BBQ GSF2818K - Troubleshooting Common Issues; Ignition and Flame Pattern Problems

GSF2818K
Owner’s Manual
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Refer to the Excessive flow safety
valve
reset procedure on page 17
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Cure
Excess flow safety device may have
been activated
B urner will not light using knobs or
igniter.
Wires and/or electrode covered with
cooking
residue.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode
cracked or broken –
sparks at crack.
Wire loose or disconnected.
Clean wire and /or electrode with
rubbing
alcohol.
Wipe
dry with cloth.
Replace
electrode.
Reconnect
wire or replace electrode/
wire assembl
y
.
Burner will not light using a match.
No gas flow.
Coupling
nut and regulator not fully
connected.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement
of burner to valve.
Spider
webs or insect nest in venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
Tank
out of gas.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not
run the full length of burner.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked. Clean burner ports.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
New burner may have residual
manufacturing
oils.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Food residue, grease or seasoning
salt
on burner.
Poor alignment of valve to burner
venturi.
High
or gusting winds.
Low
on propane gas.
Excess
flow valve tripped.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid
closed.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
A
ssure burner venturi is properly
engaged
with valve.
Turn
front of grill to face wind or
Increase flame height.
Replace or refill propane tank.
Refer
to the Excessive flow safety
valve
reset procedure on page 17.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height.
Check if propane tank is empty. If
empty,
replace or refill. If propane
tank
is not empty, refer to Excessive
flow
safety valve reset procedure
on page 17.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half
to
three quarters additional turn until
solid
stop. Tighten by hand ONLY -
do
not use tools.
Clear burner tubes.
Check for bent or kinked hose.
Reengage
burner and valve.
Clean
venturi.
Clean
burner ports.
Check for gas in propane tank.