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Trouble Shooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Burner will not light
Igniter electrode covered with
Clean igniter electrode
with igniter
grease or residue
Igniter/electrode too far from
Adjust electrode until proper
burner
spark appears (see page 11)
Igniter/electrode wire loose
Call Coleman for service
or disconnected
Wire is shorted causing spark
Call Coleman for service
from wire before electrode
No spark being generated
Call Coleman for service
Burner will not light
No gas flow
Check fuel level or replace
even with a match
fuel cylinder
Obstructed gas flow/debris
Call Coleman for service
spider webs in burner tube
Flare-up
Excessive cooking temperature
Reduce flame level
Leave lid open
Spray with water to cool
Grease and/or residue build-up
Clean components
Excessive fat in meats
Trim fat from cut of meat
before grilling
Excessive oils in marinades
Use non-oil based marinades
Yellow sooty flame
Obstructed gas flow/debris or
Call Coleman for service
Flame Blow-out
Flame too low
Increase flame
Fuel cylinder is low
Check fuel level or replace
cylinder
Obstructed gas flow
Call Coleman for service
