Burner Flame Check
Remove cooking grates and emitters. Light burners, rotate
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control knobs from HI to LO. You should see a smaller flame in
LO position than seen on HI. Always check flame prior to each
use. If only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low
flame" in the Troubleshooting Section.
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Turn all control knobs to the
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to the
OFF position.
Ignitor Check
Turn gas OFF at gas source.
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ignition button. "Click" should be heard and spark seen each
time between collector box or burner and electrode. See
"Troubleshooting" if no click or spark.
Valve Check
Important: Make sure gas is turned OFF at the gas source
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before checking valves. Control knobs lock in the
position. To check valves, first push in control knobs and
release, control knobs should spring back. If control knobs do
not spring back, replace valve assembly before using side
burner. Turn control knobs to LO position then turn back to
OFF position. Valves should turn smoothly.
Hose Check
Before each use, check to see if stainless steel flex hoses are
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cut or worn. Replace damaged hoses before using side
burner. Use only natural gas hose and regulator specified by
manufacturer.
General Cleaning
Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or
use a side burner cleaner with scrub brush on insides of side
burner lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry.
Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted
surfaces.
Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
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Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition,
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most residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water
solution or specially formulated cleaner. Use non-abrasive
scouring powder on stubborn stains.
Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive
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cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft non-
abrasive cloth.
HI
LO
OFF position. Turn gas source
Press and hold electronic
OFF
General Cleaning (con't.)
Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain your side burner's high
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quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy
water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on
grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic
cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid
damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.
CAUTION
SPIDER ALERT!
If you notice that your side burner is getting hard to light or that
the flame isn't as strong as it should be, take the time to check
and clean the burners.
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE BURNER
In some areas of the country, spiders or small insects have been
known to create "flashback" problems. The spiders spin webs, build
nests and lay eggs in the burner tube(s) obstructing the flow of gas
to the burner. The backed-up gas can ignite in the burner behind the
control panel. This is known as a flashback and it can damage your
side burner and even cause injury.
To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner
assembly should be removed from the side burner and cleaned
before use whenever the side burner has been idle for an extended
period.
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SPIDER AND WEBS
INSIDE BURNER TUBE
CONTROL PANEL
ORIFICE HOLDER
BURNER