Maxfire Torch - Trouble Shooting; Burner Issues; Grill Heating Issues

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TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
Burner will not light LP gas tank valve is closed Make sure regulator is securely attached to the LP gas tank, turn LP
gas tank valve to “OPEN”
LP gas tank is low or empty Check if LP gas tank is empty. If empty, replace or rell.
LP gas leak 1. Turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED”
2. Wait 5 minutes for gas to clear
3. Follow “Leak Testing” in the owner’s manual
Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected See section on “Connecting Hose and Regulator”
Obstructionofgasow 1. Clean burner assembly
2. Check for bent or kinked hose
Burner may not be properly seated Reseatburnerandvalve.Referto“BurnerAssembly/Maintenance”
instructions
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi Clean venturi and burner assembly
Burner ports clogged or blocked Clean burner ports
Battery needs to be changed Replace the battery (follow assembly step for inserting battery)
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
Grill does not get hot
enough
Out of gas Replace or rell LP gas tank
Flow limiting device may have been activated 1. Mini Reset:
a. Turn control knobs and LP gas tank valve to “OFF”
b. Wait one minute and relight grill per “Lighting Instructions”
2.Ifamesarestilltoolow,performaFullReset
Full Reset:
a. Turn control knobs and LP gas tank valve to “OFF”
b. Disconnect regulator from propane tank
c. Inspect LP cylinder rubber seal
d. Wait 1 minute
e. Reconnect regulator and perform “Leak Testing” on all
connections.
f. Light grill per “Lighting Instructions”
Irregular ame pattern.
Flame does not run full
length of burner
Burner ports are clogged or blacked
Air shutter on burner needs adjustment
Clean burner ports
See section on “Burner Adjustment”
Flame is yellow or orange New burner may have residual manufacturing
oils
Burn grill for 15 minutes on “HIGH” with the lid closed
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi Clean venturi and burner assembly
Food residue, grease, etc. Clean burner assembly
Poor alignment of valve to burner venturi
Air shutter on burner needs adjustment
Make sure burner venturi is properly engaged with valve
See section on “Burner Adjustment”
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