Philly Eats Magazine_First Edition 2017

BACKYARD PITMASTER
allow the air and gas to mix together,
altering the intensity of the flame Remove
the burners and venturi tubes,
and place a hose head at one end of
the tube. Turn the water on to clear
out any debris or insects that could
have gotten inside. If your burners are
not easily removable (or you’re not
confident that you could properly replace
your grill burners), use a sponge
lightly moistened with water to wipe
down the burners.
• Failure to re-assemble your grill
burners correctly could result in a
fire hazard.
• If the small holes in the burners
are blocked and obstructed, use
a small paperclip or pin to poke
through the debris and clear the
holes. However, if the holes are
deteriorated and cracked, replace
them with new burners.
Clean the cook box.
Remove the cooking grates and use
a stainless steel cook brush to brush
all the excess grease and debris from
inside of the grill into the collecting
bottom tray. Then, remove the bottom
tray and throw out the collected
grease and debris. Some of the debris
will be loose and easily disposable,
whereas other debris will be caked
on. You might need to use a scouring
pad or a sharp putty knife to remove
the stuck on debris. Also, wash out
the bottom tray to keep things clean
and keep grease buildup from accumulating.
If you do decide to clean
the bottom tray, just wash it out with
soapy water, rinse and dry it, and then
put it back into position under the
burners.
properties, but sometimes, especially
if there is rust, you have no choice.
Just make sure you thoroughly dry
and season the cast iron after washing.
While the grates are still removed,
take time to remove and clean the
burners. Use soapy water and an old
sponge to give them a good scrub
down. The accumulated grease and
grime should wash right off, leaving
your burner protectors clean, and
looking good as new.
Clean out the burners
and venturi tubes.
The venturi tubes are the pipes that
go out from the burners and connect
to the grill control valves. These tubes
Clean the exterior
of your grill.
If you have a stainless steel grill, you
can use a stainless steel cleaner to
wipe down the outside surface with a
paper towel, and keep your grill looking
like new. If you have a porcelain
grill, you can use a specialized porcelain
grill cleaner.
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Philly Eats Magazine June 2017