Cleaning of Clamshell Grill
Why:
To maintain grill cleanliness and food safety.
Time required: 3 minutes to prepare
Time of day:
Grill not in use.
Hazard:
To prevent burn injuries, use extreme caution when wiping down release sheets and platen edges.
Tools and supplies: McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner (HCS), McD All Purpose Super Concentrate (HCS), McD's
NOSCRATCH™ Pad and Pad Holder, a suitable container, High-Temperature Pot Brush and Grill Cloth,
Stainless Steel Pan Filled With Lukewarm Water, Protective Gloves, (to protect hands from heat), Grill
Squeegee and Grill Scraper.
Procedure:
Important: Frequently throughout the day, (at least 4
times per hour), thoroughly wipe down the release
sheets and platen edges with a damp grill cloth.
1. Select Manual mode using the
PRESS the
OR
arrow buttons until "CLEAN
MODE" is displayed, (the control will maintain the
proper cleaning temperature).
Repeat with the other control. "READY TO CLEAN" will
be displayed and an audible alarm will sound when
the grill is at the proper cleaning temperature.
Press the
GREEN pushbutton to display "OFF. " The
"OFF" position on the controller allows the operator
to raise and lower the platen, (for clamshell grills), to
alternate positions for cleaning of the platen edges.
2. Empty and replace the grease troughs. Grease
troughs should be emptied and replaced consistent
with store security policy.
3. Put on the protective gloves and wipe down the
exposed surface of the release sheet with a damp
grill cloth.
4. Remove the release sheet locking clips and bars.
Clean the release sheets following the instructions
provided by your local cleaning chemical supplier.
5. Scrape only the lower grill surface with the grill
scraper, and squeegee any residue into the grease
troughs with the grill squeegee.
Caution: Do not scrape or otherwise scratch the upper
platens. The use of metal scrapers, abrasive pads, or wire
brushes will permanently damage the surface of the
upper platens.
P/N 4521779 (11/29/07)
22 minutes to complete
The upper platen surface and edges are very hot!
6. Open one packet of McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner, (HCS),
7. Firmly attach the McD NO-SCRATCH™ Pad to the pad
button.
8. Dip the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad into the grill cleaner.
9. Spread a light coating of grill cleaner over the entire
10. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the
11. Starting at the back of the lower grill, spread a light
12. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the grill
13. Rinse the upper platens with a dripping wet grill
14. Carefully pour small quantities of lukewarm water
©McDonald's Corporation • Planned Maintenance Manual • Revised January 2007
Daily
and empty the contents into a suitable container.
(One packet cleans a 3ft. grill).
holder.
platen surface, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE EDGES of all
upper platens. DO NOT SCRUB WHILE APPLYING THE
PRODUCT.
platen surfaces, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE EDGES with
the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad until all the soil has been
liquefied by the grill cleaner. For stubborn soils, apply
additional grill cleaner and lightly scrub. DO NOT
RINSE THE PLATENS AT THIS TIME.
coating of grill cleaner over the entire surface. DO
NOT SCRUB WHILE APPLYING THE PRODUCT.
surface with the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad until all the soil
has been liquefied.
cloth. RINSE PLATEN EDGE THOROUGHLY, THEN WIPE
DOWN BACK EDGE OF PLATEN.
onto the grill while brushing the surface, backsplash,
and bullnose with a LONGLIFE™ pot brush or
equivalent high-temperature brush. Continue until
the water no longer boils away and the grill remains
wet. Squeegee dry.
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