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Cleaning and Care
1. All cleaning and maintenance should be done when grill is cool and with fuel supply disconnected.
2. DO NOT clean any grill part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will damage the finish.
Flames
Check flames as pictured below:
Notices
1. Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
2. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3. Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
4. Visually check burner flames with pictorial representations.
5. Clean outdoor cooking gas appliance with recommended cleaning agents, if necessary.
6. Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.
7. Check and maintain the grill each month.
Cleaning Main Burner
1. Turn gas off at the control knobs and LP gas tank.
2. Remove cooking grid and heat plate.
3. Remove burner by removing the fasteners securing the burner to the bottom bowl.
4. Lift burner up and away from gas valve orifice.
5. Disconnect wire from spark electrode.
6. Clean inlet (venturi) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
7. Remove all food residue and dirt on burner surface.
8. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip).
9. Inspect burner for any damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with new burner.
10. Reinstall burner, check to insure that gas valve opening is correctly positioned inside burner inlet (venturi). Also check position of
spark electrode.
(a)
Normal:Soft blue flames
With yellow tips between
1"-2" high
Out of Adjustment:Noisy hard
blue flames -too much air
(b)
(c)
Poor Combustion:Wavy,
yellow flames- too little air
