Broilmaster S5 SERIES GRILL - Manual (Page 14)

13 S5
TROUBLESHOOTING
While the manufacturer has made every reasonable effort to insure that these grills operate properly and satisfactorily,
sometimes problems do arise. The following troubleshooting chart lists several possible problems with their probable cause
and solution.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
GRILL’S
BURNER
WON’T
LIGHT
GRILL NOT HOT
ENOUGH
1. Misalignment of burner/venturi
on orifice.
2. Plugged orifice.
3. Obstruction in gas line.
4. Spider webs in venturi tubes.
5. Misalignment of collector box
and burner.
6. Out of gas.
1. Poor combustion.
2. Misalignment of burner/venturi
on orifice.
3. Inadequate gas pressure.
Reposition venturi opening to make sure it is properly
positioned on the orifice.
Remove orifice from gas control assembly and clean.
Turn gas knob to HI for 1 second only to blow out any
debris which might be in gas valve. Turn gas knob to
OFF and reinstall the orifice.
For propane models, make sure gas valve on cylinder is
OFF. Remove the flexible hose and blow out any dirt.
Clean venturi tubes (see instructions).
Check for proper positioning of electrode and clean
collector box.
Refill propane-gas cylinder. If natural model, turn on gas
at source.
Air shutter needs adjusting.
See 1 under “Grill’s Burner Won’t Light” above.
Have gas company check.
FLAME BLOWS
OUT ON LO 1. Cold grill.
2. Misalignment of burner/venturi
on orifice.
3. Poor combustion.
4. Low flame setting
5. Extreme wind.
Allow grill to preheat at least 5 minutes on HI with the
grill lid closed before turning to LO.
See 1 under “Grill’s Burner Won’t Light” above.
Air shutter needs adjusting.
Turn low flame setting higher.
Turn or shield grill.
YELLOW FLAME 1. Air shutter improperly set.
2. Spider webs in venturi.
3. Seasoning salts on burner.
4. Oil film on burner.
Open air shutter (see instructions).
Clean venturi tubes (see instructions).
Clean and wash burner with mild detergent.
Allow burner to operate 10-15 minutes at HI.