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Maintenance
COOKING GRATES AND HEAT DIFFUSERS
Use a stiff brass brush. Wash with warm water and mild dish soap as needed, rinse, and dry.
GREASE PAN AND TRAY
Check after each use. Remove and empty the Tray when half full. Remove and clean the Pan as grease builds
up. Both can be washed with warm water and mild dish soap.
BURNERS
We recommend you clean your burners at least twice a year, or before use if the grill has not been used in over
one month.
WARNING
Small insects, such as spiders, are able to access the burner tubes. Sometimes they will build nests or spin
webs. In either case, this can block or reduce the amount of gas flowing through the burner. You will usually
see a smaller flame, or a flame that is mostly yellow rather than blue, coming from the burner when this
happens. Other signs include the grill not heating evenly, not reaching temperature, or burners not igniting.
In cases with severe blockage, this can cause the flame to burn backwards, and outside of the burner tubes,
which can cause damage to your grill and/or personal injury. IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE FLOW OF LP
GAS AT THE CYLINDER BY TURNING THE HAND WHEEL CLOCKWISE SHOULD THIS HAPPEN. Wait for
the grill to cool, and then clean all burners.
CLEANING THE BURNERS
1.
Ensure the LP gas is turned off at the LP cylinder.
2.
Remove the cooking grates, flame tamer, and grease tray.
3. Remove the cotter pins located underneath the back end of each burner.
4.
Lift each burner up and out.
5. Clean the inside of the burner using a stiff wire. A straightened coat hanger is one suggested tool. An
alternative way to clean the inside of the burner is using compressed air. Always wear eye protection if
using this method. Never enlarge the burner ports during cleaning.
6.
Brush the outer surface of the burner.
7. Ensure all ports (holes) are free of all debris.
8.
Inspect the burner. Replace if any cracks or enlarged holes.
9. Reinstall the burners making sure the burners seat over the valves as shown in the figure to the right.
WARNING
Properly locating the burner with respect to the orifice is vital for safety.
10. Secure the back of the burners to the firebox with the cotter pins.
11.
Replace the grease tray, flame tamer, and cooking grates.
12.
Perform a Leak Test described earlier in this guide.
