TROUBLESHOOTING
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Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.
Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.)
Clean Spider/Insect Screens and inspect burners. (See Maintenance Section.)
Burners do not light.
Burners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position.
Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position.
The excess flow safety device, which is part of the barbecue to tank connection, may have activated.
To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the tank valve OFF. Disconnect the regulator from the tank. Turn burner control knobs to HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect the regulator to the tank. Turn tank valve on slowly. Refer to Lighting Section.
Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH position.
Is LP fuel low or empty? | Refill LP tank. |
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Is fuel hose bent or kinked? | Straighten fuel hose. |
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Does the Left burner light with a | If you can light the Left burner with |
match? | a match, then check the Crossover |
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Experiencing | Are you preheating barbecue in the |
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All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
Are the cooking grates and | Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning |
Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with | Section.) |
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mCAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil.
Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not | Clean bottom tray. |
allowing grease to flow into catch pan? |
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Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is | Are burners clean? | Clean burners. (See Maintenance |
low when burner is on HIGH. Flames do |
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not run the whole length of the burner tube. |
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Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the | Check adjustment of fuel scale. |
LP tank, but tank is empty. |
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Fuel scale must be adjusted with an empty tank.
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles paint peeling.)
The lid is
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning Section.)
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact
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