Spider Alert - BBQ 146.23676310 Owner's Manual

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.
clean the venturi's.
CONTROL PANEL
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
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before use whenever the grill has been idle for an extended period.
Storing Your Grill
•Clean cooking grates.
•Store in dry location.
•When LP cylinder is connected to grill, store outdoors in a
well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.
•Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill
covers offered by manufacturer once available.
•Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and
Disconnected, remove from grill and stored outdoors.
• When removing grill from storage, follow "Cleaning the Burner
Assembly" instructions before starting grill.
VALVE
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
BURNER
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner
assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill.
1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder
2. Remove cooking grates and heat diffusers.
3. Remove carryover tubes from rear of burners.
4. Remove cotter pin from rear of burners.
5. 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 light weight 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), run the brush through each
burner tube several times.
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(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
6. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove
food residue and dirt.
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7. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an
open paper clip.
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.
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage
valve openings. See illustrations below.
9. Carefully replace burners.
10. Attach burners to brackets with cotter pins.
11. Reposition carryover tubes and attach
to burners. Replace heat diffusers and
cooking grates.
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