Ducane AFFINITY 3100 - Manual (Page 25)

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troUblEShootiNG
ProblEm chEcK and cUrE imPortaNt
iGNitioN SyStEm Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by attempting to match light your
burners. If match lighting is successful, the problem lies somewhere in the ignition
system and will need to be checked.
maiN GrilliNG bUrNErS m caUtioN: always turn the gas supply off at the main gas
cut off before proceeding with any troubleshooting proce-
dures.
If, for any reason, the snap ignition fails to ignite the main grilling burner(s), repeat
the lighting procedures described on the grill control panel.
m WarNiNG: the hood must be in the full open position any
time you attempt to light your grill. Failure to open the
hood could lead to delayed ignition resulting in bodily
harm.
After shutting off the main gas supply, remove the cook grate and heat distribution
plates. Turn snap igniter counter clockwise and check if the electrode is sparking to
the igniter tube. Try the snap igniter several times.
If the main burner(s) still fails to ignite,
make sure that there is gas flowing to the
burner(s) by attempting to match light the
burner(s). If the burners will match light,
then proceed with the ignition checkout.
If for any reason the igniter system is
still inoperative, follow match lighting
instructions.
SidE bUrNEr iGNitioN doES
Not WorK. Does burner light with a match? If match lights burner, check igniter (see
Sideburner Maintenance).
bUrNErS With Poor FlamE Check to be sure burner ports, shutter, end of the burner (venturi) and orifice(s) are
free of any obstructions. Also, if your grill has been stored over a prolonged period
of time, check to make sure no spiderwebs have been formed in the shutter end of
the burner (venturi) or over orifices. If you still have a poor flame, please
contact dealer for futher assistance or call
Customer Service
if problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the customer Service representative in your area using the contact information on our
web site. log onto www.ducane.com.
maiNtENaNcE
Yes, you paid a lot of money for your grill, but even an expensive grill doesn’t clean
and maintain itself, and you want it to look good and function properly. That’s why this
section of your manual is so important. This section gives you the information necessary
to help you keep your grill looking new and working properly. Reading and following the
instructions in this section will make your grill investment pay off for many years.
90-day Grill maiNtENaNcE SchEdUlE
It is recommended that every 90 days the following maintenance procedure is followed,
but it is absolutely necessary to perform this maintenance at least once a year. By doing
so you will extend the life of your gas grill.
clEaNiNG thE lid, SidE tablES, cabiNEt, aNd coNtrol PaNEl
Use a non-abrasive sponge or towel with a solution of warm water and liquid detergent
to remove any grease build-up.
imPortaNt
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids at all times.
• Do not locate your grill in such a manner or otherwise obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air around the grill.
• As part of the normal maintenance schedule, check to be sure that all
ventilation openings are free and clear from debris.