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.
VALVE
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill.
1.Turn gas OFF at control knobs and LP cylinder.
2.Remove cooking grates and troughs.
3.Remove cotter pins and carryover tubes from front of burners.
4.Remove cotter pin and lift burner to disengage from bracket on firebox.
5.Use flat blade screwdriver to pry off electrode from burner. Electrode should remain in firebox.
6.Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings.
We suggest three ways to clean the burner tubes. Use the one easiest for you.
(A) | Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well) |
| into a small hook. Run the hook through each burner |
| tube several times. |
(B) | Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not |
| use a brass wire brush), run the brush through each |
| burner tube several times. |
(C) | Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into |
CONTROL PANEL
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each |
port to make sure air comes out each hole. |
BURNER
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 tube(s) obstructing the flow of gas to the burner. The
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.
Storing Your Grill
•Clean cooking grates. •Store in dry location.
•When LP cylinder is connected to grill, store outdoors in a well- ventilated space and out of reach of children.
•Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill covers offered by manufacturer.
•Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and disconnected, removed from grill and stored outdoors.
•When removing grill from storage, follow “Cleaning the Burner Assembly” instructions before starting grill.
7. | Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food |
| residue and dirt. |
8. | Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open |
| paper clip. |
9. | Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and corrosion |
| some holes may become enlarged. If any large cracks or |
| holes are found replace burner. |
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage valve
| openings. See illustrations at right. |
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10. | Attach electrode to burner. |
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11. | Carefully replace burners. | Correct |
12. | Attach burners to brackets on firebox. |
engagement
13.Reposition carryover tubes and attach to burners. Replace troughs and cooking grates.
Firebox
Electrode
tube |
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Carryover |
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Firebox burner | Pry off electrode with a |
bracket | flat blade screwdriver |
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