Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. NBC1218G
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Cure
Burner will not light with match
No gas flow .
Check if LP cylinder is empty .
Obstruction of gas flow .
Clear burner tubes .
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi .
Clean venturi .
Burner ports clogged or blocked .
Clean burner ports .
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not run the full length
of burner.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked .
Clean burner ports .
Flame is yellow or orange
New burner may have residual manufacturing oils .
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed .
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi .
Clean venturi .
Food residue, grease or seasoning salt on burner .
Clean burner .
Flame blow out
High or gusting winds .
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height .
Low on LP Gas .
Replace LP cylinder .
Flare-up
Grease buildup .
Clean grill .
Excess 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 burner system .
Turn knobs to “LOCK OFF POSITION .” Let fire burn out . Leave
lid in closed position and let fire burn out . After grill cools,
remove and clean all parts .
Flashback (fire in burner tube(s))
Burner and/or burner tube is blocked .
Clean burner and/or burner tube .
Inside of lid is peeling-like paint peeling
The lid is porcelain coated, not paint .
Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon and is flaking
off . Clean thoroughly .
