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Question:
The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas side
burner does not fit the older LP Gas tank I've used for
years. Why not?
Answer:
The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and LP
Gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP Gas
tank fittings are altered to insure compliance. If your LP
Gas tank does not fit the Regulator and Hose supplied
with your new side burner, the tank is outdated and must
be replaced. Note: Effective April 1, 2002 all LP Gas
tanks sold must include an "OPD" Overfill Prevention
Device. The OPD tanks are identified by their triangular-
shaped valve wheel. This internal device prevents the
LP Gas tank from being overfilled. Tanks without an OPD
valve can not be refilled.
Question:
What causes side burner parts to rust and what effect
does it have on my side burner?
Answer:
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and will not affect
the short term performance of your side burner.
To slow the rusting process on Pot Support we
recommend greasing the grids before and after each
cookout. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil or
vegetable shortening onto each Pot Support. We do not
suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for high-
temperature cooking.
Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve the
appearance and corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
The fact is stainless steel can corrode, rust and discolor
under certain conditions. Rust is caused when regular steel
particles in the atmosphere become attached to the stain-
less steel surface. Steel particles can also become attached
to your side burner if you use steel wool or stiff wire brushes
to clean the side burner instead of non-abrasive cloth,
sponge or nylon cleaning tools. In coastal areas rust pits
can develop on stainless surfaces that cannot be fully re-
moved. Bleach and other chlorine based solutions used
for household and pool cleaning can also cause corrosion
to stainless steel.
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking and ma-
chine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless
steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in color. Although
there are many factors which can affect the surface appear-
ance of stainless steel, they do not affect the integrity of the
steel or the performance of the side burner. To help main-
tain the finish of stainless steel follow these cleaning tips
for the best results:
After every use (after your side burner has cooled down),
wipe stainless surfaces with a soft, soapy cloth or sponge
then rinse with water. Be sure to remove all food par-
ticles, sauces or marinades from stainless steel because
these can be highly acidic and damaging to stainless
surfaces.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers or stiff wire
brushes of any type on your side burner.
Use a heat resistant Stainless Steel Cleaner and rub or
wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain or polish
lines. Do not polish against the grain.
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