Ducane AFFINITY 3400 - Manual (Page 27)

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Yes, you paid a lot of money for your grill, but even an expensive grill doesn’t clean
and maintain itself, and you want it to look good and function properly. That’s why this
section of your manual is so important. This section gives you the information necessary
to help you keep your grill looking new and working properly. Reading and following the
instructions in this section will make your grill investment pay off for many years.
90-DAY GRILL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
It is recommended that every 90 days the following maintenance procedure is followed,
but it is absolutely necessary to perform this maintenance at least once a year. By doing
so you will extend the life of your gas grill.
CLEANING THE LID, SIDE TABLES, CABINET, AND CONTROL PANEL
Use a non-abrasive sponge or towel with a solution of warm water and liquid detergent
to remove any grease build-up.
IMPORTANT
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids at all times.
• Do not locate your grill in such a manner or otherwise obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air around the grill.
• As part of the normal maintenance schedule, check to be sure that all
ventilation openings are free and clear from debris.
CLEANING THE COOKING GRATE
To keep your grill operating properly, the cooking grate should be cleaned regularly.
• The stainless steel cooking grate can be easily cleaned after the post-heating
period. As soon as the 10 minutes post-heating is completed, turn the gas off.
Open the lid with a covered hand and with the use of a brass brush, rub the grid
surface.
The Ducane ® steel cooking grate has been coated of strong, durable porcelain enamel.
You will find this cooking surface to be extremely durable while providing more heat
directly to your cooking surface for faster, more economical cooking.
CLEANING THE HEAT DISTRIBUTION PLATES
Your porcelain enameled heat distribution plates should also be brushed down with the
use of a brass long-handled brush.
CLEANING THE BURNER BOX
Clean when cooking grate and heat distribution plates are removed from burner box.
Clean out any ash or deposits from burner box using warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
Allow to dry before replacing all parts.
A small amount of grease may accumulate on the bottom of the burner box. It can be
scraped up and discarded with a flat-blade putty knife. Use a soap and water solution to
clean after you have scraped.
Prolonged grilling with the hood in the down position may cause a grease build up inside
the hood that will begin to flake (this is not paint). If this develops, clean the inside of the
hood with a warm water and soap solution. Be careful not to get the burner wet.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners on
the lid, cabinet and shelves of your grill as this will scratch
the surface.
ƽ CAUTION: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub in the
direction of the grain to preserve the look of your stainless
steel.
GREASE FIRES
The recommendations in the Maintenance section, concerning cleaning your grill, and
in the Normal Operation section concerning preheating and post-heating your grill are
extremely important for two reasons:
1) Keep your grill cooking at its best by keeping the cooking surfaces and heat
transmitting components clean. Keeping your grill clean is the best way of keeping
your grill cooking properly.
2) For safety reasons. A dirty grill is susceptible to grease fires.
Depending on the amount of cooking, the types of food cooked, the amount of
preheating and post-heating and the amount of cleaning performed on a grill, any grill
can be susceptible to a grease fire. A build up of meat fats, cooking marinades, basting
sauces, salts, etc. can ignite and cause a severe grease fire.
If a grease fire were to occur on a Ducane ® grill, flames would probably be seen under
the burner box. A severe grease fire could lead to a burned hose or regulator which
would allow gas to feed the fire and, obviously, make the fire worse.
Any type of fire requires that the grill components (hose, regulators, LP tanks, etc...)
involved be checked for continued safe operation. If a leak is suspected, the gas supply
system (hose, manifold, tank, fittings, etc...) must be leak tested, using a soapy water
solution, to verify the source of the leak. If no leak is found, then the problem was most
likely a grease fire.
A grease fire can be severe enough to damage your grill and/or cause property damage
and/or cause bodily harm. Ducane does not want this to happen and neither do you.
Follow our cleaning recommendations to avoid grease fires.
ƽ WARNING: Check the grease tray for grease build-up before
each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
ƽ ATTENTION: This product has been safety tested and is only certified for use in a specific country. Refer to country
designation located on outer carton.
These parts may be gas carrying or gas burning components. Please contact a Ducane Customer Service Representative in your area for genuine Ducane
replacement part(s) information by calling 1-800-382-2637.
ƽ WARNING: Do not attempt to make any repair to gas carrying or gas burning components without contacting Ducane. Your
actions, if you fail to follow this product Warning, may cause a fire or an explosion resulting in serious personal injury or
death and damage to property.