SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING!!!

Spiders and insects can nest in the burners/venturi tubes of this or any other grill, and cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner.

This is a very dangerous condition which can cause a fire to occur

behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate.

When to look for spiders:

You should inspect the burners/venturi tubes at least once a

year or immediately if any of the following conditions occur:

1.The smell of gas along with the burner flames appearing yellow.

2.The grill does not reach the proper temperatures.

3.The grill heats unevenly.

4.The burners makes a popping noise.

Troubleshooting

Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

What to

Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grill

won't

light when

Make

sure the

control

knob

is off.

(No gas is

on.)

the

ignitor

is

Remove

the grill

rack

and

the flavor generator

 

pressed.

 

plates.

Watch

the

ignitor

tip.

You

should

see

a

 

 

 

spark jump from the tip of the ignitor when the

 

 

 

button

is pressed.

Do

the

other burners

work?

 

 

 

Make sure the ignitor tip is clean and free from

 

 

 

debris.

Check

battery

to

electronic

ignition.

 

Burner flame is yellow or orange and a gas odor is present.

Low heat with knob on High

Check the burner inlet for

obstructions. Check the air shutter for proper adjustment.

Is the fuel hose bent or kinked?

Is there adequate gas supply available? If it is only one burner that appears low, does the orifice or

burner need cleaning? Are any other gas appliances at the location below normal rate? Is the air shutter too far open or closed? Is the gas supply or gas pressure low?

Burner

will not light.

Burner

lights, but will not hold flame once button is

released

Is there a spark at the

thermocouple? Can you match light the burner?

Is the thermocouple kinked or bent away from the burner?

Readjust to lay flat against burner. Is the safety

valve button being depressed long enough? Hold button in until burner remains lit. Check for black

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