TROUBLESHOOTING
Burner will not light with
match
Sudden drop in gas
flow or reduced flame
height
Irregular flame pattern,
flame does not run the
full length of burner
Flame is yellow or
orange
Flame goes out
Flare-up
Persistent grease fire
Flashback (fire in
burner tube(s))
Inside of lid is peeling
(like paint peeling)
No gas flow
LP gas tank is low or empty
LP gas
Coupling nut and regulator not
fully connected
Obstruction of gas flow
Disengagement of burner to
valve
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi
Burner ports clogged or blocked Clean burner ports
Out of gas
Overfilling prevention device
may have been activated
Burner ports are clogged or
blocked
New burner may have residual
manufacturing oils
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi
Food residue, grease, etc. on
burners
Poor alignment of valve to
burner/venturi tube
High or gusting winds
Low on LP Gas
Overfilling prevention device
may have been activated
Grease buildup
Excess fat in meat
Excessive cooking temperature
Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system
Burner and/or burner/venturi
tube are blocked
Baked on grease buildup has
turned to carbon and is flaking
off.
Check if LP gas tank is empty
A. If empty, exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
B. If LP gas tank is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow
or reduced flame height" (see below)
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
2. Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3. Follow "Checking for Leaks" section
Turn the coupling nut about one-half to three-quarters additional
turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only - do NOT use tools
1. Clear burner/venturi tube
2. Check for bent or kinked hose
Reengage burner and valve
Clean burner/venturi tube
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
1. Turn control knobs to " OFF"
2. Wait 30 seconds and light grill
3. If flames are still too low, reset the overfilling prevention device:
a. Turn control knob(s) " OFF"
b. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
c. Disconnect regulator
d. Turn control knobs to (HIGH)
e. Wait 1 minute
f.
Turn control knobs to " OFF"
g. Reconnect regulator and leak check connections, being
careful not to fully open valve
h. Light grill per "Lighting" section
Clean burner ports
Burn grill for 15 minutes on
Clean venturi
Clean burner
Ensure burner/venturi tube is properly engaged with valve
Do not use grill in high winds
Exchange, refill or replace LP gas tank
Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height" (see
above)
Remove and clean all grill parts per "Cleaning and Care" section
Trim fat from meat before grilling
Adjust to lower cooking temperature
1. Turn control knobs to " OFF"
2. Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
3. Leave lid in closed position and let fire burn out
4. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts per "Cleaning and
Care" section
Clean burners and/or burner/venturi tube
Clean all grill parts per "Cleaning and Care" section.
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(HIGH) with the lid closed