Kenmore 16238 - Manual (Page 27)

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
To keep your grill working at its peak efficiency as well as
contribute to the safe operation of this unit, perform all of the
operations below at least once a year -- preferably at the start of
each cooking season.
PERFORM A LEAK TEST
A leak test ensures that there are no gas leaks prior to lighting
your grill.
WHEN A LEAK TEST MUST BE PERFORMED:
• Before lighting your grill for the first time.
• Every time the propane cylinder is refilled
• If any gas component is changed
• At a minimum once per season.
• After prolonged period of storage or non-use.
• If the regulator flow-limiting device has been activated.
The leak test should be performed in a well-ventilated area
away from any open flame, heat or ignition sources. DO NOT
USE A MATCH, OPEN FLAME OR SMOKE DURING LEAK
TESTING.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
FOR TESTING:
1. A mixture of 50% liquid dish
soap and 50% water.
2. A brush or cloth to apply
the mixture.
AREAS TO TEST ON PROPANE GRILLS:
• All propane cylinder welds (see Figure 10A)
• Propane cylinder valve — including threads into cylinder
(see Figure 10B)
• Regulator fitting and propane cylinder connection
(see Figure 10B)
•All hose connections (see Figure 10C) including side burner
tubing, if equipped (see Figure 10D)
• All valve connections
(see Figure 10C & 10D)
AREAS TO TEST ON NATURAL GAS GRILLS:
• All hose connections
(see Figure 10C)
• All valve connections
(see Figure 10C & 10D)
HOW TO DO THE TESTING:
IWith the grill console control knobs in the ‘OFF’ position, twist
the valve on your propane cylinder 1 turn, or the main natural
gas valve on. DO NOT IGNITE THE BURNERS WHILE
PERFORMING THE LEAK CHECK.
2. Brush your soap and water solution on all connections and
components as outlined above.
3. Observe each place for growing bubbles, which indicate that a
leak is present.
4. Shut off the flow of gas while fixing the leak. Tighten
any leaking connection and repeat test until no leaks are
detected.
5. If the leak(s) cannot be stopped DO NOT USE Shut off the
fuel source at the valve immediately (if appropriate, remove
propane cylinder). Call a certified gas appliance service person,
or a gas dealer for proper repairs.
Failure to ensure the above may result in a
hazardous fire or explosion causing serious
bodily injury and/or property damage.
CLEANING VENTURI TUBES
Periodic cleaning of the venturi tubes is recommended for
optimum burner performance, especially after prolonged storage
or a period of non-use.
CHECK TO ensure the burner
HAS A GOOD FLAME EACH TIME
IT IS TURNED ON.
How to Clean:
• Remove the burner
(refer to ‘ASSEMBLY
PROCEDURE’)
• Use a venturi cieaning
brush, bottle brush or
stiff wire and insert
into the venturi tube
approximately 1 inch at a
time, removing after each
inch to prevent pushing any debris further into the tube,
(see Figure 11)
• As you remove the brush head inspect and discard any
debris
• Continue this procedure until the entire lengths of all venturi
tubes are free of debris
• Reinstall burner (as per assembly instructions), ensure the
venturi tubes are seated over the valve orifices
(see Figure 1)
• Perform a Leak Test.
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