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Note: You will need to remove your cooking grates to see
the electrodes.
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Check your igniter battery and replace if needed.
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Check for loose wire connections to the igniter or electrodes.
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Check to see if debris is blocking the electrodes.
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If the igniter is not working, can you light the burner with a
lighter?
Flare-ups
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Ensure burner is not placed directly in the path of wind.
Be sure drip pan is clean (do not use aluminum foil on drip pan.)
Note: Some flare-ups may be inevitable if cooking greasy
foods.
Yellow Flames
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Check the burner inlet for obstructions, particularly at air inlets
for each burner.
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Side burner should not be in an area that is too windy.
Flame blows out on low setting
or has uneven heat distribution.
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Check for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and clean
venturi.
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Cold side burner needs to be preheated for 5 minutes on high
setting.
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Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up over
orifices.
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Cold and windy weather will require you to move side burner
away from the wind.
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Lack of fuel. Check to see cylinder valve is open and cylinder
has fuel.
Low heat with the knob on
“HIGH”
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Check to see if the fuel hose is bent or kinked
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Make sure the cooking area is clear of dust
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Check your gas supply and gas pressure.
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If it is only one burner that appears low, make sure the orifice or
burner is clean.
Burner is Too Hot
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Excess grease build-up causing grease fires.
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Damaged or faulty regulator.
Replace with factory authorized parts.
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Cook on a lower temperature setting.
Flame behind control panel or
control knob area.
IMMEDIATELY shut off cylinder valve and allow side burner to
cool.
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C
heck for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and clean
venturi.
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Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged parts. Perform
a leak test on all connections before cooking on side burner
again.
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Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up over
orifice.
Fire at any connection.
IMMEDIATELY shut off cylinder valve and allow side burner to
cool.
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Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged parts.
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Perform a leak test on all connections before cooking on the
side burner again.
