Kenmore 146.1622201 - Manual (Page 9)

CAUTION
SPIDER ALERT!
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IMPORTANT: Always ensure that the venturi burner tubes
are clean. A venturi burner tube has a narrow area in
which spiders tend to build nests.
If you notice that your grill 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 venturi’s.
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CONTROL PANEL
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SPIDER WSiS
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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 grill’s venturi tube(s) obstructing the flow of
gas to the burner. The backed-up gas can ignite in the venturi
behind the control panel. This is known as a flashback and it can
damage your grill and even cause injury.
To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and
venturi assembly should be removed from the grill and cleaned
^efore use whenever the grill has been idle for an extended period.^
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner
assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill.
1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP cylinder
2. Remove cooking grates and flame tamers.
3. Remove screws and carryover tubes from rear of burners.
4. Remove screw and washers to disengage burner from
bracket on firebox.
5. Remove screws to detach electrode from burner. Electrode
should remain in firebox.
6. Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings.
We suggest three ways to clean the burner tubes. Use the one
easiest for you.
(A) (Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well)
into a small hook. Run the hook through each burner
tube several times.
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(B)
Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not
use a brass wire brush), run the brush through each
burner tube several times.
(C) Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into
the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each
port to make sure air comes out each hole.
Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove
food residue and dirt.
Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an
open paperclip.
9. Check burner for damage, due to normal wear and
corrosion some holes may become enlarged. If any
large cracks or holes are found replace burner.
VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage
valve openings. See illustrations at right.
Correct
10. Attach electrode to burner. Burner -to-valve
Carefully replace burners. engagement
Attach burners to brackets on firebox.
Reposition carryover tubes and attach
to burners. Replace flame tamers and
cooking grates. ^
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Storing Your Grill
•Clean cooking grates.
•Store in dry location.
•When LP cylinder is connected to grill, store outdoors in a
well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.
•Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill
covers offered by manufacturer once available.
•Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off and
Disconnected, remove from grill and stored outdoors.
• When removing grill from storage, follow “Cleaning the Burner
Assembl/ instructions before starting grill.
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