Problem
Electrode covered with grease or residue
Igniter/electrode too far from burner
Electrode wire loose, disconnected, or
corroded
Wire is shorted causing spark from wire
before electrode
No spark being generated
No gas flow
Obstructed gas flow
Excessive cooking temperature
Grease and/or residue build-up
Excessive fat in meats
Excessive oils in marinades
Obstructed gas flow
Flame too low
Wind directly on burner
Obstructed gas flow
Grill not level
Grease or residue build-up
Excessive fat in meats
Excessive oil in marinades
Clean electrode
Adjust electrode until proper spark appears
(see page 5)
Clean, adjust & reconnect wire between
igniter & electrode, see Complete
Disassembly (page 5)
Replace Igniter, Electrode & Wire
See website for part number
Adjust electrode until proper spark appears.
Unscrew igniter push button, remove/
inspect “AAA” battery, replace “AAA” alkaline
battery if necessary, reinstall & re-assemble
push button
Replace Igniter, Electrode & Wire
See website for part number
Check fuel level, replace canister or
refill cylinder
Clean burner and valve orifice.
Remove debris/spider webs
Operate only on low when lid is closed
Reduce flame level
Leave lid open
Use water spray to cool
Clean components
Trim fat from cuts of meat before grilling
Use non-oil based marinades
Clean burner and valve orifice.
Remove debris/spider webs
Increase flame
Block wind when opening lid
Clean burner and valve orifice.
Remove debris/spider webs
Level Grill
Clean components
Trim fat from cuts of meat before grilling
Use non-oil based marinades
Hot Spots
Blow-out
Yellow sooty
flame
Flare-up
Burner will
not light even
with match
Burner will
not light with
igniter
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Possible Solution
Possible Cause
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