Thermos 4611118 - Manual (Page 6)

Grill Maintenance
- Allow grill to cool before cleaning. Frequency of cleaning is
determined by how often grill is used.
- DO NOT use self-cleaning oven to clean any grill part.
Extreme heat would remove any chrome plating and cause
premature rusting.
- Meat drippings will solidify in bottom of grill after a few uses.
This residue should be removed regularly. Failure to do so
could cause overflow at bottom vent openings and increase
the chance of a grease fire.
- When cleaning grill, cover work area with newspaper.
Remove grill lid and cooking grate. Loosen residue with
scraper or putty knife. Wipe away loosened residue with
paper towels.
- Inside surface of grill may be cleaned with a strong solution
of detergent and water applied with a scrub brush. Cooking
grate may be cleaned with a wire brush. Thoroughly rinse
grill with water and allow to completely air-dry before using
again.
- Place cooking grate and lid onto grill.
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CAUTION
• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible.
Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons.
• Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may
result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP
cylinder off.
• Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning
off food residue on HI. If grill has not been regularly
cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the
product.
Before Cooking For The First Time
Operate grill for 15 minutes with the grill lid closed and the gas
control on HIGH. This will heat-clean internal components and
eliminate odor from paint finish of grill.
Turning Grill Off
- After cooking, turn the grill off by rotating the control knob to
OFF. Control knob should pop up in the OFF position. If
control knob does not pop up, disconnect cylinder to turn grill
off and replace the Regulator/Valve.
- Allow grill to cool completely before storing.
Storing Grill
- Allow grill to cool completely.
- Remove Propane Cylinder and install protective cap over
outlet threads.
- Remove Regulator/Valve from grill to help keep dirt out of the
propane cylinder probe.
- Store Regulator/Valve in a heavy plastic bag and place inside
grill.
- Fold legs up over top of grill with lid in closed position.
Food Safety
Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor
cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria,
follow these four basic steps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy
water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to
eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter
and utensils when removing cooked foods.
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to klil bacteria.
Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food
temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline at 1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202)
720-3333, 10:00 am-4:00 pm EST.