Interior:
Plates and Grills –The best way to clean your BBQ plates/grills is to light-up the BBQ and leave it on
with the hood down to warm-up for 10-15 minutes. After this time, remove excess fat, oils, cooking
residue with paper towels or a cotton rag from plates/grills. This can also be completed after each time
you use your BBQ.
Depending on how often you use your BBQ you should also wash your plates/grills bi-monthly. After
you have completed the steps above and have allowed time for the BBQ to cool, remove the
plates/grills and wash with warm/hot soapy water. Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water,
leave to air dry and place back into BBQ.
Warming Rack, Flame Tamers and Drip Tray –Remove and wash with warm/hot soapy water.
Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry and place back into BBQ. For
stubborn stains on your warming rack, soak in hot soapy water.
Burners –Check the port holes of all burners regularly for signs of blockage. Over time fat,
marinades, juices, etc. can build-up and cover port holes. This reduces gas and flame flow and may
result in fires within the BBQ during cooking. Also check for spider and insect webs and/or nests. In
some cases where BBQs have not been used in some time (normally during winter) these webs can
be made within burners and gas lines restricting gas flow and ignition.
NOTE: Never use chlorine based cleaners or bleaches on your BBQ, these products will deteriorate
the surface and contribute to rusting
BBQ Covers –All BBQs must be stored with a BBQ cover when not in use (regardless of whether the
BBQ is stainless steel or powder coated) as per the warranty. After use, allow your BBQ to cool
completely before fitting the cover (the BBQ cover may melt or burn if placed onto a hot BBQ). Also
condensation can occur when the BBQ cools down under the cover which can foster rust growth.
Please note, a cover can foster a “micro-environment” where moisture, salts and fat deposits can
develop. when stored for long periods of time (typically this will occur during the Winter months when
your BBQ is not used). During these longer periods of non-use a BBQ can develop stains and/or rust
marks. It is important to check regularly (monthly) for any signs of these stains/rust and clean if
needed. If surface stains and rust are left, over time they develop and can become very hard to
remove.
Spider and insect webs –Sometimes spiders and other insects climb into the tubes, gas lines and
other areas of the BBQ. The insects can spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests can
be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow of gas. To avoid this occurring, clean
burners prior to use, after storing, at the beginning of your BBQ season or after a period of one month
without use. Guards are on the air intakes in an effort to reduce this problem, but it will not eliminate it.
An obstruction can result in a “flashback” (a fire in the burner tubes). The burner may still light, but the
obstruction does not allow full gas flow to the burners.
Note: Complications arising from spider and insect webs built up inside gas lines are expressly
excluded from warranty.