Convection type grilling
This method of grilling is fast becoming the choice of people who appreciate
tender, juicy and flavor-filled meals from the grill. Unlike typical gas grills, the
grilling process is accomplished with the hood in the closed position. It is
required that you always grill with the hood closed.
The temperature range on all 400 & 500 series SARKA grills is 400 degrees
to 560 degrees. The recommended normal grilling temperature is 450 -500
degrees, however there are several excellent recipes in our cookbook where
you will want to grill at 400 degrees.
Operating your SARKA grill for the first time.
Prior to using your new grill for the first time it is important that you check all
connections for gas leaks. Please take the time to read pages 1 & 2 of
this manual carefully before attempting to use
your grill.
It is also important that you preheat your new grill at 500 degrees for a
minimum of 20 minutes prior to grilling food. This will burn off any oil
residue that is found on new stainless steel.
Proper sequence of steps for starting your grill.
• Visually inspect the hose before each use.
• Check all connections for gas leaks.
• Turn the service valve on the LP cylinder on. It is highly
recommended that the valve be wide open to ensure proper gas flow
from the tank.
• Open the hood.
• Turn the valve on the front console to high.
• Rotate the ignition handle clockwise several times. You should hear
the distinction between gas flow and flame as your burner lights.
• Visually inspect for flame by looking through the inspection hole
• Adjust the valve control to medium setting.
• Preheat the grill for 10-15 minutes or until desired temperature is
achieved.
•Open lid during lighting.
•Read instructions before lighting.
•If ignition does not immediately take
place, turn the burner valve handle to
off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the
lighting procedure.
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How to Use Your Grill
• It is recommended that you postheat your grill after you have removed
your food from the grill. Turn the valve control knob to medium and let grill
operate for 10 minutes. This procedure is done to help clean your grill
and is not done for any safety reasons.
For more information on cleaning your SARKA grill, please read the
section “Cleaning your SARKA grill” on the following page.
Cleaning your Sarka Grill
It is wise to clean your grill periodically. A clean grill will operate more
effectively, look more attractive and be a safer unit to grill on. We
recommend that this is done at least every 3 months, however, you may do
it every week if you prefer.
For heavy build-up we recommend “ SARKA GRILL KLEEN “. For light
cleaning and polishing, we recommend “SARKA STAINLESS CLEANER”. Both
products may be purchased from your local dealer.
For those who like to cover their grill for looks, we offer grill covers.
See your grill accessory chart at the bottom of this page for the proper
part number. Since our grills are made of 100% stainless steel, a cover
is not needed to maintain the life of the grill.
We do not recommend that you ever clean the catch pan with anything
more than a spatula. You will want a build up of drippings in the pan
for flavor. These also help avoid flare-ups. When the grill is used
properly, the build up in the catch pan will appear as a collection of
ash. This will absorb the grease and allow it to vaporize.
It is suggested that when cleaning the grill exterior you wipe in the same
direction as the grain of the steel. Just as you would sand wood with the
grain, you will want to wipe in the same direction as the brush marks of the
stainless steel. Wiping against the grain will cause scratches to the surface.
Accessories:
Half Rack
Griddle
Soup Plate
Charcoal Pan