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TROUBLE SHOOTING
1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner
flames appearing yellow.
2. The grill does not reach temperature.
3. The grill heats unevenly.
4. The burners make popping noises.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
If the grill does not function properly, use the follow-
ing checklist before contacting your dealer for ser-
vice. You may save the cost of a service call
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
If when lighting the grill, it
does not flame immediately:
--Make sure you have turned on the gas
--Make sure it has a spark while you are trying to ignite the burner.
--Make sure your burner is clean
If regulator makes noise:
--Vent hose on the regulator may be plugged or regulator may be faulty.
--Make sure the vent hole on the regulator is not obstructed. Clear the hole,
close the LP cylinder and gas control valves. Wait 10 minutes and re-start.
--When turning the LP cylinder valve on, do not cover vent hole on the reg
-
ulator.
--Check your flames for proper performance. Replace regulator if the flames
are not correct.
--Purge the lines
If the grill only heats to 100-
150 degrees:
--Ensure the temperature gauge is functioning properly. Hold a flame to the
probe or compare the grill gauge to an oven thermometer placed in the grill.
--Ensure correct start procedure. Prior to lighting grill, the gas control knobs
should be off. If not, wait 15 minutes. Turn cylinder all the way on. Turn left
burner to ignite, wait 5 seconds ignite. Repeat for additional burners.
--Check all gas connections for leaks with the bubble test. if leaks are
found, replace the part or tighten the fitting.
If the grill takes a long time to
preheat to 200-300 degrees:
--Normal preheat to 200-300 degree takes about 10-15min. Cold weather
and wind may effect your preheat time. Volcanic rock and Briquettes should
not be used in this Rotisserie grill.
If the burner flames are not
light blue:
--Too much or not enough air is being supplied to the flame.
--Elevation is the principal cause, however cold weather can also affect the
mixture
--Grill is in a windy location
SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING!!!
Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of the
grill and cause the gas to flow from the front of the
burner. This is a very dangerous condition which can
cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel there by
damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate.
WHEN TO LOOK FOR SPIDERS
You should inspect the burners at least twice a year
or immediately after any of the following conditions
occur
