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Step 10 – Calphalon ESSENTIALS 8353 User Manual

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Step 10

- LEAK TESTING (TO BE PERFORMED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA)

Supplies Needed for a Leak Test

Clean paint brush, water, and dishwashing liquid

detergent.

How to perform a leak test

Warning! Never use an open flame to test
for gas leaks.

1) Mix one cup of water with one cup of

dishwashing liquid detergent.

2) Confirm that all control knobs on the
Control Panel are in the “off” position.

3) Open valve on LP gas cylinder
(Turn counter - clockwise).

• Perform a leak test before each use.
• Leak test must be performed in a well

ventilated area.

• Never perform a leak test on a grill while in

use or hot.

• If you detect a gas leak that cannot be

corrected by using the leak test procedures
below, do not use the LP gas grill.

• Never smoke or have an open flame near

the grill during a leak test.

• Insure Regulator Hose does not contact hot

metal surfaces.

View “A”

Manifold Leak Test

from underside of

grill.

4) Check for leaks by brushing the soap solution

5) If “growing” bubbles appear on any of the

connection points, you have detected a gas leak.
Immediately close the LP cylinder valve.

A) If leak appears at either end of hose and

regulator assembly, retighten the connection at
the leak, but do not overtighten. (Note: only
hand tighten at coupling nut.) Repeat Leak Test.
B) If the leak is coming from the LP gas cylinder,
from the valves at the control knobs, or if the
leak cannot be stopped, do not use the grill. Call
Customer Service at 1-800-251-7558.

6) Always turn off LP cylinder valve after perform-

ing a leak test (Turn clockwise to a full stop).
7) If your LP gas grill has been in storage or has

not been used for a period of time, the burners

should be maintained. See Burner Maintenance

in the Care and Maintenance section of this
manual.

on all LP gas connections and fittings.

Make sure you generously brush the locations
shown below in View A with the soap solution,
completely surrounding the connections and fit-
tings.

View “A”