DANGER: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.
Possible Cause
Emergencies
Gas leaking from LP
•Mechanical failure due to rusting or
cylinder.
mishandling.
•Improper installation, connection not
Gas leaking between
LP cylinder and
tight, failure of rubber seal.
regulator control valve
connection.
Fire coming through
• Fire in burner tube section of burner due
to blockage.
at burner/regulator
control valve connection
Grease fire or
• Too much grease buildup in trough.
continuous excessive
flames above cooking
surface.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
GAS ISSUES:
Burner(s) will not light
• Burner not engaged with regulator control
using ignitor.
valve.
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• Obstruction in burner.
• No gas flow.
• Regulator Control Valve and LP cylinder
valve not fully connected.
• Regulator Control Valve knob does NOT
pop up in the OFF position.
• Regulator Control Valve knob does NOT
stay down in ON positions.
ELECTRICAL ISSUES:
•Electrode cracked or broken; "sparks at
crack."
•Electrode and burner are wet
•Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
•Wires are loose or disconnected.
•Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
Prevention/Solution
•Replace LP cylinder.
• Remove regulator control valve from cylinder and
visually inspect for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test
and Connecting Regulator control valve to the LP Cylinder.
•Turn off control knob. Leave lid open to
allow flames to die down. After fire is out and grill is cold, remove
burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard
and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages.
• Turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve. Leave lid open to
allow flames to die down. After cooling, clean food particles and
excess grease from inside firebox area, grease cup, and other
surfaces.
Prevention/Solution
• Make sure regulator control valve is positioned inside of burner tube.
• Ensure burner tube is not obstructed with spider webs or other
matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.
• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty.
• Remove LP cylinder. Clean threads on LP cylinder and regulator
control valve.
• Replace regulator control valve.
• Replace regulator control valve.
• Replace electrode(s).
Wipe dry with a cloth.
•Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
•Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
•Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
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