CLEANING
CAUTION
Burn Hazard
Hot surfaces and food can burn skin. Allow the hot surfaces to
cool before handling. Do not drop or spill water onto the
cooking surface as it can spray or splatter.
To prevent flare-ups and to maintain the appearance and increase the
service life, clean your equipment daily.
NOTICE: Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.
NOTICE: Do not use cleaning chemicals or soaps as these can be
absorbed by the cooking surface and affect the flavor of the
food. If necessary, use only clean water, oil, and/or a food
grade degreaser for the cleaning process.
NOTICE: To prevent corrosion, do not allow the grate(s) to remain
unseasoned or without a thin coating of cooking oil.
Daily
1. While the grates are hot (approximately 300° F), use a grill brush or
grill brick to scrub them clean.
2. Inspect the grates and determine if they need to be re-seasoned. If
they grates do not need seasoning, apply a thin coat of cooking oil to
the grates to prevent corrosion.
3. Allow the charbroiler to cool.
4. Remove, empty, and clean the drip tray.
5. Clean the exterior of the unit.
Weekly Or More Often if Needed
Radiant Bars
1. Remove the radiant bars.
2. Inspect for wear. If bars are worn, order replacements.
NOTICE: Do not operate the charbroiler with worn radiant bars.
This will reduce performance of the charbroiler and may
cause flare-ups.
3. Wash the radiant bars in a solution of warm, soapy water.
4. Thoroughly dry the radiant bars.
5. Place the radiant bars in the charbroiler.
Lava Rock
1. Flip over the lava rocks. This will enable any grease that has
accumulated on the top of the rocks to burn off.
2. Inspect the waffle grate for wear. If the grate is worn, order a
replacement.
NOTICE: Do not operate the charbroiler with a worn grate. This
will reduce the performance of the charbroiler and may
cause flare-ups.
3. Inspect the rocks for wear. Vollrath recommends replacing the rocks
when the surface is no longer porous. Eventually, ash and
contaminants will plug the holes and the lava rock will no longer
capture the drippings and convert them to smoke. Instead, the
drippings will run off and risk a flare-up.
Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Gas Charbroilers Operator's Manual
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Fire, Injury, Death Hazard
Contact a qualified technician or service agent for any
adjustments, maintenance, or repairs. This appliance is not
user serviceable.
A qualified service company should check the unit for safe and efficient
operation on an annual basis. Contact the factory representative or local
service company to perform maintenance and repairs.
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