How To Restore A Gas Grill Information. Restore A Grill. 7 Step Guide. Spring, summer, fall even winter, anytime is a great time to restore your grills lost luster and performance. UT8MAV_XS0aXXagOFbXI.jpg' alt='How To Install A Gas Grill Ignitor' title='How To Install A Gas Grill Ignitor' />Gas Grill Flame Tamer, part number 2518sl2003n. Administracion De Alquileres Software Gratis more. Our parts are manufacturerapproved for a proper fit. DCS gas grill parts, replacement starter ignitor, electrode, rotary igniter module, rotisserie infrared burner, grill cover and more. Important safety checks can also be done at this time. The following procedures apply to both propane gas LP and natural gas NG models, and can be done with a minimum number of tools. For the replacement parts you need see your local authorized MHP Dealer. He has a full line of MHP replacement parts for all major gas grill brands and many more. Important note While we have assembled basic restoring procedures that apply to most gas grills we strongly suggest that you refer to the owners manual packed with your grill for special cleaning, safety and adjustment instructions. Step 0. 1 Preparation. Make sure you shut off the gas supply at the source before doing maintenance or repairs fig. Select an area for the repair process and spread newspapers or a protective cover over the area, since many parts will have a greasy film or rusty residue. Before removing any components, have a notebook handy to keep notes on the order and placement of the parts. Step 0. 2 Cooking Grids Grates. Grids are most efficiently and easily cleaned on an ongoing basis by simply pre heating the grill on high for 1. Carefully wipe grids with a paper towel before use. For a thorough cleaning remove and inspect the Cooking GridGrids. Most grills have either chrome or porcelain coated cooking grids. If the chrome grid is not excessively rusted, soak in a hot soapy water solution to loosen accumulated grease, a degreaser may also be used then scrub with a steel wool pad or a stiff nylon pad fig. Rinse thoroughly and lightly coat with cooking oil before use. If you find broken welds, or cannot adequately remove rust, you may opt to replace the grid. Porcelain grids may be cleaned in the same manner. After cleaning, check for excessively chipped and missing porcelain. Again, you should replace grids that are badly deteriorated. Next, remove the rock and rock grate they rest on fig. If your grill was supplied with Lava Rock fig. Lava Rock absorbs grease over time and can cause flare ups if they become saturated with grease drippings. Lava Rock is relatively inexpensive, but make sure you purchase a good quality rock that doesnt fall through the Rock Grate opening. Some grills may be supplied with a better quality rock, usually round or pillow shaped fig. This usually lasts longer than Lava Rock and does not absorb grease as readily. Lightly brush residue off with a wire brush fig. If many pieces are broken or crumble, replace with a good quality Pumice or Ceramic Rock. An easy way to clean this type of rock on an ongoing basis is to periodically turn them upside down and cook on the opposite side fig. The heat from the burner will gradually clean the under side of the rock. When it comes time to reinstall the rock, make sure it is distributed evenly across the Rock Grate surface. This will help the grill cook at an overall even temperature. When replacing uniformly shaped ceramic or pumice rock, arrange the rock to have a minimum amount of space between them fig 9. This will reduce the amount of grease dripping directly onto the burner flame and help reduce flare ups. Flare ups many times are caused by cooking on too high a heat setting. Finally, inspect the Rock Grates. This component is subject to very high temperatures and will weaken and deteriorate over time. Knock off loose rust and scale with a wire brush. If grate is very thin, or sags excessively fig. There is no need to paint this part. Thats all for the cooking grids and grates. In step 3 well check the burner and valves. Step 0. 3 Burner Valves. With the Rock Grate removed, the burnerventuri assembly the heart of your grill is now exposed. Gently lift and remove the burner assembly from your grill fig. The burner may be held in place from underneath with clips or pins fig. Also, if your grill is equipped with an ignitor and collector box attached to the burner, the wire must be disconnected before burner removal fig. Lightly brush the burner with a wire brush to remove loose rust and scale fig. Inspect the burner for holes or split seams. Replace if necessary, as a new burner will give superior performance and dependability. If burner passes inspection, next inspect the venturi. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to clean the Venturi tubes of any obstructions, such as spider or insect webs, etc. A small web can block the gas flow and cause poor burner performance or a flash back fire. A specially made flexible spider brush should be used to clean the venturi tubes fig. Special care should be taken to make sure the brush passes through any curve in the venturi tube. If a spider brush is not available, you may flush out the tubes with a strong flow of water from a garden hose fig. Pay special attention to how the water exits the burner port holes, as clogged holes are easily spotted. Clogged holes can be opened with an awl or piece of wire fig. Clogged holes can cause a grill to have hot and cold spots because of uneven flame characteristics. The valve system can now be checked. Valve Knobs should depress, turn and release pop up freely fig. An easy way to clean this type of rock on an ongoing basis is to periodically turn them upside down and cook on the opposite side fig. The heat from the burner will gradually clean the under side of the rock. If they are sluggish, remove knobs and carefully spray a small amount of WD4. Work knobs a few times to distribute the lubricant. Valves that bind severely should be replaced. Also, check the hose connection at the valve for tightness fig. In the final step we will again check this connection with a soapy solution. Small insects also have a peculiar habit of spinning webs inside the valve orifice, which will restrict gas flow. Debris in the lines may also clog these tiny holes. So, remove the hex head orifice fig. Also, check the inner portion of the valve from where the orifice was removed. Webs can be removed with a small piece of wire or toothpick. Re install orifices and tighten. That wraps up the burner and valves restoration. In step 4 well clean up the grill interior. Step 0. 4 Grill Interior. First, cover the valve orifice area fig. Secondly, scrape off heavy grease or cooking debris accumulation with a putty knife or scraper fig. Lastly, vacuum the dry debris with a shop vac or scrub the interior with a strong detergent solution. Rinse, and let dry. Remove protective covers installed earlier. Do not paint the interior of the grill. With the grill interior now cleaned, we can move on to step 5 and tidy up the exterior of the grill. Step 0. 5 Grill Exterior. If the grill is not badly oxidized whitened, a good warm water and detergent solution will brighten its appearance. A light coating of cooking oil evenly applied will actually restore the black color. If it needs more attention, you may opt to paint the castings, which will restore them to near new condition fig. Brush heavy oxidation on the grills exterior with steel wool or a wire brush. Lightly sand the whole grill, then rinse. Make sure no grease remains, as paint will not adhere. Using good quality grill paint, lightly coat the whole exterior. Two or three light coats are better than one heavy coat. Let air dry. The paint will bake on during its first use. While the grill exterior is drying, we can begin step 6 and clean the ignitor. Step 0. 6 Grill Ignitor. If your grill is equipped with an ignitor that no longer works, check the connections at the push button itself fig. These connections can become corroded. Any ignitor sends a high voltage along the wire to the ignitor electrode inside the collector box. The collector box collects a quantity of gas, which a spark lights. Also, check the insulator in the collector box for cracks. Cracks collect moisture a keep the spark from getting to the electrode. The spark jumps a small gap inside the collector box.