Barbecue Owner’s Manual
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Cleaning and Maintenance
As with any piece of fine equipment, your new grill must be kept clean and properly maintained to maxi-
mize its performance and longevity. Cleaning internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the
amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. To assure safe and
proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully.
IMPORTANT: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE
GRILL.
Cleaning Instructions
Island Cabinets
Be sure to unplug the electrical supply before cleaning any part of your Cal Flame BARBECUE. Spray
cabinet area with a soap and water solution. Rinse with a gentle stream of fresh water.
Burners
IMPORTANT: All of the gas control knobs must be turned to the off position and the fuel should be off
and fuel line disconnected prior to starting this procedure.
To reduce the risk of flashback, this procedure should be followed at least once a month or when your
grill has not been used for an extended period of time.
1.
Remove burners from grill by carefully lifting each burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
2.
Wire brush outer surface of burner to remove food residue and dirt. Clean any clogged ports with a
stiff wire such as an opened paper clip.
3.
Inspect the burner for damage (cracks and holes). If any damage is found, replace burner and discon-
tinue grill usage.
4.
Upon reinstallation, inspect the following: gas valve orifices for cleanliness and condition; the loca-
tion of the ignitors.
Grill Racks
The easy way to clean the grill racks is to scrub them immediately after you have finished cooking and
turned off the flame. Wear a grill mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam. Dip a brass bristle
barbecue brush in water and scrub the hot grill. Dip the brush frequently to increase the amount of steam.
Steam is created as water contacts with the hot grill, assists in the cleaning process by softening food par-
ticles. The food particles will fall onto the briquette tray and burn or fall into the drip tray. If the grill is
allowed to cool before cleaning, the removal of those residual particles from food will be more difficult.
If desired, when completely cool, remove the grill racks for thorough cleaning. Use soap and water for
this cleaning. Specks or grease can either gather on the surface of the stainless steel and bake onto the
surface rack and give the appearance of rust. For removal, use an abrasive pad (like Scotch Brite) in con-
junction with a stainless steel cleaner. This needs to be done in extreme cases only, or before storing the
grill for on extended period
Warming Rack
The warming rack can be cleaned using the same procedure as Cleaning the Grill Racks.
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