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Maintenance and Cleaning
Your grill is made of high-quality materi-
als. To clean and maintain the surfaces,
please heed the following instructions:
Burning hazard!
Let the grill cool down
completely before cleaning it.
– Only tip out the ash when the fuel has
completely burned out.
Health hazard!
Do not use any paint removers
or thinners to remove stains.
Such substances are harmful
to health and must not come
into contact with food.
Risk of damage!
Do not use any strong or grind-
ing solvents or abrasive pads
since these can damage the
surfaces and cause perma-
nent scrape marks.
• Let the fuel burn out completely after
grilling. This makes the cleaning easier
as any excess fat and barbecue
residues burn away.
• Empty out the cold ash and clean the
grill regularly, preferably after every
use.
It is very important that you
remove the ash from the grill body
before any moisture combines with
the cold ash. Ash is saline and, in a
moist condition, it will damage the
inside of the grill body. If this
happens regularly over years, the
grill body can sustain damage
through rust.
• Remove the cooking grate and clean it
thoroughly with soapy water. Wash it
with clean water and then dry the grate
carefully.
• Rub the cooking grates and the
charcoal grates with vegetable oil (a
thin layer) after cleaning.
• Use a wet sponge to remove loose
residue from the grill.
• Use a soft, clean cloth for drying. Do
not scratch the surfaces when wiping
them dry.
• Clean the inner and outer surfaces with
warm soapy water as a general
practice.
• Tighten all bolts before every use to
ensure that the grill stands stable at all
times.
• Protect the grill from ongoing weather
effects. Since it has been made of
steel, it will one day develop some
corrosion. If this happens, rub the rusty
spots clean and cover them with a
heat-resistant paint.
•
NOTE:
Your grill will develop a patina
after some time of use. If you do not like
this rusty look, you can proceed as
follows: Remove the rust using a wire
brush or a rust removing gel. Then
apply an oven lacquer to the surface
(heat resistant to at least 600°C). Then
your smoker will look like new again.
•
IMPORTANT:
Always store the grill in a
dry place, protected from moisture.
Danger
Danger
Warning
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