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 natural gas supply valve at the source. 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 Grids – 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.
Grease Cup – Periodically empty the grease cup and clean with a dishwashing detergent and hot water solution.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly
1.
Turn gas off at the control knobs and natural gas supply valve at the source.
2.
Remove cooking grids and heat plate.
3.
Remove grease cup.
4.
Remove burner by unscrewing nut from beneath burner “foot” using a screwdriver and pliers.
5.
Lift burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
6.
Clean inlet (venturi) of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air.
7.
Remove all food residue and dirt on outside of burner surface.
8.
Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip).
9. Inspect burner for damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, replace with a new burner. Reinstall burner.
Check to ensure the gas valve orifices are correctly positioned, pointing straight into burner inlet (venturi). Also,
check position of spark electrode.
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