TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Burner will not
light with igniter
Burner will not
light even with
match
Flare-up
Yellow sooty flame
Blow-out
Possible Cause
Igniter electrode covered with
grease or residue
Igniter/electrode too far from
burner
Igniter/electrode wire loose or
disconnected
Wire is shorted causing spark
from wire before electrode
No spark being generated
No gas flow
Obstructed gas flow/debris or
spider webs in burner tube
Excessive cooking temperature
Grease and/or residue build-up
Excessive fat in meats
Excessive oils in marinades
Obstructed gas flow/debris or
spider webs in burner tube
Flame too low
Wind directly on burner
Obstructed gas flow
Possible Solution
Clean igniter electrode
Adjust electrode until proper
spark appears (see page 5)
Reconnect wire between ignit-
er & electrode (see page 5)
Call Magma
Call Magma
Check fuel level, refill cylinder
or replace canister
Clean valve orifice and burner,
check all lines (see page 6)
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
Check and clean valve orifice
and burner (see page 6)
Increase flame
Block wind when opening lid
Clean burner or valve orifice
(see page 6)
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