Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book
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Cleaning Your Grill + Grill Maintenance
NOTE:
You should clean your grill after each use to maintain the overall appearance over the life of your grill.
After the first use, it is normal for your grill to become discolored in certain areas from the extreme heat.
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Always wait for the grill to be completely cool before cleaning.
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Never spray any cleaner or other liquids on the grill components when they are hot.
Exterior Cleaning
When cleaning your grill, always scrub and polish in the direction of the grain. Wipe down the exterior of the grill
to remove any splatter or grease. Do not use harsh abrasives. For baked on grease and or cleaning oxidation (the
white splotches that develop on aluminum over time), clean with a mild to medium grit (scratch-resistant) Scotch
Brite pad with a mix of vinegar and water (50/50 mix). Before covering, always allow the surface to dry. DO NOT
cover a damp grill. WARNING: Do not use oven cleaner or other lye based solutions for cleaning as it can damage
the aluminum surface.
Cooking Grids + Middle Grate
To clean after each use, elevate the temperature inside the grill to around 500 degrees F to char the
material on the cooking grids. This allows any food particles or grease drippings to burn away. When cool,
brush grids with a stainless steel brush when grill to remove any remaining charred materials. Seasoning your
cooking grids with palm oil provides a non- stick surface and seals the cooking grids for a desirable finish.
Charcoal Tray
Only clean the charcoal tray when the grill and charcoal has completely cooled. Brush and allow all of the ash and
small charcoal pieces to fall into the ash pan. Larger unburned pieces could be retained in the tray for the next
cookout. Remember keeping air flow through the unit is critical for performance and safety.
Ash Tray
Clean the ash tray after each use. Failure to do so could result in a fire and causes excessive wear on the tray.
This can also inhibit the air flow through the unit causing poor performance and potential danger. Once the grill
and coals have cooled completely, remove the tray by pulling it out from the top of the grill. . Dump the ashes in a
non-combustible disposal can specifically made for charcoal. This protects against the potential of a fire from
coals not fully extinguished. Use both hands and keep the tray level for safety. Clean the tray with hot soapy
water, rinse thoroughly, and re-install. Using a layer of aluminum foil in the bottom of the ash tray can make clean
up easier and extend the life of the tray. Always follow the rules for safely disposing of charcoal as found earlier in
the book.
