Care and Maintenance, Cleaning the Grill

Care and Maintenance

!CAUTION

To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard, wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges.

Cleaning the Grill

Bottom Body Panel, Grease Pan, Foil Pan:

Remove the Bottom Body Panel. (page 21) Scrape away food and fat residue from the Bottom Panel. Empty and wash the Foil Pan and Grease Pan with hot soapy water and a cloth. The Foil Pan can be replaced with a standard size foil pan. (approx. 5-1/2” W x 8-1/2” L x 1-1/8” H) from your local grocer or retail store or ordered online at www.Auss- ieGrills.com

Grill Body and Cart:

Do not mistake the accumulation of grease and smoke residue for peeling or flaking paint. Remove excess grease and/ or fat with a soft plastic or wooden scraper. Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaners that can scratch painted, porcelain-coated, or stainless steel surfaces. It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body. When grill is cool, wipe it down with paper towels or soft damp cloth.

Cooking Grids/Flavor Activators:

Clean the residue off with a baking soda and water solution. For stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive scouring powder. Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaners that can scratch the porcelain-coated surfaces. This can cause foods to stick on the Cooking Grids.

All Other Cleaning:

For further cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth, or nylon-bristled brush only. Do not immerse the Gas Controls or Manifold in water. (Avoid getting water in the Burner holes.)

Burners:

Burning off the residue after cooking will keep the Burners clean with normal usage, provided the Burners are op- erating correctly. Clean the Burners annually, or whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that there are no signs of blockage (debris, insects) in the Burner portholes, the primary air inlet, or the neck of the Burners. See How to Clean the Burners.

After cleaning, replace all the cleaned parts. Replace Bottom Body Panel screws.

!WARNING

To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from an explosion or a fire beneath the grill:

•Inspect and clean Burner/Venturi Tubes for insects or insect nests. Spiders or small insects can build nests, webs, and lay eggs in the grill’s Venturi Tubes, (Fig 15) obstructing the flow of gas to the Burner. The backed-up gas can ignite behind the Control Panel and cause a fire beneath the grill, posing the risk of death or serious bodily injury. This is known as a “flashback.”

•Be sure Burners are re-installed properly before using grill.

Should you notice that your Burner(s) are getting hard to light or the flame is not as hot as it once was, refer to the “How to Clean your Burners” section to remove possible obstructions.