Tenneker TC-Smoker XL, User Manual

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Maintenance
Storing the appliance
If the appliance needs to be stored for a prolonged period of
time (e.g. over winter):
1. Make sure the appliance has cooled down. Carefully clean
the appliance.
2. The appliance can be stored in a dry location indoors (e.g.
garage or cellar)
3. Cover the appliance.
When removing the appliance from storage, check the appli-
ance for rust and other damage.
Curing the grill
Curing your grill will minimize damage to the exterior finish
as well as rid the grill of paint odour that can impart unnatu-
ral flavours to the first meal. Cure the grill periodically to
protect it from corrosion.
1. Lightly coat all interior surfaces with vegetable oil. Do not
coat the charcoal grate and ash pan.
2. Place 1.2 kg of charcoal on the charcoal grate or in a
charcoal chimney starter.
3. Light the charcoal and wait until it is burning strong.
4. Spread the coals evenly on the charcoal grate.
5. With lid open, allow the charcoal to burn until it is covered
with ash (approx. 20 min.)
6. With coals burning strong, close the lid. Allow the tem-
perature to reach 100 °C on the heat indicator. Maintain
this temperature for 2 hours.
7. Increase the temperature to 200 °C. This can be achieved
by adding more charcoal and/or wood. See section ‘Add-
ing charcoal’. Maintain this temperature for 1 hour then
allow unit to cool completely.
Appliance interior and exterior
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Clean appliance often, preferably after each cookout.
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Appliance should be cleaned at least once a year.
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Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at
the factory (and should never be painted). Apply a strong
solution of detergent and water or use an appliance cleaner
with scrub brush on insides of appliance lid and bottom.
Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply caustic
appliance/oven cleaner to painted surfaces.
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Cooking surfaces:
If a bristle brush is used to clean any of
the appliance cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles
remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recom-
mended to clean cooking surfaces while appliance is hot.
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Plastic surfaces:
Wash with warm soapy water and wipe
dry. Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated appliance cleaner on plastic parts, as this can
result in damage and/or failure of the parts.
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Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition,
most residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water
solution or specially formulated cleaner. Use nonabrasive
scouring powder for stubborn stains.
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Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive
cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nona-
brasive cloth.
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Stainless steel surfaces:
To maintain your appliance’s high
quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm
soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use.
Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an abra-
sive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed
finish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas
with graphics.