Cleaning the easyToUCH™ controller• Select lock icon on the panel, to temporarily lockthe touch screen for fifteen (15) seconds.• Apply food safe cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, notdirectly on controller. Wipe controller and dry with a softclean cloth.• Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads orabrasive paper towels to clean the controller, as bristleswill scratch the controller surface.Cleaning the Stainless Steel Panels• Turn-Off-Power Switch and unplug when cleaning theside panels or front panel of the grill.• Turn-Off-Power Switch and disconnect all power plugsbefore cleaning back panel. Refrain from touchinganything electrical when you’ve got wet hands or barefeet.• Once the unit has cooled external stainless steel panelsshould be cleaned using a mild detergent and/or afood-safe liquid cleaner designed to clean stainlesssteel, a soft cloth and hot water.• If it is necessary to use a nonmetallic scouring pad,always rub in the direction of the grain in the metal toprevent scratching.• Warning: Do not remove any panel for cleaning.• Wash a small area at a time and rinse the washed areawith a clean sponge dipped into a disinfectant. Wipe drywith a soft clean cloth.• Do not spray chemicals into any openings, such aslouvers on the front or rear vent panels. Doing socan damage critical components, resulting in a non-warranty service call.• Keep water and/or cleaning solution away from thefront main power switch and power cords. Do not sprayany solution to these parts.• The grill may be secured in the grill bay by using twoanchors that lock onto the front casters. Reattach allsafety clips and restraining cables (gas models) beforecompleting the cleaning.Cleaning During Operation1. After each product load is removed, use a grill scraperto scrape grease on lower grill plate from front to backonly. Do not scrape left to right across the lower grillplate with the grill scraper.2. Use a grill squeegee to clean release material sheet onupper platen in a downward motion. Do not press hardagainst the release material sheet to prevent scratchingor tearing.3. Push the grease to the rear of the grill, or pull it tothe front trough. Then, squeegee the grease into thebuckets on either side. Do not use the scraper for thisstep.4. Use a clean, damp cloth to clean back splash and bullnose areas as needed during operation.NOTE: To increase life of release material sheets, wipe themdown with a folded clean, damp cloth at least four timesduring each hour of operation.Section 4Maintenance