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Question:
The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill
does not fit the older LP Gas tank I've used for
years. Why not?
Answer:
The
U.S.
Government
regulates
gas appliances
and
LP Gas tanks.
When
regulations
are changed
the LP
Gas tank fittings
are altered
to insure
compliance.
If
your
LP Gas tank
does
not fit the Regulator
and Hose
supplied
with
your
new grill, the tank
is outdated
and
must
be replaced.
Note:
Effective
April
1, 2002
all LP
Gas tanks
sold must
include
an "OPD"
Overfill
Prevention
Device.
The
OPD tanks
are identified
by
their
triangular-shaped
valve
wheel.
This
internal
device
prevents
the LP Gas tank
from
being
overfilled.
Tanks
without
an OPD
valve
can not be
refilled.
Question:
What
causes
grill parts
to rust and what
affect
does
it have on my grill?
Answer:
Rusting
is a natural
oxidation
process
and will not
affect the short
term
performance
of your
grill.
To slow the rusting
process
on Cooking
Grids
we
recommend
greasing
the grids
before
and after
each cookout.
Use a brush
to apply a thin layer of
cooking
oil or vegetable
shortening
onto
each
grid.
We do not suggest
spray
type oils unless
they are
specified
for high-temperature
cooking.
If your
Cooking
Grids are Porcelain
coated,
be sure to
coat the entire
cooking
surface
including
edges
and any areas
with
chipped
porcelain.
Routine
care and maintenance
is required
to preserve
the appearance
and corrosion
resistance
of stainless
steel. The fact is stainless
steel can corrode,
rust and
discolor
under
certain
conditions.
Rust
is caused
when
regular
steel particles
in the atmosphere
become
attached
to the stainless
steel surface.
Steel
particles
can also become
attached
to your
grill if you
use steel wool
or stiff wire brushes
to clean the grill
instead
of non-abrasive
cloth, sponge
or nylon
cleaning
tools. In coastal
areas
rust pits can develop
on stainless
surfaces
that cannot
be fully removed.
Bleach
and other
chlorine
based
solutions
used for
household
and pool cleaning
can also cause
corro-
sion to stainless
steel.
Weathering,
extreme
heat, smoke
from cooking
and
machine
oils used
in the manufacturing
process
of
stainless
steel can cause
stainless
steel to turn tan in
color. Although
there are many factors
which can affect
the surface
appearance
of stainless
steel, they do not
affect the integrity of the steel or the performance
of the
grill. To help maintain
the finish
of stainless
steel
follow these
cleaning
procedures
for the best results:
After every use (after your grill has cooled
down),
wipe
stainless
surfaces
with a soft, soapy
cloth or sponge
then rinse with water.
Be sure to remove
all food
particles,
sauces
or marinades
from
stainless
steel
because
these
can be highly acidic
and damaging
to
stainless
surfaces.
Never use abrasive
cleaners,
scrubbers
or stiff wire
brushes
of any type on your grill.
Use a heat resistant
Stainless
Steel Cleaner
and rub
or wipe
in the direction
of the stainless
steel grain or
polish
lines
NOT against
the grain.
Question:
Which is a better cooking surface to grill on;
porcelain coated steel / cast-iron cooking grids or
stainless steel grids?
Answer;
They
all have their
advantages.
For traditional
grilling
and searing
meats,
cast-iron
or steel
grids
offer
better
heat
conductivity.
To protect
against
the natural
rusting
process,
steel
or cast-iron
cooking
grids
offer
a porcelain
finish
which
requires
routine
maintenance
to keep
the grids
well
seasoned.
Stainless
steel
is popular
with
those
who
prefer
less
maintenance.
A new
innovative
solution
is available
on select
models
called
Stainless
Clad
Therma-Core
_. This
Cooking
Grid combines
a heat
conducting
steel core
with
an easy-to-clean
stainless
outer
shell.
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You may also review FAQ's, Troubleshooting
and Care & Maintenance Tips online at
www.qrandhall.com.
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