Kenmore PG-4030400LN User & Care Manual page 10

CAUTION
SPIDER ALERT!
IMPORTANT: Always ensure that the venturi burner tubes
are clean. A venturi burner tube has a narrow area in
which spiders tend to build nests.
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.
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 backed-up gas can ignite in the
venturi behind the control panel. This is known as a
flashback, and it can damage your grill and even cause
injury.
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 the cooking grates.
• Store in dry location.
• When the LP tank is connected to the grill, store outdoors
in a well-ventilated space and out of reach from children.
• Cover the grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety
of grill covers offered by the manufacturer. Available at
Kenmoregrill.com.
• Store the grill indoors ONLY if the LP tank is turned off
and disconnected. Remove the LP tank from the grill and
store the cylinder outdoors.
• When removing the grill from storage, follow the
"Cleaning the Burner Assembly" instructions before
starting the grill.
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Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of the
burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill.
1. Turn the gas OFF by turning the control knobs to the off setting
and close the valve of the LP tank.
2. Remove the cooking grates and heat diffusers.
3. Remove the cotter pin from the rear of the burners.
4. 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 lightweight 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) and run the brush through each
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 of each hole.
5. Use a wire brush to scrub the entire outer surface of the
burner to remove food residue and dirt.
6. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open
paper clip.
7. Check the burner for damage. Due to normal wear and
corrosion, some holes may become enlarged. If there are any
large cracks or holes found on the burner, please replace
them.
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must re-engage the
valve openings. See illustrations below.
8. Carefully replace the burners.
9. Attach the burners to the brackets with the cotter pin.
10. Reposition the carryover tubes and attach them to the burners.
Replace the heat diffusers and cooking grates.
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