Troubleshooting - BBQ GSF3016HN Owner's Manual

Rinse with water.
Heat Plates – Clean residue with wire brush and wash with soapy water. Rinse with water.
Grease Cup – Periodically empty the grease cup and clean with a dishwashing detergent and hot water solution.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1. Turn gas off at the control knobs and natural gas valve.
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.
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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.
GSF3016HN
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.
Gas supply out of gas.
Excess flow safety device may have
been activated
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
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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 natural gas supply is
functioning. If not, call your local gas
company. If natural gas tank is
functioning, refer to Excessive flow
safety valve reset procedure on
page 16.
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.
Call your local gas company.
Refer to the Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure on page 16.
Clean burner ports.