Copyright 2018 Big John Grills & Rotisseries
11
CLEANING & CARE
SPIDER & INSECT ALERT
All outdoor appliances should be inspected thoroughly for spiders and insects if unit is sitting for a period
of time between uses. Propane and natural gas contain an odorant that insects and spiders are
attracted to. This leads them to build webs and nests in burner tubes and around control valves. Nests
can form very quickly and are prevalent in areas with wet and humid conditions. We recommend the
regular cleaning and inspection of the burners and control valves as a form of normal maintenance.
1. Warning Signs of a nest or web:
a. The smell of gas
b. Burners are hard to light or will not light at all
2. How to clean the burner tubes:
a. Turn off gas and completely disconnect grill from gas source. (let cool completely if previously
lit)
b. Remove burner and visually inspect inside tube looking for a cotton-like substance that could
be a web or nest.
c. If a mud-like substance is found, this is a sign of wasps and should be cleaned immediately
d. Use a pipe cleaner to remove any signs of web, nest, or other debris
e. Wipe off outside and each hole along burner to ensure nothing is clogging holes
f. Rinse with water if necessary
g. Dry burner thoroughly before replacing into grill.
3. How to clean the control valve orifice:
a. Turn off gas and completely disconnect grill from gas source.
b. Use small wire, needle or pipe cleaner to gently wipe away any debris from orifice.
Remember, open flame cooking can cause significant splatter that can bake onto surfaces. Unlike oven
or top burner cooking, the meat is not in a pot or pan and grease laden smoke will reach all surfaces.
More cleaning is necessary to keep stainless steel components, like the front work shelf, bright and
new. Stainless Steel can be cleaned with cleanser, nylon scouring pads, oven cleaner, or special
stainless steel cleaner found in hardware stores.
TO CLEAN COOKING GRATES:
1. Turn off the grill and wait approximately 10-15 minutes before attempting to clean. Grates will still be
warm to touch so wear protective gloves if necessary.
2.
STAINLESS STEEL GRATES:
Clean grates with non-metallic pad, like Scotch-Brite or a brass
bristle brush, once grates have cooled. DO NOT USE A WIRE BRUSH ON STAINLESS STEEL
GRATES. It will leave metal particles behind that rust. Rub grate in a back and forth motion, do not
use circular or go against the grain. If necessary, remove grates from grill, use oven cleaner, and let
sit for several hours. Then clean in hot soapy water. However, you want to leave a layer of black
carbon build-up on the grate which acts as a non-stick surface.
3.
CAST IRON GRATES:
Generously coat Cast Iron grates with vegetable oil or oil-based cooking
spray to protect from moisture for storage to prevent rusting between uses. You may use a brass
bristle brush or wire brush to clean Cast Iron Grates, if needed, prior to coating with vegetable oil for
storage.
4. Store grill outside or inside - if you did not purchase a stainless steel hood, we recommend you
invest in one of our high-quality vinyl covers.
