2. Check for leaks or damage to the hose valve regulator assembly. Refer to your Use and Care manual for leak testing the assembly. Inspect the hose    along the entire length for charring, cuts or kinks. Replace with a Sunbeam®  hose valve regulator if any damage or leaks are noted.

3. Clean and check burner for damage or excessive corrosion. Remove burner from the bottom casting. Use a wire brush to remove corrosion or burnt-on food.  Inspect the burner seams to make sure that the burner is not coming apart. Check and make sure that the burner ports are clear and not clogged with rust or food residue. Make sure that the burner does not have holes in it caused by corrosion. (Usually the top of the burner or along the burner ports will rust out with use.) Coat burner lightly with cooking oil to protect from corrosion while in storage.

4. Clean excess grease and food drippings from inside of the bottom casting. Regular cleaning of the bottom casting of grease and food drippings will reduce the amount of flare-ups during cooking. Use warm soapy water for cleanup or use a degreaser solution. If you have lava rock for your heat distribution medium you may want to replace with Sunbeam®/GrillMaster® lava rock. Lava rock is a very porous rock that traps a lot grease. If you have ceramic briquettes for heat distribution, flipping them over to the clean side is all that needs to be done. If your briquettes are broken, replace them with Sunbeam/GrillMaster ceramic briquettes. Cleaning the grill for storage will make getting the grill ready for spring easier.

5. Use the appropriate size grill cover if grill is to stored outside. The regular use of a Sunbeam/GrillMaster grill cover will extend the life of your grill.

6. Clean venturis and check for spider nests. Remove burner from grill bottom. Look inside lower end of venturi tubes for insect nest, cobwebs or wasp mud. To remove insect nests, cobwebs or wasp mud, use a Sunbeam/GrillMaster flexible venturi brush. Replace the burner assembly into the grill bottom. Make sure valve orifices are inside venturi tubes.