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 (Continued)
7.Clean inner burner as recommended below, shown E. We suggest three ways to clean the burner tube. Use the one easiest for you.
(A)Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well) into a small hook. Run hook through 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 burner tube several times.
(C)Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each port to make sure air comes out each hole.
8.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.
9.Attach electrode to burner.
10.Carefully replace control panel assembly .
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tube must
opening. See illustration, shown F.
11. Reposition inner liner, cooking basket and top cover.
CONTROL PANEL
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
Top Cover | A |
B
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.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting appliance.
1.Turn gas off at control knob and LP cylinder and disengage regulator from cylinder.
2.Remove top cover, cooking basket and inner liner, shown A. This will expose the burner tube from inside, shown B.
3.Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food residue and dirt.
4.Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open paper clip.
5.Disconnect electrode wire underneath appliance, shown C.
6.Remove screws and disengage control panel assembly from unit, shown D.
Cooking
Basket
Cooking
Pot
C
Electrode
Electrode
Wire
E
Burner
(exposed)
Tube cleaner
(see above
recommendations)
Burner
(exposed)
D
Control
Panel
Assembly
Screws
F
Valve
Burner Tube
Valve engaged inside burner
tube end correctly
(Control panel hidden to show clearer)
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