Cleaning the Burners, How to Clean the Burners

CLEANING THE BURNERS

How to Clean the Burners:

1)Make sure the LP cylinder grill control knobs are turned OFF; and the grill is completely cooled.

2)Carefully remove Cooking Grids and Flame Diffusers.

3)Remove the Control Knobs.

To reduce the risk of a fire beneath the grill:

·Inspect and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests.

·Be sure burners are re-installed properly before using grill.

·Inspect burners periodically, if large cracks or holes are found, replace the Burner.

SPIDER ALERT!

Should you notice that your burner(s) are getting hard to light or the flame is not as hot as it once was, Refer to the “How to Clean your Burners” Section to remove any possible obstructions.

Control Panel

Burner

Spider Webs or Nest Venturi Tube

Inside Venturi Tube

Valve

Spiders or small insects can build nests, webs and lay eggs in the grills venturi tubes obstructing the flow of gas to the burner. The backed-up gas can ignite behind the control panel causing damage to the grill and even injury to the operator. This is known as a “flashback”.

In order to prevent flashbacks, the burner(s) should be removed from the grill and cleaned periodically, especially if the grill has been stored for an extended period of time.

4)Remove the three screws retaining the Control Panel. Lift the Control Panel up and out. (FIG. 15A)

Control Panel

FIG. 15A

5)Remove the Rear Body Panel by removing the two screws on both sides of the grill. (FIG. 15B)

Rear Body Panel

Remove two screws

FIG. 15B

6)Remove the screw connecting the crossover tube and burner. (FIG. 15C)

7)Remove the two bolts and nuts securing the electrode to the burner.

8)Remove bolts and nuts securing burner to Firewall .

8)Remove Burner Bolts and Nuts.

7)Remove Electrode Bolts and Nuts

6)Remove screw

and Burner

Crossover.

FIG. 15C