GSF2818AN
Owner’s Manual
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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.
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.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
Burner ports clogged or blocked
Check if the natural gas is on.
Check burner tube and hose.
Reengage burner and valve.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner ports.
Sudden drop in gas flow or reduced
Flame height
Out of gas.
Call your local gas company.
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.
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.
Flame blows out
High or gusting winds.
Turn front of grill to face wind or
Increase flame height.
Flare-up.
Grease buildup.
Clean the grill.
