Vermont Casting VC0620P - Manual (Page 28)

CARING FOR YOUR GRILL
REGULAR CLEANING AND UPKEEP
Regular care of your grill will help keep it
operating properly. Cleaning or maintenance
may be done only when the grill is cool and with
the fuel supply turned off. Clean grill parts and
tighten loose hardware as needed.
Do not put grill parts in a self-cleaning oven as
the extreme heat could damage them. Do not
use a combustible or flammable cleanser on
grill. Do not use a commercial oven cleaner.
Always keep a small aluminum pan beneath
the grill bottom to catch grease drippings during
use. The grease pan is a 3-1/2”x 6” aluminum
loaf pan available at most grocery stores.
CAUTION: The grease pan and grill bottom
become extremely hot during use. To avoid
burns empty grease pan only when the grill is
cool.
The small vent hole in the regulator must be
kept clean of dirt and debris. Keep the gas-
supply hose at least 3" away from any grill
surface that becomes hot during use.
After each cooking, shut the lid and turn control
knobs to highest setting for 5 minutes to burn off
grease drippings inside grill. Occasionally turn
the ceramic briquettes over before lighting to
burn off extra grease residue. Replace them with
fresh ones if they become too saturated with
grease.
Use a brass bristle brush on porcelain cooking
grids. Wash cooking grids with a mild soap, a
scrub brush and hot water. Use a mild soap and
hot water to wash all other grill parts.
To refinish the outside of the aluminum grill
castings, clean and then lightly sand with a fine
sandpaper. Clean with a vinegar / water solution,
and rinse with water. When dry, paint with a high
temperature paint following directions on paint
can label.
COOKING TIPS
IN CASE OF A MAJOR GREASE FIRE
Prior to lighting the grill, coat the cooking grids
with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.
Preheat the grill with the lid closed about five to
ten minutes before cooking. Cook with lid down
when possible. This will keep temperature even,
conserve fuel, improve food's flavor, and lessen
flare-ups.
Never leave cooking food unattended. Frozen
meat and poultry should be thawed before
cooking. Trim the excess fat. Frozen fish and
vegetables will cook without thawing. However,
placing frozen food onto very hot porcelain grids
can crack the porcelain finish.
Add salt to food after cooking to prevent it from
drying out. Brush naturally lean meat, poultry or
fish with cooking oil or margarine.
Cook small pieces of tender foods in foil. Apply
barbecue, tomato, or sugar-based sauces no
sooner than the last ten minutes of cooking.
Turn food with a long-handled spatula or tongs.
During operation, stand to side of grill when
opening the grill lid. Lift lid handle slowly in case
of a grease flare-up. Do not position any part of
your body directly above the cooking area.
Some flare-up is expected. It adds a smoky
flavor and sears food, but a major grease fire
can cause a potentially hazardous situation and
damage the grill.
,
follow these steps:
1. Turn the burner-control knob(s) to off.
2. Stay away from grill.
3. Allow the fire to burn itself out.
4. After the fire is out and the grill is cool, shut
off the fuel supply valve at the fuel source.
5. Clean all parts.
6. Check for damage to the gas-supply hose,
burner valve, and burner. On L.P. appliances
also check the L.P. cylinder, L.P. cylinder valve,
regulator and hose. If any of these parts are
damaged, replace them with factory authorized
parts before operating the appliance again.
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Caring for Your Gas Grill
IMPORTANT: NEVER leave a grill unattended
when in use.