FAQS How Do I Clean My Grill After Each Use? User Manual

: June 5, 2024
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FAQS How Do I Clean My Grill After Each Use
HOW DO I CLEAN MY GRILL AFTER EACH USE
WHAT CLEANING AGENTS DO YOU RECOMMEND TO CLEAN AND SHINE THE RADIANT
CAN MY TEC GRILL RUST
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FAQS How Do I Clean My Grill After Each Use

HOW DO I CLEAN MY GRILL AFTER EACH USE

The radiant glass panels, located beneath the cooking grates, incinerate food drippings and debris and prevent them from falling though the grates into the interior of the grill. These panels are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 1200º F; however, food debris and ash that accumulate may cause the panels to overheat and crack. It is important to clean your cooking surface regularly following the simple burn off procedure listed below.

Light all of the burners in your grill and turn the burner controls to high.
Close the hood and wait 10 minutes to ensure that all drippings and debris are incinerated.
Turn off the burners and allow your grill to completely cool.
Once the grill has cooled, carefully remove the grates and scrape any ash that is left on the glass panels to the back of the grill with a spatula where it will fall through an opening to the drip tray below.

You may also wipe the class with a dry or damp cloth as well as the cooking grates although this is not necessary. We recommend that you do not remove the glass panels to clean them.

GLASS

There is very little maintenance associated with your TEC grill other than regular cleaning.
Never grill without the radiant glass panels properly installed beneath the cooking grates. They protect the burners and interior of your grill by preventing food drippings and debris from falling through the grates.
Check your gas hose and fittings regularly for damage, abrasion, and wear and tear.
Inspect the orifice openings and venture inlets occasionally to clear obstructions. Spiders and insects are known to nest in these areas of the grill and can disrupt the gas flow.
Replace the AAA battery in the igniter when necessary.
Make sure that the drip tray is in place every time you grill to ensure that grease, food drippings, and ash are completely contained and do not leak out, and remember to clean your drip tray regularly.

CAN MY TEC GRILL RUST

TEC uses 304 stainless steel because it is one of the most corrosive-resistant grades of stainless available. However, 304 is not corrosion proof. The best grades of stainless steel will degrade when exposed to intense heat. In high- temperature applications such as burners and cooking grates, 304 stainless will extend the life of the component, but it will not prevent it from ultimately being replaced. The oxidation that initially occurs actually acts as a barrier to future oxidation, slowing down the degradation process but not stopping it. Consequently, the deterioration resulting from oxidation due to intense heat is unavoidable and part of the normal wear and tear of a grill.It is difficult to predict the operational lifespan of the components in a grilling system that are exposed to intense heat as it is obviously determined by the frequency of use. During grilling, cooking grates are also exposed to the corrosive effect of the fatty acids from food drippings, as well as salt and marinades. However, under normal household use (twice a week), if a grill is properly maintained, burners and cooking grates typically remain operational for many years.