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Care and Maintenance
CAUTION
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Cleaning the Grill

Bottom Panel, Grease Pan, Foil Pan:
Remove the two bolts on the sides securing the Bottom Panel. (Step 14, page 12) 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. T he 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.AussieGrills.com
Grill Body and Cabinet:
Do not mistake the accumulation of grease and smoke residue for peeling or flaking paint. Remove excess grease an d/
or fat with a soft plastic or wooden scraper. Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleane rs that can scratch painted,
porcelain-coated, or stainless steel surfaces. I t is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body. Wipe it down
with paper towels or soft damp cloth.
Warming Rack:
Clean if necessary.
Cooking Grid/Flame Diffuse rs:
Clean the residue off with a baking soda and water solution. For stubborn stain s, use a non-abrasive scouring powder.
Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaners that can scratch the stainl ess steel or 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 G as Controls or
Manifold in water. (Avoid getting water in the Burner holes.)
Burners:
Burning off the residue after cooking will keep the Burn ers clean with normal usage, provided the Burners are op-
erating corre ctly. Clean the Burners annually, or whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that there are n o signs of
blockage (debris, insects) in the Burner portholes, the prim ary air inlet, or the neck of the Burners. See How to Clean
the Burners.
After cleaning, replace all the cleaned parts. Re -tighten Bottom Panel bolts.
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” s ection to remove any possible obstructions.
To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from an explosion or a fire beneath the grill:
• Inspect and c lean Burner/Venturi Tubes for insects or insect nests. Spiders or small in sects 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 injur y. This is
known as a “flashback.”
• Be sure Burners are re-installed properly before using grill.
WARNING
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To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard, wear protective gloves when handling parts th at have sharp edges.