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GRILL BURNERS
Extreme care should be taken when removing a burner as it must be correctly centered on the
orifice before any attempt is made to re-light the grill. Frequency of cleaning will depend on how
often you use the grill.
Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes during
transit and warehousing. These webs can lead to gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire
in and around burner tubes. This type of fire is known as flashback and can cause serious
damage to your grill and create an unsafe operating condition for the user.
Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of flashback, it is the most common
cause. To reduce the chance of flashback, you must clean the burner tubes before assembling
your grill, and at least once a month in late summer or early fall when spiders are most active.
Also, perform this burner tube cleaning procedure if your grill has not been used for an extended
period of time.
You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately after any of the following
conditions occur:
1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow.
2. The grill does not reach temperature.
3. The grill heats unevenly.
4. The burners make popping noises.
WARNING
ENSURE that the gas supply and the knobs are in the
OFF
position
BEFORE
cleaning the
burners.
BURNER CLEANING:
1. Turn off the gas supply, and make sure all the knobs are in the
OFF
position.
2. Wait for the grill to cool.
3. Open lid and remove the cooking grate and heat distribution plate.
4. Remove the screws and lift the burner out of the firebox.
5. Clean the exterior of the burner with a brass brush. Use a metal scrapper to remove
stubborn stains.
6. Clear clogged ports with a straightened paper clip. Never use a wooden toothpick as it may
break off and clog the port
7. If insects or other obstructions are blocking the flow of gas through the burner, call customer
service at (888) 837-1380. Make sure to center the burner over the orifice.
