Broilmaster Q3XN-1 Maintenance, Cleaning the Grill, Grids and Drip Pan, Burn Off, Grill Bottom

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Grill

Caution: To prevent injury, use care when cleaning a hot grill.

Note: Do not use a commercial cleaner on the cooking grid. Do not brush grids while they are hot. Do not scrape grids.

Grids and Drip Pan

The grids are made of high quality stainless steel and should be brushed with a brass brush while the grill is still warm. The drip pan is made of high quality stainless steel as well and can be cleaned with a scraping tool. The pan must be kept clean of heavy build-up for the grill to perform properly and to reduce flare-ups. Clean as needed or approximately every 10 uses.

Burn Off

This process is much like that used in self-cleaning ovens and is most efficient when completed after each use of the grill.

Caution: Do not open the grill during the burn off process. Opening the grill during the burn off process may cause a sudden grease fire flare up that could burn your face and arms. Wait until the grill has cooled before opening.

1.Turn gas knob to HI. Close lid and allow the grill to burn for ten minutes, or until no smoke is present. Do not allow the grill to burn for more than 30 minutes.

2.Turn gas knob and supply to OFF and allow the grill to cool.

Grill Bottom

Once or twice a year remove cooking grids and drip pan to clean the interior of the grill. Scrape off baked on residue with a putty knife or brass brush and rinse with water.

Burner Maintenance

Stainless steel burners often turn reddish brown after use. This does not effect the performance of the grill. When cleaning the interior of the grill, remove the burners and clean with a brass brush. Wash with water and a mild detergent.

Drip Pipe and Valve

Drain pipe and valve must be kept clear of grease and food particles to allow the grease to drain properly. To clear the drain pipe and valve, run a flexible drain brush through both and remove.

Bucket

The bucket can be stored under the grill lid when the grill is not in use.

Venturi Tubes

The venturi tubes allow air and gas to mix prior to burning, thus ensuring an efficient flame. Spiders or other small insects may build webs or nests inside the tubes obstructing air flow. Fire, or flashback, can occur, in and/or around obstructed venturi tubes and can cause damage to components beneath the grill or an unsafe condition. To reduce risk, inspect and clean the Venturi Tubes at least twice monthly when spiders are active. If the grill has been unused for an extended period of time inspect the tubes before using the grill.

Clean venturi tubes as follows:

1.Remove the cooking grids and drip pan.

2.Remove the burner from the grill.

3.Lay the burner face down and remove the four retaining screws from the venturi tube plate and the burner. See

Figure 26.

4.Use a small flexible brush to remove any debris for the tube(s).

5.Flush with water.

6.Allow the tube(s) to dry before reinstalling.

7.Reinstall the venturi tubes, igniter and burner bracket to burner.

Figure 26

Exterior

Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Broil- master protective covers are recommended. Stainless steel components can be easily cleaned with a spray-on stainless steel cleaner found in most hardware stores.

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