Char-Griller 5050 - Manual (Page 23)

Flame is yellow or New burner may have Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid
Gas Grill Troubleshooting, continued
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
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. 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) g g g )
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 p p g
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. g pp y g
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.
Clean inside of lid thoroughly. The lid
is not painted on the inside.
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