Note: These are general guidelines that apply to most grills. Please consult the owner's manual for specific information regarding your own individual grill.

Cleaning The Grill
Caution: To prevent injury, use care when cleaning a hot grill.

Note: Do not use a commercial cleaner on the cooking grid. Do not brush grids while they are hot. Do not scrape grids.

For baked on residue use a brass (NOT STEEL) brush on the cooking grid and other components.

Burn Off
This process is much like that used in self-cleaning ovens and is most efficient when completed after each use of the grill.

Caution: Do not open the grill during the burn off process. Opening the grill during the curn off process may cause a sudden grease fire flare up that could burn your face and arms. Wait until the grill has cooled before opening.

Turn gas knob to HI. Close lid and allow the grill to burn for ten minutes or until no smoke is present. Do not allow the grill to burn for more than 30 minutes.

Turn gas knob and supply to OFF and allow the grill to cool.

Wipe COOL grill with a damp cloth to remove soot.

Grill Bottom
Periodically remove cooking grids and flare guard to clean the interior of the grill. Scrape off baked on residue with a putty knife or brass brush and rinse with water. Clean the bottom air holes with a small knife.

Burner Maintenance
Stainless steel burners often reddish brown afer use. This does not effect performance of the grill. When cleaning the interior of the grill, remove the burners and clean with a brass brush. Wash with water and a mild detergent.

Grease Tray
Empty periodically. Replacement tray liners can be purchased at most supermarkets where disposable aluminum baking pans are displayed.

Venturi Tubes
The venturi tubes allow air and gas to mix prior to burning, thus ensuring a efficient flame. Spiders and other small insects may build nests inside the tubes obstructing air flow. Fire or flashback may occur in and/or around obstructed venturi tubes and can cause damage to components beneath the grill or an unsafe condition. To reduce risk, inspections and cleaning should be performed at least twice monthly when spiders are active. If the grill has been unused for an extended period of time, inspect the tubes before using the grill.

Clean venturi tubes as follows:

1. Remove the cooking grids and briquette rack.
2. Remove the burner from the grill.
3. Lay the burner face down and remove the venturi assembly from the burner assembly. (Consult your owner's manual for specific instructions.)
4. Use a small flexible brush to remove any debris from the tube(s).
5. Flush with water.
6. Allow the tube(s) to dry before reinstalling.
7. Reinstall the venturi tubes and burner.

Exterior
Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Touch-up paint is available from Mitchell's and other authorized dealers. Stainless steel components can be easily cleaned with a spray-on stainless steel cleaner found in most hardware stores. Don't forget to use a protective cover. It can extend the life of your grill.

Briquettes
If the briquettes did not come clean during burn off, after cooling, turn them over. The residue will burn off during warm-up for the next use.

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