weber 5500 - Manual (Page 38)

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After a Period of Nonuse
■ The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for
gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes
before using. (See Sections "General and Annual
Maintenance.")
■ Check that the areas under the control panel and
the bottom tray are free from debris that might
obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
■ The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked
for any obstructions. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance.")
Periodic Cleaning
ƽCAUTION: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
ƽCAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or
cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. Replacement
cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available
through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer
Service Center.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution.
ƽCAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain
citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on
barbecue or cart surfaces.
Bottom tray - Remove excess grease and then wash
with warm soapy water.
Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates- Clean with a
suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill
and wash with warm soapy water.
Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can
line the catch pan with aluminum foil. To clean the catch
pan, wash with warm soapy water.
Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water, clean with
plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge
in water.
Inside cooking box - Brush any debris off of burners
tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS
(OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm
soapy water.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper
towel to prevent flaking due to grease build-up.