Backyard PRO - Burner and Grate Maintenance

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Care and Maintenance: Gas Grill
GRATES, RACK, AND DIFFUSERS:
1. Wash with warm water and mild dish soap as needed
2. Use a s brass brush
3. Dry
GREASE PAN AND TRAY:
1. Check aer each use
2. Remove and empty tray when half full
3. Remove and clean pan as grease builds up
4. Wash both with warm water and mild dish soap
ELECTRONIC IGNITER:
1. Visually inspect for cracks; replace if cracked
2. Do not use lighter to clean igniter
BURNERS:
1. Clean every six months or before use if used less frequently; always
use eye protecon
2. Ensure gas is turned o at cylinder
3. Remove grates, shield, and grease tray
4. Remove pins underneath each burner
5. Remove each burner
6. Clean interior with s wire, such as a straightened coat hanger, or
compressed air
7. Brush outer surface
8. Ensure all ports are free of debris
9. Inspect burner; replace if any cracks are found
10. Reinstall burners
11. Reinstall pins, grease tray, shield, and grates
12. Performa a leak test
13. Never enlarge burner ports during cleaning
BURNER TUBES:
1. Check burner tubes for blockages
a. Includes debris, insects, spider webs, nests, etc.
2. Severe blockage can stop gas ow or cause the ame to burn backward, resulng in
serious injury and / or damage