weber FT 600 - Manual (Page 33)

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Periodic Cleaning
ƽ CAUTION: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
ƽ
CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or
cooking grills in a self-cleaning oven.Replacement
cooking grills and griddles and Flavorizer Bars are
available through your retailer.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution.
ƽ
CAUTION: 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 Grills - 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.
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.
Cast Iron Griddle - See “Maintenance” under “Using
the Cast Iron Griddle”.
Maintenance
Always clean the griddle immediately after each use
with boiling hot water and a brush. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. If there is a lot of food sticking to the surface
of the griddle it may be cleaned with a steel wool
scouring pad. Rinse well with hot water and reseason
per instructions in grill or oven. Prior to storing, grease
very lightly with a solid vegetable oil or a vegetable
cooking spray, then wipe dry with a paper towel. Store in
a dry place.
Reseasoning
➣ After each use the griddle may be reseasoned by
coating with a solid vegetable oil.
➣ A vegetable cooking spray may be used as a
convenient method for quick reseasoning.
Tips
➣ The cast iron griddle will turn black with use. The
pores of the iron will be sealed, providing a durable
coating that helps to prevent foods from sticking. The
griddle will further season with use. Regular applications
of solid vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray will
improve its resistance to rust.
➣ Rust, a metallic taste or discolored foods are signs of
improper or inadequate seasoning or may result from
cooking acidic foods. If this occurs, wash thoroughly and
reseason.
➣ Since cast iron holds heat well, you will not need to
use extremely high cooking temperatures. Best results
are obtained with medium to medium-high heat. Do not
overheat.
➣ As with all cast iron, the more the use, the easier the
maintenance.
Cooking with the Griddle
To preheat, after lighting, turn both burners to high (HH).
Preheating will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on
conditions such as air temperature and wind.
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient
appliance. It operates at a low B.T.U. rate for economy.
See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking
instructions.
Storage and/or Nonuse
■ The gas must be turned off at the LP cylinder when
the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
■ When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the
LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated
space.
■ LP cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated area out of reach of children.
Disconnected LP cylinders must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
■ When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the
Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP
cylinder must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated
space.
■ 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.