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TROUBLESHOOTING
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
PROBLEM OBSERVED POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
Gas odour
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Gas leak.
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See “If you smell gas ” on second
page of manual.
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Check all gas connections.
Delayed ignition
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Low gas pressure.
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Clogged or dirty burner
ports.
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Blocked orifice.
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Spent battery.
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Check gas supply pressure.
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Clean burner ports.
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Check orifice opening.
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Change the battery.
Incorrect burner flame
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Incorrect gas supply or
pressure.
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Blocked orifice.
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Clogged or dirty burner
ports.
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Check gas supply pressure.
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Check and clean orifice opening.
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Clean burner ports.
To enjoy outstanding performance of your appliance for years make sure to perform the following
maintenance activities on a regular basis.
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Keep exterior surfaces clean.
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Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable, corrosive or abrasive cleaners.
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Clean the holes in the burner using a swab that is moistened with soapy water. Keep the holes
unobstructed by using a heavy-duty pipe cleaner. The burner must be dry before normal use. Clean
anually. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles.
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While washing your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and pilot assembly dry at all
times. If the gas control is exposed to water in any way, DO NOT try to use it. It must be replaced.
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After a long break from operation, the unit should be inspected for spiders, spider webs or other
insects. Spider and insects can nest in burner or orifices.
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Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner and circulating air passageways clean.
Signs of possible blockage include:
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Gas odour with extreme yellow tipping of flame.
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Table does not reach the desired temperature.
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Table flow is excessively uneven.
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Table makes popping noises.
MODEL NO. 088-0733-8
