26Care and CleaningProfessional Outdoor Grills & CooktopsDrip tray The full-width drip tray will collect grease from thegrill section, as well as boilovers and spills fromthe cooktop burners (on some models).Allow the tray and its contents to cool beforeattempting to clean. Using paper towels or asponge, and a general-purpose cleaner, wipe thegrease from the tray often to avoid the possibilityof a grease fire.NOTE: Drain holes are provided for the easyremoval of accumulated rain water. Extend the driptray partially forward to expose the drain plug(s).Place a container under the tray and remove thedrain plug(s). After water has drained, completecleaning by wiping the tray dry using papertowels or a sponge.Cooktopburners(on somemodels)The burner consists of the burner base and theburner head. They can be lifted off, making themeasy to clean.WARNING:DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALLBURNER PARTS IN PLACE. Surface burnersshould be cleaned routinely, especially afterbad spillovers which can clog the slots andholes in the burner heads. Improperlyassembled or dirty burners may lead to anexplosion, which could result in serious injury.The electrode is located at the front of eachburner. Do not attempt to disassemble or cleanaround any burner while another burner is on orbeing lighted. An electric shock may result.To remove the burner parts:1. Turn all controls OFF before removing anyburner parts.2. When cool, lift off the burner grates, burnerheads and burner bases for easier cleaning.CleaningLift off burner parts only when cool. Wash in hot,soapy water. You may use a plastic scouring padto remove burned-on food particles. Burnersare dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing isrecommended.To remove burned-on food, soak the burnerheads and bases in a solution of mild liquiddetergent and hot water for 20–30 minutes.For more stubborn stains, use a plasticscouring pad or toothbrush.After CleaningBefore replacing the burner parts, shake outexcess water and then dry them thoroughly.To replace the burner parts:1. Replace the burner base, making sure thatthe slots are properly aligned with theelectrode and the posts on the cooktop.2. Place the burner head on top of the burnerbase. Make sure that the burner head isproperly seated on the burner base.Burner cap not properly seatedBurner cap properly seatedBurner headBurner baseSlot and postSlot and post Slot and postSlot and postSlot and postElectrodeCooktopsparkignitersandelectrodes(on some models)The electrode of the electronic ignition system ispositioned at the front of the burner base. Whencleaning the cooktop, be careful not to snag theigniter with your cleaning cloth. Damage to theigniter could occur.Be careful not to push in a control knob whilecleaning. It could cause the igniter to spark.Make sure that the white ceramic igniters onthe cooktop are dry and clean. Clean the metalportion of the electrode with a soft cloth oremery board.Do not attempt to remove the electrode fromthe cooktop.Clean this metal partwith an emery board.Do not clean thiswhite ceramic partwith an emery board.