Its season starts in early spring with preseason preparations essential for maximum performance.

At the end of the season, equipment is carefully cleaned and put away for winter hibernation.

Consult our maintenance guide for simple preseason and postseason tasks to make every gas-grilling season a homerun.

Razor Griddle GGC1643M 37 Inch Outdoor Steel 4 Burner Propane Gas Grill Griddle with Wheels and Top Cover Lid Folding Shelves for BBQ Cooking, Black

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Towel-dry the gas ports on the burner, and then clean out each one with a toothpick.

Rinse thoroughly, towel-dry, and then reattach the gas tubes and burners.

This burns off the grease left on grates from the last grill season.

Step 4: Clean the Cooking Grates

Cool the grill after burning off the grease.

Towel-dry and then reposition the grates and briquettes.

Step 5: Stock Fuel Levels

Check your propane or natural gas supply and replenish as necessary.

Scrub the grates with a long-handled, stiff-wire grill brush and warm, soapy water.

Towel-dry and then reposition the grates and the briquettes.

Clean the tubes with warm, soapy water and towel-dry.

Rinse thoroughly, towel-dry, and then reattach the gas tubes and burners.

Cover the gas line connections on the grill to ward off insects.