Troubleshooting Guide - Master Chef 85-1208-0 Safe Use, Care And Assembly Manual

[WPE 038] G20501 BBQ Manual E
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E
Problem
Burner will not light
(match or igniter)
Burners not hot enough
Flames smoky yellow
Burner lights with match
but not with igniter
Flame blows out/down
through base
Too much heat/excessive
flare-up
Flames under heat
control console
Regulator humming
Incomplete flame
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Possible Causes
Blocked venturi tubes
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Cylinder or gas supply valve turned off
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Venturi tubes not properly sealed over
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valve igniter electrodes
Burner ports blocked
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Low or out of propane
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Flow control device activated
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Regulator not fully tightened into cylinder
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Partially blocked venturi tubes
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Excess cooking salts on burner
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Air shutter closed (side and rear rotisserie burner only)
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Loose wire connection
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Broken electrode ceramic
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Poor ground
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Faulty igniter
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High wind conditions
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Propane low
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Excessive fat in meat
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Grease drain plugged
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Cooking system not positioned correctly
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Blocked venturi tubes
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This is not a defect or a hazard
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Plugged, rusted or leaking burner
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Corrective Action
Clean out blockage
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Open cylinder or gas supply valve
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Ensure proper venturi tube assembly
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Clean/replace burner
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Refill cylinder
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Follow correct lighting procedure,
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and perform leak test
Tighten regulator fully (hand tighten) onto cylinder
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Straighten fuel hose
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Clean out blockage
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Clean burner
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Open air shutter
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Make sure all connections are tight
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Ensure collector box, burner and
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igniter are assembled properly
Replace igniter
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Relocate barbecue back towards wind
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Refill cylinder
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Trim meat, turn down burner controls and/or fuel supply
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Clean casting base and burner
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Clean heat plate
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Position cooking system correctly
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Immediately shut off gas at source,
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allow grill to cool and clean out venturi tubes
Temporary condition caused by high outside
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temperatures and a full propane cylinder
Clean/replace burner
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