Flame Is Yellow, Possibly With Gas Odor Present; Main Burner Flame Flutters On Low; Rotisserie Burner Flame And Sear Burner Flame Flutter; Low Heat Generated With Knob In Hi Position - Wolf OG36-LP Technical & Service Manual

Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
D. Flame is Yellow, Possibly
with Gas Odor Present
E. Main Burner Flame Flutters
on Low
F. Rotisserie Burner Flame and
Sear Burner Flame Flutters
on Low
G. Rotisserie Burner Flame and
Sear Burner Flame Flutter on
high
H. Low Heat Generated with
Knob in HI Position
I. Too Much Heat
J. Excessive Flare-up
K. Burner Will not Stay Lit
#814144 - Revision A - July, 2009
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Poor Gas and Air Mixture
Main burner Under-heated
Burner Under-heated
Insufficient Gas Supply
Insufficient Gas Supply
Excessive Gas Supply
Dirty Grates or Briquettes
Overload of Fatty Meats
Excessive Cooking Temperature
Excessive Wind
Insufficient Gas Supply
Outdoor Grill (OG) Series
1. Check around burner shutter for obstruction
(EX: spider webs, insects, etc.); Remove
obstruction.
2. Check the air shutter for proper adjustment;
adjust as needed.
3. Check for gas leaks; tighten fittings, repair or
replace defective parts.
Pre-heat main burner on high; instruct cus-
tomer. Also see "Burner Will Not Stay Lit"
Rotisserie and sear are meant for use on high
setting, instruct customer. If used on low set-
ting, instruct customer to pre-heat on high.
See "Low Heat Generated with Knob in HI
Position"
1. Replace empty gas tank.
2. Check for obstructions at burner ports;
remove obstruction or replace burner.
3. Check for obstructions at gas orifice;
remove obstruction or replace orifice.
4. Check the air shutter for proper adjustment;
adjust as needed.
5. Inspect for supply line kinks; replace if
defective.
6. Inspect regulator; replace if defective.
7. Check for proper gas supply and pressure.
1. Check for damaged orifice or no orifice;
replace orifice.
2. Check for unauthorized regulator adjust-
ment; replace regulator.
Inspect grates & briquettes for residual food
scraps or juices; clean if necessary.
Alternate meat location on grill; instruct cus-
tomer.
Adjust temperature; instruct customer.
Check if the grill location is subject to high
winds; if possible, move to alternate location.
1. Replace empty gas tank.
2. Check for obstructions at burner ports;
remove obstruction or replace burner.
3. Check for obstructions at gas orifice;
remove obstruction or replace orifice.
4. Check the air shutter for proper adjustment;
adjust as needed.
5. Inspect for supply line kinks; replace if
defective.
6. Inspect regulator; replace if defective.
7. Check for proper gas supply and pressure.
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TEST / ACTION