Kenmore 16238 manual Perform a Leak Test, Cleaning Venturi Tubes, Lillll

To keep your grill working at its peak efficiency as well as contribute to the safe operation of this unit, perform all of the operations below at least once a year -- preferably at the start of each cooking season.

PERFORM A LEAK TEST

A leak test ensures that there are no gas leaks prior to lighting your grill.

WHEN A LEAK TEST MUST BE PERFORMED: Before lighting your grill for the first time.

Every time the propane cylinder is refilled

If any gas component is changed

At a minimum once per season.

After prolonged period of storage or non-use.

If the regulator flow-limiting device has been activated.

The leak test should be performed in a well-ventilated area away from any open flame, heat or ignition sources. DO NOT USE A MATCH, OPEN FLAME OR SMOKE DURING LEAK

TESTING.

WHAT	YOU'LL NEED
FOR	TESTING:
1. A mixture of 50% liquid dish
soap and 50% water.		TANK
2. A brush or cloth to apply		WELDS

the mixture.

AREAS TO TEST ON PROPANE GRILLS:

•All propane cylinder welds (see Figure 10A)

•Propane cylinder valve -- including threads into cylinder (see Figure lOB)

•Regulator fitting and propane cylinder connection (see Figure 10B)

•All hose connections (see Figure 10C)including side burner tubing, if equipped (see Figure 10D)

•All valve connections

(see Figure 10C & 10D)

HAND EXTERNAL GAS REGULNTOR

VALVE\T RE G ,SHE S,/ I L

GAS VALVE NON SIDE BURNER

HOSE &

CONNECTIONS

REGULATOR

AREAS TO TEST ON NATURAL GAS GRILLS:

•All hose connections (see Figure 10C)

•All valve connections

(see Figure 10C & 10D)

HOW TO DO THE TESTING:

1.With the grill console control knobs in the 'OFF'position, twist the valve on your propane cylinder 1 turn, or the main natural gas valve on. DO NOT IGNITE THE BURNERS WHILE

PERFORMING THE LEAK CHECK.

2.Brush your soap and water solution on all connections and components as outlined above.

3.Observe each place for growing bubbles, which indicate that a leak is present.

4.Shut off the flow of gas while fixing the leak. Tighten

any leaking connection and repeat test until no leaks are detected.

5.If the leak(s) cannot be stopped DO NOT USE Shut off the

fuel source at the valve immediately (if appropriate, remove propane cylinder). Call a certified gas appliance service person, or a gas dealer for proper repairs.

SIDE BURNER

GAS VALVE

HOSE &

CONNECTIONS

Failure to ensure the above may result in a hazardous fire or explosion causing serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

CLEANING VENTURI TUBES

Periodic cleaning of the venturi tubes is recommended for

optimum burner performance, especially after prolonged storage or a period of non-use.

How	to	Clean:
•	Remove		the	burner			CHECK TO ENSURE THE BURNER
	(refer	to	'ASSEMBLY				HAS A GOOD FLAME EACH TIME
	PROCEDURE')						/_	IT IS TURNED ON.
• Use a venturi cleaning
	brush, bottle			brush or			VALVE_	BLOCKAG E.,_
	stiff	wire	and		insert		CLEANING	_
	into	the	venturi		tube		BRUSHJ
	approximately				1 inch	at a	AIR SLEEVE		VENTURI
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	time,	removing			after	each
	inch to prevent pushing any debris further into the tube.
	(see	Figure		11)

•As you remove the brush head inspect and discard any debris

•Continue this procedure until the entire lengths of all venturi tubes are free of debris

•Reinstall burner (as per assembly instructions), ensure the venturi tubes are seated over the valve orifices

(see Figure 1)

•Perform a Leak Test.

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