Instructions / Assembly

80102
Owner’s Manual
15
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
Burner will not light using a match. No gas flow. Check if propane tank is empty. If empty, replace.
If propane tank is not empty, refer to “Excess
flow safety valve reset procedure”.
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Obstruction of gas flow. Clear burner tube.
Disengagement of burner to valve. Reengage burner and valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi. Clean venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked. Clean burner ports.
Irregular heat pattern. Burner ports are clogged or blocked. Clean burner ports.
New burner may have residual
manufacturing oils.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi Clean venturi.
Food residue, grease or seasoning
salt on burner.
Poor alignment of valve to burner
venturi.
Clean burner.
Ensure burner venturi is properly engaged
with valve.
Sudden drop in gas flow or heat. High or gusting winds. Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame height.
Low on propane gas. Replace or refill propane tank.
Excess flow valve tripped. Refer to the “Excess flow safety valve
reset procedure”.
Flare-up. Grease buildup. Clean grill.
Excessive fat in meat. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
Flashback [fire in burner tubes]. Burner and /or burner tubes are
blocked.
Inside of lid is peeling – Carbon build up.
like paint peeling.
Turn knob OFF. Disconnect propane
cylinder. Leave lid in closed position and let
fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and
clean all parts.
Clean burner and/or burner tube.
Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon
and is flaking off. Clean thoroughly.
Check to see if tank is empty. If empty, replace.
If tank is not empty refer to section “Excess flow
safety valve reset procedure”.
Clear burner tube.
Tank empty.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Burner accidentally extinguished.
Persistent grease fire.
Excessive cooking temperature. Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.