Cleaning And Care - Uniflame GBT1712W-U Owner's Manual

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Turning Off
1 . Turn gas cylinder valve to "CLOSED ."
2 . Turn control knob clockwise to the
Note: A "poof" sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is burned .
3 . Disconnect gas cylinder per "Disconnecting Gas Cylinder" section .
Cooking
W CAUTION: Do Not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on
If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can occur .
1 . Open lid and ignite the side burner per "Lighting Instructions" section .
2 . Closed lid and preheat grill on (HIGH) .
3 . Adjust control knob to desired flame height .
4 . Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above the lit burner .
5 . With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved .
6 . Turn grill off per "Turning Off" section .
Controlling Flare-ups
1. If a grease fire develops, turn control knobs to the
valve "CLOSED." Do NOT use water on a grease fire. This can cause the grease to
splatter and could result in serious burns, bodily harm or other damage.
2. Do NOT leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on
(HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can occur.
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a grill and add to the unique flavor of grilling .
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and be dangerous.
Important: Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill .
If a grease fire occurs, close the lid AND turn the control knob(s) to
opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur .
If excessive flare-ups occur, do NOT pour water onto the flames .
Minimize Flare-ups:
1 . Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking .
2 . Cook high fat content meats on (LOW) setting or indirectly .
3 . Ensure that your grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface and the grease is allowed to drain into grease
receptacle .
CAUTION
1. All cleaning and maintenance should be done
when grill is cool and with the fuel supply
disconnected.
2. Do NOT clean any grill part in a self-cleaning
oven. The extreme heat will damage the finish.
3. Do NOT enlarge valve orifices or burner ports
when cleaning the valves or burners.
Before Each Use:
1 . Keep the grill area clean and free from any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids .
2 . Do NOT obstruct the flow of the combustion of LP gas and the ventilation of air .
3 . Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the Gas cylinder area free and clear from debris .
4 . Visually check the burner flames to make sure your grill is working properly (Figure 6) .
5 . See sections below for proper cleaning instructions .
6 . Check for obstructions of airflow to the burners . Spiders, insects and webs can clog the burner/venturi tube . A clogged
burner tube can lead to a fire .
Cleaning Surfaces
1 . Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent or baking soda mixed with water .
2 . For stubborn surfaces, use a citrus-based degreaser and a nylon scrubbing brush .
3 . Rinse clean with water .
4 . Allow to air dry .
Cleaning Main Burners
1 . Turn the regulator valve handle counterclockwise into the the "OFF" position (Figure C) .
2 . Turn control knob clockwise to the
Note: A "poof" sound is normal as the last of the gas is burned .
3 . Disconnect gas cylinder per "Disconnecting Gas Cylinder" section .
4 . Remove cooking grids and heat plates .
5 . Remove regulator /control knob and wind guard . .
6 . Disconnect wire from igniter, if applicable .
7 . Remove burner
8 . Remove all food residue and dirt on burner surfaces .
9 . Disconnect wire from spark electrode .
10 . Clean inlet of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air .
11 . Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip) .
Operating Instructions (continued)
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(OFF) position .
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(OFF) position and Gas cylinder
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(OFF) until the grease burns out . Be careful when
1. This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and
2. Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
.
3. Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of
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(OFF) position .
(HIGH) .

Cleaning and Care

NOTICE
inspected on a regular basis.
grill.
Burner
CAUTION
W If burner flame goes out during operation,
immediately turn the control knobs to the
(OFF) position,
Gas cylinder valve "OFF" and open lid to let the
gas clear for 5 minutes before re-lighting.
CAUTION
W Putting out greasefires by closing the lid is
not possible.
WARNING
W When cooking, fire extinguishing materials
should be readily accessible. In the event of
an oil/grease fire, use type BC dry chemical
fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand
or baking soda. Do NOT attempt to extinguish
with water.
Burner Flame Conditions
Use this chart to see if your burners
.
Normal: Soft blue flames with yellow
tips between 1 in . - 2 in . height .
Needs cleaning: Noisy with hard
Has to be replaced: Wavy with
Figure 5
Flame Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
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Figure 6
need to be cleaned .
1-2 in. /
25.4 - 50.8 mm
blue flames .
yellow flames .