GSF2818KS/GSF2818KS-2
Instruction Manual
Guide d’utilisation
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Refer to the
Excessive flow safety
valve reset procedure
on page 16.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease fire.
Flame is yellow or orange.
Flame blow out.
Irregular flame pattern, flame does not
run the full length of burner.
Excess flow safety device may have
been activated
Burner ports are clogged or blocked.
Clean burner ports.
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.
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 16.
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling
.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas OFF at
propane tank. Leave lid in closed position
and let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove
and clean all parts.
Flashback [fire in burner tubes].
The lid is stainless steel, not
painted.
Irregular flame.
Air flow is not correct. Correct
Flame blue with yellow tips, 1-2”
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.
*Propane Models must be open a
minimum of 1/8 in.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
flame height.
Burner and/or burner tubes are
locked
.
Clean burner and/or burner tube(s).
Inside of lid is peeling – like
paint peeling.
Grease build up.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food buildup
around burner system.
Baked on grease buildup has turned to
carbon and is flaking off. Clean thoroughly.
