BBQ GSF2818K - Fire and Buildup Issues

GSF2818K
Owner’s Manual
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Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease
trapped by food buildup
around
burner system.
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling .
A
djust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas OFF at
propane
tank. Leave lid in closed
position
and let fire burn out. After grill
cools,
remove and clean all parts.
Flashback [fire in burner tubes].
Burner and /or burner tubes are
locked
.
Clean burner and/or burner
t
ube(s).
Inside of lid is peeling – like paint
peeling.
The lid is stainless steel, not painted. Baked on grease buildup has turned to
carbon and is flaking off. Clean
thoroughly.
Irregular flame.
A
ir flow is not correct. Correct
Flame blue
with yellow tips, 1-2”
high. Too little air: wavy yellow or
orange flames. Too much air:
noise blue flames.
If flames are yellow or orange – open
flap
at the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8 in. increments until flames are
correct.
If flames are blue and noisy – close flap
at
the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8 in. increments until flames are
correct.
*Propane Models must be open a
minimum
of 1/8 in.