BURNHARD BARNEY DELUXE, Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF THE INFRARED CERAMIC BURNER
The ceramic stone cannot and must not be cleaned. Fat and meat juices that drip onto the burner will
burn away. Discoloration of the stone and burnt-in areas are normal and do not affect the performance
of the burner.
WARNING: Under no circumstances shall the ceramic brick be cleaned with water and/or
detergents. 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
pepper may damage the ceramic brick when dripping down during cooking over long periods of time.
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 grates 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 10 to 25 minutes until no more smoke comes out of the grill.
2. For tough stains, turn the cast iron grates such that the used side faces the bottom.
3. Close the gas cylinder valve (rotate to OFF) and subsequently turn the control knobs to the OFF
position.
4. Next, use a long-handled brass wire brush to clean the grill. Make sure to wear grilling gloves or po-
tholders since the grill is still very hot.
5. Pour some rapeseed or sunflower oil on a cloth and rub it on the grates to prevent rust.
It is recommended that you clean the dirty spots on the edge of the cast iron grates separately every 2–3
times you use the grill. Here, you should first let the grill burn freely and then clean it using a stainless
steel brush. To clean the dirty spots on the edges, remove the grates from the grill and scrub them care-
fully under warm water (no detergent) using a wire sponge (pot sponge). Afterwards, use a cloth to dry
them thoroughly, apply some oil, and place them back into the grill.
If the grates are rusty, scrub the rusty surfaces with steel wool until you have completely removed all
the rust. Next, wash the grates with water or warm soapy water, dry properly, and repeat the burning-in
process.
If possible, store the cast iron grates 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 grates every time you use the grill.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE