Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
using ignitor.
• No spark, no ignition noise.
(See Electronic Ignition
• No spark, some ignition noise.
Troubleshooting also)
Pro
• Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
Burner(s) will not match
• See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
light.
• Match will not reach.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Sudden drop in gas
• Out of gas.
flow or low flame.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP cylinder
connection.
Flames blow out.
• High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up.
• Drip buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent Drip fire.
• Drip trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
Flashback...
• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
cylinder.
with worn threads.
One burner does not
• Drip buildup or food particles in end(s) of
light from other
burner(s).
strength.
carryover tube(s).
Prevention/Solution
• See Section I of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section II of Electronic Ignition System.
• See Section III of Electronic Ignition System.
• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
• Check for gas in LP cylinder.
•Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still low,
turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP cylinder valve, wait
30 seconds and then light grill.
•Turn off knobs and LP cylinder valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
cylinder. Reconnect and retry.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP cylinder.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
•Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Leave lid in position
and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
cleaning section of Use and Care.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the valve.
Try a second LP dealer.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
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