Cleaning and Maintenance | Owner’s Manual |
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
As with any piece of fine equipment, your new grill must be kept clean and properly maintained to maximize its performance and longevity. Cleaning internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. To assure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully.
IMPORTANT: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE GRILL.
Cleaning the Grill Racks
The easy way to clean the grill racks is to scrub them immediately after you have finished cooking and turned off the flame. Wear a grill mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam. Dip a brass bristle barbecue brush in water and scrub the hot grill. Dip the brush frequently to increase the amount of steam. Steam is created as water contacts with the hot grill, assists in the cleaning process by softening food particles. The food particles will fall onto the briquette tray and burn or fall into the drip tray. If the grill is allowed to cool before cleaning, the removal of those residual particles from food will be more difficult.
If desired, when completely cool, remove the grill racks for thorough cleaning. Use soap and water for this cleaning. Specks or grease can either gather on the surface of the stainless steel and bake onto the surface rack and give the appearance of rust. For removal, use an abrasive pad (like Scotch Brite) in conjunction with a stainless steel cleaner. This needs to be done in extreme cases only, or before storing the grill for on extended peri- od
Cleaning the Warming Rack
The warming rack can be cleaned using the same procedure as Cleaning the Grill Racks.
Cleaning the Drip Pan
The full width drip pan will collect grease from the main grill area. The pan should be cleaned after every use to avoid the possibility of a grease fire. Be sure to allow the drip pan to cool prior to cleaning. You may clean the drip pan with a solution of warm soapy water. Make sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid staining.
Care of Stainless Steel Carts & Grills
Stainless steel is a highly preferred material in the residential and commercial industries due to its strength, ability to resist corrosion and its ease of cleaning. Stainless steel is often taken for granted and assumed to be indestructible. However, care must be taken to ensure long life in your Stainless Steel Cal Flame Grills and Carts. To maintain the original appearance of your Cal Flame grill and/or cart, a regular routine must be followed.
DO NOT:
Use wire wool pads, scrappers, harsh abrasive, scoring materials, bleaches, or harsh cleaners on your Cal Flame Stainless Steel cart and/or grill, or allow salt and vinegar mixtures to remain in contact for a long period of time. This will cause scratching, scoring, rusting and pitting of your product.
Your Cal Flame BBQ grill is made of #304 stainless steel. This represents that this component is of
Never use steel wool to clean your grill and never clean the grill when it is hot. Be especially careful when cleaning the Highlighted (shinny) areas or your grill. Only clean these areas when absolutely necessary.
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