Owner's Guide

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COOKING GRATES
The cooking grates can be cleaned immediately after cooking is completed and after turning off the grill. But,
exercise extreme caution because the grates will be very hot if you clean them immediately after cooking. Wear
a barbecue mitt and scrub the cooking grates with a damp cloth. If the grill is allowed to cool down, cleaning the
grates will be easier if removed from the grill and cleaned with a mild detergent.
FLAVORIZERS
Washing the flavorizers after every use is not necessary but periodically it is suggested you wash them in a soap
and warm water solution. Do not clean the flavorizers immediately after use of the grill. Allow flavorizers to cool.
Use a wire brush to remove stubborn burned on cooking residue. Dry the flavorizers & flame dividers thoroughly
before you reinstall them in the cooking insert.
BURNERS
IMPORTANT: Gas control knobs should be in the “OFF” position and fuel line/source should be disconnected.
To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK, the procedure below should be followed at least once a month or when
your grill has not been used for an extended period of time.
Main Burners:
1. Clean main burners only when cool.
2. Remove your main burners from the grill by removing the nut holding the burner down in the back and
carefully lifting each burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
3. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food debris and dirt. Clean any clogged ports with a
stiff wire such as an open paper clip.
4. Inspect the burner for damage (cracks or holes) and if such damage is found, order and install a new burner.
5. After re-installation, check to insure that gas valve orifices are correctly placed inside ends of burner tubes.
Also check position of spark electrode.
Sear Burners: Sear burners are made out of ceramic and emit gas in a honeycomb pattern that is almost
impossible to see. However, these burners get exceptionally hot and can be exceptionally easy to damage. To
clean sear burners:
1. Remove all large pieces of food from the top of the burner
2. Turn the burner on high and let the temperature do the work
3. Do not leave the grill unattended while doing this as you will want to make sure no excessive flare ups occur
4. Once all excess grease has been burned off, you are ready to go!
a. An easy way to keep your sear burner from getting dirty is to allow it to run for a few minutes after
you are done cooking, so that you do not have to re-heat your grill just to clean.
Stainless Steel Care and Maintenance
It is a common misconception that stainless steel will maintain its original factory shine with little help from the
consumer. Unfortunately, this is not true. Stainless steel will not stain, discolor, corrode or rust as fast as other
types of steel, but it is not fully stain or weather proof. If it is not properly maintained, all grades of stainless
steel can face surface discoloration, corrosion and eventually rust. Any stainless steel that is exposed to the
environment will require attention and care throughout its life to ensure that it keeps its shine and structural
integrity.