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Care, Maintenance and Cleaning
CAUTION
All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when the
grill is cool & with the fuel supply turned off at the cylinder.
If your grill is set up for use with Natural Gas, turn off the
gas supply at the system manual shut off valve.
Suggested Cleaning Materials:
• Mild dishwashing liquid detergent • Hot water • Wire brush
• Paper clip • Nylon cleaning pad • Soft brass-bristled brush
• Putty knife • Scraper
Component Cleaning:
• BURNER: Wire-brush loose corrosion from the burner exterior.
Clean clogged gas port holes with an opened paper clip.
Replace corroded or damaged burners that would emit excess
gas.
• STAINLESS STEEL: Clean with any multipurpose (low abrasive,
no phosphorous) metal polish or stainless steel polish and a soft
cloth to prevent marring or scratching the surface. NEVER
USE OVEN CLEANER!
• ORIFICES: Unscrew the orifices from the rear of the the valves
(Fig. 53). Wash orifices in solvent and blow air through the small
end holes. Carefully replace the orifices in the valve when they
are dry. Make certain that the orifices are tightly reassembled.
DANGER
NEVER attempt to operate your grill without orifices in the
valves. A serious and immediate fire hazard would result.
• COOKING GRATES: Clean cooking grates with mild soap and
hot water. Remove stubborn residue with a mild cleanser or
scrub brush. DO NOT use a commercial oven cleaner.
• HEAT TENTS: Wipe off grease residue using a cleaning pad
and a brass-bristle brush to knock off residue. Replace heat
tents to their correct position.
• GRILL INTERIOR: Remove grates and heat tents.
Scrape side with tools and remove excess grease and cooking residue.
Fig. 53
Orifices
REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION
(continued)
Moving the grill:
• Move the grill slowly. DO NOT run with or pull the grill behind
• DO NOT move the grill while it is lit or hot, or with objects on
After moving the grill:
• Check all gas connections for leaks that could occur from the
• Check the venturi tubes to be sure they are still over
Steps to follow before storing grill:
• Clean the grill.
• Coat the burner lightly with cooking oil to retard rusting.
• For outdoor use only. If the grill is stored indoors, detach and
Problem: Grill will not light when the igniter
button is pushed or has incomplete burner
flame.
Possible Causes and Solutions:
1. Lack of fuel. Check to see that the cylinder valve is open and the
2. Make sure one of the burners is turned on. Allow up to four
3. Make sure the AA battery is fresh.
4. If burner lights with match but not igniter, check the ceramic
5. Check for spider webs or insect nest in venturi and clean venturi.
6. Misalignment of venturi on orifices. Position venturi over orifices.
7. Burner ports, orifices, valves or hose have blockage. Clean the
8. Crimped fuel supply hose needs straightened.
9. Regulator failure or damaged hose need to be replaced by an
10. Make sure the hose to the cylinder is properly assembled. See the
Problem: Yellow flame.
Possible Causes and Solutions:
Valves
1. Check for spider webs or insect nest in the venturi and clean
2. New burner may have residual oil which will burn off.
3. Clean off any food residue, grease or seasoning salts on the burner.
4. Air may be in the cylinder if the cylinder was not properly
5. The venturi may be misaligned and needs to be lined up over
Moving and Storage
CAUTION
A collision with the grill, as with any metal object, could cause
injury. Use care when moving a portable gas grill.
you; it could hit you from behind causing injury.
the cooking surface(s) or side table(s).
movement.
the orifices.
leave the cylinder outdoors. If left outdoors, turn off the fuel
supply to the L.P. cylinder and cover the grill for protection from
the weather. Grill covers may be purchased from a grill dealer
or manufacturer.
WARNING
If the grill is not in use, the gas MUST be turned off at the fuel
supply cylinder.
Place the dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet whenever the
cylinder is not is use. Only install the type of dust cap on the
cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve.
Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
Troubleshooting
cylinder has fuel.
seconds for gas flow to ignite.
electrode position near the burner, the condition of the igniter wire
and its connections. Perform igniter test and replace any
damaged parts.
components.
authorized service dealer.
section titled "Connecting Type 1 L.P . Gas Cylinders".
the venturi.
purged. Use up remaining gas; the yellow flame may
disappear with use.
the orifice.
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