Trouble Shooting - Brinkmann Vertex Sear 810-3885-G Owner's Manual

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Problem
Burner will not light
Grill does not get hot
enough
Irregular fl ame pattern.
Flame does not run full
length of burner
Flame is yellow or orange

TROUBLE SHOOTING:

Possible Cause
Gas tank valve is closed
Gas tank is low or empty
Gas leak
Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected
Obstruction of gas fl ow
Burner may not be properly seated
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Battery needs to be changed
Wires or electrode covered with cooking residue
Electrode and burners are wet
Electrode cracked or broken - sparks at crack
Wire loose or disconnected
Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and
electrode
Bad ignitor
Out of gas
Burner ports are clogged or blocked
New burner may have residual manufacturing
oils
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Food residue, grease, etc.
Poor alignment of valve to burner venturi
Prevention/Cure
Make sure regulator is securely attached to the gas tank, turn gas
tank valve to "OPEN"
Check if gas tank is empty. If empty, replace or refi ll.
1. Turn gas tank valve to "CLOSED"
2. Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3. Follow "Leak Testing" in the owner's manual
See section on "Connecting Hose and Regulator"
1. Clean burner assembly
2. Check for bent or kinked hose
Reseat burner and valve. Refer to "Burner Assembly/Maintenance"
instructions
Clean venturi and burner assembly
Clean burner ports
Replace the battery (follow assembly step for inserting battery)
Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol
Wipe dry with cloth
Replace electrode
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly
Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly
Replace ignitor
Replace or refi ll gas tank
Clean burner ports
Burn grill for 15 minutes on "HIGH" with the lid closed
Clean venturi and burner assembly
Clean burner assembly
Make sure burner venturi is properly engaged with valve
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