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CLEANING & CARE
SPIDER & INSECT ALERT
All outdoor appliances should be inspected thoroughly for spiders and insects if unit is sitting for a period
of time between uses. Propane and natural gas contain an odorant that insects and spiders are
attracted to. This leads them to build webs and nests in burner tubes and around control valves. Nests
can form very quickly and are prevalent in areas with wet and humid conditions. We recommend the
regular cleaning and inspection of the burners and control valves as a form of normal maintenance.
1. Warning Signs of a nest or web:
a. The smell of gas
b. Burners are hard to light or will not light at all
2. How to clean the burner tubes:
a. Turn off gas and completely disconnect grill from gas source. (let cool completely if previously
lit)
b. Carefully unbolt and remove manifold with control valves from griddle.
c. Unbolt and remove each air mixer from burner assembly.
d. Unbolt burner tube assembly from griddle and remove.
e. Visually inspect inside tubes looking for a cotton-like substance that could be a web or nest.
f. If a mud-like substance is found, this is a sign of wasps and should be cleaned immediately
g. Use a pipe cleaner to remove any signs of web, nest, or other debris
h. Wipe off outside and each hole along burner to ensure nothing is clogging holes
i. Rinse with water if necessary
j. Dry burner thoroughly before replacing into griddle.
k. Then re-attach air mixers and manifold with control valves.
Remember, open flame cooking can cause significant splatter that can bake onto surfaces. Unlike oven
or top burner cooking, the meat is not in a pot or pan and grease laden smoke will reach all surfaces.
TO CLEAN GRIDDLE PLATE
1. Turn off the griddle and wait approximately 10-15 minutes before attempting to clean. Griddle
surface will still be warm to touch so wear protective gloves if necessary.
2. Using a good griddle scraper, remove any food material left behind.
3. Wipe griddle plate down with a paper towel and vegetable oil to prevent rusting. Since the griddle
surface is steel, it will not rust if properly protected from moisture.
4. DO NOT HEAT THE GRILL TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN. YOU
WILL SCORTCH YOUR COOKING SURFACE AND POSSIBLY RUIN YOUR GRIDDLE.
5. Periodically, clean your unit with a griddle brick or by scrubbing with a paper towel and 1/4 cup of
table salt. Do not scrub off the black carbon build-up - this is your non-stick surface.
6. Store griddle outside or inside. We recommend you invest in one of our high-quality vinyl covers.
