Owner’s Manual
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Outside surfaces
Use a mild dishwashing detergent and hot water solution to clean. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Inside surfaces
If the inside surface of the barbecue lid has the appearance of peeling paint, baked-on grease has turned to carbon
and is flaking off. Clean thoroughly with a strong solution of detergent and hot water. Rinse with water and allow it to
completely dry.
Interior of barbecue bottom – Remove residue using brush, scraper and/or cleaning pad. Wash with a dishwashing
detergent and hot water solution. Rinse with water and let dry.
Cooking Grills – The stainless steel plate grates have a glass-like composition that should be handled with care.
Use a mild dishwashing detergent or baking soda and hot water solution. Non-abrasive scouring powder can be
used on stubborn stains. Rinse with water.
Heat Plates – Clean residue with wire brush and wash with soapy water. Rinse with water.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Prevention/Resolution
Burner
will
not
light
using
a
match.
No
gas
flow.
Check
if
propane
tank
is
empty.
If
empty,
replace.
If
propane
tank
is
not
empty,
refer
to
“
Excess
flow
safety
valve
reset procedure”.
.
Obstruction
of
gas
flow.
Clear
burner
tube.
Disengagement
of
burner
to
valve.
Reengage
burner
and
valve.
Spider
webs
or
insect
nest
in
venturi.
Clean
venturi.
Burner
ports
clogged
or
blocked.
Clean
burner
ports.
Irregular heat pattern.
Burner
ports
are
clogged
or
blocked.
Clean
burner
ports.
New
burner
may
have
residual
manufacturing
oils.
Burn barbecue for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
Spider
webs
or
insect
nest
in
venturi.
Clean
venturi.
Food
residue,
grease
or
seasoning
salt
on
burner.
Poor
alignment
of
valve
to
burner
venturi.
Clean
burner.
Ensure
burner
venturi
is
properly
engaged
with
valve.
Sudden drop in gas flow or heat.
High
or
gusting
winds.
Turn
front
of barbecue to face wind or
increase flame height.
Low
on
propane
gas.
Replace
or
refill
propane
tank.
Excess
flow
valve
tripped.
Refer
to
the
“
Excess
flow
safety
valve
reset
procedure”.
Flare-up.
Grease
buildup.
Clean
barbecue.
Excessive
fat
in
meat.
Trim
fat
from
meat
before
grilling.
Flashback
[fire
in
burner
tubes].
Burner
and
/or
burner
tubes
are
blocked.
Excessive
cooking
temperature.
Persistent
grease
fire.
Adjust
(lower)
temperature
accordingly.
Turn knob OFF.
Disconnect
propane cylinder. Leave
lid
in
closed
position
and
let
fire
burn
out.
After
barbecue
cools,
remove
and
clean
all
parts.
Clean
burner
and/or
burner
tube
Grease
trapped by food buildup
around
burner system.
