Spider Alert - Thermos Heatwave 461262508 Product Manual

CAUTION

SPIDER ALERT!

SPIDER AND WEBS
INSIDE BURNER TUBE
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.
CONTROL PANEL
VALVE
In some areas of the country, 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 cooking grates.
• Store in dry location.
• When LP cylinder is connected to grill, store outdoors in a well-
ventilated space and out of reach of children.
• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill
covers offered by manufacturer.
• Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and
disconnected, removed from grill and stored outdoors.
• 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 Troughs.
3. Remove screws to get burner out.
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. Option (A) is preferable.
7. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food
8. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open
9. Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and corrosion
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage valve
10. Carefully replace burners.
11. Attach burners to brackets on firebox.
12. Replace troughs and cooking grates.
(A) 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.
(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) Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well)
into a small hook. Run the hook through each burner
tube several times.
residue and dirt.
paper clip.
some holes may become enlarged. If any large cracks or
holes are found replace burner.
openings. See illustrations at below.
burner-to-valve
engagement
Burner
Correct
Electrode
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