Cleaning And Maintenance - Weber SYMMIR SB38 S Owner's Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Inside of the Grill
Over time, the performance of your grill 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 grill is off and cool, start by cleaning the inside, from
the top down. A thorough cleaning is recommended at
least twice a year. Consistent use may require quarterly
cleanings.
Cleaning the Lid and the Upper Cooking Surfaces
From time to time you may notice "paint-like" flakes on
the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke vapors
slowly change into carbon and deposit on the inside of
your lid. These deposits will eventually peel, and looks
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 carbonized grease from the inside of the lid
and upper surfaces with a stainless steel bristle grill
brush (A). To minimize further build-up, the inside of
the lid can be wiped with a paper towel after grilling
while the grill is still warm (not hot).
IMPORTANT: Do not brush the ceramic surface of the infrared
broiler.
Cleaning the Cooking Grates
Cleaned grates will prevent your next meal from sticking. If
you are cleaning your cooking grates regularly, the debris
on your grates will be minimal.
1) With grates installed, brush the debris off your cooking
grate with a stainless steel bristle grill brush (B).
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Cleaning the FLAVORIZER BARS
FLAVORIZER BARS catch drippings that smoke and sizzle,
adding flavor to your food. Any drippings that are not
vaporized by the FLAVORIZER BARS are funneled away
from the burners. This helps prevent flare-ups inside of
your grill, and protects the burners from getting clogged.
1) Scrape the FLAVORIZER BARS with a plastic scraper
(C).
2) If necessary, brush the FLAVORIZER BARS with a
stainless steel bristle grill brush.
3) Remove FLAVORIZER BARS and set aside.
Cleaning the Burners
Two areas on the burners that are key to optimum
performance are the ports (small raised openings running
along the length of the burners) 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 grill brush to clean
the outside of the burners by brushing across the top of
the burner ports (D).
2) When cleaning the burners, avoid damaging the ignition
electrode by carefully brushing around it.
Cleaning the Spider Screens
1) Locate the ends of the burners on the underside of the
control panel where they meet the valves.
2) Clean the spider/insect screens on each of the burners
using a soft bristle brush (E).
Cleaning the Heat Deflectors
Located under the burners, the heat deflectors distribute
heat evenly throughout the cookbox while cooking.
Keeping heat deflectors clean will enhance the cooking
performance of your grill.
1) Scrape the heat deflectors with a plastic scraper.
2) If necessary, brush the heat deflectors with a stainless
steel bristle grill brush.
3) Remove heat deflectors 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 grill into the opening in bottom of the
cookbox. This opening leads debris into the slide-out
grease tray.
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Cleaning the Grease Management System
The grease management system consists of an angled
slide-out grease tray and a catch pan. These components
were designed to be easily removed, cleaned, and
replaced; an essential step every time you prepare to grill.
Cleaning the Outside 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 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
color of the metal by removing the top chromium oxide film
coating.
Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enameled Surfaces and
Plastic Components
Clean painted, porcelain-enameled 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 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 rinse and thorough drying.
Additionally, you may want to apply a stainless steel
cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust.
Cleaning the Inside of the Cabinet
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the interior of the cabinet.
Be careful not to pull any of the wire connections when
cleaning around the electronic components.
WARNING: Turn your grill off and wait for it to cool
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before thoroughly cleaning.
m WARNING: Over time, the development of rough
surfaces can form on the FLAVORIZER BARS.
Wearing gloves is recommended when handling.
Do not clean FLAVORIZER BARS or cooking grates
in a sink, dishwasher, or self-cleaning oven.
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 grill 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 grill: abrasive stainless steel polishes or
paints, cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits
or xylene, oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
(kitchen cleansers), or abrasive cleaning pads.
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