Shaped Burners, Infrared Sear Burners

U-SHAPED BURNERS

Cleaning Method:

■Clear any clogged burner ports with a straightened paper clip. Do not use a toothpick as it may break off and clog the port.

■Check and clean burner/venturi tubes.

1.Remove grill grates and sear plates.

2.Remove the 2 screws that hold the burner in place. Remove gas burner from the grill.

A. 2 screws

3.Use a flashlight to inspect into the gas burner through the burner inlet to ensure there is no blockage. If any obstruction is seen, use a metal coat hanger that has been straightened to clear them.

4.After inspecting the inside of gas burner for blockage, reassemble burner by sliding the middle tube of the gas burner over the gas orifice.

A. Burner/orifice connection

5.Reattach gas burner using 2 screws.

A. 2 screws

INFRARED SEAR BURNERS

Cleaning Method:

1.Light the infrared sear burner. See the “Lighting the Grill” in the “Main Grill Use” section.

2.Turn knob to HI and close the grill hood.

3.Leave the burner on high for approximately 30 minutes.

4.Turn knob to OFF and let cool completely.

5.Remove grill grate and brush off ash particles from the sear burner cover plate.

6.Replace grill grate.

DRIP TRAY and DRIP TRAY PANS

IMPORTANT: The drip tray should only be removed when grill is completely cool.

The drip tray pans (on some models) collect grease and food particles that fall through the grill. Clean often to avoid grease buildup.

Cleaning Method:

■Pull out the drip tray to its stop position.

■Grasp the handles of the long drip tray pan and lift to remove.

A B

A. Drip tray

B. Short drip tray pan (on some models)

C. Long drip tray pan (on some models)

■Grasp the end of a short drip tray pan, slide it forward and lift to remove.

■Repeat with the other drip tray pans.

■Empty drip tray pans and dispose of contents properly. Wipe excess grease with paper towels.

■The drip tray pans can be washed with mild detergent and warm water then rinsed and dried thoroughly, or they can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

■Remove drip tray and set on a flat surface.

■Wipe excess grease with paper towels.

■Wash with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

■Replace drip tray.

■Replace drip tray pans into drip tray.

■Close drip tray before using grill. The drip tray must be in place and pushed all the way in when using grill.

KNOBS AND FLANGE AREA AROUND KNOBS

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to knobs or flange area around knobs, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■Mild detergent, a soft cloth and warm water.

■Rinse and dry.

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