Using The Grill - Jenn-Air C1200 Series Use And Care Manual

Using the Grill
• Before the first use, wash your new grill grates in hot soapy water, rinse and
dry. Then "season" the surface by wiping on a thin coating of cooking oil. Remove
excess oil by wiping again with another paper towel. This procedure should
_._ be repeated after cleaning in the dishwasher since the detergent may remove
seasoning.
• Seasoning prior to each use is NOT necessary. However anytime a sugar-based
marinade (for example, barbecue sauce) is going to be used, the grates should
be "seasoned" prior to preheating.
• Preheat the grill on Hi for 5 minutes. Preheating improves the flavor and
appearance of meats and quickly sears the meat to help retain the juices. The
heating element should glow a bright cherry red.
• Use nonmetalfic spatulas or utensils to prevent damaging the grill grate finish.
• Excessive amounts of fat should be trimmed from meats. Only a normal amount
is necessary to produce the smoke needed for that smoked, "outdoor" flavor.
Excessive fat can create cleaning and flame-up problems.
• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or drippings to constantly flame voids
the warranty on the grill grates. Excessive flare-ups indicate that either the grill
interior needs to be cleaned or that excessive amounts of fat are in the meat
or the meat was not properly trimmed.
• Grease drippings will occasionally ignite to produce harmless puffs of flame
for a second or two. This is a normal part of the cooking process.
• NEVER LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED DURING GRILL OPERATION.
Should excess grease cause sustained flame-up
1. Turn on FAN manually.
2. Immediately turn grill heat control switch to OFF position.
3. Remove meat from grill.
IMPORTANT
• Do not use aluminum foil inside the grill area.
• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill area.
• Do not allow grill liner pan to become overloaded with grease. Clean frequently.
• Do not cover grates completely with meat. Leave air space between each steak, etc.
to allow proper ventilation as well as prevent flame-ups.