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Trouble Shooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Solution
Burner will not light.
•No gas flow.
•Coupling nut and regulator
not fully connected.
•Obstruction of gas flow.
•Disengagement of burner to
valve.
•Is grill assembled correctly?
• Check to see if LP tank is empty.
• Turn the coupling nut about one-half to
three quarters additional turn until solid
stop. Tighten by hand only-do not use
tools.
• Clear burner tube(s).
• Reengage burner and valve.
• Check steps in assembly instructions.
Sudden drop in gas flow
or low flame.
•Out of gas.
•Excess flow valve tripped.
• Check for gas in LP tank.
• Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light
grill. If flames are still low, turn off knobs
and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak test. Turn
on LP tank valve, wait 30 seconds and
then light grill.
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.
Flare-up.
•Grease buildup.
•Excessive fat in meat.
•Excessive cooking
temperature.
• Clean grill.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
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/or burner tubes
are blocked.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or
burner tubes.
