After-use safety, Proper care & maintenance, Warning – Vent-a-Hood 812-3450-0 (Hickory) User Manual
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Close lid and all dampers to extinguish fire.
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Always allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
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Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended. Make sure coals and ashes are completely extinguished before removing.
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Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to protect yourself
and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a non-combustible metal container and completely saturate with water.
Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
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Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.
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With a garden hose, completely wet surface beneath and around the grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers which
may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.
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Cover and store grill in a protected area away from children and pets.
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Cure your grill periodically throughout the year to protect
against excessive rust.
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To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly
cured and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may
be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252.
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Wash cooking grill and charcoal grate with hot, soapy water, rinse
well and dry. Lightly coat grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
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Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply
a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface
to prevent rusting. Do not coat charcoal grate or charcoal tray.
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If rust appears on the exterior surface of your grill, clean and buff the
affected area with steel wool or fine grit emery cloth. Touch-up with a
good quality high-temperature resistant paint.
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Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior
surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
AFTER-USE SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Care
& Maintenance
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