WHY WON'T MY GAS GRILL LIGHT?

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WHY WON'T MY GAS GRILL LIGHT?

There are many reasons as to why your gas grill isn't lighting. Make sure to check the burners, ignition battery, electrode wires and the propane tank.

Check the burners

Check that the grill burner is engaged with the control panel, and make sure your valves are positioned inside the burner tubes. If your grill won't light, it could be because you're lighting the wrong burner. See instructions on the control panel of your grill and in your manual. The grill burners could be blocked if your grill doesn't light. Pests, spider webs or other debris could be blocking them.

Check the battery

Make sure that the ignition batter is not dead. If it is, you'll need to replace your igniter battery. Make sure the battery is correctly positioned. Follow the instructions in your manual. Check to make sure that the battery electrodes are not wet, oxidized or slightly corroded. You may need to remove battery and clean off electrodes with dry cloth or with alcohol wipe. Reinstall battery.

Check the electrode wires

Make sure that the electrode wires are connected properly. Reconnect the wires or replace the electrode wire assembly. Make sure that the electrode tip is in the right position. The electrode should be pointing toward the gas port opening on a burner. The distance should be 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch. Adjust as necessary. If your grill won't light, it could be because you have dirty electrode terminals. Clean them with rubbing alcohol and a clean cotton swab. If your grill is not lighting, are you seeing sparks at your electrodes? If so, you may have a damaged electrode. You will need to replace it.

Check the propane tank

Make sure the propane tank is connected to the grill properly. If your grill isn't connected correctly, you could have trouble lighting it. Make sure the coupling nut and propane tank cylinder valve are fully connected. Turn the coupling nut approximately one-half to three-quarters additional turn until a solid stop. Tighten by hand only. Do not use tools or you could strip the threads.

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HOW DO I PREHEAT THE GRILL CORRECTLY?

The lid of the grill should be closed during heating to reach the desired temperature. To achieve a perfect result, the grill should be preheated for 15 - 20 minutes on the highest setting.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DIRECT AND INDIRECT GRILLING?

There are two important methods of grilling with a closed lid. One is direct grilling and the other is indirect grilling. Here is the difference direct grilling . With direct heat, you cook the food directly over the flame. Direct heat is particularly suitable for hot grilling or for food with short cooking times. The food cooks quickly, but also burns quickly. Therefore, you must keep a close eye on the grill. The food is directly above the burner or charcoal. Temperatures in this area can reach 250° C and upwards. Suitable foods include thin foods with a low water or sugar content that cook well over direct heat, e.g. steaks, fish, vegetables and other delicate foods. indirect grilling . With indirect heat, food is cooked on the cooler side of the grill. When the lid is closed, the grill works like an oven. This is ideal for thicker grilled food or food with a high sugar content - anything that needs to be cooked slowly or "barbecue style". You can also start with direct heat and cook the food over indirect heat. Temperatures in this range are usually around 100° C. It therefore takes longer for everything to cook - just like cooking in the oven. Suitable foods include, for example, tougher meat and larger roasts, ribs and whole chickens, which are ideal for indirect heat.

WHICH GAS BOTTLE IS THE RIGHT ONE?

You can use any standard gas bottle. There are different sizes that vary between 5 - 11 kg. All gas bottles can be placed in the tank device in the base plate (if available) without any problems. In any case, check your operating instructions to see whether we also offer this option for your model. For safety reasons, however, we always recommend placing the bottles next to the grill while grilling. You can either rent or buy gas bottles.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUREFIRE® AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION?

With SureFire® ignition, each burner is equipped with an electrode, so that it is possible to choose variably which burner is ignited. With electronic ignition, only one burner can be ignited, the others must be switched on in sequence.

CAN THE GRIDS GO IN THE DISHWASHER?

Basically, you shouldn't clean the grill grates in the dishwasher, as this removes the patina that forms on the grill grate over time. Stainless steel grids Like the emitter plates, stainless steel grates are made of stainless steel and can be cleaned in the dishwasher without any problems. Cast iron grids A cast iron grid should never be cleaned in the dishwasher. In principle, you should not use detergent here either, only in exceptional cases. If you have cleaned the grill grate with washing-up liquid, then you should reseat the grill grate as you did when you used it for the first time. We recommend that you rub the grill grate with heat-resistant oil after each cleaning. Porcelain-enamelled cooking grates You only need to expose porcelain-enamelled grill grates to high heat and then, when the grill has cooled down, brush off the leftovers with our cool-clean brush. You can also clean the grates with mild detergent, but you don't actually have to. Emitter Plates Emitter plates are made of stainless steel and can be cleaned in the dishwasher, provided they fit. So that you can get more from your emitter plates, you should rub them with heat-resistant cooking oil after cleaning, just like the cast iron grates.