DCS BGB131, Installation, Use And Care Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The side burner will give you years of trouble free service if properly maintained. The body panels and front
valve panel and burner hanger are made from non-rusting high grade stainless steel. The burner is heavy duty
cast iron and brass. The venturi tube is brass.
STAINLESS STEEL
There are many different stainless steel cleaners available. Always use the mildest cleaning procedure first,
scrubbing in the direction of the grain. Do not use steel wool as it will scratch the surface. To touch up
noticeable scratches in the stainless steel, sand very lightly with Bear-Tex (p/n 25032).
SIDE BURNER GRATE
The side burner grate is porcelain enamel over cast iron for durability. To avoid burns, do not clean a hot grate .
They may be wiped while in place with hot, soapy water, rinsed and wiped dry thoroughly. Never immerse a hot
grate in water. Due to rapid temperature changes the porcelain may pop off the edges of the grates. If the
grates develop chips, do not be concerned as the base metal, cast iron, soon darkens to blend with the porcelain
enamel. Use care when wiping areas where the enamel has popped off, the edges may be sharp. If cleaning
necessitates grate removal, care should be taken in lifting them. They are very heavy. Be sure to place them on
a protected surface.
DRIP TRAY
A stainless steel aeration pan and drip tray with a
stainless steel handle is located under the burner.
It collects any boil-overs or spills. Pull forward to
remove. Spills should be washed off as soon as
possible to prevent baked on soil.
BURNERS
For proper lighting and performance, keep the
burners clean. It is necessary to clean the burners if
they do not light even though the igniter clicks, if
there has been a severe boil over, or when the flame
does not burn blue. Be certain all burner knobs are
in the off position before attempting to clean the
burners. The burners have been designed for ease of
cleaning. When the grate and burners are cool,
remove the grate. The burner cap and the brass port
ring can easily be lifted off. Wash these parts in hot
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. The burner
caps are porcelain enamel, follow the directions on
the previous page that were given for the burner
grates. A bristle brush can be used to clean out the
toothed burner ports, if necessary. After cleaning, it
is important to make sure the location pins on the
bottom side of the port ring are properly aligned
with the corresponding holes in the base. Incorrect
alignment will produce a potentially dangerous flame
and poor burner performance (see Fig. 10).
ELECTRODES
Wipe with a water dampened cotton swab. Be careful not to damage
the electrode (see Fig. 11)
FIG. 10
Brass Ring Locating
Pins
Electrode
Main
Burner
Port Ring
Locating Notch
Burner
Base
Venturi
Cap
Locating Holes
FIG. 11
Electrode (keep clean)