How to Clean Grates on Weber Gas Grills
A Weber gas grill is known by many as the cream of the crop in the grilling world. The mere mention of its name can elicit memories of Fourth of July cookouts and weekend barbecues. Keeping a Weber grill's grates clean and maintained is easy if you are vigilant. Just a few simple steps will have your grill ready for the next family get-together.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Wire brush
- Pre-soaped steel wool pads
- Mild dish soap
- Large bucket
- Warm water
- Sponge or dishcloth
- Plastic scraper or small putty knife
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Allow grill to cool. Brush cooking grates with wire brush to remove grilling residue.
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Fill a bucket with warm water and dish soap. Soak grates in bucket for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove grates and rescrub with wire brush. Use a clean sponge or dishcloth to get into hard to reach areas. Rinse grate with clean water. If it is still soiled, resoak and repeat cleaning process until desired results are achieved.
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Use a soapy fine steel wool pad to clean the warming racks. Be very gentle when using the pad, as it can scratch these surfaces with too much pressure.
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Allow bottom tray grate to cool and remove from grill.
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Scrape grease and food drippings from grate into a garbage bag with a putty knife. Soak in hot water and dish soap for several minutes. Clean with a steel wool pad and dish cloth. Allow to completely dry before putting back on grill.
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Tips & Warnings
If you cannot find a bucket large enough to fit cooking grates, use a child's small wading pool. Smoke stains are more prevalent when a Weber grill is new. After a seal has formed between the lid and kettle, smoking should be greatly minimized .
Grease can ruin the painted finished on your Weber gas grill. Do not line the bottom tray grate with aluminum foil. Grease can accumulate in the crevices and cause a fire. Do not use oven cleaner on the grill as it will remove painted surfaces. It is also toxic on food surfaces.
