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Grill Maintenance For Fire Prevention
9/2/2021 (Permalink)
Our Crew Chief, Greg, is our in house grill master!
Proper grill cleaning may reduce the risk of fire damage to your property. There are several steps you can take to ensure your unit is always clean and ready to use.
1. Begin While the Grill Is Warm
Removing thick grease and baked-on residue can be difficult when the grill is cold, so cleaning the unit while it is still somewhat warm may make the job easier. Wait until you can touch the racks comfortably and then prepare for grill cleaning by gathering a pair of rubber gloves and a grill brush before filling a bucket with hot, soapy water large enough to immerse the grates.
2. Disconnect and Dismantle the Grill
Before you perform any grill maintenance, check to ensure all the dials are in the off position, then turn off and disconnect the propane tank. Remove the grates and the drip pan and place them in the bucket of soapy water to soak. Next, clean the underside of the grill’s hood to remove residue that can build up there and cause a grease fire. You can guard the heating elements from dripping water and grease by covering them with heavy-duty foil.
3. Rinse and Reassemble
Once you scrub out the inside of the grill, pull the drip pan and grates from the soak bucket, scrub and rinse them with a hose and place them back inside the unit. Remove the foil and wipe down the outer surface to finish the job.
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