Deep Cleaning And Maintenance - Weber LUMIN Owner's Manual

Deep 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. When your barbecue is off
and cool, start by cleaning the inside from the top down.
A thorough cleaning is recommended after every five
cooks. Consistent use may require more frequent
cleanings.
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) Use a plastic scraper to remove carbonised grease
from inside the lid (A).
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 (sold separately) (B).
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Note: Cooking grates are dishwasher safe.
Cleaning the Bowl Liner and Cookbox
Look inside the cookbox for any grease accumulation
or leftover food particles. Excessive accumulation can
cause a fire.
It is recommended to use gloves when removing the
heating element.
Do not use metal brushes to clean heating elements.
1) Remove the temperature controller.
2) Remove the heating element by removing the two
screws on the mounting bracket until the heating
element releases (C).
3) Slide the heating element towards the left side of
the barbecue. Taking care not to bend the heating
element, tilt it upwards and remove it.
4) Use a plastic scraper to scrape debris off of the
sides and bottom of the bowl liner into the opening
in the bottom of the cookbox (D). This opening
funnels debris into the slide-out catch pan.
5) Remove and clean the slide-out catch pan. Refer to
'Meal-to-Meal Upkeep' (E).
The bottom liner of the barbecue can be removed and
washed with warm soapy water. Take care not to bend
the bowl liner.
After cleaning, reinstall the bowl liner. Do not operate
the barbecue without the bowl liner.
To reinstall the heating elements, insert the heating
elements into the corresponding holes inside the
front of the barbecue. Reattach by turning screws
clockwise. Do not over-tighten.
Clean heating elements by allowing food to burn off.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE BARBECUE
The outside of your barbecue may include aluminium,
stainless steel and plastic surfaces.
WEBER recommends the following methods based on
the surface type.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean stainless steel using a grease-cutting soap. Use
a microfibre cloth to clean in the direction of the grain
of the stainless steel. Rinse with clear water and dry
thoroughly. Do not use paper towels. Do not use bleach
or chlorinated cleaning products on stainless steel.
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.
A
B
C
Cleaning Painted Surfaces and
Plastic Components
Clean painted and plastic components with grease-
cutting soap. Rinse with clear water 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, for stainless steel parts only, you may
want to apply a stainless steel polish cleaner weekly to
prevent surface rust.
D
E
WARNING
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Turn your barbecue off and wait for it
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to cool before thoroughly cleaning it.
Do not spray liquid on heating
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element or controller.
Do not immerse in water when
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cleaning.
CAUTION:
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Disconnect the appliance from
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the supply circuit and remove
the temperature controller
before performing cleaning and
maintenance.
Do not use any of the following
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to clean your barbecue: abrasive
stainless steel polishes or paints,
cleaners that contain acid, mineral
spirits or xylene, oven cleaner,
abrasive cleaners (kitchen cleaners)
or abrasive cleaning pads.
Do not use metal brushes to clean
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heating elements. Allow food to
burn off during preheating.
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