Transporting And Storage - Masterbuilt MPG 300S Manuel

Care and Maintenance

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE:

WARNING:
• Never move a grill when hot or in use.
• Make sure that the regulator knob is in the off position.
• DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder (filled or empty) near the grill.
• Never store flammable liquids or spray canisters near the grill.
• Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.
• Cylinders must not be stored in a building or enclosure, including garages and sheds.
• Cylinders must be kept out of reach of children.
BEFORE STORING YOUR GRILL:
• Ensure that the regulator valve is fully closed.
• Clean all surfaces. Lightly coat the burner with cooking oil to prevent excess rusting.
• If storing the grill indoors, disconnect the LP cylinder and leave the cylinder OUTDOORS.
• Place a protective cap cover on the LP cylinder and store the cylinder outdoors in a well ventilated area out of
direct sunlight.
• Check and clean burner prior to use after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a period of not being
used. Spiders and insects like to build nests in burner tubes (especially during colder months). Blocked burner
tubes can prevent gas flow to the burners and could result in a burner tube fire or fire beneath the grill. See
"Burner Cleaning and Maintenance". (p.17)
• If storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for protection from the weather.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause
Burner will not light LP cylinder regulator knob is "off"
LP cylinder is low or empty
LP cylinder gas leak
Tighten regulator connection
Obstruction of gas flow
Burner may not be properly seated
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Wires or electrode covered with cooking residue
Electrode and burners are wet
Electrode cracked/broken - sparking
Wire loose or disconnected
Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and
electrode
Bad ignitor
Low grill heat Out of gas
Irregular flame pattern Burner ports are clogged/blocked. Air shutter on
Irregular flame length burner needs adjustment
Flame is yellow or New burner may have residual manufacturing oils
orange
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Food residue, grease, etc.
Poor alignment of valve to burner venturi. Air shut-
ter on burner needs adjustment
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Prevention / Cure
Make sure regulator is securely attached to the LP cylinder, turn LP
cylinder regulator to "Open"
Check if LP cylinder is empty. If empty, replace.
1. Turn LP cylinder regulator to "OFF"
2. Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3. Follow "Leak Testing" on page 15.
See page 14.
Clean burner venturi
Reseat burner and valve. Refer to page 18.
Clean venturi and burner assembly
Clean burner ports
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
Replace LP cylinder
Clean burner ports. See page 18.
Burn grill for 15 minutes on "LIGHT" with the lid closed
Clean venturi and burner assembly
Clean burner assembly
Make sure burner venturi is properly engaged with regulator stem.
Loosen screw at burner venturi. The air shutter should be between
1/8"-1/4" for proper air and gas mixture.