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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 burner tubes.
CONTROL PANEL
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 burner tube 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 tube 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 cooking grates.
• Store in dry location.
• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety
of grill covers offered by manufacturers.
• When removing grill from storage, follow "Cleaning
the Burner Assembly" instructions before starting
grill.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts
of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting
grill.
1. Turn gas OFF at control knobs and LP cylinder.
2. Remove cooking grates and heat diffusers.
3. Remove carryover tubes and burners.
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SPIDER AND WEBS
INSIDE BURNER TUBE
VALVE
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI TUBE
BURNER
4. Detach electrode from burner.
NOTE: Removal/Detachment method will depend
on the burner configuration. See different
configurations in illustrations below.
5. 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 light weight 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), 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 each hole.
6. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove
food residue and dirt.
7. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an
open paper clip.
8. Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and
corrosion some holes may become enlarged. If any
large cracks or holes are found replace burner.
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage
valve openings. See illustrations at right.
9. Attach electrode to burner.
10. Carefully replace burners.
11. Attach burners to brackets on firebox.
12. Reposition carryover
tubes and attach to
burners. Replace heat
diffusers and cooking
grates.
Firebox
burner
bracket
Firebox burner
bracket
Correct
burner-to-valve
engagement
Remove screws
Electrode
Electrode
Pry off electrode
with a flat blade
screwdriver
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