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The burner will not
light using the
igniter procedure.
1. The igniter electrode may be
covered with grease or residue.
2. No spark is being generated.
3. No gas flow or cylinder valve not
open.
4. Vapor lock at coupling nut to LP
cylinder
.
1. Clean the igniter electrode.
2. Check the connection and
reconnect any loose or
disconnected wires
3. Make sure LP cylinder is not empty
or open cylinder valve.
4. Turn off knob and LP cylinder
valve. Disconnect coupling nut
from LP cylinder. Reconnect and
retry.
The burner will not
light with a match.
1. No gas flow or an obstructed gas
flow.
1. Check the fuel level. Clean the
venturi tube and burner.
The flame goes out.
1 . Disconnected gas supply hose.
2. High or gusting winds.
1. Reconnect the gas supply hose.
2. Move the grill out of the windy
area.
Flare-up.
1. Excessive cooking temperatures.
2. Grease and residue build-up.
3. Excessive fat in the meat.
4. Excessive oil in the marinade.
1. Reduce the flame level.
2. Clean the components.
3. Trim fat from the meat before
cooking.
4. Use a non-oil based marinade.
Yellow sooty flame. 1. Excessive cooking temperature.
2. Obstruction of gas flow.
3. Ventilation closed. Damper closed.
1. Reduce the flame level.
2. Check and clean venturi tube and
burner.
3. Adjust ventilation and damper
accordingly.