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Our
Kitchen Journal
Spring
2008
BREAKING OUT THE BBQ!!
The
snow is melting and its nearly time to
start up the Barbeque for another year
of grilling and entertaining. Once you
uncover your BBQ check its condition.
Remove the grills for a cleaning in soapy
warm water to remove any food residue.
(Also look for any winter nesting critters)
Check on the condition of your lava stones.
We generally replace them every 2 years.
Next,
remove the burner which should ease out
of the barbecue without the use of any
special tools. The burner holes can be
blocked by dippings and can easily be
cleaned with a finishing nail or paperclip.
This will allow your propane to burn more
cleanly and improve the overall efficiency
of your BBQ. In the main body of the barbecue,
remove any grease buildup or debris.
When
connecting your BBQ propane tank, spray
the connection with a water/dish soap
solution. The appearance of growing bubbles
indicates that you have a leak. If tightening
the connection does not fix it, have your
BBQ serviced.
