A WORD ABOUT STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless Steel, contrary to popular belief, can rust. Most commonly, deposits on the surface of the product will trap moisture. It is this moisture that robs the stainless steel of oxygen. Oxygen is the element that reacts with the stainless steel to form a protective layer of chrome oxide. Robbed of oxygen this reaction does not take place and “crevice corrosion”, or “surface rusting”, occurs. To minimize this effect, thoroughly clean your barbeque grill with products specifically designed to clean stainless steel.
Additionally, stainless steel that is exposed to high heat for prolonged periods will change in color and texture over time. The radiant plate and dome, used to distribute heat evenly across the grill, does so by deflecting high heat over a large
surface area. This prolong exposure to high temperature will cause the plate and dome to change color. This “blueing” and later “browning” is normal and will not affect the product operation.
MAINTAINING YOUR GRILL
Exterior Stainless Steel Components:
As we stated in “A Word about Stainless Steel” , Stainless Steel is not totally impervious to rust or corrosion. Some basic steps are necessary to maintain the shine and appearance. We recommend that you clean the grill after each use. Use a mild soap or products specifically designed for cleaning stainless steel with a soft cloth or sponge on the exterior stainless steel. Rinse with fresh water and wipe the stainless dry when finished. We also recommend that between uses, you cover the grill (Optional acrylic dyed custom covers are available through your retailer or directly from Magma).
Interior Stainless Steel Components:
Interior stainless steel components (firepan, radiant plate and dome, and burner) are subject to high temperatures, grease and food residue. The exposure to high heat will cause the interior stainless steel components to first blue, then brown. This is not a failure of the stainless steel and will not affect the operation of the product.
We recommend a thorough cleaning after each use. Disassemble the interior components and remove any food residue. A “Scothbrite” pad or similar product may be used in this process. For heavier
Igniter Electrode:
The igniter electrode located just beside the burner should be kept clean of all debris and grease. The ceramic insulation and spark electrode should not, however, be damaged in this process. Although sturdy in its construction, care should be given to the cleaning of this component. Wipe it clean with a soft cloth to remove grease and food debris.
Grill Grate:
We recommend that you clean the grill grate with a brass wire brush while the grill is still warm after each use. The grill grate can then be washed by hand or in your dishwasher as required.
Hoses:
Hoses should be checked prior to each use of the product. Please see the section on checking your hoses on page 7.
Control Valve:
The valve on your Del Mar Grill was adjusted, set and tested at the factory. You should not attempt to adjust the valve. Call the factory if you suspect that your valve is not properly adjusted. Always follow safety recommendation.
Regulator:
The threaded fitting of the swing out regulator may, from time to time require lubrication. We recommend a small spray of
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