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Troubleshooting
We recommend a periodic inspection of the grill to maintain safe and proper operation. This should occur every 3 months. We also recommend that you
clean your grill at the same time. A clean grill will look better, operate better and grill safer. There are several telltale signs to look for when inspecting your
grill. They are listed below along with the recommended solutions.
1. Yellowish flame and/or sooty bottom of catch pan
Cause: Spiders. This is a common problem with gas grills. The additive used to give propane its odor attracts spiders. The spider will nest
in the burner.
Solution: Remove the burner from the grill by lifting the burner off the igniter bracket.
Use a drinking straw or pipe cleaner to clean the burner intake and ports.
2. Unable to light your grill
If ignition does not immediately take place, turn the burner valve to off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.’
Causes: No gas to burner, no spark.
Solutions:
A. Check gas supply to insure that supply is present.
B. Open hood, make sure the gas valve is off, and check for spark from igniter electrode to burner. If no spark is seen,
check end of wire to insure that it is properly connected to the igniter.
If you still have no spark, the igniter may be bad. Contact your local dealer for replacement part.
C. If a small spark is seen near the point where the electrode is fastened to the igniter bracket, the electrode may be
cracked. Contact your local dealer for replacement part
D. In rare instances, if the weather has been unusually wet, there may not be a good ground between the burner and
electrode.
Check the electrode end as well as the edge of the burner closest to the electrode for moisture or foreign matter.
E. Consult your local dealer.
Never check for leaks or malfunctions with an open flame. Never check line connections with an open flame.
3. Excessive grease in the catch pan or inside the grill
Cause: Grilling extremely fatty foods
Grilling temperature is too low
Solutions:
A. Drain excess grease from catch pan and operate on high Temperature for 15-20 minutes. The grill should be attended
during this procedure.
B. Grill at 475-500 degrees
C. Postheat grill for 15 minutes after use.
To Reorder Grill Parts
Contact:
Sarka Bros.
607 Ottawa Street
P.O. Box 316
Kalida, OH 45853
Ph: 419-532-2393
Fax: 419-532-2405
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