A) SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING:
Spiders and insects can nest in burners during storage. This hazard has been known
to cause grill fires. Clean the main burners periodically, as well as before
storing the grill.
B) BURNER INSPECION:
Inspect burners each time you use your grill, or immediately if one of
the following occurs:
1. Yellow flames with burnt insect odor.
2. Temperature too low or heats unevenly
3. The burners make popping noises.
PROBLEMS
Torch Light pilot
Electrode contaminated w. deposits:
flame will not light:
Electrode or wire damaged & no spark:
Electrode wire loose or fallen off:
Plugged Torch Light orifice or outlet tube:
Natural Gas outlet or propane tank delivering low or
no fuel:
Main Burner won't
Burner orifices plugged/caked w. residue:
light after torchlight
Natural Gas outlet or propane tank delivering low or
lights successfully:
no fuel:
Air Shutters set incorrectly:
Burner(s) incorrectly installed and misaligned with
valve orifice:
Defective Gas Valve(s):
No Spark at rear
Dead battery in rear burner ignition switch:
rotisserie burner:
Defective ignition switch/module:
Contaminated rotisserie burner electrode
Inadequate Heat:
Defective regulator
Low inlet Pressure
Gas hose bent or kinked:
Grill not preheated:
Gas valve hard to
Corrosion at valve stem:
turn:
Excessively yellow or
Incomplete combustion:
orange flames:
Grease Fire or
Excess fat on meat causes fat fire flare-ups:
Excessive Flame
Flare-ups:
Excess Grease deposits:
Flame lifts off burner
Gas pressure too high:
while in operation:
Air Shutters set incorrectly:
Knobs getting too
Wind blowing from behind the grill:
hot:
Grill is not level:
Trouble Shooting:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Closed for Nat Gas
Open ¼" for Propane Gas
SOLUTIONS
Use an old tooth brush, some alcohol, and emery paper
to clean electrode tip and insulator.
Replace gas valve assembly complete with wire.
Reconnect electrode wire at gas valve.
Clean torch tube, and/or unplug orifice with fine wire.
Check Nat Gas pressure. Check propane tank empty?
Propane Safety Valve tripped (see PP 9).
Check and clean burners and main valve orifices.
Check Nat Gas pressure. Check propane tank empty?
Propane Safety Valve tripped (see PP 9).
Re-set burner air shutters per illustration above
Re-install burner(s) correctly so that the orifice is
centered in the burner's inlet.
Replace gas valves as needed.
Replace battery by unscrewing switch cap
Replace ignition switch/module
Use an old tooth brush, some alcohol, and emery paper
to clean electrode tip and insulator.
Replace NG Regulator OR Propane Hose & Regulator
Check NG gas pressure, check propane tank empty?
Smooth out the hose and check for damage
Preheat the grill for 15 minutes, minimum
Remove knob and lube with penetrating oil; work valve
back and forth to loosen; lube regularly.
Re-set burner air shutters per illustration above
Trim fat off meat before grilling (NOTE: check and
empty grease tray regularly)
Regularly clean Firebox, Grease Pan, and Grease Cup
NOTE; check grease cup prior to each use of grill.
Call a professional gas fitter or Propane dealer
Re-set burner air shutters per illustration above
Reposition grill or create wind barrier.
Reposition grill.