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Problem
Burner will not light using
Knobs.
Burner will not light with
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.
GSF2616J owner's manual
Gas Grill Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Wires/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
connected.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
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.
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 propane tank
is not empty, refer to "Sudden drop in gas flow (reduced
flame height) If empty, replace or refill.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half fully connected
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.
Turn off knobs, wait 30 seconds and
light grill. If flames are still too low. Reset the excessive flow
safety device by turning off knobs and propane tank valve.
Disconnect regulator. Turn burner control knobs to HIGH.
Wait 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs off. Reconnect
regulator and leak check connections. Turn propane tank
valve on slowly, wait 30 seconds and then light grill.
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 "Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced flame height.
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GSF2616J Gas Grill
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