Maintenance; Sear Grid - Ducane 04 Series Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Yes, you paid a lot of money for your grill, but even
an expensive grill doesn't clean and maintain itself, and
you want it to look good and function properly. That's
why this section of your manual is so important.
This section gives you the information necessary
to help you keep your grill looking new and working
properly. Reading and following the instructions in this
section will make your grill investment pay off for
many years.
IMPORTANT:
• Keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids at all times.
• Do not locate your grill in such a manner or
otherwise obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the grill.
• As part of the normal maintenance schedule,
check to be sure that all ventilation openings are
free and clear from debris.
90-Day Grill Maintenance Schedule
It is recommended that every 90 days the following
maintenance procedure is followed, but it is absolutely
necessary to perform this maintenance at least once a
year. (See Grease Fires on Page 39.) By doing so you will
extend the life of your gas grill.
1. Cleaning the Top Casting
Detach the top casting by removing the two hinge
pins located in the back of the unit. With a solution of
warm water, liquid detergent and ammonia, wash and
brush the inside of the casting to remove any grease
build-up. The inside of the hood casting is not
painted so any black coating on the inside is grease
and smoke build-up. Allow the casting to dry and
replace the hood and pins in their proper positions. If
the build up is too much for the soapy solution, we
suggest you use some type of oven cleaner – then the
detergent solution.
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O F Y O U R D U C A N E G R I L L
Remember to be in an open air area if you use an
oven cleaner. Coat the outside surface with a thin layer
of vegetable oil.
2. Cleaning the Stainless Steel

SEAR GRID

To keep your grill operating properly, the SEAR
GRID
There are three methods by which the Ducane grid
may be cleaned.
1. Your SEAR GRID
2. The use of the Ducane-supplied stainless steel
®
® should be cleaned regularly.
® may be placed in most
dishwashers or self-cleaning ovens to be cleaned.
This is safe for your appliance and grid providing
it fits safely inside the appliance.
sponge or a brass brush after each grill cookout
will assist in removing the food particles from
between the open spaces of your grid. Place the
grid in your sink and brush the surface with hot
soapy water. Turn the grid around and clean the
other side. Dry and return it to your grill for
cooking. This procedure takes approximately
ten minutes.
FIG. 26
REMOVE SEAR GRID & LA-VA-GRATE
®
DIRECTION INDICATED BY ARROWS.
SEAR GRID ®
IN
®
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