GSF2818KMN
Owner’s Manual
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Interior of grill bottom – Remove residue using brush, scraper and/or cleaning pad. Wash with a dishwashing detergent and
hot water solution. Rinse with water and let dry.
Cooking Grates – The porcelain grates have a glass-like composition that should be handled with care. Use a mild
dishwashing detergent or baking soda and hot water solution. Non-abrasive scouring powder can be used on stubborn stains.
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.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Cure
Gas supply out of gas.
Excess flow safety device may have
been activated
B
urner will not light using knobs or
igniter.
Wires and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode cracked or broken –
sparks at crack.
Wire loose or disconnected.
Clean wire and /or electrode with
rubbing alcohol.
Wipe dry with cloth.
Replace electrode.
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/
wire assembly.
Burner will not light using a match.
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.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not
run the full length of burner.
Clean burner ports.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height.
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.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
