Fire Magic Deluxe Classic Series 42,000 BTU - Manual (Page 7)

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SEASONING YOUR CAST IRON GRIDS
Initial Seasoning: Wash the cooking grids
thoroughly with a mild detergent and scrub brush,
rinse and dry. Saturate the cast iron surfaces with a
high-quality vegetable cooking oil. The grids can be
immersed, or the oil thoroughly worked into the cast
iron by brushing and/or swabbing. Allow the oil to
run off or drain, then bake the grids in the barbecue
oven at a low (275° to 325°) temperature for two to
three hours. Re-oil and wipe off the excess with a
clean rag or paper towel. Your cast iron grids are
now ready for use.
USE AND MAINTENANCE
For best cooking performance, the wide side of the
cooking grid bars should be face up. After each use,
brush off any residue, preferably while the grids are
still warm. A brass wire brush is ideal. Apply vegetable
oil with a clean cloth or spray can. Brush in and wipe
clean with a rag or clean paper towel. Your cast iron
grids are now ready for their next nonstick cooking
performance.
Occasionally turn grids over and brush off accumulated
residue that could ignite during high temperature
cooking. Cooking food particles off the grids at high
temperatures for extended periods, may dry out the
cast iron and make it more susceptible to rusting. If
grids do become overheated and dry out, repeat the
initial seasoning procedure. Rust can be prevented
by keeping your grids properly seasoned. Wrap the
grids in newspaper or paper towels and store them
in a dry place if you are not planning to use them for
several weeks.
BURNER MAINTENANCE
Fire Magic Burners are constructed of heavy-duty,
high-quality porcelain coated cast iron, cast stainless
steel or cast brass and will withstand many years of
outdoor use, if the following ordinary precautions
are taken:
Once or twice a year inspect the burners and
determine if scale is building up excessively. Burners
can be removed and scraped to remove debris or
scale from the ports. Spray burners with vegetable
oil occasionally to inhibit oxidation. Replace burners
immediately if they show any signs of weak or thin
walls. Refer to page 4 for reinstalling burners.
CAUTION:
Never spray water on a hot gas unit as this may
damage porcelain or cast iron components.
USE AND CARE (cont.)
The grill serial identifi cation number is located on the underside of the drip tray handle. It
is recommended that the drip tray fi rst be removed and cleaned / emptied of its contents,
then turned over to view.