MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
After you have
fi
nished, prepare for the next cookout by
burning off any residue of food from the grid and vaporizer
in the following manner:
Cooking Grid
Remove all food from the grid, turn the control knob to
“HIGH”, and operate the barbecue with the lid closed for 5
to 10 minutes or until smoking stops. Turn the gas cylinder
valve to “OFF”, then the control knobs to “OFF”.
Use a long-handled stainless steel wire brush to clean the
grid. Remember that the barbecue is hot, so wear kitchen
mitts or use a pot-holder to handle the brush.
You do not have to wash the grid after each cookout, but
if you wish to do so, use a mild soap and water solution,
then rinse them thoroughly. Never use a commercial oven
cleaner.
Porcelain Coating
- Most OMC cooking grids are coated
with a durable porcelain enamel to assist in cleaning and
reduce the tendency of food from sticking to the grid. This
is essentially a glass coating. Some chipping may occur if
mishandled. This will not affect the use or performance of
the grid. If some rust appears, remove the rust with a scrub
pad and coat the grid with cooking oil.
Flav-R-Wave
If any residue begins to
accumulate on the
Flav-R-Wave, remove
cooking grid and scrape
excess residue with back
of barbecue brush.
Grease Tray
The grease tray is located on the bottom of the cooking
oven immediately below the hole through which grease
will drain. The grease tray should be checked and cleaned
regularly to prevent grease from over
fl
owing onto your
patio.
General Cleaning
When the barbecue is cold, remove the grid. Cover three
quarters of the cooking grid with aluminum foil, shiny side
down. Ignite the burner; operate the barbecue on “HIGH”
with the lid closed for 10 minutes or until smoking stops.
Turn the gas cylinder valve to “OFF”, turn the control knob
to “OFF”. When the barbecue is cool, remove the foil and
grid. Scrape the vaporizer clean and remove, then clean
the interior of the bottom oven by scraping the sides and
vacuuming.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
To ensure safe and ef
fi
cient performance, the following
components should be inspected and cleaned at least once
per year or after any period of storage exceeding one month.
For a thorough cleaning of your barbecue: clean grid, and
Flav-R-Wave as indicated. When barbecue is cool, remove
grid and Flav-R-Wave, and proceed as follows.
Burner
Remove burner and inspect for cracks and deterioration.
Clean venturi tube using a pipe cleaner or venturi brush to
eliminate any blockages caused by spiders or insects.
See “Venturi Tube”.
While burner is removed, clean interior of bottom oven by
scraping the sides and vacuuming.
Hose
Inspect and replace if necessary. See “Hose and
Regulator”.
Side Shelves
Wash with soap and water.
Exterior Finish
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on
cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect short term
performance of your grill. Weathering and extreme heat
can cause a stainless steel lid to turn a tan color. This is
discoloration and is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Replacement Parts
If a problem is found with the regulator, hose, burner, or
control valves, do not attempt repair. See your dealer,
approved service centre, or contact the factory for repairs
or replacement parts. To ensure optimum performance, use
only original OMC replacement parts.
Leak Test
After reconnecting gas cylinder, be sure to check for leaks.
See “Leak Testing.”
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