How to Light a Propane Grill
Propane is a clean-burning gas commonly used to cook food because it does not add flavor to the food. It is especially popular in outside grills, where unburned propane gas is less likely to accumulate. Lighting a propane grill safely is a major part of using the grill.
Things You'll Need:
- Propane grill
- Propane tank
- Propane lighter
- Inspect the propane grill to ensure it is properly assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions. The hose connections between the tank and grill are especially critical safety features.
- Turn the valve on the propane tank slightly counterclockwise to allow propane to move into the hose connecting the tank to the grill.
- Locate the igniter button on the propane grill, generally located on the front side of the grill. Ensure the heat deflector inside the grill allows access to the burners.
- Turn the temperature knob for a burner to the desired heat setting. This allows the propane gas to move into the burner.
- Press the ignition button several times to ignite the propane in the burner. Turn the gas off for a few minutes if the ignition button fails to work. Turn the gas back on and place the tip of a propane lighter close to the burner. Light the propane lighter, and hold it in place until the burner ignites.
- Light the remaining burners by repeating steps four and five.
- Close the lid of the propane grill for a few minutes. This allows the heat within the grill to build up to the proper cooking temperature.