Vermont Casting VC0620P - Manual (Page 34)

Grill Not Hot Enough or Uneven Heat
Grill Gets Too Hot
Humming or Whistling Sound
Popping Sound or Loud "Poofs"
Cause:
Cause:
Cause:
Cause:
1) Improper lighting procedure (if you look closely
at the burner flames they'll be only 1/4" long on
the high setting when they should be at least 1")
2) Burner venturi clogged with spider webs or
nest
3) Clogged or blocked orifices, burner ports, or
regulator hose-to-tank connection
4) Extreme cold or windy conditions
5) Burner venturi misaligned on orifices
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1) Grease flare up (caused by build up of grease
from extra fatty food or excessive amounts of
sauces or basting)
2) Cooking temperature too high
3) Malfunctioned regulator or damaged orifice
(comes from liquid propane passing through the regulator)
1) Tank overfilled or gas has expanded from
hot during the day
2) Tank has been turned on it’s side or upside down
Note: The sound will usually cease during use and there is nothing to be concerned about. However, if it does
not cease, and you smell gas, shut the grill and L.P. tank off immediately and follow the above listed
corrective action.
(comes from erratic burner flame)
1) Windy weather conditions
2) Improper lighting procedure (if you look closely
at the burner flames they'll be only 1/4" long on
the high setting when they should be at least 1")
insect
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getting
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Corrective action:
Corrective action:
Corrective action:
Corrective action:
1) Shut everything off - both the tank and control
knobs. Then turn only the tank on 1 1/2 turns
followed by turning the control knobs on high
2) Clean inside venturi tubes with a small wire
brush or pipe cleaner
3)
4) Rotate grill to where front is facing the wind
and turn control knobs to a higher setting
5) Position venturi over orifices properly
1) Use leaner meat or add aluminum foil to the top
of the cooking grid before applying meat. Also
keep inside of grill and grease pan clean.
2) Turn control knobs to lower setting
3) Replace Hose Valve Regulator Assy. (HVR)
1) Have LP dealer bleed tank and if humming
continues after use then replace HVR
2) Follow same steps as above
1) Rotate grill to where the front is facing the wind
2) Shut everything off - both the tank and control
knobs. Then turn only the tank on 1 1/2 turns
followed by turning the control knobs on high
Clean with a straight pin or paper clip and
blow out
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Gas Grill Troubleshooting Guide
- Continued
Note: Replace damaged components only with factory authorized parts.