Troubleshooting - Black & Decker JXG4604A Instructions Manual

If the inside surface of the grill lid has the appearance of peeling paint, baked on grease has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
Clean thoroughly with a strong solution of detergent and hot water. Rinse with water and allow it to completely dry.
Interior of grill bottom – Remove residue using brush, scraper and/or cleaning pad. Wash with a dishwashing detergent and hot
water solution. Rinse with water and let dry.
Cooking Grates – The porcelain grates have a glass-like composition that should be handled with care. Use a mild dishwashing
detergent or baking soda and hot water solution. Non-abrasive scouring powder can be used on stubborn stains. Rinse with water.
Heat Plates – Clean residue with wire brush and wash with soapy water. Rinse with water.
Grease Cup – Periodically empty the grease cup and clean with a dishwashing detergent and hot water solution.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1. Turn gas off at the control knobs and propane tank.
2. Remove cooking grates and heat plate.
3. Remove grease cup.
4. Remove burner by unscrewing nut from beneath burner "foot" using a screwdriver and pliers.
5. Lift burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
6. Clean inlet (venturi tube) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
7. Remove all food residue and dirt on outside of burner surface.
8. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip).
9. Inspect burner for damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with a new burner. Reinstall burner. Make certain the
gas valve orifices are correctly positioned, pointing straight into burner inlet (venturi tube). Also, check position of spark
electrode.
Problem
urner will not light using knobs or
B
igniter.
Burner will not light using a match.
JXG4604A
Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
Wires and/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
fully connected.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve. Reengage burner and valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
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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
empty, replace or refill. If propane tank
is not empty, refer to Excessive flow
safety valve reset procedure on
page 16.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half
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.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner ports.