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Burner will not light using
ignitor
Electrical issues:
1. Electrode cracked or broken;
”
sparks at
crack.
”
2. Electrode tip not in proper position
3. Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
4. Wires are loose or disconnected
5. Wires are shorting (sparking) between
igitor and electrode.
6. push button sticks at bottom sparking
between ignitor and electrode
1.Replace electrode.
2.Tip of electrode should be pointing toward
port hole in burner. The distance should be
1/8
”
to 3/16
”
. Adjust if necessary.
3.Clean wire and or electrode with rubbing
alcohol and clean swab.
4.Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire
assembly.
5.Replace ignitor wire
6.Replace ignitor
7.Inspect wire insulation and proper
connection. Replace wires if insulation is
broken.
Burner will not mach light
See
”
gas issues;
”
on previous page.
2. Improper method of match-lighting
1. See
“
Pilot Gas Control Ignition
”
section of
use and care.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
low flame
1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature
1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Flames blow out
High or gusting winds. Low on LP gas.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame height.
Refill LP tank.
Refer to
“
sudden drop in gas flow
”
above.
Persistent grease fire
Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank.
Leave lid in position and let fire burn out.
After grill cools, remove and clean all parts
Flashback
…
(fire in burner tube(s)
Burner and burner tubes are blocked
Turn knobs to OFF. clean burner
and/or burner tubes. See burner cleaning
section of use and care manual
Flare-up
1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature
1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
3. Adjust (lower) temperature
Unable to fill LP tank
Some dealers have older fill nozzles with
worn threads.
Turn worn nozzles don
’
t have enough
“
bite
”
to
engage the valve. Try a second LP dealer.
One burner does not light
from other burner(s)
Grease buildup or food particles in end of
carryover tube
Clean carry-over tube with wire brush
