George Foreman GFGBBQ4BW, Manual

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PREVENTION/ SOLUTION
Burner will not light using
ignitor Electrical issues:
1. Electrode cracked or broken;” sparks at
crack.”
2. Electrode tip not in proper position
3. Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
4. Wires are loose or disconnected
5. Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
6. push button sticks at bottom sparking
between ignitor and electrode
1.Replace electrode.
2.Tip of electrode should be pointing
toward port hole in burner. The distance
should be 1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if
necessary.
3.Clean wire and or electrode with rubbing
alcohol and clean swab.
4.Reconnect wires or replace
electrode/wire assembly.
5.Replace ignitor wire
6.Replace ignitor
7.Inspect wire insulation and proper
connection. Replace wires if insulation is
broken.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
low flame 1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature 1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Flames blow out
1. High or gusting winds.
2. Low on LP gas.
3. Excess flow valve tripped. 1. Turn front of grill to face away from wind
or increase flame height.
2. Refill LP tank.
3. Refer to “sudden drop in gas flow”
above.
Persistent grease fire Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system. Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank.
Leave lid in open position and let fire burn
out. After grill cools, remove and clean all
parts.
Flashback …
(fire in burner tube(s)
Burner and burner tubes are blocked Turn knobs to OFF. clean burner
and/or burner tubes. See burner cleaning
section of use and care manual
Flare-up 1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature 1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
3. Adjust (lower) temperature
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