Spider Alert; Cleaning The Burner Assembly; Storing Your Grill - Kenmore Pg-40522S0Lh User & Care 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.
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 before use whenever the
grill has been idle for an extended period.

STORING YOUR GRILL

• Clean the cooking grates.
• Store in dry location.
When the LP tank is connected to the grill, store outdoors
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in a well-ventilated space and out of reach from children.
• Cover the grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of
grill covers offered by the manufacturer. Available at
Kenmoregrill.com.
• Store the grill indoors ONLY if the LP tank is turned off and
disconnected. Remove the LP tank from the grill and store
the cylinder outdoors.
• When removing the grill from storage, follow the
"Cleaning the Burner Assembly" instructions before
starting the grill.
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CLEANING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY

Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of the
burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill.
1. Turn the gas OFF by turning the control knobs to the off
setting and close the valve of the LP tank.
2. Remove the cooking grates and heat diffusers.
3. Remove the attachment cotter pin from the rear of each
burner. See Fig A below.
4. 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 lightweight 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) and run the brush
through each burner tube several times.
(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 of each hole.
5. Use a wire brush to scrub the entire outer surface of the
burner to remove food residue and dirt.
6. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open
paper clip.
7. Check the burner for damage. Due to normal wear and
corrosion, some holes may become enlarged. If there are
any large cracks or holes found on the burner, please
replace them.
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must re-engage the
valve openings. See illustrations below.
8. Carefully replace the burners. See Fig. A and B below.
9. Attach the rear of each burner to the bracket and
reconnect the cotter pin. See Fig. A below.
10. Replace the heat diffusers and cooking grates.
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