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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Tools:
McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner (HCS), McD All
Purpose Super Concentrate (HCS), McD’s NO-
SCRATCH
Pad and Pad Holder, a suitable
container, High-Temperature Pot Brush and Grill
Cloth, Stainless Steel Pan Filled With Lukewarm
Water, Protective Gloves, (to protect hands from heat),
Grill Squeegee and Grill Scraper.
Warning:
The upper platen surface and edges are
very hot! To prevent burn injuries, use
extreme caution when wiping down release
sheets and platen edges.
Important:
Frequently throughout the day, (at least 4
times per hour), thoroughly wipe down the
release sheets and platen edges with a
damp grill cloth.
1. Press the "MENU" button until "CLEAN MODE" is
displayed, (the control will maintain the proper
cleaning temperature). Repeat with the other
control. "READY TO CLEAN" will be displayed and
an audible alarm will sound when the grill is at the
proper cleaning temperature. Press the "MENU"
button to display "OFF." The "OFF" position on the
controllers allows the operator to raise and lower
the upper platens, (for clamshell grills), to alternate
positions for proper cleaning of the platen edges.
2. Empty and replace the grease troughs. Grease
troughs should be emptied and replaced consistent
with store security policy.
3. Put on the protective gloves and wipe down the
exposed surface of the release sheet with a damp
grill cloth.
4. Remove the release sheet locking clips and bars.
Clean the release sheets following the instructions
provided by your local cleaning chemical supplier.
5. Scrape only the lower grill surface with the grill
scraper, and squeegee any residue into the grease
troughs with the grill squeegee.
Caution:
Do not scrape or otherwise scratch the
upper platens. The use of metal scrapers,
abrasive pads, or wire brushes will
permanently damage the surface of the
upper platens.
6. Open one packet of McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner,
(HCS), and empty the contents into a suitable
container. (One packet cleans a 3ft. grill).
7. Firmly attach the McD NO-SCRATCH
Pad to the
pad holder.
8. Dip the NO-SCRATCH
Pad into the grill cleaner.
9. Spread a light coating of grill cleaner over the
entire platen surface, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE
EDGES of both upper platens. DO NOT SCRUB
WHILE APPLYING THE PRODUCT.
10. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the
platen surfaces, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE
EDGES with the NO-SCRATCH
Pad until all the
soil has been liquefied by the grill cleaner. For
stubborn soils, apply additional grill cleaner and
lightly scrub. DO NOT RINSE THE PLATENS AT
THIS TIME.
11. Starting at the back of the lower grill, spread a light
coating of grill cleaner over the entire surface. DO
NOT SCRUB WHILE APPLYING THE PRODUCT.
12. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the grill
surface with the NO-SCRATCH
Pad until all the
soil has been liquefied.
13. For Clamshell Grills, rinse the upper platens with a
dripping wet grill cloth. RINSE PLATEN EDGE
THOROUGHLY, THEN WIPE DOWN BACK
EDGE OF PLATEN.
14. Carefully pour small quantities of lukewarm water
onto the grill while brushing the surface,
backsplash, and bullnose with a LONGLIFE
pot
brush or equivalent high-temperature brush.
Continue until the water no longer boils away and
the grill remains wet. Squeegee dry.
Caution:
Ice, cold water, or large quantities of water
must never be applied to the grill plate or
upper platen. Severe damage to the grill
will occur!
15. Clean the release sheets as follows:
A) Place the sheets on the lower grill. Scrub
both sides of the sheets with the same
McD NO-SCRATCH
Pad used on the grill.
Note: It is generally not necessary to apply
additional product to the NO-SCRATCH
Pad. If the pad is not wet enough, rewet with
a small amount of water, if no cleaner is left.
B) Rinse both sides of the sheets with a wet grill
cloth.
C) Drape the clean sheet over the grill towel bar.
16. Rinse the lower grill by flooding the surface twice
with lukewarm water. Squeegee after each rinse.
