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MAINTENANCE
8. Reinstall the burn pot and pellet slide. Be sure to reinstall the two
screws that secure the pellet slide to the top of the burn pot.
9. Reinstall the glow plug shuttle through the rear of the grill and secure it
in place with the screw.
NOTE: Visually inspect that the tip of the glow plug is installed properly through
the pellet grate located at the bottom of the cookbox. If it is not through the pellet
grate, you must remove the glow plug shuttle again to adjust and reinstall it.
10. Reconnect the glow plug shuttle wires to the back of the glow plug
shuttle.
11. Reinstall the rear access panel located at the rear of the grill by
securing four screws.
12. Reinstall the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates
inside the cookbox.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Grill
The outside of your grill may include stainless steel, porcelain enameled,
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 grills. Use a
soft, lint-free cloth to clean in the direction of the grain of the stainless
steel. Do not use paper towels.
CAUTION: Do not risk scratching your stainless steel with abrasive pastes.
Pastes do not clean or polish. They will change the color of the metal by
removing the top chromium oxide film coating.
Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enameled Surfaces, Plastic
and Rubberized Components
Clean painted, porcelain-enameled and plastic components with warm
soapy water and a soft, lint-free cloth. After wiping down the surfaces,
lightly rinse and dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the Outside of Grills that are in Unique
Environments
If your grill 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
grill with warm soapy water. Follow up with a light rinse and thorough
drying. Additionally, you may want to apply a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust. Use only as directed.
Cleaning the Temperature Probes
Your included temperature probes should be cleaned after every use to
ensure safe cooking practices. However, the temperature probes should
never be submerged in any type of liquid because it could damage them.
WEBER recommends gently wiping the temperature probes clean with
warm soapy water and a soft cloth or paper towel.
Cleaning the Grill Light
WEBER reccommends cleaning your interior grill light after 20 cooking
sessions or 20 hours. Using warm soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth,
gently scrub the outside lens of the grill light. Next, using the included
grill scraper, carefully pry the outside lens from the grill light housing.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER OR ANY METAL TOOLS TO PRY THE
LENS FROM THE HOUSING. IT COULD CRACK AND BREAK THE LENS.
With the grill light lens removed, gently wipe any dirt or dust from the
inside of the lens using a non-abrasive cloth. Once the lens is cleaned and
throughly dried, carefully reinstall it to the grill light housing.
NOTE: Periodically wipe the lens with a damp cloth to keep the interior grill
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light illuminating brightly.
Wear Gloves
Always wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when using your WEBER
SMOKEFIRE grill. Vents, handles, ash and grease system, and cookbox will
all get hot during the grilling process and can cause severe burns. Be sure to
keep your hands and forearms protected.
Preheat Your Grill
Preheating your grill with the lid closed prepares the cooking grates and
internal cookbox temperature for grilling. The heat loosens any bits and pieces
of food hanging onto the cooking grates, making it easy to clean them off
with a grill brush or wood scraper. Preheating your grill also gets the cooking
grates hot enough to sear properly and also helps prevent food from sticking
to them.
CAUTION: When using a stainless steel bristle grill brush, be sure to check for
loose bristles. Replace the brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grate
or brush.
Put A Lid On It
It is important to remember to always cook with your grill lid closed. This will
keep your internal cookbox temperature where you want it to be and throughly
cook your food.
Mix It Up
There are many varieties of WEBER ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD PELLETS like
Hickory, Apple, Cherry, and more. You can experiment by mixing different
flavors of pellets. Explore the possibilities.
Cook Time and Temperature
If you are grilling in a colder climate or in windy conditions, the cooking
times could be longer. These conditions will lower the grill's temperature, so
always monitor your grill and use food temperature probes to ensure safe
food temperatures. Remember to keep the grill lid closed as much as possible
during cooking so the heat and smoke do not escape.
m WARNING! Always unplug the grill from a power source and
wait for the grill to completely cool before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
m WARNING! Never spray the grill with a steady water stream
such as from a garden hose or power washer. Electronic
components could become damaged.
m WARNING! Over time, the development of rough surfaces can
form on the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER bars, heat diffuser, and
cooking grates. Wearing protective gloves is recommended
when handling these parts.
m WARNING! Do not clean the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER bars, heat
diffuser, or cooking grates in a sink, dishwasher, or self-cleaning
oven.
m WARNING! Do not place any grill parts onto the side table as
they may scratch the stainless steel.
m WARNING! Do not use any of the following to clean your grill:
• Abrasive stainless steel polishes or pastes
• Cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene
• Oven cleaner
• Abrasive cleansers or pads
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