General Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors of gas appliances are not painted
at the factory
(and should never be painted)
. Apply a strong
solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with
scrub brush on insides of lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to
completely air dry.
Do not apply a caustic grill/oven
cleaner to painted surfaces.
•
Plastic parts:
Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
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Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
• 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.
• Painted surfaces:
Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive
cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft
nonabrasive cloth.
• 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 abrasive
plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to
avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with
graphics.
•
Cooking grate:
Coating the cooking grate with spray-on
cooking oil will keep the food from sticking and make clean
up easier. After cooking, scrape the grates with a long
handled, brass wire bristle brush. If a bristle brush is used to
clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose
bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not
recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.
CAUTION
SPIDER ALERT!
VALVE
CONTROL PANEL
SPIDER WEBS
INSIDE VENTURI
If you notice that your grill is getting hard to light or that the
flame isn’t as strong as it should be, take the time to check and
clean the venturi’s.
In some areas of the country, spiders or small insects have been
known to create “flashback” problems. The spiders spin webs, build
nests and lay eggs in the grill’s venturi tube(s) obstructing the flow of
gas to the burner. The backed-up gas can ignite in the venturi behind
the control panel. This is known as a flashback and it can damage
your grill and even cause injury.
To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and
venturi assembly should be removed from the grill and cleaned
before use whenever the grill has been idle for an extended period.
BURNER
SPIDER AND WEBS
INSIDE BURNER TUBE
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