TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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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 the battery.
2.
If there is a spark, check if gas is supplied to the burner.
2-1)
Purge the line of any trapped air.
2-2)
Check if you can match-light the burner.
2-3)
Check to see that the other burners operate.
2-4)
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 turned ON.
Burner flame is yellow and
gas odor can be smelled
1. Check the burner inlet for obstruction.
- Check for spiders and other insects.
2. Check the air shutter for proper adjustment.
3. Check any source of gas leaks.
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 a full 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.
Thermometer is not reaching
high temperatures.
1.
Allow the grill 15 minutes with hood closed at high setting in order
to reach higher temperatures.
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