Trouble Shooting, Spider and Insect Warning

Trouble Shooting

SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING

Checking and cleaning burner/ venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.

Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes during transit and warehousing. These webs can lead to gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire in and around burner tubes. This type of fire is known as “FLASH- BACK” and can cause serious damage to your grill and create an unsafe operating condition for the user.

Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of “FLASH-BACK”, it is the most common cause.

To reduce the chance of “FLASH-BACK”, you must clean the burner tubes before assembling your grill, and at least once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are most active. Also perform this burner tube cleaning procedure if your grill has not been used for an extended period of time.

WHEN TO LOOK FOR SPIDERS

You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately after any of the following conditions occur:

1.The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow.

2.The grill does not reach temperature.

3.The grill heats unevenly.

4.The burners make popping noises.

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

If the grill does not function properly, use the following check list before contacting your dealer for service. You may save the cost of a service call.