Enviro C-10124 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Ignitor does not spark.
Electrode fouled.
Wipe the electrode with a soft clean cloth.
Electrode improperly gapped.
The electrode should be 1⁄8” to
3
/
16
” away from
the burner tube and positioned close to the gas
ports. Gently bend the electrode tip into position
(BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THE CERAMIC
INSULATOR).
Electrode cracked.
If the ceramic insulator on the electrode is
cracked it may short out. Replace the electrode.
Lead wire is disconnected.
Ensure that all leads are connected to the spark
box and to the electrode.
Lead wire is cracked.
Split insulation on the wire could cause the
ignitor to short out. Replace the wire lead.
No spark.
Replace the “AA” battery located in the ignitor
button.
Burners will not light.
Gas supply turned off or out of
propane.
Turn the fuel supply ON and try again. Detect
the flow of gas by sound or smell for gas being
omitted. Allow gas to clear before trying to re-
light.
Blockage in gas system.
Check to ensure no insects or debris are
blocking the venturi tubes. Use a special venturi
brush to clean.
Misarranged burner tube onto the
main orifice.
Check under the flame deflectors to ensure that
the burner is properly installed the main orifices.
Improper gas line or propane
hose connection.
Tighten the gas connection at the propane tank,
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
Unit will not stay lit.
Wind.
Try to shelter your gas grill from strong winds.
DO NOT USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.
Running out of fuel.
Detect the flow of gas by smell or by listening
for the hiss of gas being omitted.
Uneven burn pattern or
flashback.
Blockage in the burner or gas
system.
Ensure no insects or debris are blocking the
venturi tubes. Use a special venturi brush to
clean.
Use a pin or a toothpick to clean the orifice on
the gas valve. DO NOT ENLARGE THE HOLE.
Corroded burner.
Corrosion of the burner can cause the solid
material between gas ports to deteriorate,
resulting in uneven burning. See your BISTRO
dealer for replacement burner tube.
Excessive yellow flame.
Improper air adjustment.
Your BISTRO should burn with mostly a blue
flame. If the flame is mostly yellow, adjust the
opening on the air shutter on the burner tube.
Open the air shutter.
Flare ups
Excessive fatty foods.
Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking.
Grease build up.
Ensure that the flame deflectors are clean of
excess grease and that they are located in the
correct location. Remove any excess grease from
the burn chamber.