CLEANING YOUR GRILL
If the appliance is not covered, the drip pan can
collect water and prevent it from doing its job.
CLEANING THE FINGER GRATE PAN
It is best to clean the Finger Grate Pan after
each use, but after the appliance has cooled. It
is important to remove the grease splatters and
food debris at this time rather than allowing it
to be ‘baked-on’ at the next cook-out.
Clean the pan as you would clean your interior
cook-top by using a warm, damp sponge with a
small amount of dish soap. For the more
stubborn stains, use a sponge backed with
Scotch-Brite® and carefully apply pressure to
the stain. Remember to always rub in the
horizontal direction.
Periodically you should do a more thorough
cleaning by completely REMOVING the Finger
Grate Pan from the appliance. Then separate
the Pan Support from the Finger Grate Pan and
clean these supports as well.
They can be placed in a pan of dish soap water
(similar to cleaning a kitchen pot or pan) and
then scrubbing them with a non-metallic
medium grit abrasive (like a sponge backed with
Scotch-Brite® or equivalent). Using metallic
abrasives (like steel wool) is NOT recommended
since portions of the steel fibers can remain on
the supports.
CLEANING THE BURNER(S)
Once the Finger Grate Pan has been removed
from the appliance (see above), you will have
access to the burner(s). Make sure the
appliance is cool and that all control knobs and
main gas supply lines are turned OFF.
Carefully tilt the burner UP at the rear (off of its
supports) and slide it TOWARD the rear and off
of the brass valve orifice at the front. Then lift
the burner straight up. Working over a trash
can, turn the burner over to allow the loose
debris to fall. Use a brass or steel brush to
remove as much debris as possible. For any
stubborn stains or debris spots, use a metal
scraper (putty knife or equivalent) to remove.
Inspect all burner ports (holes) to assure that
they are not clogged. Clear any clogged ports
with a paper clip. DO NOT use a wooden tooth
pick as it can break off inside the port.
Finish the cleaning process by tilting the burner
upright, with the venturi opening facing down,
and over the trash can. Shake the burner and
allow all remaining INSIDE debris to fall out
from the venturi opening. Be careful not to
disrupt or change the air flow setting created by
the air shutter.
The INSIDE of the burner can be cleaned by
flushing it out with a garden hose. Be sure the
burner is completely dry before re-installing.
WARNING
Proper placement of ALL burners, after cleaning,
is CRITICAL. They must be centered over the
brass orifices and resting on their rear supports.
Pan Support
Finger Grate Pan
Burner
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