Fred 941044, Instruction Manual

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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• Wipe the stainless-steel surfaces
and the grates with a damp cloth.
If necessary, use a mild detergent.
Rinse with water and allow the gas
grill to dry completely before using it
again. Then, treat the surfaces with a
stainless-steel polish.
• Remove food residues from the
brush and the burners.
• Should a nozzle be blocked, clean it
with a nozzle needle.
• Should the Venturi tube (gas mixing
tube) be blocked, clean it with a
needle or a pipe cleaner.
MAINTAINING CAST IRON GRATES
Burning in cast iron grates
Grates made from cast iron need to be burned in to protect the metal from rusting
and to create a non-sticky surface. Cast iron grates can be burned in in 3 easy
steps:
1. Clean the cast iron grates with soapy water, rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
2. Grease the grates completely. Use fat with a high percentage of saturated fatty
acids, e.g. coconut fat, coconut oil or lard.
3. Place the grates onto the grill, close the lid, and burn them in for 30 minutes
on the highest setting. This way, the fat is burned into the cast iron permanent-
ly creating a protecting patina.
After barbecuing, prepare the gas grill for the next use. With the lid closed, let the
grill self-clean on the highest setting (without grillables) to burn food residues or fat
on the grates and remove it afterwards with a brush.
To do so, follow the steps below:
1. Remove all food from the grate. Set the grill to the highest temperature and let
the flames burn for 10 to 20 minutes until there is no more smoke.
2. For persistent stains, turn the cast iron grates upside down so the side that has
been used faces the flames.
3. Close the valve of the gas cylinder (by turning it to the OFF position), then