GPF2414C
Owner’s Manual
19
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Cure
B
urner will not light using knobs or
igniter.
Wires and/or electrode covered
with cooking residue.
Clean wire and /or electrode with
rubbing alcohol.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Wipe dry with cloth.
Electrode cracked or broken –
sparks at crack.
Replace electrode.
Burner will not light using a
match.
Wire loose or disconnected.
Reconnect wire or replace
electrode/wire assembly.
No gas flow.
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.
Coupling nut and regulator not fully
connected.
Turn the coupling nut about one-half
to three quarters additional turn until
solid stop. Tighten by hand ONLY -
do not use tools.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Clear burner tubes.
Check for bent or kinked hose.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Reengage burner and valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Clean venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
Clean burner ports.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height.
Tank out of gas.
Check for gas in propane tank.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does
not run the full length of burner.
Flame is yellow or orange.
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.
Refer to the
Excessive flow safety valve
reset procedure
on page 15.
Clean burner ports.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure burner venturi is properly engaged
with valve.
