17Cleaning & careTIPS FOR BETTER COOKOUTS A ND LONGER GRILL LIFE• To reduce flare-ups, keep the charcoal grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) andavoid cooking at very high temperatures.• Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect-grill orplace on upper cooking levels (warming rack), if available.• To avoid losing natural juices, use long-handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turnfoods over just once during cooking.• When indirect-grilling roasts and larger cuts of meat, place meat onto a roasting rack insidea heavy gauge metal pan.• Try water pans to reduce flare-ups and cook juicier meats. Before starting coals remove cook-ing grids and place a heavy duty shallow pan directly on charcoal grid. Fill half way with water,fruit juices or other flavored liquids. Place coals around grid per “Lighting Instructions”, replacecooking grids and position food over the loaded pan.• Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Followthe wood manufacturer’s instructions.• Rotisseries, charcoal grill baskets, vertical poultry holders and other accessories can enhanceyour experiences, reduce cooking times and aid in clean-up.• Clean cooking grids and racks after every use with a quality charcoal grill brush designed for yourgrid material. Wear protective hand gear and gently remove the build-up while grids are hot.• Allow charcoal grill to fully cool after every use. Then protect clean cooking grids with a lightcoat of vegetable oil or vegetable spray, clean out all ashes, wipe outside surfaces with asuitable kitchen cleaner and protect surfaces with a quality cover that properly fits your grill.CLEANING & CARE CAUTION!All cleaning and maintenance should be done when charcoal grill is cool and with the fuelsupply removed.NOTICES• Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.• Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of this charcoal grill.CLEANING SURFACES• Wipe surfaces clean with mild dish-washing detergent or baking soda.• For stubborn surfaces use a citrus-based degreaser and a nylon scrubbing brush.• Rinse clean with water and dry immediately.