BRAND-MAN Gas Grills Cleaning User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- BRAND-MAN
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Cleaning Instructions for Gas Grills
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HOW DO I CLEAN MY GAS GRILL?
Keeping the inside of your grill clean is important not only for sanitary reasons, but it helps to keep the components of your grill working properly to make sure that they last for as long as possible and operate at peak performance. Knowing what to use to clean the inside of your grill, and how to do so, will help your grill last for years.
Inside the Lid
Over time, you may notice a substance that looks like peeling paint on the
inside of the lid, but we don’t paint the inside of our grill lids. During
use, grease and smoke vapors slowly change into carbon and form deposits on
the inside of your lid.
These deposits will eventually peel and look very similar to paint. These
deposits are nontoxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do not
clean the lid regularly.
To clean the inside of the lid, brush the carbonized grease with a Stainless-
Steel Grill brush. To minimize further build-up, the inside of the lid can be
wiped with a paper towel after grilling while the grill is still warm (not
hot).
Cooking Grids
Please see the “Cleaning Cast Iron Cooking Grids”
Flame Tamers
To clean your Flame Tamers, allow your grill to cool completely, then scrape
the Flame Tamers with a plastic scraper.
If necessary, you can clean the Flame Tamers with hot soapy water and a clean
towel, do not use anything abrasive as that may damage the enamel coating.
Also, keep in mind that Flame Tamers can (and probably will) rust due to their
exposure to high heat and food drippings. They will not need to be replaced
unless they have holes or cracks in them.
Burner Tubes
Two areas on the burners that are key to optimum performance are the portholes
(small openings running along the length of the burners) and the airflow
screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these areas clean is essential for
safe operation.
Use a clean stainless steel bristle grill brush to clean the outside of the
burners by brushing across the top of the burner portholes.
Certain models have electrodes attached to the burners. Avoid damaging the
ignition electrodes by carefully brushing around them.
To clean the airflow screens, locate the ends of the burners on the underside
of the control panel where they meet the valves. Depending on the exact model
you own, the control panel may need to be removed to access the screens.
Clean the airflow screens on each of the burners using a soft bristle brush.
Something like an old toothbrush works well.
When cleaning the burners, never use a brush that has already been used to
clean the cooking grates, as this can transfer grease from the grates onto the
burners. Also, never put sharp objects into the burner portholes, as this
pushes debris into the burners, which can result in gas flow issues.
Firebox
Look inside the Firebox for any grease accumulation or leftover food residue.
Excessive accumulation can cause flare-ups.
Use a plastic scraper to scrape debris off the sides and bottom of the Firebox
into the opening in the bottom of the Firebox that leads into the slide-out
grease tray.
Grease Management System
Brand-Man grills feature a grease management system that funnels grease away
from food and into a disposable container.
Depending on the exact model, the grease management system may consist of
either a slideout grease tray, a slide-out catch pan or both, and all models
will feature a disposable drip tray. These components were designed to be
easily removed, cleaned, and replaced; an essential step every time you
prepare to grill. This system should be cleaned each and every time you grill
to prevent flare-ups.
Remove the slide-out grease tray or drip catch pan by pulling the tray out
from underneath the firebox.
Scrape off excess grease with a plastic scraper.
You may line the grease tray and/or catch pan with aluminum foil for easier
cleanup. This may require more frequent cleanings.
Discard disposable drip pans and/or aluminum foil when necessary and replace
it with new product.