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Valve knobs Valve knobs should depress, turn and pop up freely If they are a bit sluggish, remove knobs and carefully spray a small amount of WD40 or similar lubricant onto the valve stem area (Fig. 1) Work knobs a few times to distribute the lubricant – Valves that bind severely should be replaced Valves: [...]

Ignitors have heavy wear inside a gas-grill. Because these miniature “spark plugs” must be located on or at the burner they are in the fire when the gas-grill is in operation. As the grounding surface of the burner becomes coated with grease and residue, the porcelain insulator on the electrode can crack from the heat. [...]

It’s a messy, but important job. Regular cleaning will help your burner and venturi to last longer – because of the very high heat a burner is exposed to; salts, fats, and basting solutions that fall on it will wear it out. In order to clean the burner and venturi you must remove the cooking [...]

Have you ever had a glass window break for no apparent reason? Then replaced it, only to have it break again shortly after? Unless your grill’s glass window has been broken due to an accident, you may be looking at a problematic burner. Due to gunk, rust, aging, or another reason, your burner holes can [...]

If the grill has been stored for a period of time please read our maintenance posts especially the one on cleaning burners (checking for blockages) and checking hoses for signs of wear. Grill Safety If you smell gas, turn off the gas supply immediately. Extinguish any open flames. Check for gas leaks as described in [...]

Grill interior: First cover the valve gas jet area and any ignitor wires with a protective cloth or plastic, or aluminum foil (Fig. 1) Scrape off heavy grease or cooking debris accumulation with a putty knife or scraper (Fig. 2) Next vacuum the dry debris with a vacuum or scrub the interior with a strong [...]

YOUR GAS GRILL TAG The information on the gas grill tag is important for many services offered at this site This article will help you find your: Make Model number Serial number Your gas grill should have some sort of aluminum tag. The location of this tag is generally on the body of the frame [...]

Whether you are a BBQ guru, or the occasional weekend warrior, there are not many things better than grilling on a hot summer day. The fact is, grilling is ten times more convenient than charcoal, much easier to control temperatures, and adaptable to any cooking situation. The great flavor of grilling comes from food oils [...]