Cleaning And Maintenance - Weber GENESIS E-325s Owner's Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Inside of the Barbecue
Over time, the performance of your barbecue can
diminish if it has not been maintained properly. Low
temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking
grates are all signs that cleaning and maintenance
are overdue. When your barbecue is off and cool, start
by cleaning the inside from the top down. A thorough
cleaning is recommended at least twice a year. Consistent
use may require quarterly cleanings.
Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice 'paint-like' flakes on the
inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke vapours
slowly change into carbon and deposit on the inside of
your barbecue's lid. These deposits will eventually peel,
and look very similar to paint. These deposits are non-
toxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do not
clean the lid regularly.
1) Brush the carbonised grease from the inside of the lid
with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush (A). To
minimise further build-up, the inside of the lid can be
wiped with a paper towel after barbecuing while the
barbecue is still warm (not hot).
Cleaning the Cooking Grates
If you have been cleaning your cooking grates as
recommended, the debris on your grates should be
minimal.
1) With grates installed, brush the debris off your cooking
grate with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush (B).
2) Take the grates out and set aside.
Cleaning the FLAVORIZER BARS
FLAVORIZER BARS catch drippings that smoke and sizzle,
adding flavour to your food. Any drippings that are not
vapourised by the FLAVORIZER BARS are funnelled away
from the burners. This helps prevent flare-ups inside of
your barbecue, and protects the burners from getting
clogged.
1) Scrape the FLAVORIZER BARS with a plastic scraper
(C).
2) If necessary, brush the FLAVORIZER BARS with a
stainless steel bristle barbecue brush.
3) Remove FLAVORIZER BARS and set aside.
Cleaning the Burners
Two areas on the burners that are key to optimum
performance are the ports (small raised openings
running along the length of the burners) and the spider/
insect screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these
areas clean is essential for safe operation.
Cleaning the Burner Ports
1) Use a clean stainless steel bristle barbecue brush to
clean the outside of the burners by brushing across
the top of the burner ports (D).
2) When cleaning the burners, avoid damaging the
ignition electrode by carefully brushing around it (E).
Cleaning the Spider Screens
1) Locate the ends of the burners on the underside of the
control panel where they meet the valves.
2) Clean the spider/insect screens on each of the burners
using a soft bristle brush (F).
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A
B
C
D
E
F
WARNING: Turn your barbecue off and wait for
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it to cool before thoroughly cleaning it.
WARNING: Over time, the development of
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rough surfaces can form on the FLAVORIZER
BARS. Wearing gloves is recommended when
handling. Do not clean FLAVORIZER BARS or
cooking grates in a sink, dishwasher, or self-
cleaning oven.
WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never
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use a brush that has already been used to
clean the cooking grates. Never put sharp
objects into the burner port holes.
CAUTION: Do not place any barbecue
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components onto the side tables as they may
scratch the paint or stainless steel surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not use any of the following
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to clean your barbecue: abrasive stainless
steel polishes or paints, cleaners that contain
acid, mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or
abrasive cleaning pads.