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Flavorizers
You must clean the flavorizers after or before each use of the grill to ensure no build-up of
grease can occur, which could cause a grease fire. Excessive smoke, is a good indication that
there is too much grease built-up near (or on) the element. The briquettes are made of
ceramic and the tray it rests in are made of 304 stainless steel. To thoroughly clean them
when they become saturated with grease/debris, you can place them in your dishwasher as
well. Take notice of any broken briquettes to avoid clogging your dishwasher.
Heating Element
The heating element can rise to a 90-degree angle to help with pulling out the ceramic
flavorizer and stainless steel drip tray. If the element becomes dirty, you can take a
non-abrasive cloth with some light detergent and spot clean the element to help clean the
grease off. Ensure that the grill is un-plugged from the outlet and the element (and full grill)
is fully dry before plugging back in.
Stainless Steel Care and Maintenance
It is a common misconception that stainless steel will maintain its original factory shine with
little help from the consumer. Unfortunately, this is not true. Stainless steel will not stain,
discolor, corrode or rust as fast as other types of steel, but it is not fully stain or weather
proof. If it is not properly maintained, all grades of stainless steel can face surface
discoloration, corrosion and eventually rust. Any stainless steel that is exposed to the
environment will require attention and care throughout its life to ensure that it keeps its shine
and structural integrity.
Cleaning the Stainless Steel and Polishing
1. To clean the stainless steel, you will want to wash off all dirt and debris from the steel
with warm water. If you have tough spots to clean, then a degreaser such as Formula
409 can be used.
2. Next, you will want to rinse and dry the steel thoroughly with a clean towel. DO NOT
allow the steel to air dry as the standing water can cause surface discoloration.
3. The last thing you want to do is to protect to the unit with a good polish. There are
several polishes on the market that work great (Barkeepers Friend Polish and
Stainless Steel Magic are a few) and will help keep your grill protected from the
elements for a longer period of time. Most of these polishes are toxic, so you would
only want to use these on the exterior of the grill (not your cooking grates or
flavorizers).
a.
You will want to apply the polish to a clean paper towel and wipe with the
direction of the grain in the stainless steel.
b. There should be no excess liquid on the surface but it is acceptable for it to be
a little oily, as that will dissipate.
4. If you have a situation where your grill has developed surface discoloration or surface
rust, then you need to clean the unit as stated above and use a good polish
(Barkeepers Friend Polish, or Instant Rust Out) to remove the spots.
a.
Each of these polishing agents take about 30 seconds to work and then you
