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Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care
Instructions
ƽWARNING: Follow all safety instructions
provided with your barbecue. Do not drop cast
iron grates, they will break.
First Time Use - Wash thoroughly with a mild
dishwashing liquid to remove the wax coating used for
protection in shipping. Rinse with warm water and dry
completely with a soft cloth or paper towel. NEVER
ALLOW TO DRAIN DRY, OR WASH IN A
DISHWASHER. You must season the grates before
first use to prevent rust and keep foods from sticking.
Seasoning Cast Iron Grates - A SOLID vegetable
shortening is recommended for the initial seasoning.
Spread a thin coating of solid vegetable shortening
over entire surface of the cast iron grates with a paper
towel. Be certain the entire surface, including all
corners, has been coated thoroughly. (Do not use
salted fat such as margarine or butter.)
Turn burners to MOM (MM if you have a two burner
Silver A model) with lid closed. Preheat grill for 10
minutes. Place cast iron grate back in grill.Allow grill to
heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Turn all burners to OFF.
Leave cooking grates in barbecue until they are cool.
Your cast iron cooking grates are now ready to use.
Maintenance - Brush debris off with a steel bristled
wire brush.
Reseasoning - After each use the grates may be
reseasoned by coating with a solid vegetable
shortening, closing the lid and leaving the cast iron
grates in grill until it is cool.
Tips - The cast iron grates will turn black with use. The
pores of the iron will be sealed, providing a durable
coating that helps to prevent foods from sticking. The
grates will further season with use. REGULAR
APPLICATIONS OF SOLID VEGETABLE
SHORTENING WILL IMPROVE ITS RESISTANCE TO
RUST.
Rust, a metallic taste or discolored foods are signs of
improper or inadequate seasoning or may result from
cooking acidic foods. If this occurs, wash thoroughly
and reseason.
Since cast iron holds heat well, you will not need to
use extremely high cooking temperatures. Best results
are obtained with medium to medium-high heat. Do
not overheat.
As with all cast iron, the more the use, the easier the
maintenance.
Note: Prior to storing, grease very lightly with solid
vegetable shortening, then wipe dry with a paper
towel. Store in a dry place.
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