Brinkmann 810-3331-F Owner's Manual page 15

BURNER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
• Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids .
• Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris.
• Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance"
under Proper Care and Maintenance) . Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas
blockage .
• For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform these checks at least twice per year or
after extended periods of storage .
• Be sure to tighten up all hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) at least twice per year.
CAUTION: Some parts may contain sharp edges . Wear protective gloves if necessary .
• Remove the cooking grills, heat distribution plates, and burners from inside your grill. Use a brush
with hot water and detergent to remove excess residue . NEVER use a commercial oven cleaner .
Rinse completely with water . Towel dry and replace all components as described in the assembly
instructions .
BURNER ASSEMBLY/MAINTENANCE:
• Although your burners are constructed of stainless steel,
they may corrode as a result of the extreme heat and acids
from cooking foods . Regularly inspect the burners for cracks,
abnormal holes, and other signs of corrosion damage . If found,
replace the burner .
• DO NOT block ventilation areas in sides, back or cart
compartment of grill . Burner tubes can become blocked by
spiders and other insects building their nests . Blocked burner
tubes can prevent gas flow to the burners and could result in
a burner tube fire or fire beneath the grill . To clean the Burner
Assembly follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts
of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill .
1 . Turn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder tank valve .
2 . Remove cooking grills and heat distribution plates .
3 . Remove bolt and nut from each burner "foot" using a
screwdriver .
4 . Carefully lift each crossover channel up and away from burners .
5 . Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings .
6 . Use a narrow bottle brush or a stiff wire bent into a small hook
to run through each burner tube or use compressed air to blow
into burner tube and out the flame ports . Check each port to
make sure air comes out each hole .
CAUTION:
Wear eye protection when using compressed air .
7 . Use a wire brush to clean the entire outer surface of burner to
remove food residue and dirt .
8 . Check burner for damage, if any cracks or holes are
found replace burner .
9 . Install burner in grill and carefully align crossover channels
between burners and orient burners CORRECTLY .
IMPORTANT: Burner opening must slide over valve nozzle .
10 . Replace bolt and nut in each burner and crossover channel .
Note: Follow the "Gas Leak Testing" section of this manual .
Relight burners to verify proper operation .
11 . Replace heat distribution plates and cooking grills .
Bolt
Crossover Channel
Nut
Valve Nozzle
Burner Opening
PROPER VALVE TO BURNER ALIGNMENT
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