Caring and Maintenance

If you wish to make your Weber grill last for a long time, you should invest in the right tools and enough time for the proper care and maintenance of your equipment. You should have a griller’s toolbox containing a brass wire grill brush, stainless steel wire brush, fine steel wool pads, mild dish soap, a sponge or dish cloth, plastic or Teflon scraper, putty knife and fitted food catch pan liners placed near your grill for fast, easy and regular clean-ups.

A gas grill should be cleaned after every use and should benefit from at least one serious cleaning a year. The regular clean-up does not require much more than cleaning the grates and brushing off the sides and lid for any spills. It is important to make sure that the grates are completely cleaned to prevent food from sticking to make your next grilling sessions easier. You should also lift out the cooking grate regularly and clean off the barrier above the burners.

Serious cleaning will require you to take apart your grill. However, before you do this, you should disconnect the gas and lift out the grill parts by layer. Inspect the burner thoroughly to make sure that there isn’t anything that will get in the way of the gas flow. A clogged burner will result to uneven heat and poor grilling. If it is possible to clean it, do so, if not, replace it. Also replace lava rocks or ceramic briquettes that have become too heavily encrusted with cooked on food.

Use soapy water to clean your grill after you have removed everything in it. You may need to consider repainting if the paint is coming off or if you see any signs of rust. Otherwise, put everything back in and check if all connections are in the right place and turn it on. Before your next cooking; heat the grill completely to burn off any soap residue.