Product Care; Cleaning And Maintenance - Weber TRAVELER Owner's Manual

PRODUCT CARE

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Inside of the Barbecue
Over time, the performance of your barbecue can
diminish if it has not been maintained properly. Low
temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking
grates are all signs that cleaning and maintenance are
overdue.
A thorough cleaning is recommended when the
barbecue is going to be folded and stored vertically,
or at least twice a year. Consistent use may require
quarterly cleanings. When your barbecue is off and cool,
start by cleaning the inside from the top down.
Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice 'paint-like' flakes
on the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke
vapours slowly change into carbon and deposit on
the inside of your barbecue's lid. These deposits will
eventually peel, and look very similar to paint. These
deposits are non-toxic, but the flakes could fall onto
your food if you do not clean the lid regularly.
1) Brush the carbonised grease from the inside of the
lid with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush (A).
To minimise further build-up, the inside of the lid can
be wiped with a paper towel after barbecuing while
the barbecue is still warm (not hot).
Cleaning the Cooking Grates
If you have been cleaning your cooking grates as
recommended, the debris on your grates should be
minimal.
1) With grates installed, brush the debris off your
cooking grate with a stainless steel bristle barbecue
brush (B).
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Cleaning the Burner
Two areas on the burner that are key to optimum
performance are the ports (small openings running
along the length of the burner) and the spider/insect
screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these areas
clean is essential for safe operation.
Cleaning the Burner Ports
1) Use a clean stainless steel bristle barbecue brush
to clean the outside of the burners by brushing
across the top of the burner ports (C). Do not brush
lengthwise along the tube, as this will only brush
debris from one port to another.
2) When cleaning the burner, avoid damaging the
ignition electrode by carefully brushing around it.
Cleaning the Spider Screens
1) Locate the end of the burner behind the control panel
where it meets the valve (D).
2) Clean the spider/insect screen on the burner using a
soft bristle brush (E).
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B
C
D
E
m WARNING: Turn your barbecue off and wait for
it to cool before thoroughly cleaning it.
m WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never
use a brush that has already been used to clean
the cooking grates. Never put sharp objects into
the burner port holes.
m CAUTION: Do not place any barbecue
components onto the side tables as they may
scratch the paint or stainless steel surfaces.
m CAUTION: Do not use any of the following
to clean your barbecue: abrasive stainless
steel polishes or paints, cleaners that contain
acid, mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or
abrasive cleaning pads.