TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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P
INNACLE
G
AS
G
RILL
PROBLEM
WHAT TO DO
Grill will not light.
1.
Push in the igniter button and check for sparks. If no sparks or sparks are
weak, replace battery.
2.
If there is a spark, check if a gas is supplied to the burner.
a.
Purge the line of any trapped air.
b.
Check if you can match-light the burner.
c.
Check to see that the other burners operate.
d.
Visually check the electrode and wire while pushing the igniter
button. If a spark occurs anywhere but the igniter tip, the
igniter must be replaced.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a popping sound when the grill burners are
first turner ON.
Burner flame is yellow and
gas odor can be smelled.
1.
Check the burner inlet for obstruction…ex. Spiders, insects, etc.
2.
Check the air shutter for proper adjustment.
3.
Check any source of gas leak.
Low heat generated with
knob in HI position.
1.
Check if the problem is isolated to only one burner. If it appears so,
clean the orifice and burner, clearing ports of any obstruction.
2.
Check for any bent or kinked fuel hose.
3.
Check if the air shutter is properly adjusted.
4.
Check for proper gas supply and pressure.
5.
Pre-heat grill for 15 minutes.
6.
If using LP gas, check for empty tank.
Too much heat.
1.
Check for damaged orifice or no orifice.
2.
Check for unauthorized regulator adjustment.
Excessive flare-up.
1.
Check if the cooking grids are dirty. Clean if necessary.
2.
Overload from fatty meats or excessive cooking temperature.
Burner blows out
1.
Check for any burner defect.
2.
Check for proper burner installation.
3.
Check if fuel mixture is too lean.
4.
Check if gas supply is sufficient.
5.
Check if LP tank is empty.
Light will not turn ON.
1.
Check if the unit is plugged into 120V.
Thermometer is not
reaching high
temperatures.
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1. Allow the grill 15 minutes with hood closed at high setting in order to
reach higher temperatures.
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