ATTENTION
Once lit, confirm that the burner is properly lit and that the flame pattern is as desired. If the flame pattern is other than normal, consult the troubleshooting guide for corrective action.
Burner Flame Check
Always do a visual check of all burners prior to lighting. The Coleman® EVEN HEAT™ Burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in figure A. If you experience one of the following symptoms, follow the burner cleaning procedure outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, or reset the regulator flow limiting device.
- The flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube
- The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy
- Barbecue does not reach temperature
- Barbecue heats unevenly
- One or more of the burners do not ignite.
Flare-Ups
Flare-ups sometimes occur when food drippings fall onto the hot heat distribution plates or burners, and ignite. Some flare-up is normal and desirable, as it helps impart the unique flavours associated with grilled foods. Controlling the intensity of the flare-ups is essential to avoid burned or unevenly cooked foods, and to prevent un-controlled grease fires from erupting.
WARNING
Always monitor the barbecue carefully while cooking and turn the flame level to low, or off, if flare-ups intensify.To keep flare-ups to the desired level, do the following:
- Trim fat from meats before grilling.
- Always cook with the lid down, and cook at the lowest most efficient heat setting.
- Ensure that the heat distribution plates, cooking grates and the bottom of the firebox are cleaned regularly to eliminate grease build up.
- Flare-ups can increase the temperature of the barbecue and add to the buildup of grease, increasing the risk of a grease fire. Keeping your barbecue clean, and regularly checking for obstructions, including; spider webs, will ensure that your family is protected from serious safety hazards, such as; flash-back and grease fires.
Grease Fires
Characteristics of a Grease Fire
- A fire burning inside the barbecue burner box that may become uncontrollable, if not monitored
- Usually accompanied by high flames, a lot of smoke and black soot
Prevent Grease Fires:
- Remove grease build-up on key parts such as heat distribution plates, cooking grates, and burner box
- Frequently cleaning the QUICK CLEAN™ grease collection plate and grease cup
- Always reducing cooking temperature to “MED” or “LOW” heat, following PREHEAT.
- Performing a burn-off of grease following each barbecue session, by adjusting your barbecues temperature to “HI”, and letting it stand for 10-15 minutes with the lid closed.
FLASH-BACK FIRES
Spiders and insects are attracted to the smell of gas, and often build nests inside your barbecue’s burners, causing the potential risk of a Flash-Back fire. Lighting your burners without first cleaning the venturi tubes, port holes, and interior of your burners, can lead to a serious Flash-Back fire resulting in property damage and/ or personal injury.
Characteristics of a Flash-Back fire
- A fire or flash of fire burning outside of the burner box, usually visible behind or under the control panel
- Burners may burn with large yellow flames
- Burners may not light
- Hot or melting control knobs
Prevent Flash-Back fires by:
- Remove burners to clean and check for blockages
- Clean tip of valve gas jet to remove any build-up or blockages
- Remove control panel to inspect manifold and valves for damages or leaks
FOR YOUR SAFETY
- DO NOT throw water on a fire
- DO keep baking soda handy to extinguish a fire
- DO follow all warnings and safety checks outlined in the Safety & Care Manual and Assembly Manual
- DO protect your family and home by performing the cleaning and maintenance steps outlined in this manual
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