Use and Care Manual

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BURNER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
• Keeptheappliancefreeandclearofcombustiblematerials,gasolineandotherammablevaporsandliquids.
• Keeptheventilationopeningsofthecylinderenclosurefreeandclearofdebris.
• Visuallycheckburneramesforproperoperation(seepictorialin“BurnerAssembly/Maintenance”underProperCare
and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas blockage.
• Forsafegrillingandpeakperformanceofyourgrill,performthesechecksatleasttwiceperyearorafterextended
periods of storage.
• Besuretotightenupallhardware(nuts,bolts,screws,etc.)atleasttwiceperyear.
CAUTION: Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary.
• Removethecookinggrills,heatdistributionplates,andburnersfrominsideyourgrill.Useabrushwithhotwater
and detergent to remove excess residue. NEVER use a commercial oven cleaner. Rinse completely with water.
Towel dry and replace all components as described in the assembly instructions.
WARNING: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain
on the cooking surfaces prior to grilling as loose bristles may attach to food.
CLEANING INTERIOR OF GRILL:
• Werecommendcleaningofffoodresidueimmediatelyaftercookingbygentlyscrubbinggrateswithwirebristle
brush and then turning burners to HIGH for approximately 5 minutes.
WARNING: DO NOT leave grill unattended when grill is on. Wear oven mitts to protect from burns.
• Theheatfromtheburnerswillburnoffmostfood/greaseresiduefromgrates&heattentsandturnittoanashlike
substance which will fall to the bottom of the rebox or grease tray. After the grill cools (approximately 30 minutes)
remove grates and heat tents and brush the ash and any grease out of the rebox. Clean and replace grease cup.
Inspect the heat tents for damage or deterioration before reinstalling in the grill. (Replacements can be ordered by
calling 800-272-4443.)
• Washthegratesandheattentswithamilddetergentandrinsewithhotwaterperiodicallyifdesired.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow ash residue to remain on the grease tray or rebox as it could block proper grease
drainage of the grill.
INTERIOR OF GRILL LID:
• Smokewillaccumulateinsidegrilllidandmayakeontoyourfood.Cleantheinsideofthegrilllidwithscrubbrush
andbakingsoda/watersolution.Drythoroughly.Donotmistakethisforpaint.Theinteriorofgasgrilllidsarenot
painted.
MAINTAINING EXTERIOR OF GRILL:
• Toprotectyourgrillfromexcessiverust,theunitmustbekeptcleanandcoveredatalltimeswhennotinuse.
• Paintedsurfaces.Washwithmilddetergentornon-abrasivecleanerandwarmsoapywater.
• Stainlesssteelsurfaces.Tomaintainyourgrill’s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 nish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with
graphics. Car wax may help protect the exterior nish of your grill.
• Porcelainsurfaces.Becauseofglass-likecomposition,mostresiduecanbewipedawaywithasolutionofbaking
soda and water or specially formulated cleaner. Use non-abrasive scouring powder such as baking soda for
stubborn stains.
• Plasticandrubberparts.Washwithwarmsoapywaterandwipedry.Donotusecitrisol,abrasivecleaners,
degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
RUST:
• Discoloration,rustandrustpitscanoccurasaresultofhighcookingtemperatures,acidicmarinades,greaseres
and exposure to coastal climates or other natural elements.
• Rustspotsontheinteriorsurfacecanbebuffed,cleaned,thenlightlycoatedwithvegetableoilorvegetableoil
spray to minimize rusting.
• Neverusecleanerscontainingchlorineorstoreswimmingpoolsuppliesorchemicalsincartcompartmentas
chlorine promotes rust.
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