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Cleaning Instructions
WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when cleaning your grill.
WARNING
! Accumulated grease is a fire hazard.
WARNING
! Cleaning should only be done when the grill is cool to avoid the possibility of
burns.
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First Time Use
1. Wash grids by hand with water and mild dish soap to remove
any residue from the manufacturing process. DO NOT wash in a
dishwasher.
2. Rinse thoroughly with hot water and dry completely with a soft cloth
to prevent moisture from entering the cast iron.
Cast Iron Grids
• Season your grids to add a protective coating to prevent corrosion
See Grilling Tips –
How to Season your Cast Iron Cooking Grids
.
Stainless Steel Grids
• Stainless steel cooking grids can be cleaned by preheating the grill
and using a wire brush to remove residue.
• Stainless steel grids will permanently discolor from regular use
because of high temperatures when grilling.
Infrared Side Burner
• Most drippings and food particles that fall on the infrared burner
surface incinerates immediately because of the high intensity heat.
• Do not clean the ceramic tile with a wire brush.
• Do not use water or other liquids to clean the burner. An immediate
change in temperature will cause cracking of the ceramic tile.
• Light burner and operate on high for 5-10 minutes to remove any
left-over residue.
Inside of the Grill
1. Remove the cooking grids.
2. Use a brass wire brush to clean loose debris from the sides and
underneath the lid.
3. Scrape the sear plates with a putty knife or scraper. Use a wire
brush to remove the ash.
4. Remove the sear plates and brush debris from the burners with a
wire brush.
5. Sweep debris from inside the grill into the drip pan.
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