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1.
Turn gas off at the control knobs and propane tank.
2.
Remove cooking grates and heat plate.
3.
Remove grease cup.
4.
Remove burner by unscrewing nut from beneath burner "foot" using a screwdriver and pliers.
5.
Lift burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
6.
Clean inlet (venturi tube) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
7.
Remove all food residue and dirt on outside of burner surface.
8.
Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip).
9.
Inspect burner for damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with a new burner. Reinstall burner. Make
certain the gas valve orifices are correctly positioned, pointing straight into burner inlet (venturi tube). Also, check
position of spark electrode.
Problem
B
urner will not light using knobs or
igniter.
Burner will not light using a match.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame hight
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not
run the full length of burner.
GSS2116B
Owner's Manual
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Wires and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode cracked or broken –
sparks at crack.
Wire loose or disconnected.
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
Excess flow safety device
may have been activated.
Burner and /or burner tubes are
locked
.
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Prevention/Cure
Clean wire and /or electrode with
rubbing alcohol.
Wipe dry with cloth.
Replace electrode.
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/
wire assembly.
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 15.
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.
Refer to the Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure on page 15.
Clean burner and/or burner tube(s).
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