Troubleshooting - Tera Gear GSF2616AC Assembly Instructions Operations Manual

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
Burner doesn't light using knobs or
igniter
Burner doesn't 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
Flames turn yellow or orange
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible cause
Wires or electrode is covered by
cooking residue
Electrode and burners are wet
Ignition electrode cracked or
broken; sparking where cracked
No gas flow
Coupling nut and regulator are not
fully connected
Blockage of gas flow
Disconnection of burner and valve
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Out of gas
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 connection of valve to burner
venturi
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Prevention/Cure
Clean wire or electrode using a
cloth and rubbing alcohol
Wipe with dry cloth
Replace electrode
Check if propane tank is empty. If
not, refer to Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure
Unscrew coupling nut about 1/2 to
3/4 turn counterclockwise to
disengage, then restart threading
the nut. Tighten by hand ONLY, do
not use tools.
Check burner tube and hose
Reconnect
Clean venturi
Clean burner ports
Replace cylinder
Clean burner ports
Burn your grill for 15 minutes with
the lid closed
Clean venturi
Clean burner
Assure burner venturi is properly
connected with valve