Burner Flame Check
Remove cooking grates and troughs. Light burners, rotate knobs
from
to 
. You should see a smaller flame in 
position than seen on . Perform burner flame check on side burner, also. Always check flame prior to each use. If only low flame is seen refer to “Sudden drop or low flame” in the Troubleshooting Section of your grill manual.
Turning Grill Off
Turn all knobs to OFF 
position. Turn LP cylinder off by turning
Ignitor Check
Turn Gas OFF at LP cylinder. Press and hold electronic ignitor button. “Click” should be heard and spark seen each time between collector box or burner and electrode. See “Troubleshooting” in your grill manual if no click or spark.
Valve Check
IMPORTANT: Make sure gas is OFF at LP cylinder before checking valves. Knobs lock in OFF position. To check valves, first push in knobs and release, knobs should spring back. If knobs do not spring back, replace valve assembly before using grill. Turn knobs to LOW position then turn back to OFF position. Valves should turn smoothly.
Hose Check
Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn. Replace damaged hoses before using grill. Use only valve/hose/regulator specified by manufacturer.
Normal
5.If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close gas source immediately and tighten connection. If leaks cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Call for replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and name of items needed to the Grill Service Center at
6.Always close gas source after performing leak test.
CAUTION |
SPIDER ALERT!
SPIDER AND WEBS
INSIDE BURNER TUBE
If you notice that your grill is getting hard to light or that the flame isn’t as strong as it should be, take the time to check and clean the venturi’s.
CONTROL PANEL
VALVE
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
Hose
Leak Testing
Kinked
Hose
In some areas of the country, spiders or small insects have been known to create “flashback” problems. The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs in the grill’s venturi tubes(s) obstructing the flow of gas to the burner. The
1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.
2.Be sure gas hose is tightly connected to gas source.
3.Completely open gas source. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding.
4.Brush soapy solution onto area circled below.
the control panel. This is known as a flashback and it can damage your grill and even cause injury.
To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and venturi assembly should be removed from the grill and cleaned before use whenever the grill has been idle for an extended period.
General Grill Cleaning
Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the factory (and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted surfaces.
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