Magma Newport A10-918 Owner's Manual - Trouble Shooting Guide

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Burner will not

light with igniter

Burner will not

light even with

match

Flare-up

Yellow sooty flame

Blow-out

Possible Cause

Igniter electrode covered with

grease or residue

Igniter/electrode too far from

burner

Igniter/electrode wire loose or 

disconnected  

Wire is shorted causing spark

from wire before electrode

No spark being generated 

No gas flow

Obstructed gas flow/debris or

spider webs in burner tube

Excessive cooking temperature

Grease and/or residue build-up

Excessive fat in meats

Excessive oils in marinades

Obstructed gas flow/debris or

spider webs in burner tube

Flame too low 

Wind directly on burner

Obstructed gas flow

Possible Solution

Clean igniter electrode

Adjust electrode until proper

spark appears (see page 5)

Reconnect wire between ignit-

er & electrode (see page 5)

Call Magma

Call Magma

Check fuel level, refill cylinder

or replace canister

Clean valve orifice and burner,

check all lines (see page 6)

Operate only on low when

lid is closed

Reduce flame level

Leave lid open

Use water spray to cool

Clean components

Trim fat from cuts of meat

before grilling

Use non-oil based marinades

Check and clean valve orifice 

and burner (see page 6)

Increase flame

Block wind when opening lid

Clean burner or valve orifice

(see page 6)

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