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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Burner(s) will not light
• Faulty electronic ignition circuit.
using ignitor.
• Sparking somewhere other than
Burner(s) will not
• See "GAS ISSUES:" on previous page.
match light.
• Improper method of match-lighting.
Sudden drop in gas
• Out of gas.
flow or low flame.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
• Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP tank
Flames blow out.
• High or gusting winds.
• Low on LP gas.
• Excess flow valve tripped.
Flare-up.
• Grease buildup.
• Excessive fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
Persistent grease fire.
• Grease trapped by food buildup around
Flashback...
• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
(fire in burner tube(s)).
Unable to fill LP tank.
• Some dealers have older fill nozzles
One burner does not
• Grease buildup or food particles in
light from other
burner(s).
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between burner and electrode.
connection.
burner system.
with worn threads.
end(s) of carryover tube(s).
Prevention/Solution
• See Troubleshooting Integrated Electronic Ignition section.
• Inspect wire insulation and proper connections. Replace wires if
insulation is broken.
• See "Match-Lighting" section of Use and Care.
• Check for gas in LP tank.
• Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light grill. If flames are still
low, turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait
30 seconds and then light grill.
• Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling nut from
tank. Reconnect and retry.
• Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
• Refill LP tank.
• Refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow" above.
• Clean burners and inside of grill/firebox.
• Trim fat from meat before grilling.
• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank. Leave lid in position
and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
• Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner
cleaning section of Use and Care manual.
• The worn nozzles don't have enough "bite" to engage the valve.
Try a second LP dealer.
• Clean carry-over tube(s) with wire brush.
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