

 

 

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Thermos The Big Easy Quickset Traditional LP Gas Grill Flames blow out, Flare-up, Persistent grease, Fire can damage, Tank