Black & Decker JXG4604A Instructions Manual page 20

Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height.
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 tubes].
Inside of lid is peeling – like paint
peeling.
Irregular flame.
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Tank out of gas.
Excess flow safety device may
have been activated.
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.
Low on propane gas.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
Burner and /or burner tubes are
locked
.
The lid is stainless steel, not
painted.
Air flow is not correct. Correct
Flame blue with yellow tips, 1-2"
high. Too little air: wavy yellow or
orange flames. Too much air:
noisy blue flames.
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Check for gas in propane tank.
Refer to the Excessive flow safety valve
reset procedure on page 16.
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.
Replace or refill propane tank.
Refer to the Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure on page 16.
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling
Adjust (lower) temperature
accordingly.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas OFF at
propane tank. Leave lid in closed
position and let fire burn out. After grill
cools, remove and clean all parts.
Clean burner and/or burner tube(s).
Baked on grease buildup has turned to
carbon and is flaking off. Clean
thoroughly.
If flames are yellow or orange – open flap
at the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8" increments until flames are
correct.
If flames are blue and noisy – close flap at
the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8" increments until flames are
correct.
*Propane Models must be open a
minimum of 1/8"
*Natural Gas Models must be open a
minimum of 1/16"
.