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Flame is yellow or New burner may have Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid
orange. residual Manufacturing oils. closed.
Spider webs or insect nest Clean venturi.
in venturi.
Food residue, grease or Clean burner.
seasoning salt on butter.
Poor alignment of valve to Assure burner venturi is properly
burner venturi. engaged with valve.
Flame blows out High or gusting winds Turn front of grill to face wind or increase
flame height. (We recommend not using
grill during high winds)
Low gas pressure Change Propane Tank
Excess flow valve tripped Refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height”
Flare-up Grease buildup Clean grill
Excessive fat in meat Trim fat meat before grilling
Excessive cooking Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly
Temperature
Persistent grease fire Grease trapped by food Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off.
buildup around burner
system.
Leave lid in closed position and let fire
burn out. After grill cools, remove and
clean all parts.
Flashback (fire in Burner and/or burner tubes Clean burner and/or burner tubes.
burner tube(s))
Inside of lid appears Baked on grease buildup Clean thoroughly. The lid is stainless
to be peeling has turned to carbon and is steel, it is not painted.
- like paint peeling flaking off.
Gas Grill Troubleshooting, continued