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To enjoy outstanding performance of your appliance for years, make sure to perform
the following maintenance activities on a regular basis.
Keep exterior surfaces clean.
Use warm soapy water for cleaning. Never use flammable, corrosive or abrasive cleaners.
Clean the holes in the burner using a swab that is moistened with soapy water
.
Keep the burner holes unobstructed by using a heavy-duty pipe cleaner.
The burner must be dry
before
normal use. Clean annually. Compressed air may help clear away smaller particles.
While washing your unit, be sure to keep the area around the burner and pilot assembly dry at all times.
If the gas control knob (#2) is exposed to water in any way, DO NOT try to use it. It must be replaced.
After extended non-operation, the unit should be inspected for spiders, spider webs and insects. Spiders and insects can nest in burner or orifices.
Air flows must be unobstructed. Keep controls, burner and circulating air passageways clean.
Cleaning
Clearing
Problem Observed
Possible Cause
There is a gas odor.
Corrective Measures
There is a gas leak.
Perform "Leak Check" on page
14.
If odor continues shut off gas supply
and contact your customer service
department.
The ignition is delayed.
The burner ports are clogged or dirty.
The orifice is blocked .
Low or no gas supply or pressure .
insufficient.
The burner flame is low or
Blocked orifice.
Clogged or dirty burner ports.
Troubleshooting
The battery is dead .
The gas pressure is low.
The orifice is blocked .
The burner ports are clogged or dirty .
Signs of possible blockage include:
Gas odor with extreme yellow tipping of flame.
Gas flow is uneven.
Burner makes popping noises.
The gas pressure is low.
Check gas supply pressure.
Clean burner ports with a wire brush.
Clear orifice opening of any debris.
Replace with a new battery
.
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