GSF2818KSN
Instruction Manual
Guide d’utilisation
16
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
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
Burn grill for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner.
Assure burner venturi is properly
engaged with valve.
New burner may have residual
manufacturing oils.
Spider webs or insect nests in venturi.
Food residue, grease or seasoning salt on
burner.
Poor alignment of valve to burner venturi.
Clean burner ports.
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
Call your local gas company.
Refer to the
Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure
on page 15.
Gas supply out of gas.
Excess flow safety device may have
been activated.
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 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.
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.
High or gusting winds.
Low on
natural gas
.
Excess flow valve tripped.
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 15.
