Cleaning And Maintenance; Drip Pan; Care Of Stainless Steel; Covering Your Cart Or Grill - Cal Flame BBQ08870P Owner's Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance
To ensure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully.
Clean internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill
should be cleaned at least once a year.
In addition, keep the area around your grill or cart clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
If your LP-gas grill is placed in a stationary barbecue island, keep the access door for the propane cylinder clear
of any obstruction. Ensure the ventilation opening for cylinder enclosure is kept clear.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE GRILL.
Burners
Spiders and small insects occasionally inhabit or make
nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow.
Sometimes this results in a type of fire in and around
the gas tubes called "flashback". To reduce the risk of
flashback, this procedure should be followed at least
once a month or when your grill has not been used for
an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: Prior to starting this procedure, turn OFF
all of the gas control knobs, shut off the fuel supply, and
disconnect the fuel line.
1. Remove burners from the grill by carefully lifting each
burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
2. Use a wire brush to clean the outer surface of each
burner to remove food residue and dirt. Clean any
clogged ports with a stiff wire such as an opened
paper clip.
3. Inspect each burner for damage (cracks and holes).
If any damage is found, replace the burner and
discontinue grill usage.
4. Upon reinstallation, inspect the gas valve orifices
for cleanliness and condition and the location of the
igniters.

Drip Pan

The full width drip pan will collect grease from the main
grill area. The pan should be cleaned after every use to
avoid the possibility of a grease fire. Be sure to allow the
drip pan to cool prior to cleaning. You may clean the drip
pan with a solution of warm soapy water. Make sure to
rinse thoroughly to avoid staining.
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Care of Stainless Steel

Do NOT use wire wool pads, scrappers, harsh abrasive,
scoring materials, bleaches, or harsh cleaners on your
cart or grill, or allow salt and vinegar mixtures to remain
in contact for a long period of time. This will cause
scratching, scoring, rusting and pitting.
We recommend that you clean stainless steel
components with a cleaner that is approved for stainless
steel and only clean when the grill is cool and in indirect
light. Never use steel wool.

Covering Your Cart or Grill

When not in use and after cooling, cover your cart or grill
with our full length, zippered side canvas cover. (See
your local Cal Flame dealer for details.) The cover will
help protect your cart or grill from detrimental effects of
weather and environmental pollutants. Never put a cover
on a hot grill. Allow the grill to cool before covering.

After Use Care

The easiest way to clean the grill is immediately after
cooking is completed and after turning off the flame.
• Scrub the grill rack with a brass bristle barbecue
brush and hot soapy water.
• Wipe the grill with a damp soapy cloth and rinse with
warm/hot, clean water. For more tenacious deposits,
including oil, grease and water-borne deposits, use
a multipurpose cream cleanser and apply with a
soft, damp cloth.
• Dry with a soft, dry, clean towel if preferred.
2008 Barbecue Grill and Cart Owner's Manual
LTR20081038, Rev. A