After-Use Safety; Proper Care And Maintenance - Kingsford GR1031-014903 Owner's Manual

AFTER-USE SAFETY

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Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished
before removing.
Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to
protect yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and
completely saturate with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to
disposing.
Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible
materials.
With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or
embers which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
Proper Care & Maintenance
Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect against excessive rust.
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in
use.
Before each use, wash cooking grills and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly
coat grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting.
If rust appears on the exterior surface of your grill, clean and buff the affected area with steel wool or fine grit
emery cloth. Touch-up with a good quality high-temperature resistant paint.
Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, and then
lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
How do I season my Cast Iron Grates?
1. Before each use, wash grates in hot, soapy water. Rinse grates and dry completely using a towel. Towel may
become discolored. This is normal.
2. Apply a thin, even coating of melted shortening (Crisco, as an example) to the grates with a soft cloth or paper
towel. Apply to both sides of the grates.
3. Heat grill with a small fire to around 350 degrees. Place grates in grill not directly over the coals and close lid.
Leave closed for at least one hour. Let grates remain in grill until cool.
4. Place grates in proper position in the grill.
Your cast iron grates should be properly seasoned and ready to use!
Tips & Suggestions:
1. Seasoning is an ongoing process. Periodically reapply the oil to grates with a soft cloth, especially if you see
any rust developing or before long periods of storage.
2. Never put your Cast Iron Grates in the dishwasher or allow to air dry.
3. IF rust does appear, remove with a grill brush and repeat the seasoning process.
4. Cleaning of the grates should be before the cooking begins, not after the cooking is over. A little residue left
on the Cast Iron crates helps protect them between uses.
5. The more Cast Iron Grates are used the better the non-stick qualities become. This is a great excuse to grill
more often!
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