Troubleshooting - BBQ SSS3416TBSN Instructions Manual

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Outside surfaces
Use a mild dishwashing detergent and hot water solution to clean. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Inside surface
If the inside surface of the grill lid has the appearance of peeling paint, baked on grease has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
Clean thoroughly with a strong solution of detergent and hot water. Rinse with water and allow it to completely dry.
Interior of grill bottom – Remove residue using brush, scraper and/or cleaning pad. Wash with a dishwashing detergent and
hot water solution. Rinse with water and let dry.
Cooking Grates – The porcelain grates have a glass-like composition that should be handled with care. Use a mild
dishwashing detergent or baking soda and hot water solution. Non-abrasive scouring powder can be used on stubborn stains.
Rinse with water.
Heat Plates – Clean residue with wire brush and wash with soapy water. Rinse with water.
Grease Cup – Periodically empty the grease cup and clean with a dishwashing detergent and hot water solution.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1.
Turn gas off at the control knobs and natural gas valve.
2.
Remove cooking grates and heat plate.
3.
Remove grease cup.
4.
Remove burner by unscrewing nut from beneath burner "foot" using a screwdriver and pliers.
5.
Lift burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
6.
Clean inlet (venturi tube) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
7.
Remove all food residue and dirt on outside of burner surface.
8.
Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip).
9.
Inspect burner for damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with a new burner. Reinstall burner. Make
certain the gas valve orifices are correctly positioned, pointing straight into burner inlet (venturi tube). Also, check position
of spark electrode.
Problem
B
urner will not light using knobs or
igniter.
Burner will not light using a match.
SSS3416TBSN
Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause
Wires and/or electrode covered with
cooking residue.
Electrode and burners are wet.
Electrode cracked or broken –
sparks at crack.
Wire loose or disconnected.
No gas flow.
Coupling nut and regulator not fully
connected.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to valve.
Spider webs or insect nest in
venturi.
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Prevention/Cure
Clean wire and /or electrode with
rubbing alcohol.
Wipe dry with cloth.
Replace electrode.
Reconnect wire or replace electrode/
wire assembly.
Check if natural gas supply is
functioning. If not, call your local gas
company. If natural gas tank is
functioning, refer to Excessive flow
safety valve reset procedure on page
15
Turn the coupling nut about one-half to
three quarters additional turn until solid
stop. Tighten by hand ONLY - do not
use tools.
Clear burner tubes.
Check for bent or kinked hose.
Reengage burner and valve.
Clean venturi.
Clean burner ports.

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