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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
SMELL OF GAS SHUT OFF GAS SUPPLY VALVE AT ONCE.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE UNTIL LEAK IS SEALED.
Leak detected at any connection. 1. Quick disconnect coupling not
seated fully.
1. Remove and reconnect coupling.
2. Gas leak in connection. 2. Tighten connection and "Leak Test".
3. Gas leak in hose or control
valves.
3. See authorized service centre.
Flame flashback beneath control panel. 1. Venturi blocked. 1. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
Burner will not light. 1. Gas shut off valve closed. 1. Open gas shut off valve.
2. Ignitor wire(s) not connected. 2. Connect both main burner and side
burner electrode wires.
3. Ignitor electrode misaligned on
burner.
3. Realign electrode.
4. Ignitor malfunction. 4. Use "Manual Lighting" Procedure.
5. Venturi blocked. 5. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
6. Venturi not aligned with valve
orifice.
6. Realign venturi to orifice. See
"Venturi Tubes".
7. Orifice blocked. 7. Remove burner, clean orifice with a
pin or fine wire. Do not attempt to
drill orifice.
Hot spots on cooking surface. 1. Briquets not evenly distributed. 1. Spread briquets evenly on briquet
grate - one layer only.
2. Venturi blocked. 2. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
"Flare-ups" or grease fires. 1. Excessive grease buildup on
briquets.
1. Clean briquets. See "Maintenance".
2. Excessive heat. 2. Turn burner controls to a lower
setting or raise cooking grid to
upper position (2-position grids
only).
Yellow Flame. 1. Some yellow flame is normal. If it
becomes excessive the venturi
may be blocked.
1. Remove burner, clean venturi. See
"Venturi Tubes".
2. Burner ports blocked. 2. Remove burner and clean with soft
bristle brush or scraper.
Inside of lid appears to be peeling. 1. This is a build up of grease not
faulty paint.
1. Clean with stiff bristle brush or
scraper.