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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
Question:
Which is a better cooking surface to grill on;
porcelain coated steel / cast-iron cooking grids or
stainless steel grids?
Answer:
They all have their advantages. For traditional grilling
and searing meats, cast-iron or steel grids offer better
heat conductivity. To protect against the natural rusting
process, steel or cast-iron cooking grids offer a
porcelain finish which requires routine maintenance
to keep the grids well seasoned.
Stainless steel is popular with those who prefer less
maintenance.
A new innovative solution is available on select
models called Stainless Clad Therma-Core
®
. This
Cooking Grid combines a heat conducting steel core
with an easy-to-clean stainless outer shell.
After every use (after your grill has cooled down), wipe
stainless surfaces with a soft, soapy cloth or sponge
then rinse with water. Be sure to remove all food par-
ticles, sauces or marinades from stainless steel be-
cause these can be highly acidic and damaging to stain-
less surfaces.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers or stiff wire
brushes of any type on your grill.
Use a heat resistant Stainless Steel Cleaner and rub or
wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain or pol-
ish lines NOT against the grain.
You may also review FAQ’s, Troubleshooting
and Care & Maintenance Tips online at
www.grandhall.com.
Question:
The Regulator and Hose supplied with my gas grill
does not fit the older LP Gas tank I’ve used for years.
Why not?
Answer:
The U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and
LP Gas tanks. When regulations are changed the LP
Gas tank fittings are altered to insure compliance. If
your LP Gas tank does not fit the Regulator and Hose
supplied with your new grill, the tank is outdated and
must be replaced. Note: Effective April 1, 2002 all LP
Gas tanks sold must include an “OPD” Overfill
Prevention Device. The OPD tanks are identified by their
triangular-shaped valve wheel. This internal device
prevents the LP Gas tank from being overfilled. Tanks
without an OPD valve can not be refilled.
Question:
What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does
it have on my grill?
Answer:
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and will not affect
the short term performance of your grill.
To slow the rusting process on Cooking Grids we re-
commend greasing the grids before and after each
cookout. Use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil
or vegetable shortening onto each grid. We do not
suggest spray type oils unless they are specified for
high-temperature cooking. If your Cooking Grids are
Porcelain coated, be sure to coat the entire cooking
surface including edges and any areas with chipped
porcelain.
Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve
the appearance and corrosion resistance of stainless
steel. The fact is stainless steel can corrode, rust and
discolor under certain conditions. Rust is caused when
regular steel particles in the atmosphere become attached
to the stainless steel surface. Steel particles can also
become attached to your grill if you use steel wool or stiff
wire brushes to clean the grill instead of non-abrasive
cloth, sponge or nylon cleaning tools. In coastal areas
rust pits can develop on stainless surfaces that cannot be
fully removed. Bleach and other chlorine based solutions
used for household and pool cleaning can also cause
corrosion to stainless steel.
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking and ma-
chine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless
steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in color. Al-
though there are many factors which can affect the sur-
face appearance of stainless steel, they do not affect the
integrity of the steel or the performance of the grill. To help
maintain the finish of stainless steel follow these clean-
ing procedures for the best results:
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