Aussie 8362, 8462 Ceramic Briquettes, Bottom Panel/ Grease Tray, Cleaning the Grill Body, Storage

Ceramic Briquettes

It is not necessary to remove and wash the ceramic bri- quettes in order to keep them clean. Burning off the residue after each cooking should be sufficient. Heavily impregnated ceramic briquettes should be turned over so that the dirty side faces the burners in order to burn off any residue.

Bottom Panel/ Grease Tray

·Always turn the LP gas cylinder valve “Off” when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleaning.

·Empty the foil pan and grease tray after each cooking session so excessive grease does not accumulate.

Failure to remove grease may result in grease dripping onto the cart and/or a grease fire in the tray.

·Never light the LP gas grill without the foil pan and

·Before each use, check your Bottom Panel, Grease Tray, and Foil Pan. If there is excessive grease buildup, clean and replace.

·Make sure Bottom Panel, Grease Tray, & Foil Pan are in place before each grilling session.

·Failure to remove grease from the Foil Pan may result in grease dripping onto the cart and/or a grease fire in the tray.

·The Foil Pan can be cleaned or replaced with a standard size foil pan (apprx. 5-1/2” W. x 8-1/2” L. x 1-1/8” H.) found at your local grocer.

Cleaning the Grill Body

·Always turn off the LP gas cylinder at the LP cylinder valve when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling or cleaning parts.

How to Clean the Grill Body

1)Remove cooking surfaces and burners before full cleaning.

2)Remove excess grease and/or fat from the grill body with a soft plastic or wooden scraper. Never use steel wool or other abrasive cleaning product on porcelain coated surfaces. It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body.

3)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.

4)When finished cleaning, replace burners and cooking surfaces according to Steps 8 & 10 in the Assembly Instructions.

5)Check burner operation after reassembly.

·Always turn off the LP gas cylinder at the LP cylinder valve when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleaning.

·Do not use aerosols or store flammable liquids or materials near this gas grill.

Preventive Maintenance

In addition to the above Care and Maintenance Instruction, periodically check and tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws.

Storage

·Never store an LP gas cylinder indoors (empty or filled). If storing the gas grill indoors, disconnect the LP gas cylinder and store it outdoors out of the reach of children.

·Never leave an LP gas cylinder inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun.

·Never store a spare or disconnected LP gas cylinder under or near the LP gas grill.

·Always turn off the gas cylinder when not in use. Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleaning.

·Even though your LP gas cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly.

·Store your LP gas grill in a cool dry place .

·Disconnect LP gas cylinder from grill and store outside, in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from any sources of heat or ignition. Re-cap LP cylinder valve with the Safety Cap.

·Remove burners and wrap with aluminum foil to prevent insects from entering the burner holes. Store wrapped burners on top of the cooking grids.

·Before next use, remove aluminum foil and reinstall burners, ceramic briquette trays, and grids according to steps 8 & 10 of Assembly Instructions.

·Check your LP gas grill for gas leaks, deterioration, proper assembly, and burner obstructions before using the grill after periods of storage and/or non-use(i.e. over winter).

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