Timer Operation and Maintenance

Timer Operation and Maintenance:
This Appliance has been equipped with a 1 hour gas flow timer. In the event you have accidentally
forgotten to turn the appliance off after using, the timer will automatically shut off the gas flow to the
main burners preserving gas and wear on the appliance.
To operate the appliance first turn the control knobs for the individual valves to the “OFF” position. Turn
the timer dial clockwise past the approximate amount of cooking time you will need. Then simply use
the appliance as per the appliance owner manual or instruction. You will very seldom require more than
1 hour but if you do, you can continue to reset more time by turning the timer clockwise during
operation.
Please do not turn the timer off counter clockwise. Simply turn the valve control knobs off as usual and
allow the timer to complete the cycle. Turning the timer counterclockwise until it clicks off should not
hurt the timer but it is a mechanical clock-type mechanism inside so be careful if you do. DO NOT turn
counter-clockwise past the off position or you will damage the timer mechanism or possibly just the dial.
Timer Maintenance:
The clear knob moves counter-clockwise as the time elapses. This knob must be free to turn against the
dial housing underneath it. The knob has a large overlap over the perimeter of the dial. This keeps rain
and dust from getting inside the mechanism around the knob stem. It helps keep the dial free of dirt
particles that could bind the dial and stop the timer. Please keep the knob on the timer at all times
except during cleaning and maintenance.
If your timer fails to complete a cycle first inspect the timer knob to make sure it is centered in the bezel
and/or control panel. The timer dial must remain free to move as the time descends. If this is the
problem you need to determine why the timer is not centered. Often there is an issue with the
installation into the enclosure that may be pushing the timer out of proper (centered) position.
If the dial is properly centered in the bezel and/or control panel, then please loosen the small Allen set
screw located sometimes in the side of the black surface of the knob and pull the knob to remove. Once
removed inspect the knob stem as it enters the black housing. If necessary, you can clear this area with
compressed air and even apply a small amount of fine grade machine oil if necessary. Clean the inside of
the clear knob also and the outside of the timer housing with a glass cleaner. This is to insure there are
no particles binding the timer knob to the housing during operation. Again the dial must be free of
friction and able to return counter-clockwise as the time elapses. Replace the knob and retest.
If your timer continues to fail completing the cycle, set the timer for 10 minutes and completely remove
the knob for this cycle. This will tell you if it is the actual mechanism inside or possibly just time to
replace the knob. If the cycle now completes you may just need to replace the knob. If the timer still
continues to fail you will need to replace the timer.
The part number for the timer on PGS ‘A’ Series grills (Aluminum top and bottom castings) is WA-309
The part number for the timer on the PGS, Legacy ‘S’ Series grills (All Stainless Steel) is WA-312
The local telephone number for PGS is Distributor AEI Corporation: Irvine, CA. 949-474-3070 M/F 7-4pst.