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Using The Grill
Cast Iron Grate Seasoning
It is recommended to season your cast iron grate before you
begin cooking on your Element grill. A well-seasoned grate will
resist rust and create a virtually nonstick surface for cooking.
1. Remove the grate from packing materials.
2. Brush vegetable oil lightly over cast iron pieces to coat the
entire surface.
3. Heat the grate to approximately 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120
degrees Celsius) on low over your grill with the lid closed for ap-
proximately 20 minutes.
4. Wipe the grate well with a paper towel, and let it cool
completely before use.
5. To preserve this natural, protective coating DO NOT USE SOAP
when cleaning a seasoned grate. Instead, scrub the grate with a
mixture of salt and vegetable oil, rinse with hot water, and dry
completely over low heat before storing.
Cast Iron Grate Preheating
It is important to preheat your grill surface prior to cooking to
ensure an overall hot surface with even temperature. As the
grates are made of cast iron, they take some time to heat but
retain that heat extremely well and provide an excellent cooking
surface for grilling.
1. Turn the burner on high.
2. Cover the grill surface with the lid and heat on medium for ap-
proximately 10 minutes. Remove the lid, adjust to desired tem-
perature and begin cooking.
Igniter Tip Cleaning:
If lighting the burners is diffi cult
you may need to clean and ad-
just the igniter tip located near
the burner edge. (FIG. 07)
To ensure that the igniter lights
properly, clean off any cooking
residue that builds up on ig-
niter tip and burner. Use a very
fi ne grit sand paper to clean igniter tip and edge of burner.
Igniter tip should be 2–4 mm away from burner edge. This is
the ideal distance for most effective ignition.
Surface:
Grill should be covered when not in use to protect it from
outdoor elements. Wipe down surface to remove any cook-
ing residue with a clean cotton or microfi ber cloth. Clean
stainless steel surface with a stainless steel cleaner and ap-
ply a polish to keep your grill looking its best.
Stubborn and heavily ingrained stains can be removed by
sanding with a fi ne grade of sandpaper, being sure to work
only with the direction of the timber grain. After sanding
away stains like this you may need to re-oil the surface.
Wood prep shelf:
Clean wood shelf (on 01 and 02 models only) using a soft
sponge and a solution of mild soapy water. Wash down
afterwards with clean water.
Do not use high pressure hoses, steel wool or wire brushes
as all and any residue left in the grain will rust and discolor
the wood.
FIG. 07
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