Kenmore 141.173373 - Manual (Page 28)

Cleaning The Burner Tubes and Burner Ports
To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK the proce­
dure below should be followed at least once a month
in late summer or early fall when spiders are most
active or when your grill has not been used for a
period of time.
1 . Turnall BurnerValvestothefullOFF 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, FlameTamers, and
Grease Trays from your grill.
5 . Remove the Cotter Pin from the rear underside of
each Burner using a pair of long nose pliers.
6 . Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the
Gas Valve Orifice.
7. Checkingandcleaningburner/venturitubesfor
insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead
to a fire beneath the grill.
8 . Refer to Figure 1 and perform one of these
three cleaning methods:
• Bend a stiff wire, (a lightweight coat
hanger works well) into a small hook as
shown below. Run the hook through the
Burner Tube and inside the Burner several
times to remove any debris.
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• Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle.
Run the brush through the Burner Tube
and inside the Burner several times,
removing any debris.
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• Use an air hose to force air through each
Burner Tube. The forced air should pass
debris or obstructions through the Burner
and out the Ports.
Regardless of which Burner cleaning procedure you
use, we recommend you also complete the following
steps to help prolong Burner life.
1. Use a fiber pad or nylon brush to dean the entire
outer surface of each Burner until free of food
residue and dirt.
2 . Clean any clogged Ports with a stiff wire, such as
an open paperclip.
3. Inspect each Burner for damage (cracks or holes)
and if such damage is found, order and install a
new Burner. After installation, check to ensure
that the Gas Valve Orifices are correctly placed
inside the ends of the Burner Tubes. Also check
the position of your Spark Electrode.
A warning
The location of the Burner Tube with respect
to the Orifice is vital for safe operation.
Check to ensure the Orifice is inside the
Burner Tube before using your gas grill. See
Figure 2. If the Orifice is not inside the
Burner Tube, lighting the Burner may cause
explosion and/or fire.
Figure 2
GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY
orar ICE BURNER TUBE
Figure 1
SPARK ELECTRODE
ASSEMBLY
TO CLEAN BURNER TUBE
INSERT HOOK HERE
GAS COLLECTOR BOX
BURNER BURNER PORT
FOOT
COTTER PIN
BURNER TUBE
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