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Flame Characteristics
Every burner is tested and adjusted at the factory for proper performance. If a burner is
not operating properly, it may be due to variations in the local gas supply or because of an
obstructed air shutter or orifice. Flames should be stable without lifting from the burner.
The flames should burn cleanly without creating any sooty residue.
Starter Burner Flame Characteristics:
ƒ
The flame should be blue and stable with only a
small amount of orange, if any, at the tips. There
should be little noise and no lifting.
ƒ
On HIGH, the inner cone (Figure 19:A) should
be approximately 3/8 inch long.
B
ƒ
On HIGH, the outer cone
(Figure 19:B) should be
A
nearly reaching the
bottom of the fire
grates (Figure 9:K)
Visually compare the flames on your starter
burners and adjust if necessary, using the
instructions on the following pages.
Cooktop Burner Flame Characteristics:
ƒ
The flame should be blue and stable with only a
small amount of orange, if any, at the tips. There
should be little noise and no lifting.
ƒ
On HIGH, the inner cone (Figure 20:A) should be
approximately 1/2 inch long.
ƒ
On HIGH, the outer cone (Figure 20:B) should be
approximately 1 1/4 inches high.
Only the LOW setting on cooktop burners is
adjustable.
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FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
B
A
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Burner Adjustments
IMPORTANT:
A sooty flame is usually caused by
dirt, debris or spider nests blocking the air shutter
or orifice. This is a dangerous condition. The grill
should NOT be used until the problem is rectified.
If you are not comfortable addressing the issue
yourself, please hire a qualified technician or contact
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at
+1.800.868.1699.
To Adjust the Starter Burner Air Shutters:
The starter burner air shutters are easily accessed
inside the base cabinet of the grill. Ensure the gas
supply has been turned off at the source. Adjust the
air shutters (Figure 21:A) by loosening the lock screw
(Figure 21:B). The grill is factory adjusted so that the
air shutter is about 50% open. If the flames are too
orange, the burners may need more combustion air.
Adjust the air shutter to a more open position.
Too much air may cause the flames to "lift
off" the burner. This is a dangerous condition
that must be avoided. Do not open the air
shutter too far. Too much air will also make it
more difficult to light the burner. You may test
burn the grill to fine-tune the air shutter. Light
only the burner to be adjusted and fine-tune
the air shutter. Adjustments should be made
with the burner on HIGH.
Once adjusted to a stable flame that burns cleanly and
does not lift, turn the burner OFF. Tighten the lock screw.
To Clean the Ignition Burner Air Shutter:
Gently brush away debris from the screen (see Figure
27:C) using an old toothbrush.
Cooktop Burners Do Not Require Any Air
Mixture Adjustment
To Adjust Burner LOW Settings (All Burners):
The low setting all burners can be adjusted using a
long and thin flat-blade screw driver. First, light the
burner and set it to LOW. Next, remove the control
knob by pulling it outward until it slides off the valve
stem. Insert the screw driver into the opening down
the center of the valve stem and into the adjustment
screw (Figure 22:A). Turn the adjustment screw until
the flame on the burner is the minimum stable flame
height. The flame should be steady at all ports around
the burner. The flame should not be easily blown out
without quickly reestablishing itself.
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FIGURE 21
B
A
FIGURE 22
A
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