BURNHARD 944726, Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF THE INFRARED CERAMIC BURNER
The ceramic brick cannot be cleaned. Fat and meat juices dripping onto the ceramic brick will combust.
Hence, staining of the brick and baked-on residues are normal and do not affect the burner’s performance.
WARNING: Under no circumstances shall the ceramic brick be cleaned with water and/or de-
tergents. If something falls through the protective grid and is not burnt completely, adjust the
burner to the highest heat possible and let all residues combust for 10-15 minutes.
Make sure to only cook non-marinated grillables on the ceramic brick. Salty and acidy marinades or pep-
per may damage the ceramic brick when dripping down during cooking over long periods of time.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
After grilling, you should prepare the grill for the next use. Let the grill burn freely at maximum heat with
the lid closed to burn up any residues on the grids and then brush them off.
Follow the procedure below to do this:
1. Remove all grilled food from the grill and set the grill to maximum heat with the lid closed. Let it burn
freely for 20-40 minutes until no more smoke comes out of the grill. For tough stains, turn the grids so
that the used side faces the bottom.
2. Close the gas cylinder valve (rotate to OFF) and subsequently turn the control knobs to the OFF posi-
tion.
3. Next, use a long-handled stainless steel brush to clean the grill. Make sure to wear grilling gloves or
potholders since the grill is still very hot.
4. When using cast iron grids pour some lard, sunflower or linseed oil on a cloth and rub it on the grids to
prevent rust. .
It is recommended that you clean the dirty spots on the edge of the cast iron grids separately every 2–3
times you use the grill. Here, you should first let the grill burn freely and then clean it using a wire brush.
To clean the dirty spots on the edges, remove the grids from the grill and scrub them carefully under
warm water (no detergent) using a wire sponge (pot sponge). Afterwards, use a cloth to dry them thoro-
ughly, allow to dry competely, apply some oil, and place them back into the grill.
Stainless steel grids can easily be cleaned with detergent, sponge and warm water or in the dishwasher.
If the grids show signs of flash rust, scrub the rusty surfaces with steel wool until you have completely
removed all the rust. Next, wash the grids with water or warm soapy water, dry properly, and repeat the
burning-in process.
If possible, store the cast iron grids in a dry place during winter.
General cleaning of the grill should be done every 3–4 months. You should let the grease residues burn,
empty the grease trap, and clean the grease tray and grids every time you use the grill.
CAUTION: The enclosed wooden chopping board is a natural product and will expand due to moisture
and weather conditions and/or mildew might set in. Therefore, store the chopping board in a dry and
warm place after each barbecue and take it outside only when grilling.