How to Clean Blue Ember BBQs
Blue Ember barbecue grills are powered by propane. Although you should give your Blue Ember barbecue grill a surface cleaning after each use, you should also deep clean it a few times a year. This helps to ensure that your grill is in good working order and that nothing is blocking the propane to the burner.
- Disconnect the propane from your Blue Ember barbecue. If you accidentally turn on the barbecue while you are cleaning it, the propane can be dangerous. For safety's sake, disconnect the propane completely until you are finished.
- Remove the burner so you can reach the propane tubes underneath. These are called venturi tubes, and they bring the propane from the main tubes to the burner. Remove the venturi tubes after you have removed the burner.
- Use a thin wire brush to scrub out the insides of the venturi tubes. Gas buildup can leave debris inside the tubes. Clean the tubes carefully to keep the residue from getting stuck further inside.
- Use a wire brush to scrape the burner unit. This helps to remove some of the burned-on food residue before washing. Wash the burner with an abrasive scrubbing pad and hot water and liquid dish soap. Rinse the burner with fresh water and set it aside to air dry.
- Use a sponge soaked in hot water and liquid dish soap to clean the lid, shelves and the rest of the grill. You should avoid using the wire brush or abrasive scrubbing pad as you can chip or remove some of the paint. Rinse the entire grill with fresh water to remove all of the soapy water.
- Allow the grill to air dry and reattach the venturi tubes. Replace the burner grate and reattach the propane tank so your Blue Ember barbecue grill is ready for its next use.