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Problem
Possible Cause
ELECTRICAL ISSUES CON’T.:
Prevention/Solution
Troubleshooting (continued)
Burner(s) will not light
using ignitor. (See
Electronic Ignition
Troubleshooting also).
Continued.
Burner(s) will not match
light.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or low flame.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire
Flashback (fire in
burner tube(s)).
One burner does not
light from other
burner(s).
Wires are loose or disconnected.
Wires are shorting (sparking) between
ignitor and electrode.
Dead battery.
No spark, no ignition noise.
No spark, some ignition noise.
Sparks, but not at electrode or at full
strength.
See “GAS ISSUES:” on previous page.
Match will not reach
Improper method of match-lighting.
Out of LP gas.
Excess flow valve tripped on LP regulator.
Vapor lock at coupling nut/LP tank
connection.
Out of NG gas or NG gas line obstruction.
NG regulator lock-up
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High or gusting winds
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Low on LP gas.
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Excess flow valve tripped.
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Low NG source line pressure or
excessive NG source line pressure
causing NG regulator lock up.
Grease buildup.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked.
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked..
Reconnect wires or replace electrode/wire assembly.
Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly.
Replace with a new alkaline battery.
See Section l of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section ll of Electronic Ignition System.
See Section lll of Electronic Ignition System.
Use long-stem match (fireplace match)
See “Match-Lighting” section of Use and Care.
Check for gas in LP tank.
Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light side burner. If flames are
still low, turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect regulator.
Reconnect regulator and leak-test. Turn on LP tank valve, wait 30
seconds and then light side burner.
Turn off knobs and LP tank valve. Disconnect coupling nut from tank.
Reconnect and retry.
Check NG gas supply.
Have plumber check NG gas supply pressure.
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Block gusting winds.
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Refill LP tank.
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Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow” above.
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Check NG gas supply. Check supply line run length
and diameter. Source pressure > 5 in w.c.
and < 1/2 psi.
Clean burners and inside of grill firebox.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to
OFF
. Turn gas off at LP tank. Leave lid in open
position and let fire burn out. After side burner cools, remove and
clean parts.
Turn knobs to
OFF
. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See
burner cleaning section of Use and Care manual.
Turn knobs to
OFF
. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See
burner cleaning section of Use and Care manual.
ELECTRONIC IGNITION:
