
Argos/RSH-013931/012012 20
Troubleshooting
Burner will not
light using igniter
Wires or electrode covered with cooking
residue.
Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing
alcohol.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode cracked or broken - sparks at
crack.
Wire loose or disconnected.
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/wire
assembly
Wire is shorting (sparking) between igniter
and electrode.
Replace igniter wire/electrode assembly.
Burner will not
light with long
match or taper
Check if LP gas bottle is empty. If empty,
replace or refill. If LP gas bottle is not empty,
refer to “Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height”.
Coupling nut and regulator not fully
connected.
Turn the coupling nut an additional one-half
to three quarters until firm. Tighten by hand
only - do not use tools.
Clear burner pipe. Check for bent or kinked
hose.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Re-engage burner and valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
Sudden drop in gas
flow or reduced
flame height
Replace or refill LP gas bottle.
Excess flow safety device may have been
activated.
Turn control knobs to “OFF”. Wait 30
seconds and re-light. If flames are still too
low, reset the excessive flow safety device
(built-in within the internal structure of the
regulator) by turning control knobs “OFF”
and LP gas bottle valve to “CLOSED” using
the regulator lever. Disconnect regulator.
Turn control knobs to “HIGH”. Wait 1 minute.
Turn control knobs to “OFF”. Reconnect
regulator and check connections for leaks.
Slowly turn the regulator lever to “OPEN”
(flame showing on lever). Wait 30 seconds
and then light grill per lighting instructions.
Irregular flame
pattern, flame does
not run the full
length of burner.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
Flame is yellow or
orange.
New burner may have residual
manufacturing oils.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed
Spider webs or insect nest in venturi
Food residue, grease or seasoning salt on
burner.
Poor alignment of valve to burner venturi.
Ensure side burner/venturi is properly
engaged with valve.
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