Char-Broil PERFORMANCE 468640017N1, Product Manual

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Storing Your barbecue
•Clean cooking grates.
•Store in dry location.
•When gas cylinder is connected to barbecue, store outdoors in a well-
ventilated space and out of reach of children.
•Cover barbecue if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of barbecue
covers offered by manufacturer.
•Store barbecue indoors ONLY if gas cylinder is turned off and
disconnected, removed from barbecue and stored outdoors.
•When removing barbecue from storage, follow “ Cleaning the Burner
Assembly ” instructions before starting barbecue.
General barbecue Cleaning
•Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors of gas barbecues are not painted at the
factory
(and should never be painted) . Apply a strong solution
of detergent and water or use a barbecue cleaner with scrub brush
on insides of barbecue lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely
air dry. Do not apply a caustic barbecue/oven cleaner to painted
surfaces.
• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated barbecue cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
•Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition, most
residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or
specially formulated cleaner.
Use nonabrasive scouring powder
for stubborn stains.
•Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive
cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft
nonabrasive cloth.
•Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain your barbecue’s high quality
appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water
and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease
deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning
pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage.
Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.
• Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of
the barbecue cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on
cooking surfaces prior to barbecueing. It is not recommended to
clean cooking surfaces while barbecue is hot.
•Turn gas off at gas cylinder. Press and hold electronic ignitor
button. "Click" should be heard and spark seen each time
between each collector box or burner and electrode. See
"Troubleshooting" if no click or spark.
Valve Check
•Important: Make sure gas is off at gas cylinder before
checking valves . Knobs lock in position. To check
valves, first push in knobs and release, knobs should spring
back. If knobs do not spring back, replace valve assembly
position. Valves should turn smoothly.
Hose Check
• Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn.
Replace damaged hoses before using barbecue. Use only
valve/hose/regulator specified by manufacturer.
OFF
OFF
before using barbecue. Turn knobs to LOW position then turn back to
Ignitor Check
MAINTENANCE
It is your responsibility to properly maintain your barbecue.
The frequency of the maintenance will depend on the level
you use the barbecue. Cooking grates and hot plates should
be cleaned after or just prior to each use. At least once a year
you need to clean the cooking chamber and inspect the burners
for corrosion. More frequent cleaning will be needed with
heavy use.
It is recommended that an annual inspection be made by a
qualified technician.
Following are recommend items to check at each use and
general cleaning instructions.
Special Operating Instructions
Never operate this barbecue for more than 8 minutes on
high with hood closed.
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