Pit Boss 10896, Owner'S Manual

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PROPANE GAS GRILL
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Grill will not light The ignition wire came off the
electrical igniter/valve.
Reconnect the ignition wire to the electrical igniter/valve. Call for Customer Care for
assistance.
The ignition wire is broken Contact Customer Care for assistance or a replacement part.
The battery has died Install a new battery.
New battery doesn’t work Check the battery polarity. The negative (-) side of the battery goes in first.
The electrode tip does not
produce sparks at the burner
Adjust the electrode. Call for Customer Care for assistance.
No gas supplied Check the regulator valve. Check connection for leak.
Excessive flare-up Grilling fatty meats Grill fatty meats when the grids are cold, and the knobs are on the “LOW” setting. Move the
meats to the warming rack if flare-up continues.
Cooking temperature Attempt cooking at a lower temperature. Grease does have a flash point. Keep the
temperature under 176°C / 350°F when cooking highly greasy food.
Water sprayed on gas flames Do not spray water on gas flames.
Burner blows out Gas cylinder is empty Refill the gas cylinder or replace with a new gas cylinder.
Burner is not aligned with the
control valve
Install the burner correctly. Call for Customer Care for assistance.
Gas supply is not sufficient Check the gas supply hose and make sure there are no leaks and no knots. Perform a leak test
to ensure the seal is good.
Low heat when on
“HIGH”
Ports are blocked Clear ports of any obstructions.
Gas cylinder is empty Refill the gas cylinder or replace with a new gas cylinder.
"Paint" appears to be
peeling inside lid or
hood.
Grease build up on the inside
surfaces
This is not a defect. The peeling is caused by hardened grease, which dries into paint-like
shards that will flake off. Regular cleaning will prevent this. Follow Care and Maintenance
instructions.
CHARCOAL UNIT
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Low heat / low flame Improper preheating After lighting, preheat the charcoal grill with the lid closed for 20-25 minutes.
Not enough airflow Open air dampers more to promote airflow through the cooking chamber, increasing the
flame size. Check and clean vents or exhaust openings. Follow Care and Maintenance
instructions if dirty.
Lack of fuel, poor fuel quality Check charcoal tray to check that level of charcoal is sufficient, and replenish if low. Should
the quality of charcoal be poor this may take longer to catch fire. Remove fuel and follow
Care and Maintenance instructions.
Improper charcoal tray height Raise the charcoal tray to a higher, or the highest, position.
Excessive flare-ups /
uneven heat
Improper preheating After lighting, preheat the charcoal grill with the lid closed for 20-25 minutes.
Excessive grease and ash build
up in the charcoal ash tray
Clean ash/drip pan regularly. Do not line pan with aluminum foil. Follow Care and
Maintenance instructions if dirty.
Improper charcoal tray height Raise the charcoal tray to a lower, or the lowest, position.
"Paint" appears to be
peeling inside lid or
hood.
Grease build up on the inside
surfaces
This is not a defect. The peeling is caused by hardened grease, which dries into paint-like
shards that will flake off. Regular cleaning will prevent this. Follow Care and Maintenance
instructions.