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BURNER FLAME APPEARANCE
Burner Flame
YELLOW
BLUE
GOOD FLAME
Visually check the burner flame appearance each
time the grill is used. A good burner flame should
be blue with some yellow at the tip. If the burner
flame is nearly all yellow, check the following:
-Are the burner holes clogged? If so, refer to
"Care and Maintenance" section for cleaning in-
structions.
-Are the venture tubes blocked? If so, refer to
"Care and Maintenance" section for cleaning in-
structions.
-Are venturis properly located on the valve out-
lets? Refer to "Prior to Use" section. Correct prob-
lems if any.
If, after checking all of the above, your flame still
burns with yellow tips, your burner needs to be
adjusted. Located on your venture tube is an air
shutter that can be adjusted. It is located on the
end of the venture valve where it connects to the
control valve. Loosen the screw and adjust the
shutters until a correct flame appears.
DAMPER OPERATION
Adjust the damper to the desired position prior to
lighting up the grill because the adjusting screw
will become HOT after the grill has been lit.
Care and Maintenance Section
As with all appliances, proper care and mainte-
nance will keep them in top operating condition
and prolong their life. Your new gas grill is no ex-
ception. By following these cleaning procedures
on a timely basis, your grill will be kept clean and
working properly with minimum effort.
SAFETY
Venturi Cleaning
To reduce the chance of "Flashback", the proce-
dure below should be followed at least once or
twice a month, especially in late summer and early
fall when spiders are most active, or whenever
your grill has not been used for an extended peri-
od of time.
Following we provide two methods for cleaning
the venture tubes. Follow the procedure that is
most convenient for you.
YELLOW
BLUE
BAD FLAME
1. Remove the burner assembly from the grill
bottom. See step 25 in the assembly instruction
section on how to remove.
2. Bend a stiff wire, (a lightweight coat hanger
works well) into a small hook. Run the hook up
through each venture tube past bend and into
the burner several times.
3. Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle. Run
the brush up through each venture tube past
bend and into the burner several times.
Should "Flashback" occur, immediately turn the
control knob to "OFF" and carefully turn the gas
supply off at the propane tank. Wait until your grill
has cooled, and determine the cause. The
"Trouble Shooting Guide" (found in this manual)
lists other causes of "Flashback" and can be help-
ful in determining the cause and solution. Correct
problem, and replace any damaged parts before
using grill.
Burner Cleaning
Regardless of which venture cleaning procedure
you used, we recommend that you complete the
following steps to help prolong burner life.
-Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to re-
move loose corrosion.
-Clean any clogged holes with a stiff wire (for ex-
ample, an open paper clip).
-Inspect the burner and venturis for any opening
caused by corrosion.
-If openings due to corrosion are found, order a
new burner.
-Check the burner for proper location after replac-
ing.
-Check to assure the valve outlets are inside of
the venturis.
-Check to ensure that the Wing Nuts that hold the
burner, are tight. Periodically check and tighten as
needed.
Annual Cleaning
At least once a year you should follow these steps
to give the entire appliance a thorough cleaning.
This will help maintain your grill in top operating
condition.
-Remove all components from inside your grill.
-Cover the valve orifices with a small piece of alu-
minum foil. (Note: Remove foil after cleaning).
-Brush interior surfaces of the housings with a stiff
wire brush. If desired, the interior and exterior may
be washed.
-Brush the burner and any clogged holes with a
stiff wire. For more detailed instructions, see
"Burner Cleaning" section.
-Clean the venture tubes and inspect parts for cor-
rosion as described in the "Venturi Cleaning"
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