Manual

Question:
ts it safe to clean my porcelain coated cooking grids
in the dishwasher?
Answer:
Clean your cooking grids by hand ifthere are any chips
or cracks in the porcelain finish and dry them thoroughly
If no chips or cracks are present itshould be safe to use
the dishwasher Remember to dry the cooking grids tho-
roughly before placing back onto your gdll to minimize
rusting
Question:
What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does
it have on my grill?
Answer:
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and wil! not affect
the short term performance of your grill
To slow the rusting process on Cooking Grids, we
recommend greasing the grids before and after each
cookout. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil
or vegetable shortening onto each grid. We do not
suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for
high-temperature cooking If your Cooking Grids are
Porcelain coated, be sure to coat the entire cooking
surface including edges and any areas with chipped
porcelain
Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve the
appearance and corrosion resistance of stainless steel The
fact is stainless steel can corrode, rust and discolor under
certain conditions Rust is caused when regular steel par-
ticles in the atmosphere become attached to the stainless
steel surface Steel particlescan also become attached to
your grifl ifyou use steel wool or stiff wire brushes to clean
the grill insteadof non-abrasive cloth, sponge or nylon clean-
ing tools In coastal areas rust pits can develop on stainless
surfaces that cannot be fully removed Bleach and other
chlorine based solutions used for household and pool clean-
ing can also cause corrosion to stainless steel
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking and ma-
chine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless
steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in color Although
there are many factors which can affect the surface appear-
ance of stainless steel, they do not affect the integrity of the
steel or the performance of the grill. To help maintain the
finish of stainless steel follow these cleaning procedures for
the best results:
After every use (after yourgrill has cooled down), wipe stain-
less surfaces with a soft, soapy cloth or sponge then dnse
with water. Be sure to remove all food particles, sauces or
marinades from stainless steel because these can be highly
acidic and damaging to stainless surfaces
Never use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers or stiffwire brushes
of any type on your grill
Use a heat resistant Stainless Steel Cleaner and rub or wipe
in the direction of the stainless steet grain or polish lines
NOT against the grain
Question:
Which is a better cooking surface to grill on;
porcelain coated steel /cast-iron cooking grids or
stainless steel grids?
Answer:
Theyall have theiradvantages. For traditionalgdllingand
searing meats, cast-iron or steel grids offer better heat
conductivity To protect against tile natural rusting
process, steelor cast-iron cooking grids offera porcelain
finish which requires routine maintenance to keep the
grids welI seasoned,
Stainless steel is popular with those who prefer less
maintenance
A new innovative solution is available on select models
called Stainless Clad Therma-Core _ This Cooking Grid
combines a heat conducting steel core with an easy-
to-clean stainless outer shell..
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