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MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
After you have finished, prepare for the next cookout by
burning off any residue of food from the Flav-R-Cast™ in
the following manner:
Cooking Grids
Remove all food from the grids, turn the control knobs to
“HIGH”, and operate the barbecue with the lid closed for 5
to 10 minutes or until smoking stops. Turn the gas cylinder
valve to OFF, then the control knobs to OFF.
Use a long-handled brass wire brush to clean the grids.
Remember that the barbecue is hot, so wear kitchen mitts
or use a pot-holder to handle the brush.
You do not have to wash the grids and upper cooking rack
after each cookout, but if you wish to do so, use a mild soap
and water solution, then rinse them thoroughly. Never use a
commercial oven cleaner.
Porcelain Coating - Most OMC cooking grids are coated
with a durable porcelain enamel to assist in cleaning and
reduce the tendency of food sticking to the grid. Some
chipping may occur if mishandled. This will not affect the
use or performance of the grids. If some rust appears,
remove the rust with a scrub pad and coat the grid with
cooking oil.
Flav-R-Wave™
If any residue begins to
accumulate on the
Flav-R-Wave™, remove
cooking grids and scrape
excess residue with back of
barbecue brush.
Grease Cup Holder
The grease cup holder is located on the bottom of
the cooking oven immediately below the hole
through which grease will drain. The grease cup is
not provided. The clip, however, has been
designed to hold a standard soup can or jar.
Simply snap the can or jar into place. The grease
cup should be checked and replaced regularly to
prevent grease from overflowing onto your patio.
General Cleaning
When the barbecue is cold, remove the grids. Cover three
quarters of the Flav-R-Wave™ with aluminum foil, shiny
side down. Ignite the burners; operate the barbecue on
HIGH with the lid closed for 10 minutes or until smoking
stops. Turn the gas cylinder valve to OFF, turn the control
knobs to OFF. When the barbecue is cool, remove the foil,
and residue from the Flav-R-Wave™ with a vacuum.
Remove Flav-R-Wave™, then clean the interior of the
bottom oven by scrapping the sides and vacuuming.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
To ensure safe and efficient performance, the following
components should be inspected and cleaned at least once
per year or after any period of storage exceeding one month.
Burner
Remove burner and inspect for cracks and deterioration.
Clean venturi tubes using a
pipe cleaner or venturi brush
to eliminate any blockages
caused by spiders or insects.
See "Venturi Tubes".
While burner is removed, clean interior of bottom oven by
scrapping the sides and vacuuming.
Hose
Inspect and replace if necessary. See "Hose and Regulator".
Exterior Finish
If white oxidation spots appear, wash the outside of the
housing with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse the
surfaces thoroughly, then wipe them with a cloth dipped in
cooking oil to restore the luster.
For repair of paint scratches and scuffs, use a good quality
HIGH temperature (600°F) spray paint for touch-up.
Stainless Steel
Wash with soap and water. Use stainless steel cleaner to
polish as well as remove stains and marks (Accessory #70395
or #44395). Weathering and extreme heat can cause a
stainless steel lid to turn a tan color. This is discoloration and
is not considered a manufacturing defect.
Perma-Mold Shelves
Wash with soap and water. To enhance luster, coat lightly
with cooking oil.
Replacement Parts
If a problem is found with the regulator, hose, burner, or
control valves, do not attempt repair. See your dealer,
approved service centre, or contact the factory for repairs or
replacement parts. To ensure optimum performance, use
only original OMC replacement parts.
Leak Test
After reconnecting gas cylinder, be sure to check for leaks.
See "Leak Testing"
