Operating Guide

22
Troubleshooting Your Side Burner
GENERAL TROUBLE
SHOOTING
You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately if any of the following conditions
occur:
• The smell of gas.
• Flames appearing mostly yellow. (Some yellow at the tips is OK)
• The burners will not get hot enough.
• Burners make a snapping noise.
• The burners heats unevenly.
SPIDER AND INSECT
WARNING
INSECT WARNING：Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this and other burners, which
could disrupt gas flow. This dangerous condition could cause a fire behind and beneath the valve panel,
damaging the grill and making it unsafe to operate. We recommend you check the burner and remove
any spiders, insects and webs at least once a year to reduce this risk.
WHEN TO LOOK FOR
SPIDERS
You should inspect the burners once a year or immediately after any of the following conditions occur:
1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow.
2. The burner does not reach temperature.
3. The burner heats unevenly.
4. The burners make popping noises.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
If the side burner does not function properly, use the chart below before contacting your dealer for service.
You may save yourself the cost of a service call. Troubleshooting is for general purposes only. If the
problem still exists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized agency for service.
Problem:
Possible Causes and
Solutions:
Burner will not light when
the
igniter button is
pushed.
• Is your gas supply turned
on?
• If this is an L.P. grill, is there gas in your tank? Check your
gas
level.
• Is one of your burners turned on? Allow up to 5 seconds of
gas
flow to
ignite.
• Is your igniter
working?
- You should hear a snapping sound when you press the
igniter.