Insects and vermin:After long-term storage, insects and other vermin can be foundin the grill. If you experience problems with lighting orexperience irregular flames, it can be due to unwanted guestsblocking the gas supply. In such instances, dismantle and cleanthe burners. Replace the burners when they are dry.Check that the gas hose is not damaged by mice or ratsCleaning:Use clean water only. A mild washing up liquid can be added for general cleaning.• Do not use flammable cleaning agents.• To clean the grates, burn the grill for around 10 minutes after use with the lid open, and brushthe grates with a grill brush. When cleaning with water, use normal washing up liquid. Do notuse scouring products. Do not wash the grates in washing up liquid to avoid damaging theenamel. Dry the grates well after cleaning and leave to soak in food oil.• To prevent attracting vermin and odours, clean the fat tray regularly.• Store the grill in a dry place or under a cover when not in use.• Polish with car wax once a year to avoid rust on external parts. If living within 5 km of the sea,we recommend storing the grill indoors, as salt in the air can reduce its lifetime.• Spread cat litter or the like in the bottom of the fat tray to absorb the fat dripping down andprevent fat fires. It also makes cleaning the tray easier.• Keep the grill free of fat and grease to maintain performance.• The fat cup should be emptied regularly to avoid it running over• Rust can naturally occur on cast iron and steel parts, and will not affect the grill in the shortterm. Superficial rust can be washed/polished off.• When using a grill cover, the grill must be clean and dry and sufficient ventilation must beensured. If not, moisture will accumulate under the cover causing rust damage.Maintenance:• Check that the burners are burning correctly regularly.• Remove the grill grate and flame guards.• Light the grill normally.• Turn the controls from low to high, check there is a difference in flame strength and that theflames are blue, not orange. If the burners act abnormally, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter.• Remove any fat or deposits from previous use with a grill brush.24