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WARNING: Turn your grill off and wait for it to
cool before thoroughly cleaning.
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WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never
use a brush that has already been used to clean
the cooking grates. Never put sharp objects into
the burner port holes.
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CAUTION: Do not place any grill components
onto the side tables as they may scratch the
paint or stainless steel surfaces.
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CAUTION: Do not use any of the following
to clean your grill: abrasive stainless steel
polishes or paints, cleaners that contain acid,
mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or abrasive
cleaning pads.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Inside of the Grill
Over time, the performance of your grill can diminish if
it has not been maintained properly. Low temperatures,
uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking grates are all
signs that cleaning and maintenance are overdue.
A thorough cleaning is recommended when the grill is
going to be folded and stored vertically, or at least twice
a year. Consistent use may require quarterly cleanings.
When your grill is off and cool, start by cleaning the
inside, from the top down.
Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice “paint-like” flakes
on the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke
vapors slowly change into carbon and deposit on the
inside of your lid. These deposits will eventually peel,
and looks very similar to paint. These deposits are non-
toxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do
not clean the lid regularly.
1) Brush the carbonized grease from the inside of the
lid with a stainless steel bristle grill brush
(A)
. To
minimize further build-up, the inside of the lid can be
wiped with a paper towel after grilling while the grill
is still warm (not hot).
Cleaning the Cooking Grates
If you have been cleaning your cooking grates as
recommended, the debris on your grates should be
minimal.
1) With grates installed, brush the debris off your
cooking grate with a stainless steel bristle grill
brush
(B)
.
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Cleaning the Burner
Two areas on the burner that are key to optimum
performance are the ports (small openings running
along the length of the burner) and the spider/insect
screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these areas
clean is essential for safe operation.
Cleaning the Burner Ports
1) Use a clean stainless steel bristle grill brush to clean
the outside of the burners by brushing across the
top of the burner ports
(C)
. Do not brush lengthwise.
along the tube, as this will only brush debris from
one port to another.
2) When cleaning the burner, avoid damaging the
ignition electrode by carefully brushing around it.
Cleaning the Spider Screens
1) Locate the end of the burner behind the control panel
where it meets the valve
(D)
.
2) Clean the spider/insect screen on the burner using a
soft bristle brush
(E)
.
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B
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