KP1711
Owner’s Manual
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Care and Maintenance
IMPORTANT
Always allow to completely cool off before covering your grill to prevent corrosion from condensation.
Caution:
All cleaning and maintenance should be done when the grill is cool, with the fuel supply turned off at the control
dial and the propane cylinder disconnected. DO NOT clean any grill part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will
damage the finish.
Cleaning
Burning off the grill after every use (approx. 15 minutes) will keep excessive food residue from building up.
Recommended cleaning materials
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Mild dishwashing liquid detergent Hot water
Nylon cleaning pad Wire brush
Paper clip Putty knife/scraper
Compressed air
DO NOT use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene.
Outside surfaces
Use a mild dishwashing detergent and hot water solution to clean. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Inside surface
If the inside surface of the grill lid has the appearance of peeling paint, baked on grease has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
Clean thoroughly with a strong solution of detergent and hot water. Rinse with water and allow it to completely dry.
Interior of grill bottom – Remove residue using brush, scraper and/or cleaning pad. Wash with a dishwashing detergent and
hot water solution. Rinse with water and let dry.
Cooking Grates – The porcelain grates have a glass-like composition that should be handled with care. Use a mild
dishwashing detergent or baking soda and hot water solution. Non-abrasive scouring powder can be used on stubborn stains.
Rinse with water.
Heat Plates – Clean residue with wire brush and wash with soapy water. Rinse with water.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1.
Turn gas off at the control dial and disconnect cylinder
2.
Remove cooking grates and heat plate.
3.
Remove burner by removing screw from beneath burner “foot” using a screwdriver
4.
Lift burner up and away from orifice
5.
Clean inlet (venturi) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
6.
Remove all food residue and dirt on outside of burner surface.
7.
Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip)
8.
Inspect burner for any damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with new burner. Reinstall burner; check to
insure that gas valve orifice is correctly positioned inside burner inlet (venturi).
