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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
:
To enjoy years of outstanding performance from your appliance, make sure you perform the
following maintenance activities on a regular basis:
•
At least once a year, the unit should be inspected
for spiders, cobwebs, or other
insects.
•
Air flow must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner, and circulating air passageways
clean. Signs of possible blockage include:
Gas
odor
with
extreme
ly
tilted
yellow
flames.
Appliance
does
NOT
reach
the
desired
temperature.
•
Excessive unevenness of heat.
•
Popping sounds when heating.
•
Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices. This dangerous condition can damage
appliance and render it unsafe for use. Clean burner holes by using the liquid clog remover.
Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles.
•
Carbon deposits may create a fire hazard. Clean reflector, thermocouple, and emitter
screen with a dry cloth if any carbon deposits develop.
•
The burner is made f
o stainless steel, but extreme heat and a corrosive environment
can cause surface corrosion to occur. Inspect the burner at least annually for cracks, insect
nests, excessive corrosion, or any other damage. If the burner is damaged, it must be
replaced with a burner specified by the manufacturer before the appliance is put into
operation.
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