DANGER:
If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.
Emergencies
Problem
Gas leaking from LP
container.
Gas leaking between
LP container and
connection.
Fire coming through
control valve connection
Grease fire or
continuous excessive
flames above cooking
surface.
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor.
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page.
Possible Cause
Possible Cause
•Mechanical failure due to rusting or
mishandling.
•Improper installation, connection not
tight, failure of rubber seal.
•Fire in burner tube section of burner due
to blockage.
•Too much grease buildup in firebox.
GAS ISSUES:
•Burner not engaged with regulator control
•Obstruction in burner.
•No gas flow.
•Regulator Control Valve and LP container
valve not fully connected.
ELECTRICAL ISSUES:
•Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at
crack.”
•Electrode and burner are wet
•Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
•Wires are loose or disconnected.
•Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
Prevention/Solution
Prevention/Solution
•Replace LP container.
• Remove regulator control valve from container and
visually inspect for damage. See LP Container Leak Test
and Connecting Regulator control valve to the LP Container.
•Turn off control knob. Leave lid open to
allow flames to die down. After fire is out and barbecue is cold, remove
burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard
and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages.
•Turn off control knob and LP container valve. Leave lid open to
allow flames to die down. After cooling, clean food particles and
excess grease from inside firebox area, grease cup, and other
surfaces.
•Make sure regulator control valve is positioned inside of burner tube.
•Ensure burner tube is not obstructed with spider webs or other
matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.
•Make sure LP container is not empty.
•Remove LP container. Clean threads on LP container and regulator
control valve.
•Replace electrode(s).
•Wipe dry with a cloth.
•Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
•Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
•Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
Troubleshooting
REV00
regulator control valve
at burner/regulator
valve.
•Regulator Control Valve knob does NOT
stay down in ON positions.
•Replace regulator control valve.
•Regulator Control Valve knob does NOT
pop up in the OFF position.
•Replace regulator control valve.
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