Ducane 04 Series - Burner Cleaning Steps; Cleaning Main and Rotis Burners; Cleaning the Burner Box

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BURNER
ELECTRODE WIRE
ELECTRODE
COLLECTOR BOX
(ROTARY IGNITION
MODELS, EXCEPT
800 SERIES)
SHUTTER
VALVE
ORIFICE
FIG. 29
NICHROME
GLOW WIRE
SHUTTER
LOCKING SCREW
Cleaning the Main Grilling and
ROTIS-A-GRATE
®
Burner
Now that your main grilling burner(s) and rotis
burner are removed from the burner box, you may now
proceed with the cleaning of the burner(s).
Using a stiff bristle or brass brush (do not use a
steel wire brush) clean all port openings in the burner
including the opening at the shutter end of the burner
(venturi). (See Fig. 30) Then wipe the burner clean with
a soft clean cloth.
FIG. 30
6. Cleaning the Burner Box
Clean when briquettes, LA-VA-GRATE
®
, SEAR GRID
®
and burners are removed from burner box. Clean out
any ash or deposits from burner box using warm soapy
water and a soft cloth. Allow to dry before replacing
all parts.
A small amount of grease may accumulate on
the bottom of the burner box. It can be scraped up
and discarded with a flat-blade putty knife. Use the
same soapy solution in Step 1 to clean after you
have scraped.
Prolonged grilling with the hood in the down
position may cause a grease build up inside the hood
casting that will begin to flake (this is not paint). If this
develops, remove the hinge pins from the back of the
casting and clean the inside of the hood with a warm
water/ammonia/soap solution. Should build up be too
heavy for this solution, try an oven cleaner. If you are
going to use a spray oven cleaner, make sure that you
perform this in an open air area. Apply a light coating
of vegetable oil to burner box’s outside painted surface
to enhance luster.
FIG. 28
02/44
If necessary, soak your burner in plain water for 5 to
10 minutes to soften material in ports before brushing.
Be sure ports are clear of water and debris, and that the
water is drained from the burner before putting burner
back into grill.
Before proceeding with reinstallation, check the
electrode gap. The tip of the burner should be 1/8" to
3/16" away from the burner ports. Adjust, if necessary.