Topics:

• How to clean grill grates on an Outdoor Grill?
• Are there any environmentally friendly or green ways to clean Outdoor Grill grates?
• Green cleaning methods for rust on grill grates
• What is the best product to use when cleaning the Outdoor Grill?
• Grill grates rusted and chipping
• Outdoor Grill discolored
• How to clean grates on Side Burner (SB13) or Burner Module (BM13)?

Answer:

Clean the Wolf Outdoor Gas Grill

• Refer to the product Use and Care Guide for component cleaning instructions
  • To clean the briquette trays, refer to Outdoor Grill Briquette Trays.
  • Do not line the drip tray with foil.
• Refer to the Wolf Cleaning Guide for cleaning product recommendations

Clean Stainless Steel Hood

• To clean the stainless steel hood, refer to Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Stainless Steel and Platinum Cleaning.
• If there is rust on the stainless steel hood, refer to Stainless Steel Rusting or Pitting.

Clean Grill Grates

Several products may be used to help safely remove food soil and minor rust from grill grates.

• Various heavy-duty scouring pads can be used on a slightly warm grill with soap and water. 
  • Scrubbers with handles may be easier to use.
• Chain mail scrubbers or steel wool scrubbing pads, such as those used to clean cast iron pans.
  • Use only coarser grit steel wool designed for kitchen use. Do NOT use fine-grit steel wool meant for woodworking or other projects.
• Wooden grill scrapers can remove larger pieces of food debris from grill grates after each use.
• Grill bricks, frequently made of pumice stone, scour away food soil, but can also leave behind significant dust. 
  • If using a grill brick to clean the grill grates, wipe down the grates with a rag afterwards to remove residue.

Remove Rust from Grill Grates

For significant rust on grill grates, follow the recommendations below depending on cleaning preference.

• Vinegar and Salt
  1. Mix 2 cups vinegar and 1 cup salt.
  2. Place grill grates in a large plastic bag.
  3. Cover grates with solution, tie bag shut, and soak 8 hours.
  4. Wipe off rust with a cloth.
  5. Rinse with water.
  6. Dry thoroughly.
• Baking Soda
  1. Brush grill grates with a soft brush to remove most rust.
  2. Put the grate on the grill and sprinkle with baking soda.
  3. Turn on the grill to allow the baking soda to bubble and remove the rust.
  4. Turn off grill and let cool.
  5. Brush racks again with a soft brush.