CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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It is important to periodically season your cast iron cooking grids. This will prevent food from sticking, prevent rusting and increase the life of your grids for many years to come. Seasoning your cast iron grids is quick and easy to do. Follow these simple steps:

Seasoning new cast iron grids.

Before cooking on your barbecue grill for the first time, wash the grids using a light detergent and water. Rinse then dry with a towel. Never air-dry grids or wash them in a dishwasher.
Spread a thin coating of cooking oil over entire surface of the cast iron grids with a basting brush or oil mister. Be certain the entire surface, including all corners, have been coated thoroughly.

We recommend using a HIGH SMOKE POINT OIL like one of these organic cold pressed cooking oils.

Avocado Oil – smoke point (260C / 500F)

Rice Bran Oil – smoke point (255C / 500F)

Sunflower Oil – smoke point (232C /442F)

Do not use salted fat such as margarine or butter. Non-stick cooking sprays are less effective as they burn off at low heat.

Now that you have applied oil to your new cast iron grids, light the grill and operate on Med/Low (400F or 200C) for 30 minutes. The oil bakes on and creates a non-stick protective layer. Turn the control knobs OFF. After the grids have cooled, they are seasoned and ready to use.

Re-seasoning cast iron cooking grids:

It’s always best to clean and re-season your grids after you have finished grilling your meal. So before you turn off your barbecue grill, follow these simple steps:
With the lid open, turn the control knobs to the MEDIUM HIGH position. Close the lid and wait ten minutes. This will help burn off excess food debris and oils. Then, open the lid and turn the control knobs to the off position. Clean your grids by removing any excess food and oils using a quality stainless steel barbecue grill brush or wood BBQ scrapper.
Spread a thin coating of High Smoke Point Oil over entire surface of the cast iron grids with a basting brush or oil mister.

Storing Your Cast Iron Grids:

When your barbecue grill is not in use for long periods of time, store your cast iron grids in a dry warm place. Coating clean, dry cooking grids with cooking oil (at room temperature) will create an extra layer of protection against rust.

Food drippings may come into contact with the hot flames of the burner, causing a flare-up. Some flare-ups are normal, but excessive flare-ups are most often caused by a buildup of grease. Follow these simple steps:

When the barbecue grill is cool, remove the Flav-R-Wave™ heat medium and brush it with a stainless steel grill brush then place it back into position.

Ensure that the bottom of the barbecue grill oven is kept clean of any grease or cooking debris, including your drip can/pan. For a thorough cleaning, scrape the sides and base of your cook box with a putty knife or barbecue brush, then use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any ash and debris.
If your grill is equipped with Broil King’s heavy duty reversible cast iron grids, place the grids with the channel side up when grilling fattier cuts of meat. This will help capture and vaporize more juices right at the cooking grid and the ends of the grids are shaped to allow excess juices to drain away without causing flare-ups.

The inside of the lid is not painted. Over time smoke creates a carbon buildup inside the oven lid. The carbon may peel off and can look like paint. To clean, simply remove the lid, lightly scrape with a putty knife or barbecue brush and wash with warm soapy water. For best performance, clean the inside of your lid occasionally throughout the year, before carbon buildup can peel off.

The black buildup is a sign that your venturi tubes on your burner may have a blockage, and will not allow enough gas and air flow to reach the burners. Alternately, your barbecue grill may need a thorough cleaning. To correct this, follow these simple steps:

When cool, remove your burner and inspect the ports. If the ports are blocked, clean with a soft bristle brush. Alternately you can clear the debris out by poking blocked holes with a paper clip (or another tool small enough – never drill or file portholes, enlarging them will damage your burner).
Next, clean out the burner venturi tubes. Use a venturi brush or pipe cleaner and push it through the entire tube while turning. Pull out the brush and examine for any debris. Be aware that spiders are attracted to thesmell of gas, and may have taken residence in your venturi tubes. To prevent this, make sure the spider guards are protecting the air intake holes at all times.
There also may be a buildup of grease burning on the bottom of the oven. To correct this, remove the cooking grids and the Flav-R-Wave™ heat medium. Use a stainless steel barbecue grill brush and scrub the bottom of the oven to loosen debris. For a thorough cleaning, use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any ash and debris.

Burner

Remove burner and inspect for cracks and deterioration. Clean venturi tubes using a pipe cleaner or venturi brush to eliminate any blockages caused by spiders or insects.

Flav-R-Wave™

Using a stainless steel brush scrape off any residue that has accumulated on the Flav-R-Wave™ heat medium.

Cookbox / Oven

With the burner(s) and Flav-R-Wave™ removed, scrape the inside of the oven using a sturdy bristle brush and then use an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove any ash and debris. Then, using a barbecue cleaner scrub the inside and outside of the oven and then rinse with water. Never use oven cleaner on your barbecue, it is corrosive and can damage the other components.

Grease Tray

The grease tray is located immediately below the hole through which grease will drain and is accessible from the rear of the barbecue. The grease tray should be checked and cleaned or replaced regularly to prevent grease from overflowing onto your patio.

Exterior Finish

If white oxidation spots appear, wash the outside of the housing with a mild soap and water solution. Rinse the surfaces thoroughly, and then wipe them with a cloth dipped in cooking oil to restore the luster. For repair of paint scratches and scuffs, use a good quality HIGH temperature (600°F) spray paint for touch-up. Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect short term performance of your barbecue grill. Use stainless steel cleaner to polish and remove stains and marks from stainless steel components. Weathering and extreme heat can cause a stainless steel lid to turn a tan color. This is discoloration and is not considered a manufacturing defect.

Hose

You should perform a leak test every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting, and at least once per year or after any long period of non use.

How to Perform a Leak Test:

1. Extinguish any open flame or cigarettes in the area.
2. Be sure that gas supply valve and appliance valves are “off”.
3. Prepare a soap solution of one part water, one part liquid detergent.
4. Open the propane or natural gas supply valve slowly.
5. Brush the soap solution on each connection, including the tank, the quick disconnect coupling, and on each connection between the orifice and control valve.
6. A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area of the leak.
7. If a leak is detected, close the gas supply valve, tighten all connection and retest (Step 4).
8. If the leak persists, contact our customer service department for assistance.
9. Do not attempt to operate appliance if a leak is present.