Kenmore 141.166801 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

CAUTION: bevVARE OF FLASHBACK

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occa

sionally spin webs or make nests in the grill

Burner Tubes during transit and warehousing.

These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruc

tion which could result in a fire in and around

the Burner Tubes. This t^^e of fire is known

as a "FLASHBACK" and can cause serious

damage to your grill and create an unsafe

operating condition for the user.

To reduce the chance of "FLASHBACK", you

must dean the burner tubes before assem

bling your grill, and at least once a month in

late summer or early fall when spiders are

most active. Also perform this Burner Tube

cleaning procedure if your grill has not been

used for an extended period of time.

Flashback Prevention

To reduce the chance of "FLASHBACK" {see

CAUTION at right) clean the Burner Tubes and

Burners before fully assembling your grill.

Remove the Cotter Pin from the rear underside

of each Burner using a pair of long nose pliers.

Carefully lift each Burner up and away from the

Gas Valve Orifice, then refer to Figure 1 and

perform one of these three cleaning methods:

1.

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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2.

3.

Use a bottle brush with a flexible handle.

Run the brush through the Burner Tube and

inside the Burner several times, removing any

debris.

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.

Figure 1

A WARNING

The location of the Burner Tube with re

spect to the Orifice is vital for safe opera

tion. Check to ensure the Orifice is inside

the Burner Tube before using your gas grill.

See Fig. 2. If the Burner Tube does not fit

over the Valve Orifice, lighting the Burner

may cause explosion and/or fire.

Figure 2

GAS VALVE ASSEMBLY

ORFICE BURNER TUBE

Tools Required for Assembly

• #2 phiiiips screwdriver

• Protective work gloves

• Eye protection

• Utility knife

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