Cleaning

OUTDOOR GRILL CARE

Replacing the ignitor battery

If ignitors stop sparking, the battery should be replaced.

1. Push in and up at bottom of battery tray. Pull battery out.

lift up and slide out tray

2.Remove battery and replace with alkaline 9-volt battery.

3.Slide battery tray back into compartment; it will lock into place.

Changing the light bulb (on some models)

1.Unplug light.

2.To remove glass light cover, remove screw and gently pry downward with a small ﬂat blade screwdriver at the left edge of the cover, near the screw, and pull away from the retainer.

remove screw

3.Remove bulb from socket.

4.Replace bulb with a new 12-volt, 10-watt maximum, halogen bulb using a tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle the bulb. Do not touch the bulb with bare ﬁngers.

5.Replace glass light cover by placing end without clip into the clip mounted on the grill, snap the screw end into place and tighten the screw.

6.Plug in light.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the grill is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

For routine cleaning, wash with soap and water using a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and dry at once with a soft, lint- free cloth to avoid spots and streaks.

Never use steel wool to clean the grill, as it will scratch the surface.

Use vinyl grill cover, available from your local dealer, to protect ﬁnish from weather. See “Accessories” section.

Stainless Steel

IMPORTANT: Do not use soap-ﬁlled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel wool, gritty wash cloths or paper towels.

Cleaners should not contain chlorine. Damage may occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Food spills should be cleaned as soon as entire grill is cool. Spills may cause permanent discoloration.

•Use Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (Part No. 4396095). See “Requesting Assistance or Service” section to order.

•Use a mild liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner according to label instructions.

•Rinse with clean water and dry at once with soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spots and streaks.

•Use vinegar to remove hard water spots. Rinse with water and dry thoroughly.

•Use a glass cleaner to remove ﬁngerprints.

Grill grates

IMPORTANT: Never use a steel or ﬁber scraper on grill grates. Immediately after you are ﬁnished cooking, loosen food soil with a brass bristle brush. Turn all burners to “HI” for 10-15 minutes with the hood closed to burn off food soil. Turn off all burners, raise the hood and let grates cool. Use the brass bristle brush to remove ash from the grill grates.

When completely cool, grill racks can be removed for thorough cleaning. Clean them with a mild detergent and warm water.

For baked-on soil, prepare a solution of 1 cup (250 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L) water. Soak grates for 20 minutes, then rinse with water and dry completely.

Warming Shelf

•Use a mild liquid detergent (such as a dish detergent) or an all- purpose cleaner, following the label instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

•For tough spots or baked-on grease, use Whirlpool Degreaser (Part No. 31552), a commercial degreaser designed for stainless steel. See “Requesting Assistance or Service” section to order.

IMPORTANT: Make sure gas supply is off and all control knobs are in the “OFF” position.

Exterior

The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing that the surface is kept clean and protected.

•Apply stainless steel polish to all non-cooking areas before ﬁrst use. Re-apply after each cleaning to prevent permanent damage to surface.

•Cleaning should always be followed by rinsing with clean warm water.

•Wipe the surface completely dry with a soft cloth.