[rtcassel]

I too have had the frig blow itself out when trying to light it manually. I think that too much propane accumulates in the box during unsuccessful attempts at lighting, and that results in a small explosion. I have trouble lighting it through the small door hole because I cannot see the burner. I take out the one screw that secures the box, slide the box back, light my lighter and put it near the burner, then ask my wife to hold in the red button with the dial on 5. This seems to preclude the small explosion. After the red line moves into the green, I slide the box back and put in the screw. This works for me and is easier than pushing the igniter button countless times.