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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Inside of the Barbecue
Over time, the performance of your barbecue can
diminish if it has not been maintained properly. Low
temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking
grates are all signs that cleaning and maintenance
are overdue. When your barbecue is off and cool, start
by cleaning the inside, from the top down. A thorough
cleaning is recommended at least twice a year.
Consistent use may require quarterly cleanings.
Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice ‘paint-like’ flakes
on the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke
vapours slowly change into carbon and deposit on the
inside of your lid. These deposits will eventually peel,
and look very similar to paint. These deposits are non-
toxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do
not clean the lid regularly.
1) Brush the carbonised grease from the inside of the
lid with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush
(A)
.
To minimise further build-up, the inside of the lid
can be wiped with a paper towel after barbecuing
while the barbecue is still warm (not hot).
Cleaning the Cooking Grates
If you have been cleaning your cooking grates as
recommended, the debris on your grates should be
minimal.
1) With grates installed, brush the debris off your
cooking grate with a stainless steel bristle
barbecue brush
(B)
.
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Cleaning the FLAVORIZER BARS
FLAVORIZER BARS catch drippings that smoke and
sizzle, adding flavour to your food. Any drippings
that are not vaporised by the FLAVORIZER BARS are
funnelled away from the burners. This helps prevent
flare-ups inside of your barbecue, and protects the
burners from getting clogged.
1) Scrape the FLAVORIZER BARS with a plastic
scraper
(C)
.
2) If necessary, brush the FLAVORIZER BARS with a
stainless steel bristle barbecue brush.
3) Remove FLAVORIZER BARS and set aside.
Cleaning the Burners
Two areas on the burners that are key to optimum
performance are the ports (small openings running
along the length of the burners) and the spider/insect
screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these
areas clean is essential for safe operation.
Cleaning the Burner Ports
1) Use a clean stainless steel bristle barbecue brush
to clean the outside of the burners by brushing
across the top of the burner ports
(D)
.
2) When cleaning the burners, avoid damaging the
ignition electrode by carefully brushing around it
(E)
.
Cleaning the Spider Screens
1) Locate the ends of the burners on the underside of
the control panel where they meet the valves.
2) Clean the spider/insect screens on each of the
burners using a soft bristle brush
(F)
.
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WARNING: Turn your barbecue off and wait for
it to cool before thoroughly cleaning.
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WARNING: Over time, the development of
rough surfaces can form on the FLAVORIZER
BARS. Wearing gloves is recommended when
handling. Do not clean FLAVORIZER BARS or
cooking grates in a sink, dishwasher, or self-
cleaning oven.
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WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never
use a brush that has already been used to
clean the cooking grates. Never put sharp
objects into the burner port holes.
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CAUTION: Do not place any barbecue
components onto the side tables as they may
scratch the paint or stainless steel surfaces.
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CAUTION: Do not use any of the following
to clean your barbecue: abrasive stainless
steel polishes or paints, cleaners that contain
acid, mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or
abrasive cleaning pads.
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