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Never pierce foods while they are cooking on the Grill, as this will dry them out.
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Turn foods infrequently. Some chefs say that a good steak should never be turned more
than once.
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Apply sugar-based sauces such as commercial barbecue sauces only during the latter
stages of cooking, to prevent charring.
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Soak the string you use to tie up roasts and poultry on the rotisserie spit to protect it
from burning.
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Use a disposable aluminum tray filled with water, fruit juice, wine or a marinade to add
extra flavor and moisture to slow-cooked foods like roasts, whole chickens, turkeys or
ducks.
Controlling Flare-ups
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a gas grill. This adds to the unique flavor of
cooking on a gas grill. Excessive flare-ups resulting from the build-up of grease in the
bottom of the grill can over-cook the food and cause a dangerous situation for you and your
grill. If this should occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames, which can cause the grease to
splatter and could result in serious burns or bodily harm. If grease fire occurs, close the hood
and turn off the main burners until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the
hood as sudden flare-ups may occur.
To Minimize Flare-ups:
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Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
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Cook meats with high fat contents (chicken or pork) on Low settings or indirectly.
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Ensure that your grill is on level ground and the grease is allowed to fall into the
stainless steel drip tray
CAUTION:
All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when grill is turned off and
cool.
Drip Tray
The drip tray located below the grill should be cleaned periodically to prevent heavy buildup
of debris.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT leave the grill outside during inclement weather unless it is covered.
Rain water can collect inside the grill, the grill stand or the drip tray if left uncovered. If the
drip tray is not cleaned after use and the grill is left uncovered, the drip tray will fill with water
causing grease and water to spill into the grill stand. We recommend cleaning and storing
the drip tray after every use.
Cooking Grate
The cooking grates can be cleaned after cooking is completed and the grill has been turned
off and allowed to cool. Wear an oven mitt and scrub the cooking grates with a damp cloth. If
the grill is allowed to cool down and the grease/debris becomes hard, cleaning the grates
will be easier if removed from the grill and cleaned with a mild detergent and a non-abrasive
cloth.
Care & Maintenance
