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Cleaning and Maintenance
As with any piece of fine equipment, your new grill must be kept clean and properly maintained to maximize its
performance and longevity. Cleaning internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and
foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. To assure safe and proper maintenance, we
recommend you follow these directions carefully.
IMPORTANT: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE GRILL.
Cleaning Instructions
Island Cabinets
Be sure to unplug the electrical supply before cleaning any part of your Cal Flame BARBECUE. Spray cabinet
area with a soap and water solution. Rinse with a gentle stream of fresh water.
Burners
IMPORTANT: All of the gas control knobs must be turned to the off position and the fuel should be off and
fuel line disconnected prior to starting this procedure.
To reduce the risk of flashback, this procedure should be followed at least once a month or when your grill has
not been used for an extended period of time.
1. Remove burners from grill by carefully lifting each burner up and away from the gas valve orifice.
2. Wire brush outer surface of burner to remove food residue and dirt. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff
wire such as an opened paper clip.
3. Inspect the burner for damage (cracks and holes). If any damage is found, replace burner and discontinue
grill usage.
4. Upon reinstallation, inspect the following: gas valve orifices for cleanliness and condition; the location of
the igniters.
Grill Racks
The easy way to clean the grill racks is to scrub them immediately after you have finished cooking and turned
off the flame. Wear a grill mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam. Dip a brass bristle barbecue brush
in water and scrub the hot grill. Dip the brush frequently to increase the amount of steam. Steam is created as
water contacts with the hot grill, assists in the cleaning process by softening food particles. The food particles
will fall onto the briquette tray and burn or fall into the drip tray. If the grill is allowed to cool before cleaning,
the removal of those residual particles from food will be more difficult.
If desired, when completely cool, remove the grill racks for thorough cleaning. Use soap and water for this
cleaning. Specks or grease can either gather on the surface of the stainless steel and bake onto the surface rack
and give the appearance of rust. For removal, use an abrasive pad (like Scotch Brite) in conjunction with a
stainless steel cleaner. This needs to be done in extreme cases only, or before storing the grill for on extended
period
Warming Rack
The warming rack can be cleaned using the same procedure as Cleaning the Grill Racks.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
2006 Barbecue Owner's Manual
LTR20061004, Rev. A
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