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Problem
Possible
Cause
Corrective
Action
Burner flame is
yellow and gas
odor can be
smelled
Excessive
flare-up
Burner blows out
Low heat with the
knob in "HI"
position
Low heat, natural
gas
1. The air shutter opening is
not properly
set.
2. Spiders or insects block the
air shutter.
3. Gas leaks
1. Grilling fatty meats while
knobs on "HIGH".
2. Spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood closed when grilling.
1. LP tank is empty.
2. Burner is not aligned with
the control valve.
3. Gas supply is not sufficient.
1. Low heat is found in natural
gas models.
2. Ports are blocked.
3. LP tank has run out.
Gas pressure
is significantly
affected by gas line and
length of gas line from house
gas line.
1. Loosen the air shutter and adjust the
opening to have blue flames.
1/4 in. opening for LPG.
1/8 in. or less opening for NG.
2. Clean blockages.
3. Check for the source of gas leaks.
1. Grill fatty meats when the grids are
cold while the knobs are on the "LOW"
setting. Move the meats to the
warming
rack if flare up continues
until flame settles down.
2. Never spray water on gas flames.
3. Hood up when grilling.
1. Refill the LP Tank.
2. Install the burner correctly.
3. Check the gas supply hose and make
sure there are no leaks and no knots.
1. This model is set for 7 in. natural
gas usage. Please check your
natural gas supply system to
have correct gas pressure.
Regulator
is not needed for NG
model.
Check the orifice if you installed
NG nozzles.
2. Clear ports of any obstructions.
3. Refill the LP tank.
Check your gas line and make
corrections
by following the chart
below.
From House to Grill
Distance
Tubing Size
Up to 25 ft.
3/8 in. diameter
26 -50 ft.
1/2 in. diameter
2/3 in. of run 3/4 in.
51 -100 ft.
1/3 in. of run 1/2 in.
30
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