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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Smell of gas
Regulator, or valve leaking.
Remove LP cylinder immediately
and check for damaged regulator or
valve. Perform leak test, see
Testing
Valves and Regulator for Leaks
in the
Assembly
section.
Flame flashback beneath control panel Fire in burner tube due to blockage.
See
Cleaning Burner Assembly and
Checking Venturi for Insects
in the
Maintenance
section.
Gas leak detected from cylinder,
regulator, or other connection
Improper installation and loose
connections.
Mechanical failure due to rusting or
mishandling.
Tighten fittings and see
Testing Valves
and Regulator for Leaks
in the
Assembly
section.
Replace LP gas cylinder.
Grease fire or continuous excessive
flames above cooking surface
Grease build up in burner area.
Turn off control knob. Leave firebox
hood open allowing flames to extinguish.
Once cool, clean grill thoroughly.
Burner will not light
LP gas cylinder is empty.
Burner not connected to control knob.
Venturi blocked.
Ignitor wire is loose, dirty, or not
connected.
Dead battery in ignitor.
Replace LP gas cylinder.
Make sure valves are inside the burner
tubes.
See
Testing Valves and Regulator for
Leaks
in the
Assembly
section.
Reconnect burner electrode wires or
replace the ignitor wire assembly. Clean
wires and/or electrode with rubbing
alcohol and a clean swab. Tighten all
connections.
Replace the battery in the ignitor.
Decreasing heat or popping sound
LP gas cylinder is empty.
Venturi blocked.
Replace LP gas cylinder.
See
Cleaning Burner Assembly and
Checking Venturi for Insects
in the
Maintenance
section
Hot spots on cooking surface
Venturi blocked.
See
Cleaning Burner Assembly and
Checking Venturi for Insects
in the
Maintenance
section
Yellow flame
Venturi or burner may be blocked.
See
Cleaning Burner Assembly and
Checking Venturi for Insects
in the
Maintenance
section
Inside of firebox hood appears to be
peeling
This is a build up of grease.
Clean with a soft bristle brush or
scraper.
