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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Cure
Burner will not light using ignitor
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Make sure regulator is securely attached to the LP gas tank, turn LP gas tank
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Replace or refill LP gas tank
LP gas
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Replace electrode
Wire loose or disconnected
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Bad ignitor
Replace ignitor
Burner will not light with match
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Check if LP gas tank is empty
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Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected
Turning the coupling nut about one-half to three quarters additional turn until
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Tighten by hand only-do not use tools.
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Burner ports clogged or blocked
Clean burner ports
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height
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Replace or refill LP gas tank
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Irregular flame pattern, flame does not run the
full length of burner
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
Clean burner ports
Flame is yellow or orange
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Clean burner
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Flame blow out
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Replace or refill LP gas tank
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Flare-up
Grease buildup
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Trim fat from meat before grilling
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Persistent grease fire
Grease trapped by food buildup around burner system
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Flashback (fire in burner tube(s))
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked
Clean burner and/or burner tubes
Inside of lid is peeling (like paint peeling)
The lid is stainless steel, not painted
Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon and is flaking off, clean
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The lid is coated/painted
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flaking off
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