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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.
Cleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports
To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK FIRE you must clean the Burner Tubes as follows
at least once a month in summer and fall or whenever spiders are active in your area, and
if your grill has not been used for an extended period on time.
1. Turn all Burner Valves to the full OFF position.
2. Turn the LP Gas tank valve to the full OFF position.
3. Detach the LP Gas regulator assembly from your gas grill.
4. Remove the Cooking Grids and Heat Diffusers.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the rear of each Burner.
6. Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the Gas Valve Orifice.
7. Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can
lead to a fire beneath the grill.
8. Refer to diagram below and perform one of these three cleaning methods:
METHOD 1: Bend a stiff wire or wire coat hanger into a small hook as shown and run
the hook through each Burner Tube and inside the Burner several times to remove
debris.
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