Gas Grill Troubleshooting - BBQ Grillware 164826 Owner's Manual

Problem
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Burner will not light using
knobs
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.
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Gas Grill Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
Wires/or electrode covered
with cooking residue.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode cracked or
broken – sparks at crack.
Wire loose or disconnected
No gas flow
Coupling nut and regulator not
Connected
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
Out of gas.
Excess flow safety 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 or seasoning
Salt on burner.
Poor alignment of valve to burner
venturi.
Prevention/Cure
Clean wire and /or electrode.
with rubbing alcohol
Wipe dry with cloth.
Replace electrode
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly.
Check if propane tank is empty. If propane tank
is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow reduced
flame height''. If empty, replace or refill.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half fully connected
to three quarters additional turn until solid stop. Tighten
by hand only- do not use tools.
Clear burner tubes.
Check for bent or kinked hose.
Reengage burner and valve.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner ports.
Call your gas company.
Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and
light grill. If flames are still too low. Reset the excessive
flow safety device by turning off knobs and propane tank
valve. Disconnect regulator. Turn burner control knobs to
HIGH. Wait 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs off.
Reconnect regulator and leak check connections. Turn
propane tank valve on slowly, wait 30 seconds and then
light grill.
Clean burner ports.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with
the lid closed
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure burner venturi is
properly engaged with valve
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