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of the burner. Shake any loose debris from the burner through the gas inlet. Check the burner ports and valve
orifices for blockages. Burner ports can close over time due to cooking debris and corrosion, use an opened paperclip
or the supplied port maintenance bit to clean them. Drill out blocked ports using this drill bit in a small cordless
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drill. The ports are easier to clean if the burner is removed from the grill, but it can also be done with the
burner installed. Do not flex the drill bit when drilling the ports, as this will cause the drill bit to break. This drill
is for burner ports only, not for the brass orifices (jets) which regulate the flow into the burner. Take care not to
enlarge the holes. Ensure the insect screen is clean, tight, and free of any lint or other debris.
Reinstallation: Reverse the procedure to reinstall the burner. Check that the valve enters the burner when
installing.
WARNING!
important that the valve/orifice enters the burner tube before lighting your
gas grill. If the valve is not inside the burner tube a fire or explosion could
occur.
Aluminum Castings: Clean castings periodically with warm soapy water. Aluminum will not rust, but high
temperatures and weathering can cause oxidation to occur on aluminum surfaces. This appears as white spots
on the castings. To refinish these areas, clean first and sand lightly with fine sandpaper. Wipe the surface to
remove any residue and paint with high temperature barbecue paint. Protect surrounding areas from over-spray.
Follow the manufacture's directions for curing.
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When reinstalling the burner after cleaning it is very