Hestan 55 Inch Freestanding Grill Use & Care Guide - Manual (Page 16)

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THE SPIT & FORKS
The rotisserie can handle large food items up to 50 lbs. You should prepare your food items and
first mount it on the spit, then mount the forks. Push the pointed end of the spit through the
food and center on the spit. Push on one fork and embed into the food, then tighten the thumb
screw (use pliers if necessary). Repeat this process for the opposite fork. You should wrap any
loose, dangling pieces of food (like wings) with butcher’s string (never use nylon or plastic string).
With the food secured to the spit, slowly roll the spit in the palms of your hands to check for
balance. It should rotate smoothly. If you find it has a heavy side, adjust where the spit pierces
the meat. An unbalanced spit will cause uneven rotation and uneven cooking. It is normal for
the spit to flex with large foods during cooking.
Then mount the spit on the grill before lighting the rotisserie infrared burner. Lighting the
burner first could result in burning your hands while trying to mount the spit in the grill. Insert
the pointed end of the spit into the square drive receiver in the right wall of the grill, and rest the
other end on the rollers on the left wall of the grill. Turn on the motor to check the rotation and
balance of the food on the spit. Make adjustments as needed.
THE ROTISSERIE BURNER
The Hestan infrared rotisserie burner features a safety valve that automatically shuts off the gas
flow any time the burner is not properly lit, such as if it were to go out in windy conditions. The
location of the rotisserie burner should be less susceptible to strong wind conditions, but during
windy conditions, it’s best to keep the hood closed and to periodically check the burner. To light
the burner, see the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual.
NOTICE: Avoid directing water on the Rotisserie Burner as this may damage the ceramic burner
panels. Water damage to your Rotisserie Burner is not covered by the warranty.
NOTE: The grill thermometer should not be used for rotisserie cooking. It is not designed to read
direct infrared heat.
WOOD CHIP SMOKER
By using real wood chips in the smoker system of your Hestan grill, you can add extra flavor to all
of your grilled foods.
1. Soak the wood chips for at least 30 minutes before you plan to use the smoker. Drain
completely.
2. Fill the smoker tray with the drained wood chips.
3. Place the smoker tray on the cooking grate where the temperature is correct to smolder the
chips, not burn them. You do not want the chips to ignite. Smoke should begin in about
20-30 minutes.
4. When there is no more smoke, use the removal tool supplied with the smoker tray to
carefully remove it from the grill. Allow it to cool completely before attempting to refill the
tray with more chips.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
STAINLESS STEEL CARE
Stainless Steel is widely used for catering and residential kitchen equipment because of its
strength, its ability to resist corrosion, and its ease of cleaning. Unfortunately, the metal is often
taken for granted and it is assumed that no problems will arise during its usage. However, some
care is required to ensure a long service life of the grill.
To maintain the original appearance of your Hestan grill, a regular cleaning routine should be
carried out using the following guidelines:
USING YOUR GRILL
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1. After use, following the safety precautions detailed earlier in this manual, wipe the grill
with a soft, damp, soapy cloth and rinse with clean, warm water. This should remove most
substances encountered during the grilling process.
2. For stubborn stains, including burnt-on grease and food-borne deposits, use a multipurpose,
non-abrasive, cream cleanser and apply with a soft damp cloth. Rinse with fresh water, as
described above. On no account should steel wool pads be used unless they are made of
stainless steel.
3. Harsh abrasives and metallic scouring materials should not be used for cleaning stainless
steel as they will leave scratch marks in the surface and damage the appearance of the grill.
Likewise, do not use wire brushes, scrapers or contaminated scouring pads.
4. For those areas with a directional grain, any cleaning with abrasives should be carried out
along this grain direction and not across it.
5. After use, always remove wet cleaning aids (such as cloths, pads, containers) from the surface,
to avoid formation of water marks or stains.
6. If required, dry the grill after use with a soft dry cloth or towel.
If the preceding guidelines are adhered to, your Hestan grill should offer excellent life and
should live up to its reputation of being “stainless”. Neglect of this practice, however, can lead
to deterioration of the surface and, in some extreme cases, corrosion of the steel itself. The two
most common types of corrosion that may be encountered, particularly on stainless steel, are rust
marks and pitting of the surface.
RUST-BROWN MARKS
These rust marks are likely the result of small particles of “ordinary-steel” which have become
attached to the surface and have subsequently rusted in the damp environment. The most
common source of such particles is from steel wool scouring pads, but contamination may
also occur from carbon steel utensils and old water supply pipes. These brown marks are only
superficial stains, which will not harm the grill. They should be removable using a soft damp
cloth and a multi-purpose, non-abrasive, cream cleanser. Occasionally, it may be necessary to
resort to a proprietary stainless steel cleanser to return the surface of the grill to its original
condition. To avoid re-occurrence of any “rust-staining”, it is essential that the source of the
contamination is eliminated. A Hestan grill cover will go a long way toward preventing this kind
of contamination.
PITTING
A more severe form of corrosion is pitting of the surface. The sources of this corrosive attack
can usually be attributed to certain household products such as bleach, household cleaners
containing bleach (sodium hypochlorite), and pool chlorine. If you see pitting of the stainless
steel surface, you can attempt to buff it out using stainless steel abrasive pads, but in most cases,
pitting of the surface cannot be removed.
FOODSTUFFS
In general, stainless steel is fully resistant to all foodstuffs in common use. Only in isolated cases,
such as when concentrated salt and vinegar mixtures are allowed to remain in contact with the
steel for a prolonged period, can any surface marking result. Clean the surface as per instructions
above.
CARE OF PAINTED SURFACES (IF APPLICABLE)
Hestan grills are available in standard stainless steel, or 11 optional colors. The tough powder-
coating on these panels are commonly used on automotive parts, and commercial and residential
appliances because of their excellent chip resistance, and resistance to a variety of chemicals.
The finish should hold up well outdoors in most conditions. However, like any painted surface,
special care must be taken when cleaning this finish.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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