Troubleshooting - Blue Rhino UniFlame GBC850WNG-C Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Burner will not light using ignitor
Burner will not light with match
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not run the full length
of burner.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out
Flare-up
Persistent grease fire.
Flashback (fire in burner tube(s))
Inside of lid is peeling-like paint peeling
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Outdoor Natural Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC850WNG-C
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.
Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and electrode.
Bad ignitor.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
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.
High or gusting winds
Grease buildup.
Excess fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup around burner system
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked
The lid is stainless steel, not paint.
Prevention/Cure
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
Clear burner tubes. Check for bent or kinked hose.
Reengage burner and valve.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner ports.
Clean burner ports.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure burner venturi is properly engaged with valve
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height to HIGH
setting
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to "OFF". Turn gas "OFF" at natural gas line valve.
Leave lid in closed position and let fire burn out. After grill
cools, remove and clean all parts.
Clean burner and/or burner tubes
Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon and is flaking
off. Clean thoroughly.