GSC3218WA
Owner’s Manual
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Paper clip Putty knife/scraper
Compressed air
DO NOT use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene.
Outside surfaces
Use a mild dishwashing detergent and hot water solution to clean. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Inside surface
If the inside surface of the grill lid has the appearance of peeling paint, baked on grease has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
Clean thoroughly with a strong solution of detergent and hot water. Rinse with water and allow it to completely dry.
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 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
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.
