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Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. HBT601B
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
Burner will not light using ignitor
Wires or electrode covered with cooking residue. Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol.
Electrode and burners are wet. Wipe dry with cloth.
Electrode cracked or broken - sparks at crack. Replace electrode.
Wire loose or disconnected. Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire assembly
Wire is shorting (sparking) between ignitor and electrode. Replace ignitor wire/electrode assembly
Bad ignitor. Replace ignitor
Burner will not light with match
No gas flow. Check if LP gas tank is empty.
Obstruction of gas flow. Clear burner tubes.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi. Clean venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked. Clean burner ports.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height
Out of gas. Check for gas in the LP gas tank
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not run the full length
of burner.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked. Clean burner ports.
Flame is yellow or orange.
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. Clean burner.
Flame blow out
High or gusting winds Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height to HIGH
setting
Low on LP Gas Replace or refill LP gas tank
Flare-up
Grease buildup. Clean grill.
Excess fat in meat. Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Excessive cooking temperature. Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Persistent grease fire.
Grease trapped by food buildup around burner system Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at LP gas tank. Leave lid in
closed position and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove
and clean all parts.
Flashback (fire in burner tube(s))
Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked Clean burner and/or burner tubes
Inside of lid is peeling-like paint peeling
The lid is porcelain coated, not paint. Baked on grease buildup has turned to carbon and is flaking
off. Clean thoroughly.