Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining your BBQ ensures safe and effective use, while eliminating the possibility of PARTS DETERIORATION and POOR PERFORMANCE.

If you are experiencing any of the following performance or safety issues including but not limited to: 1) BBQ not reaching temperature potential, 2) yellow burner flames, 3) you smell gas, 4) popping noises, 5) delayed burner ignition, 6) uneven heat, 7) flash fires, or 8) grease fires, TURN OFF YOUR GRILL immediately and perform the 30 minute maintenance regime shown below.

30 Minute BBQ Maintenance

The 30 Minute BBQ Maintenance should be performed at the beginning of the season before removing the BBQ from storage, and at least twice during the BBQ season (more if the BBQ is being used frequently and/or year-round).

1.Clean BBQ grill housing and lid

2.Remove and clean the burners, flame tamers, cooking grates, warming rack and grease tray

3.Re-assemble all parts removed and ensure proper placement

4.Perform leak test and safety check on all connections

BBQ Housing and Lid

•Always ensure that the BBQ is cool prior to cleaning.

•Remove the warming rack, cooking grates, flame tamers, and burners.

•Use a plastic scraper to remove build-up, food residue and ashes inside the BBQ housing and lid.

•If necessary, wash the inside of the BBQ burner box with a detergent and water solution. Always rinse and dry thoroughly before re-installing parts. To restore luster to parts wipe with a cloth dipped in cooking oil.

Flame Tamers (Heat Distribution Plates)

•Always perform regular maintenance on your flame tamers to remove all debris. Do not allow fats, salty and acidic drippings from marinades to accumulate on your flame tamers.

•Remove and clean heat plates every other time you BBQ or more frequently if cooking for a large group of people.

•Using a grill brush, brush away any buildup from flame tamers. Clean away all remaining debris with mild soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly.

•If your BBQ is being stored outdoors you should clean, remove, and store your flame tamers along with your cooking grates, burners, and igniter battery indoors.

•Avoid moisture and corrosive agents from settling on the surface.

Failure to do all of the above will lead to rapid deterioration of this part. Without removing all heat plates and inspecting them you may not realize the degree of deterioration caused. Following all instructions within this document will ensure a long life for this part and the best performance of your BBQ.

Cleaning the Grease Cup and Grease Tray

•The grease cup and grease tray are located below the burner box of the appliance and is accessible from the rear of the BBQ.

It will catch any grease dripping, and food residue that is not burnt off during cooking.

•Always wait for grease to cool before removing the grease cup or collection tray.

•The grease cup and collection tray should be emptied regularly to prevent possible flare ups, spillage or grease fires.

•For easy clean up it is possible to line your grease collection tray with aluminum foil.

Cleaning Burners and Venturi Tubes

1.Remove the cooking grates and flame tamers to reveal the burners.

2.To remove burner you must first remove the hardware used to assemble the burner into the burner box. (WD40 may be used on difficult to remove hardware)

3.Remove the burners

4.Brush the outer parts of the burner using a wire or brass bristled brush.

5.Using a flexible wire, open paper clip, or a drill bit, probe each port hole to clear it of grime and rust.