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General Maintenance
Rotary Spark Ignitor System
If you experience an occasional “No-spark-No light” condi-
tion here’s a check list to troubleshoot the problem.
Inspection. WITH GAS OFF,
position a mirror in front of the
collector box and rotate the ignitor knob several times. Observe
the condition of the spark. (Low light conditions are the best for
seeing the spark.)
A. If there’s a good spark
, but the grill
won’t light, gas may not be flowing to the
burner and into the collector box. The gas
orifice or the venturi tube may be
blocked. To clean, follow “Flashback”
instructions.
B. If a weak spark arcs down around the
ceramic insulator
, the insulator should be
cleaned. The insulator has a coating of
grease or it is wet. Use an old tooth brush
to break up the conductive electric path.
2. If there is no spark in the
collector box
.
A. Check the wire connec-
tions
at the ignitor and elec-
trode under the grill. Lubri-
cating (use WD-40 or
equivalent) the star wheel
and tension spring of the
ignitor will help connection
contacts and improve opera-
tion.
B. Check spark
. Pull the con-
nector wire from the collector
box (see “X”
Fig. 22
). Bring wire
to bottom or top of control panel,
hold about 1/8" away and oper-
ate the ignitor. Check for spark.
If there is
no spark
replace the
Rotary Ignitor. If there is
a spark
the Rotary Ignitor is OK, but the
Collector Box/Electrode assem-
bly should be replaced (the ceramic insulator could be cracked).
C. Check Knob
, confirm quality of the electrical ground at the
Rotary Ignitor. Remove the knob, loosen and retighten the
mounting screws.
Electrode Replacement or Adjustment
The electrode inside the
collector box is pre-set for
optimum spark. The tip is
1/8" from inside surface of
the collector box. To re-
place, remove the collec-
tor box by loosening the
large nut from the bottom
of the grill. Check the gap
of the new part before
installing. Loosening and
tighten the two jam nuts will move the electrode tip, set at 1/8".
Flare-Ups
Expect and encourage a moderate amount of flare-up to en-
hance flavor. To control excessive flare-ups - trim excess fat
before cooking, lower the heat setting, move meat to other side
of grill if possible, cook with lid down.
For immediate control of flare-ups, throw a small amount
of baking soda directly on the briquettes and lower heat
setting. Do not douse flare-ups with water, this only wors-
ens the flame
.
Maintenance
Stainless Steel Cleaning
Before Cleaning, determine which way the “grain” of the
metal runs and always clean with the grain. NEVER USE
STEEL WOOL PADS TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL.
1. Routine cleaning is done with a warm soapy water applied
with a sponge or soft cloth. Always rinse with clean hot wa-
ter and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Glass cleaners like Win-
dex also works well.
2. Stubborn stains can be removed with a mild non-scratching
abrasive household powder. Add a small amount of vinegar
to the scouring powder to increase its potency.
3. Commercial stainless steel cleaners and polishers also work
well, such as MHP’s Stainless Steel Cleaner (Part #SSC).
Note: Over time the stainless steel will turn a mild gold
patina from the grill’s heat. This is normal
.
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