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SIDE BURNER INSPECTION AND CLEANING
Following these cleaning procedures on a timely basis, will help keep your Side Burner clean and working properly.
CAUTION – ALWAYS TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY PRIOR TO CLEARING YOUR SIDE BURNER.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BURNER REMOVAL, BURNER PORT INSPECTION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL
1)
Remove the inner and outer cooking grates.
2)
The Burner requires no tools to remove. Burner Port Inspection, the Burner Ports consist of 2 set of holes (one set of large holes and a ring of smaller
holes) as shown below. Visually inspect all of them to insure none are clogged. If there is a clogged port, bend a stiff wire into a small hook and run the
hook through the port several times using a narrow bottlebrush with a flexible handle, run it through the burner openings several times.
3)
Inspect the burner for any damage or openings caused by corrosion.
WARNING:
Any modification of the appliance is considered dangerous and can cause serious or possible fatal injuries.
CLEANING THE BURNER
IMPORTANT:
Gas control knob should be in the “OFF” position, and fuel line should be disconnected from gas valve. To reduce the chance of
FLASHBACK, the procedure below should be followed at least once a month or when your Side Burner has not been used for an extended period of
time.
1)
Remove cooking grate and outer ring.
2)
Wash the burner ring in a mild soap and warm water solution to remove residue and dirt. Clean any clogged burner ports with a stiff wire such as an
open paper clip.
3)
Inspect the burner for damage (cracks or holes) and if such damage is found, order and install a new burner. Clean any clogged burner ports with a
stiff wire such as an open paper clip.
4)
After installation, check to ensure that the burner ring is correctly placed on the burner.
CLEANING THE COOKING GRATE
CAUTION: ALWAYS ALLOW THE SIDE BURNER TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CLEANING.
IMPORTANT:
After cooking, turn control knob to “OFF” and let Side Burner cool before attempting to clean your cooking grate. Before first use and
periodically it is suggested that you wash the cooking grate in a mild soap and warm water solution. You can use a washcloth or a vegetable brush to clean
your cooking grate.
ANNUAL CLEANING OF SIDE BURNER HOUSING
Periodically the Side Burner should be given an entire thorough cleaning to ensure optimal performance.
1)
Shut off gas supply at source and disconnect fuel line from gas valve. Protect fuel line fitting.
2)
Remove and clean the cooking grate as explained above.
3)
Cover the gas orifice with a piece of aluminum foil.
4)
Brush the inside of the Side Burner with a brush and wash down with a mild soap and warm water solution. Rinse thoroughly and let dry.
5)
Check igniter as instructed on page 16
6)
Replace cooking grate.
7)
Reconnect to gas source and observe burner flame for correct operation.
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