The little chain that you see hanging from your grill is a matchstick holder that helps you light the grill manually. If the ignition is not working then you can use this to light the grill. The process of doing so is very simple. If you are wondering what to do with the chain and how it is going to help you light the grill then here is how you can light the gas grill with the chain. Take a look.
Step 1: Open the lid and make sure that all the knobs are turned off on the grill.
Step 2: Turn on the gas supply of the grill.
Step 3: You need to put a match in the matchstick holder and then light it. Insert the match holder with the burning match down the grill grates.
Step 4: The match holder should be close to the burners. Turn on the burner that the match is closest to.
Step 5: Check if the flame is lit. There should be a flame on the grill. Repeat all the steps for the remaining burners to light them up.
Conclusion
That is all that you need to know about the chain hanging from your grill. Many people get confused since they do not know of the chain. They think that it is some extra material or a design kick. The chain hanging from your grill can come in very handy so make sure that you don't remove it or ignore it. Now you know the correct use of the chain so the next time you are in a bind and the ignition switch is not working, you can use the matchstick holder to light up your grill and start grilling. That's all for now. Have a good day guys and take care!