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Care and Cleaning
cleaning the Porcelain grates and warming rack
the standard grates and warming rack that come with
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the appliance are coated with a porcelain finish. For
everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-abrasive
pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the porce
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lain parts.
If necessary, tough stains may be removed by apply
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ing full strength sprays such as Simple Green, Ajax
All-Purpose Cleaner or Formula 409™. To minimize
wear, use the mildest cleaner needed to get the sur
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face clean.
for extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly
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abrasive cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub,
Bon Ami, S.O.S. pads or other soap-filled steel wool
pads. Use these cleaners with extreme care and only
on occasion. extensive use of these types of abrasives
will eventually damage the porcelain enamel.
cleaning the drip tray, Flame Spreaders and optional
Stainless Steel grates and warming rack
To clean the drip tray, flame spreaders and optional
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stainless steel racks, scrub with a solution of hot dish
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washing soap and the coarse side of a sponge. When
you need to clean heavy soil, use a scouring pad such
as steel wool with plenty of water. Use steel wool with
extreme care and only on occasion. Do not use steel
wool on the front of the drip tray panel. You may also
use a solution of one cup of ammonia to two gallons
of water.
cleaning the rotisserie Burner and optional Sear
Burner
the rotisserie burner and optional sear burner are
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cleaned by leaving them on at high heat for five min-
utes after cooking.
If there is excessive grime and grease build up around
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the outside and below the sear burner, it may be
removed from the grill compartment for cleaning.
caution
Gently center the hole on end of the gas supply tube on
the sear burner over the feeder tube under the control
panel as you reinstall it to prevent damage.
Over time, ash may build up on the burner surface(s).
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Brush, blow or vacuum the ash from the burner
surface(s) when the burners are cool.
cleaning the Smoker Box
When the smoker box and
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the wood remnants inside
are cool, remove it for
cleaning. Dump out the
wood remnants and wash
the smoker box with warm
water and dish soap. rinse
the box well and dry it.
cleaning the rotisserie Parts
Clean the rotisserie rod and forks with a solution of
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hot dishwashing soap and the coarse side of a sponge.
Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Wipe the outside surface of the rotisserie motor with a
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soft damp cloth. Apply a small amount of dishwashing
soap to the cloth to cut grease. Be careful not to get
fluid inside the openings in the motor.
cleaning the Light Lenses
the light lenses are made of glass. Use any of the follow
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ing to clean them:
Non-abrasive cleaners
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Glass cleaners
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Warm soapy water
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for tough stains, scrub the light lenses with the rough
side of a sponge and warm, soapy water. Be careful not to
scratch the surface.
reassemble the flame spreaders and grates
reassemble the grill compartment components accord
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ing to the
Setting Up You Outdoor Grill
section of this
manual.
Light Fixture Locations
