Char-Griller 5050 - Manual (Page 22)

Gas Grill Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
.
Burner will not light Wires/or electrode covered Clean wire and/or electrode, with rubbing
using knobs. with cooking residue. alcohol.
Electrode and burners are Wipe dry with cloth
wet.
Electrode cracked or broken Replace electrode
- sparks at crack
Wire loose or disconnected Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire
assembly assembly.
Burner will not light
No gas flow. Check if propane tank is empty. If
with match. propane tank is not empty, refer to
“Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height”. If empty, replace or refill.
C li t d l t T th li t b t h lf f ll Coupling nut and regulator Turn the coupling nut about one-half fully
not connected. connected to three quarters additional
turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand
only – do not use tools.
Obstruction of gas flow. Clear burner tubes.
Check for bent or kinked hose.
Dis-engagement of burner Re-engage burner and valve.
to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest Clean venturi.
in venture (burner insert).
Burner ports clogged or Clean burner ports.
blocked. blocked.
Sudden drop in gas Out of gas Change Propane Tank
flow or reduced flame
height. Excess flow safety device Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and light
may have been activated. grill. If flames are still too low. Reset the
excessive flow safety device by turning off
knobs and propane tank valve Disconnect knobs and propane tank valve. Disconnect
regulator. Turn burner control knobs to
HIGH. Wait 1 minute. Turn burner control
knobs off. Reconnect regulator and leak
check connections. Turn propane tank valve
on slowly, wait 30 seconds and then light
grill.
Irregular flame Burner ports are clogged or Clean burner ports
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Irregular flame Burner ports are clogged or Clean burner ports
pattern, flame does blocked.
not run the full length
of burner.