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Care and Maintenance
CAUTION
!
Cleaning the Grill
Bottom Panel, Grease Pan, Foil Pan:
Remove the two bolts on the sides securing the Bottom Panel. (Step 16A, page 13) Scrape away food and fat residue
from the Bottom Panel. Empty and wash the Foil Pan and Grease Pan with hot soapy water and a cloth. The Foil Pan
can be replaced with a standard size foil pan. (approx. 5-1/2” W x 8-1/2” L x 1-1/8” H) from your local grocer or retail
store or ordered online at www.AussieGrills.com
Grill Body and Cabinet:
Do not mistake the accumulation of grease and smoke residue for peeling or flaking paint. Remove excess grease and/
or fat with a soft plastic or wooden scraper. Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaners that can scratch painted,
porcelain-coated, or stainless steel surfaces. It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body. Wipe it down
with paper towels or soft damp cloth.
Warming Rack:
Clean if necessary.
Cooking Grid/Flavor Activators:
Clean the residue off with a baking soda and water solution. For stubborn stains, use a non-abrasive scouring powder.
Do not use steel wool or other abrasive cleaners that can scratch the stainless steel or porcelain-coated surfaces. This
can cause foods to stick on the Cooking Grids.
All other Cleaning:
For further cleaning, use hot soapy water and a cloth, or nylon-bristled brush only. Do not immerse the Gas Controls or
Manifold in water. (Avoid getting water in the Burner holes.)
Burners:
Burning off the residue after cooking will keep the Burners clean with normal usage, provided the Burners are op-
erating correctly. Clean the Burners annually, or whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that there are no signs of
blockage (debris, insects) in the Burner portholes, the primary air inlet, or the neck of the Burners. See
How to Clean
the Burners
.
After cleaning, replace all the cleaned parts. Re-tighten Bottom Panel bolts.
Should you notice that your Burner(s) are getting hard to light or the flame is not as hot as it once was, refer to the
“How to Clean your Burners”
section to remove any possible obstructions.
To reduce the risk of death or serious injury from an explosion or a fire beneath the grill:
• Inspect and clean Burner/Venturi Tubes for insects or insect nests. Spiders or small insects can build nests, webs, and
lay eggs in the grill’s Venturi Tubes, (Fig 15) obstructing the flow of gas to the Burner. The backed-up gas can ignite
behind the Control Panel and cause a fire beneath the grill, posing the risk of death or serious bodily injury. This is
known as a “flashback.”
• Be sure Burners are re-installed properly before using grill.
WARNING
!
To reduce the risk of a laceration hazard, wear protective gloves when handling parts that have sharp edges.
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