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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SMELL OF GAS
SHUT OFF LP GAS CYLINDER VALVE AT ONCE.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAK IS SEALED.
Leak detected at cylinder, regulator or
other connection.
1. Regulator fitting loose.
1. Tighten fitting and "Leak Test".
2. Gas leak in hose/regulator or control
valves.
2. See authorized service centre.
Flame flashback beneath control panel.
1. Venturi blocked.
1. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
Burner will not light.
1. Out of LP Gas.
1. Refill LP Gas Cylinder.
2. Ignitor wire(s) not connected.
2. Connect both main burner and side
burner electrode wires.
3. Ignitor electrode misaligned on
burner.
3. Realign electrode.
4. Ignitor malfunction.
4. Use "Manual Lighting" Procedure.
5. Regulator is not fully connected to
the cylinder valve.
5. Tighten the regulator hand wheel.
6. Burner valve left open while cylinder
valve was opened causing excess
flow device to activate.
6. Close burner and cylinder valves.
Open cylinder valve slowly, then
open burner valve to light.
7. A leak in the system causing the
excess flow device to activate.
7. Leak test connections to determine
loose fitting. Tighten fitting. Leak
test system.
8. Venturi blocked.
8. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
9. Venturi not aligned with valve orifice.
9. Realign venturi to orifice. See
"Venturi Tubes".
10. Orifice blocked.
10. Remove burner, clean orifice with a
pin or fine wire. Do not attempt to
drill orifice.
11. Hose is twisted.
11. Straighten hose. Keep away from
bottom casting.
Decreasing heat, "popping sound".
1. Out of LP Gas.
1. Refill LP Gas Cylinder.
2. Venturi blocked.
2. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
Hot spots on cooking surface.
1. Venturi blocked.
1. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
"Flare-ups" or grease fires.
1. Excessive grease buildup.
1. See "Maintenance".
2. Excessive heat.
2. Turn burner controls to a lower
setting.
Humming noise from regulator.
1. Cylinder valve turned on too quickly.
1. Turn cylinder valve on slowly.
Yellow Flame.
1. Some yellow flame is normal. If it
becomes excessive the venturi may
be blocked.
1. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
2. Burner ports blocked.
2. Remove burner & clean with soft
bristle brush.
Inside of lid appears to be peeling.
1. This is a build up of grease. The
inside of the lid is not painted.
1. Clean with stiff bristle brush or
scraper.
