Operating Guide

- If you hear a snapping sound, can you see a spark at
the
electrodes?
Note: You will need to remove your cooking grates
and
flame tamers to see the
electrodes.
• Check your igniter battery and replace if
needed.
• Check for loose wire connections to the igniter or
electrodes.
• Check to see if debris is blocking the
electrodes.
• If the igniter is not working, can you light the burner with
a
lighter?
Flare-ups
• Ensure burner is not placed directly in the path of
wind.
Be sure drip pan is clean (do not use aluminum foil on drip
pan.)
Note: Some flare-ups may be inevitable if cooking
greasy
foods.
Yellow
Flames
• Check the burner inlet for obstructions, particularly at air
inlets
for each
burner.
• Side burner may be in an area that is too
windy.
Flame blows out on low
setting
or has uneven heat
distribution.
• Check for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and
clean
venturi.
• Cold side burner needs to be preheated for 5 minutes on
high
setting.
• Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up
over
orifices.
• Cold and windy weather will require you to move side
burner
away from the
wind.
• Lack of fuel. Check to see cylinder valve is open and
cylinder
has
fuel.
Low heat with the knob
on
“HIGH”
• Check to see if the fuel hose is bent or
kinked
• Make sure the cooking area is clear of
dust
• Check your gas supply and gas
pressure.
• If it is only one burner that appears low, make sure the orifice
or
burner is
clean.
Burners is Too
Hot
• Excess grease build-up causing grease
fires.
• Damaged or faulty
regulator.
Replace with factory authorized
parts.
• Cook on a lower temperature
setting.
Flame behind control panel
or
control knob
area.
IMMEDIATELY shut off cylinder valve and allow side burner
to
cool.
• Check for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and
clean
venturi.
• Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten
connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged parts.
Perform
a leak test on all connections before cooking on grill
again.
• Venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up
over
orifice.
Fire at any
connection.
IMMEDIATELY shut off cylinder valve and allow side burner
to
cool.
• Gas is leaking from a faulty connection. Tighten
connections
with an adjustable wrench and replace damaged
parts.
• Perform a leak test on all connections before cooking on
grill
again.