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Cleaning the Heat Deflector
Located under the burners, the heat deflector
distributes heat evenly throughout the cookbox while
cooking. Keeping the heat deflector clean will enhance
the cooking performance of your barbecue.
1) Scrape the heat deflector with a plastic scraper (G).
2) If necessary, brush the heat deflector with a
stainless steel bristle barbecue brush.
3) Remove heat deflector and set aside.
Cleaning the Cookbox
Look inside the cookbox for any grease accumulation
or leftover food particles. Excessive accumulation can
cause a fire.
1) Use a plastic scraper to scrape debris off the sides
and bottom of the barbecue into the opening in
the bottom of the cookbox (H). This opening leads
debris into the slide-out catch pan.
Cleaning the Grease Management System
The grease management system consists of a slide-out
catch pan and disposable drip tray. These components
were designed to be easily removed, cleaned, and
replaced; an essential step every time you prepare
to barbecue. Instructions on inspecting the grease
management system can be found in MEAL-TO-MEAL
MAINTENANCE.
Cleaning the Outside of the Barbecue
The outside of your barbecue may include stainless
steel, porcelain-enamelled, and plastic surfaces.
WEBER recommends the following methods based on
the surface type.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean stainless steel using a non-toxic, non-abrasive
stainless steel cleaner or polish designed for use on
outdoor products and barbecues. Use a microfiber
cloth to clean in the direction of the grain of the
stainless steel. Do not use paper towels.
Note: Do not risk scratching your stainless steel with
abrasive pastes. Pastes do not clean or polish. They
will change the colour of the metal by removing the top
chromium oxide film coating.
Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enamelled
Surfaces and Plastic Components
Clean painted, porcelain-enamelled and plastic
components with warm soapy water, and paper towels
or cloth. After wiping down the surfaces, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Cleaning the Outside of Barbecues that
are in Unique Environments
If your barbecue is subject to a particularly harsh
environment, you will want to clean the outside more
often. Acid rain, pool chemicals, and salt water can cause
surface rusting to appear. Wipe down the outside of your
barbecue with warm soapy water. Follow up with a rinse
and thorough drying. Additionally, you may want to apply
a stainless steel cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust.
G
H
THERMOMETER
Small and relatively inexpensive,
this gadget is essential for quickly
gauging the internal temperature
of the meat when grilling.
FOIL PANS
Perfect for lining the
catch pan to make cleanup
convenient and easy.
GRILL BRUSH
A must-use before you even dream
of grilling. A quick once-over on hot
grates prevents the charred remains
of meals past from sticking to
your meals present.
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