Owner’s Manual,
Model BC1712G Portable Gas Grill
BC1712G owner’s manual
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Gas Grill Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Cure
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Burner will not light with
No gas flow
Check if LP cylinder is empty
match.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Clear burner tube
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi.
Clean venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
Clean burner ports.
Irregular flame pattern, flame
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
Clean burner ports.
does not run the full length
of burner.
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Flame is yellow or orange.
New burner may have residual
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Manufacturing oils.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi.
Clean venturi.
Food residue, grease or seasoning
Clean burner.
Salt on burner.
Flame blow out
High or gusting winds
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame
height.
Low on LP gas.
Replace LP cylinder.
Flare-up
Grease buildup.
Clean grill.
Excessive fat in meat.
Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire.
Grease trapped by food buildup
Turn knobs to LOCK OFF position.
around burner system.
Leave lid in closed position and let fire burn
out. After grill cools, remove and clean all
parts.
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Flashback (fire in burner
Burner and /or burner tube is
Clean burner and/or burner tube.
Tube
)
blocked.
Inside of lid is peeling – like
The lid is baked enamel
Baked on grease buildup has turned to
paint peeling.
carbon and is flaking off. Clean thoroughly
