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MAIN BURNER(S) or SIDE BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE
SYMPTOM
• Main burners or side burner do(es) not ignite when following the electronic ignition instructions in the "Operation" section of this owner's
manual.
CAUSE
There is a problem with gas flow.
There is a problem with the electronic ignition system.
Lighting Your Grill with a Match
Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to
the Main Burners
1) Open the grill lid.
2) Check that all burner control knobs (including side
burner control knob) are in the off
pushing in and turning knobs clockwise.
Note: It is important that all burner control knobs are in
the off position before turning on the LP tank. If they
are not, the flow limiting device built into the regulator will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP tank.
3) Turn the LP tank on by slowly turning the tank valve
counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds.
Note: It is important that the LP tank is turned on slowly.
If it is opened too quickly, the flow limiting device built into
the regulator will activate, limiting the flow of gas from
the LP tank.
4) Begin with the burner furthest to the left. Put match
in the matchstick holder and strike match. (Matchstick
holder is located under left side table.) Insert lit match
down through the cooking grates, past the FLAVORIZER
bars and next to the burner (A).
5) Push the burner control knob in and slowly turn it
counterclockwise toward the start/high
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through
the cooking grates and through the cutout in the
FLAVORIZER bar.
7) If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds, turn
burner control knob to the off
minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to
light the burner again.
8) If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition
system. Check the condition of the battery and check
the wire connections of the Electronic Ignition System.
9) Replace the matchstick holder by hanging underneath
left side table (B).
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SOLUTION
If any burner does not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burner(s). To check this, follow
the instructions below for "Lighting Your Grill with a Match."
If match lighting IS NOT successful, follow the instructions for disconnecting and reconnecting the LP tank..
If any burner does not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burner(s). To check this, follow the
instructions below for "Lighting Your Grill with a Match."
If match lighting IS successful, check the condition of the battery and check the wire connections of the Electronic
Ignition System.
Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to
the Side Burner
This feature is only available on select models.
1) Open the side burner lid.
2) Check that the side burner control knob is in the
off position. Check by pushing in and turning knob
position. Check by
clockwise. Also check that all main burner control
knobs are in the off
Note: It is important that all burner control knobs are in
the off position before turning on the LP tank. If they
are not, the flow limiting device built into the regulator will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP tank.
3) Turn the LP tank on by slowly turning the tank valve
counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds.
Note: It is important that the LP tank is turned on slowly.
If it is opened too quickly, the flow limiting device built into
the regulator will activate, limiting the flow of gas from
the LP tank.
4) Put match in the matchstick holder and strike match.
(Matchstick holder is located under left side table.) Hold
lit match by the side burner (C).
5) Push the side burner control knob in and slowly turn it
counterclockwise toward the start/high
6) Check that the side burner is lit. The side burner flame
position.
may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day.
7) If the side burner does not ignite within 4 seconds, turn
side burner control knob to the off
five minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting
to light the burner again.
position and wait five
8) If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition
system. Check the condition of the battery and check
the wire connections of the Electronic Ignition System.
position.
position.
position and wait
A
B
C
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