GSF2818KMN
Owner’s Manual
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Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
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.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid
closed.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure burner venturi is properly
engaged with valve
Flashback [fire in burner tubes].
High or gusting winds.
Low on
natural gas
.
Excess flow valve tripped.
Inside of lid is peeling – like paint
peeling.
Turn front of grill to face wind or
Increase flame height.
Call your local gas company.
Refer to the
Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure
on page 16
Irregular flame.
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup around
burner system.
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling
.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas OFF at
natural gas valve.
Leave lid in closed
position and let fire burn out. After grill
cools, remove and clean all parts.
Burner and /or burner tubes are
locked
.
Clean burner and/or burner tube(s).
The lid is stainless steel, not painted.
Baked on grease buildup has turned to
carbon and is flaking off. Clean
thoroughly.
Air flow is not correct. Correct
Flame blue with yellow tips, 1-2
in. high. Too little air: wavy
yellow or orange flames. Too
much air: noise blue flames.
If flames are yellow or orange – open
flap at the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8 in. increments until flames are
correct.
If flames are blue and noisy – close flap
at the end of the venturi tubes in
1/8 in. increments until flames are
correct.
*Natural Gas Models must be
open a minimum of 1/16 in.
*Propane Models must be open a
minimum of 1/8 in..
