GPC2700JD-Grey
Owner’s Manual
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Refer to the
Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure
on page 15
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1. Turn gas off at the control knobs and propane tank.
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
Tank 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.
Burner ports clogged or blocked.
.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does
not run the full length of burner.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
Clean burner ports.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
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.
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 the
Excessive flow safety valve
reset procedure
on page 15.
Sudden drop in gas flow or
reduced flame height.
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.
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.
Check for gas in propane tank.
