Instruction Manual
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Burner will not light using ignitor Electrical issues:
1. Electrode cracked or broken;” sparks at
crack.”
2. Electrode tip not in proper position
3. Wire and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
4. Wires are loose or disconnected
5. Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
6. push button sticks at bottom sparking
between ignitor and electrode
1.Replace electrode.
2.Tip of electrode should be pointing toward
port hole in burner. The distance should be
1/8” to 3/16”. Adjust if necessary.
3.Clean wire and or electrode with rubbing
alcohol and clean swab.
4.Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire
assembly.
5.Replace ignitor wire
6.Replace ignitor
7.Inspect wire insulation and proper
connection. Replace wires if insulation is
broken.
Burner will not light
See ”gas issues;” on previous page.
1. Improper method of match-lighting
1. See “Pilot Gas Control Ignition” section of
use and care.
Sudden drop in gas flow or low
flame
1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature
1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Flames blow out
High or gusting winds. Low on LP gas.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame height.
Refill LP tank.
Refer to “sudden drop in gas flow” above.
Persistent grease fire
Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP tank.
After grill cools, remove and clean all parts
Flashback…
(fire in burner tube(s)
Burner and burner tubes are blocked
Turn knobs to OFF. clean burner and/or burner
tubes. See burner cleaning section of cleaning
and care manual
Flame-up
1. Grease buildup.
2. Excessive fat in meat.
3. Excessive cooking temperature
1. Clean burners and inside of grill/ firebox
2. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
3. Adjust (lower) temperature
One burner does not light from
other burner(s)
Grease buildup or food particles in end of
carry over tube
Clean carry-over tube with wire brush
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