DCS Side Burner and Griddle Repair
Repair for DCS side burners, double side burners, griddles and power burners in San Francisco and the Bay Area, diagnosed before any…
Model Reference
DCS BFGC-30BGD-L Repair in San Francisco
Two cooking tools in one 30-inch Series 7 unit, sharing a propane supply.
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Model number
BFGC-30BGD-L
About this model
Model overview
What the BFGC-30BGD-L is
It is a griddle and double side burner, Series 7, 30 inches, on LPG. One cabinet cut-out serves both tools, so a gas or ignition problem can affect the burner side, the griddle side, or both. Next to it in the lineup is the BGC132-BI-L, a smaller double side burner.
Griddle side problems
A griddle spreads heat across a plate, so complaints are uneven browning, a cold zone or slow heat-up. Residue and rust under the plate affect heat transfer, while the burner beneath may have a blocked port. Seasoned plates exposed to fog develop surface rust that can be cleaned, but a flame that is weak is a separate issue.
Burner side problems
The double side burner side may fail to light, burn lopsided, or lose flame in a breeze. Simmer settings that go out show up first. If one burner works and the other does not, the cause is often local. See side burner will not light for a plain walk-through.
Installation notes
Like other outdoor units, this one needs a propane supply with a working regulator, a protected power point for ignition, and a clear space around it. Cabinet doors that block ventilation can cause lighting trouble. When mounted next to a grill, vibration and grease from the grill can reach the control side.
Checks before booking
- Close the propane tank valve; reopen slowly.
- Verify the GFCI.
- Clean cold surfaces and clear visible debris.
- Note which part, griddle or burner, fails.
If gas can be smelled, get away from the unit, operate nothing electrical and call 911 or the gas utility once outside. Before anything else on a propane model, close the tank valve. Never light with a match near a burner that failed to ignite.
Visit
To get a technician out, go to DCS side burner and griddle repair. Findings and a written estimate come before any repair, and you decide whether to proceed. See DCS side burners and griddles for label spots.
Cleaning the plate without harming the burners
Let the plate cool completely, scrape residue away from the burners rather than into them, and keep water from pooling where the flames sit. Soaking the cabinet floor does more harm than the grease did.
Frequently asked questions
Sometimes, when the shared supply or ignition is involved. We test them separately.
No, the BFGC-30BGD-L is in Series 7.
A blocked port, weak ignition or limited gas flow on the cold side are the usual possibilities.
Moisture leads to surface rust on the plate and damp electrodes. Both can be addressed.
Typically on the unit’s frame or near the control area under the top.
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Phone
(415) 969-2271
Hours
Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Service area
San Francisco Bay Area, California