MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
After you have finished, prepare for the next cookout by
burning off any residue of food from the grids in the
following manner:
Cooking Grids
Remove all food from the grids, turn the control knob to
“HIGH”, and operate the smoker with the door closed for
5 to 10 minutes or until smoking stops. Turn the gas
cylinder valve to OFF, then the control knob to OFF.
Use a long-handled brass wire brush to clean the grids.
Remember that the smoker is hot, so wear kitchen mitts
or use a pot-holder to handle the brush.
You do not have to wash the grids after each cookout, but
if you wish to do so, use a mild soap and water solution,
then rinse them thoroughly. Never use a commercial
oven cleaner.
Grease Tray
The grease tray is located on the bottom of the cabinet
around the burner. The grease tray should be checked
and cleaned regularly to prevent grease from overflowing
onto your patio and onto the smoker controls.
General Cleaning
When the smoker is cold, remove the grids. Cover three
quarters of the cooking grids with aluminum foil, shiny
side down. Ignite the burner; operate the smoker on
HIGH with the door closed for 10 minutes or until smoking
stops. Turn the gas cylinder valve to OFF, turn the
control knob to OFF. When the smoker is cool, remove
the foil and grids. Then clean the interior of the bottom
cabinet by scraping the sides and vacuuming.
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
To ensure safe and efficient performance, the following
components should be inspected and cleaned at least
once per year or after any period of storage exceeding one
month.
Burner
Remove burner and inspect for cracks and deterioration.
Clean venturi tube using a pipe cleaner or venturi brush
to eliminate any blockages caused by spiders or insects.
See "Venturi Tube".
While burner is removed, clean interior of bottom oven by
scraping the sides and vacuuming.
Hose
Inspect and replace if necessary. See "Hose and
Regulator".
Exterior Finish
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on
cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not affect short term
performance of your smoker.
Replacement Parts
If a problem is found with the regulator, hose, burner, or
control valves, do not attempt repair. See your dealer,
approved service centre, or contact the factory for repairs
or replacement parts. To ensure optimum performance,
use only original OMC replacement parts.
Leak Test
After reconnecting a gas cylinder, be sure to check for
leaks. See "Leak Testing"
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