Troubleshooting - Viking VGIQ554 Use & Care Manual

Outdoor gas grills
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Replacing Interior Halogen Canopy Lights
CAUTION
DISCONNECT THE ELECTRIC POWER BEFORE REPLACING BULB.
DO NOT touch bulb with bare hands. Clean off any signs of oil
from the bulb and handle with a soft cloth.
1. Unsnap glass light cover using a
screwdriver in the access groove.
2. Firmly grasp light bulb and
pull out.
3. Replace with halogen bulb using volt
and wattage requirements listed on
glass cover.
4. Replace the light cover by snapping
glass cover onto metal box.
5. Reconnect power.
Spider Inspection
You should inspect the burners/venturi
tubes at least once a year, or immediately
if any of the following conditions occur.
• The smell of gas along with the burner flames appearing yellow.
• The grill does not reach the proper temperatures.
• The grill heats unevenly.
• The burners make a popping noise.
WARNING
SPIDER AND INSECT INFESTATION
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glass light
cover
access
groove
light
bulb

Troubleshooting

Problem
Possible cause and or remedy
Grill won't light
Make sure the control knob is off (no gasis on). Remove
the grill rack and the ceramic briquette trays. Watch the
when the ignitor
ignitor tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip of
is pressed
the ignitor when the button is pressed. Do the other
burners work? Make sure the ignitor tip is clean and free
from debris. Check battery to electronic ignition.
Burner flame is
Check the burner inlet for obstructions. Check the air
yellow or orange
shutter for proper adjustment.
and a gas odor
is present
Low heat with
Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? Is there adequate gas
knob on
supply available? If only one burner appears low, does
"HIGH"
the orifice or burner need cleaning? Are any other gas
appliances at the location below normal rate? Is the air
shutter too far open or closed? Is the gas supply or gas
pressure low?
Burner will not
Is there a spark at the thermocouple? Can you match
light
light the burner using the flame parts?
Burner lights,
Is the thermocouple kinked or bent away from the
but will not
burner? Readjust to lay flat against burner. Is the safety
hold flame once
valve button being depressed long enough? Hold button
button is
in until burner remains lit. Check for black spots on the
released
infrared screen.
If your grill
Is the electrical cord securely inserted in the electrical
rotisserie should
outlet? Is the circuit breaker open, or is a fuse blown?
fail to operate
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