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Question:
Which is a better cooking surface to grill on;
porcelain coated steel / cast-iron cooking grids or
stainless steel grids?
Answer:
They all have their advantages. For traditional grilling
and searing meats, cast-iron or steel grids offer
better heat conductivity. To protect against the natural
rusting process, steel or cast-iron cooking grids offer
a porcelain finish which requires routine
maintenance to keep the grids well seasoned.
Stainless steel is popular with those who prefer less
maintenance.
A new innovative solution is available on select
models called Stainless Clad Therma-Core
®
. This
Cooking Grid combines a heat conducting steel core
with an easy-to-clean stainless outer shell.
After every use (after your grill has cooled down), wipe
stainless surfaces with a soft, soapy cloth or sponge
then rinse with water. Be sure to remove all food
particles, sauces or marinades from stainless steel
because these can be highly acidic and damaging to
stainless surfaces.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers or stiff wire
brushes of any type on your grill.
Use a heat resistant Stainless Steel Cleaner and rub
or wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain or
polish lines NOT against the grain.
You may also review FAQ’s, Troubleshooting
and Care & Maintenance Tips online at
www.grandhall.com.
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and will not
affect the short term performance of your grill.
Question:
The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill
does not fit the older LP Gas tank I’ve used for
years. Why not?
Answer:
The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and
LP Gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP
Gas tank fittings are altered to insure compliance. If
your LP Gas tank does not fit the Regulator and Hose
supplied with your new grill, the tank is outdated and
must be replaced. Note: Effective April 1, 2002 all LP
Gas tanks sold must include an “OPD” Overfill
Prevention Device. The OPD tanks are identified by
their triangular-shaped valve wheel. This internal
device prevents the LP Gas tank from being
overfilled. Tanks without an OPD valve can not be
refilled.
Question:
What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does
it have on my grill?
Answer:
Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve
the appearance and corrosion resistance of stainless
steel. The fact is stainless steel can corrode, rust and
discolor under certain conditions. Rust is caused
when regular steel particles in the atmosphere
become attached to the stainless steel surface. Steel
particles can also become attached to your grill if you
use steel wool or stiff wire brushes to clean the grill
instead of non-abrasive cloth, sponge or nylon
cleaning tools. In coastal areas rust pits can develop
on stainless surfaces that cannot be fully removed.
Bleach and other chlorine based solutions used for
household and pool cleaning can also cause corro-
sion to stainless steel.
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking and
machine oils used in the manufacturing process of
stainless steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in
color. Although there are many factors which can affect
the surface appearance of stainless steel, they do not
affect the integrity of the steel or the performance of the
grill. To help maintain the finish of stainless steel
follow these cleaning procedures for the best results:
To slow the rusting process on Cooking Grids we
recommend greasing the grids before and after
each cookout. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of
cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each grid.
We do not suggest spray type oils unless they are
specified for high-temperature cooking. If your
Cooking Grids are Porcelain coated, be sure to
coat the entire cooking surface including edges
and any areas with chipped porcelain.
