Proper Care And Maintenance - Brinkmann Elite Owner's Manual

USING OTHER FEATURES OF THE GRILL:
• Read instructions on lighting your grill to light the side burner.
• Never close the side burner cover when the burner is lit.
• Use a 10" diameter pot or smaller that does NOT have an extended handle when cooking on the
side burner. Center pot over burner.
• Never place more than 15 pounds on the side burner. The side burner is not constructed to hold
weight exceeding 15 pounds.
• Use caution to avoid bumping grill, side burner or pot to prevent pot from spilling contents
possibly leading to severe burns.
• DO NOT use side burner to deep fry food in oil to avoid dangers associated with oil igniting
creating a very dangerous situation.
THE SEAR BURNER AND SIDE BURNER:
• The sear burner is ideal for steaks to sear the outside of the meat and seal in the juices.
• The side burner can be used to prepare side dishes such as beans, potatoes, corn, or to warm sauces.
• The side burner valve can be adjusted from high to low depending upon your cooking demands.
WARNING: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain
on the cooking surfaces prior to grilling as loose bristles may attach to food.
CLEANING INTERIOR OF GRILL:
• We recommend cleaning off food residue immediately after cooking by gently scrubbing grates with wire bristle
brush and then turning burners to "HIGH" for approximately 5 minutes.
WARNING: DO NOT leave grill unattended when grill is on. Wear oven mitts to protect from burns.
• The heat from the burners will burn off most food/grease residue from grates & heat tents and turn it to an ash like
substance which will fall to the bottom of the fi rebox or grease tray. After the grill cools (approximately 30 minutes)
remove grates and heat tents and brush the ash and any grease out of the fi rebox. Clean and replace grease cup.
Inspect the heat tents for damage or deterioration before reinstalling in the grill. (Replacements can be ordered by
calling 800-527-0717.)
• Wash the grates and heat tents with a mild detergent and rinse with hot water periodically if desired.
CAUTION: DO NOT allow ash residue to remain on the grease tray or fi rebox as it could block proper grease
drainage of the grill.
INTERIOR OF GRILL LID:
• Smoke will accumulate inside grill lid and may fl ake onto your food. Clean the inside of the grill lid with scrub brush
and baking soda/water solution. Dry thoroughly. Do not mistake this for paint. The interior of gas grill lids are not
painted.
MAINTAINING EXTERIOR OF GRILL:
• To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept clean and covered at all times when not in use.
• Painted surfaces. Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner and warm soapy water.
• Stainless steel surfaces. To maintain your grill's appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water and
wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic
cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed fi nish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with
graphics. Car wax may help protect the exterior fi nish of your grill.
• Porcelain surfaces. Because of glass-like composition, most residue can be wiped away with a solution of baking
soda and water or specially formulated cleaner. Use non-abrasive scouring powder such as baking soda for
stubborn stains.
• Plastic and rubber parts. Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners,
degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
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