Cleaning And Care - Uniflame GBC1762WSP-U Owner's Manual

Classic gas bbq grill
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Turning Off
1 .
Turn gas cylinder valve to "CLOSED ."
2 .
Turn all control knobs 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 .
Controlling Flare-ups
W CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by only closing the lid is not possible.
1. If a grease fire develops, turn control knobs to the
"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 .
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 13) .
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 all control knobs 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 burners by removing the fasteners, which secure the burners to the grill bottom .
6 .
Lift burners up and away from gas valve orifice .
7 .
Disconnect wire from spark electrode .
8 .
Clean venturi of each burner with small bottle brush or compressed air .
9 .
Remove all food residue and dirt on burner surfaces .
10 . Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip) .
11 . Inspect burners for any damage (cracks or holes) . If damage is found, replace with new burner(s) from
manufacturer .
12 . Reinstall burners, checking to insure that gas valve orifice is correctly positioned inside each burner/venturi
tube . Also, check position of spark electrode .
13 . Replace heat plate(s) and cooking grid(s) .
14 . Connect gas cylinder per "Installing Gas Cylinder" section .
15 . Perform leak test per "Checking for Leaks" section .
Cleaning Side Burner
1 .
Turn the regulator valve handle counterclockwise into the the "OFF" position . (Figure C) .
2 .
Turn all control knobs 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 side burner grid .
5 .
Remove burner by removing the screws that secure the burner to the side shelf .
6 .
Lift burner up and away from gas valve orifice .
7 .
Clean venturi of burner with small bottle brush or compressed air .
8 .
Remove all food residue and dirt on burner surface .
9 .
Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire (such as an opened paper clip) .
10 . Inspect burner for any damage (cracks or holes) . If damage is found, replace with new burner from
manufacturer .
Operating Instructions (continued)
(OFF) position .
(OFF) position and Gas cylinder valve
(OFF) until the grease burns out . Be careful when
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.

Cleaning and Care

(OFF) position .
(OFF) position .
WARNING
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.
4. Unplug rotisserie motor from the outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts.
1. This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected on a regular basis.
2. Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
3. Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of grill.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Match
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
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Figure 13
Burner Flame Conditions
Use this chart to see if your burners
need to be cleaned .
1-2 in. /
25.4 - 50.8 mm
Normal: Soft blue flames with yellow
tips between 1 in . - 2 in . height .
Needs cleaning: Noisy with hard
blue flames .
Has to be replaced: Wavy with
yellow flames .
13
Lighting
Rod

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