Troubleshooting - BBQ GSF2818K Instructions Manual

Problem
urner will not light using knobs or
B
igniter.
Burner will not light using a match.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not
run the full length of burner.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
GSF2818K
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 ports are clogged or blocked.
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.
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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 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.
Refer to the Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure on page 17
Clean burner ports.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid
closed.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure 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.