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WARNING!
EN Drip Pan: Clean the drip pan frequently (every 4 – 5 uses or as often as required) to avoid grease buildup.
Grease and excess drippings pass through to the drip pan, located beneath the gas grill and accumulate
in the disposable grease tray below the drip pan. To access the disposable grease tray or to clean the
drip pan, slide the drip pan free of the grill. Never line the drip pan with aluminum foil, sand or any other
material as this could prevent the grease from flowing properly. The pan should be scraped out with a
putty knife or scraper. Replace the disposable grease tray every 2 – 4 weeks, depending on gas grill usage.
Cleaning The Outer Grill Surface: Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool on any painted, porcelain or
stainless steel parts of your Napoleon Grill. Doing so will scratch the finish. Exterior grill surfaces should be
cleaned with warm soapy water while the metal is still warm to the touch. To clean stainless surfaces, use
a stainless steel or a non-abrasive cleaner. Always wipe in the direction of the grain. Over time, stainless
steel parts discolor when heated, usually to a golden or brown hue. This discoloration is normal and does
not affect the performance of the grill. Porcelain enamel components must be handled with additional
care. The baked-on enamel finish is glass-like, and will chip if struck. Touch-up enamel is available from
your Napoleon Grill dealer.
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CAUTION!
exist, do not use the gas grill. Have the part replaced by your Napoleon Grill dealer or qualified gas
installer.
Tube Burner: The burners are made from heavy wall 304 stainless steel, but extreme heat and a corrosive
environment can cause surface corrosion to occur. This can be removed with a brass wire brush.
CAUTION!
Spiders and insects are attracted to the smell of propane and natural gas. The burner is equipped with an
insect screen on the air shutter, which reduces the likelihood of insects building nests inside the burner
but does not entirely eliminate the problem. A nest or web can cause the burner to burn with a soft
yellow or orange flame or cause a fire (flashback) at the air shutter beneath the control panel. To clean the
inside of the burner, it must be removed from the gas grill: Remove the screw that attaches the burner to
the back wall. Slide the burner back and upwards to remove. Cleaning: Use a flexible venturi tube brush
to clean the inside of the burner. Shake any loose debris from the burner through the gas inlet. Check the
burner ports and valve orifices for blockages. Burner ports can close over time due to cooking debris and
corrosion, use an opened paperclip or the supplied port maintenance bit to clean them. Drill out blocked
ports using this drill bit in a small cordless drill. The ports are easier to clean if the burner is removed from
the grill, but it can also be done with the burner installed. Do not flex the drill bit when drilling the ports,
as this will cause the drill bit to break. This drill is for burner ports only, not for the brass orifices (jets)
which regulate the flow into the burner. Take care not to enlarge the holes. Ensure the insect screen is
clean, tight, and free of any lint or other debris.
Reinstallation: Reverse the procedure to reinstall the burner. Check that the valve enters the burner when
installing.
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WARNING!
important that the valve/orifice enters the burner tube before lighting your
gas grill. If the valve is not inside the burner tube a fire or explosion could
occur.
Aluminum Castings: Clean castings periodically with warm soapy water. Aluminum will not rust, but high
temperatures and weathering can cause oxidation to occur on aluminum surfaces. This appears as white
spots on the castings. To refinish these areas, clean first and sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Wipe the
surface to remove any residue and paint with high temperature barbecue paint. Protect surrounding
areas from over-spray. Follow the manufacture's directions for curing.
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Accumulated grease is a fire hazard.
Check for abrasions, melting, cuts, and cracks in the hose. If any of these conditions
Beware of Spiders.
When reinstalling the burner after cleaning it is very
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