How do i remove built up food left of my grill pan?

Check for an obstruction in the slide track, also be sure the pan rails have not become bent or warped out of shape...

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Check the drain hole. It gets clogged with food particles:

Locate the drain tubes at the rear of the refrigerator

Push a pipe cleaner through the tubes.

Pour a mild solution of soapy water and ammonia down the drain to clean it.

Check the drain pan under the refrigerator, on the left side, by removing the front grill

If the soapy water hasn't drained into it, it is still clogged

Repeat the steps again until the water drains into the pan

Older side by sides had a removal drain pan behind the grill located under the doors in front. Remove grill and just pull out the pan carefully to empty. But the newer refrigerators have the drain pan built into part of the compressor mount and are not removable. You can't empty or clean them without removing the back cover at the bottom back of the cabinet. You would need a sponge or towel to dry up the water.

Grill pans are available in 2 basic sizes. The first is an oblong shape that is designed to fit over 2 burners. These pans are great for entertaining as they can handle a large amount of food, and they often have a flat surface on the reverse side for making pancakes, grilled cheeses and the like. The other size is a smaller pan, with a single handle and a diameter of around 12 inches (30 cm). These are ideal for single-person cooking, and they don't take up much space.
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You can either use a cooking spray like Pam on the griddle prior to heating it. Or if you're cooking steaks, rub a little olive oil on each side of the steak, before seasoning (kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper) it. For meats, always allow them to come to room temperature before grilling and allow the grill to preheat until is extra hot. The hotter the grill/griddle, the less likely red meats will stick to it.

Hope this helped you and Happy Grilling!! Thanks for choosing FixYa.

The drip tray is accessible from the rear of the Grill. It is necessary to lift up the pan slightly while pulling it out. Or depending on how old your VC grill is, it may be located on the left end of the grill (you should see a small handle). In which case you pull it out and was you reach the end of the drip tray, lift it up slightly to remove it.

TIP: To make clean up of the drip tray easier. Spread a thin layer of Speedy Dry (It's what NASCAR & garages use to soak up oil) on the bottom of the drip pan or tray. You can purchase a bag of it, at any auto parts store, When it comes time to clean the drip tray or pan. Just remove the tray or pan and dump the used Speedy Dry in the garbage. Then, spread a thin layer in it again. Actually, because the Speedy Dry absorbs so well, you'll find that you'll only have to dump the tray or pan occasionally.

Hope this helped you and Happy Grilling!!

Since a Rotisserie is an optional item for your model grill. I assume you have purchased one that is approved to be used on your model Brinkmann Grill Smoker. If not, I recommend that you Do Not use it. If it was approved, read and follow the directions that came with it regarding installation, setup and preparing to use the rotisserie.

The Rotisserie can only be used when you are not grilling anything else on the grill. Remove the grill grates directly in front of the rear infrared Rotisserie Burner. If you Don't, they will be in the way. In their place, you are going to use an aluminum pan (like a pie pan), as a drip pan for whatever you're cooking on the Rotisserie.Place that on top of the burner's flame tamers. Make sure the rotisserie motor is in place and you have electric power to it. Test the rotisserie spit, by inserting it into the motor's spit holder. If you have a Counter Balance, attach that near handle on the spit shaft just below the handle. If your rotisserie is missing the counter balance, you can not use the rotisserie.

Remove the rotisserie spit and place whatever you're planning to cook on it, following the directions that came with rotisserie kit. Make sure the spit forks are tightly embedded in the meat, whole chicken, etc. If a whole chicken, tie the legs together like a Thanksgiving Turkey around the spit..

Light the Rotisserie Burner and close the hood of the grill. Allow the temperature to reach a minimum of 250 degrees F, before opening the hood and installing the food loaded rotisserie spit.
Be careful, as the interior of the grill will be hot. Install the spit as you did earlier. Make sure it fits into both sides of the grill's hood correctly.

Turn the Rotisserie Motor ON and watch as the food turns. If it turns and then sort of bumps, when the spit turns around, adjust the counter balance to stop this. It should turn smoothly. Once all tha is completed, close the hood and allow the food to cook for whatever time, you would cook it in a kitchen oven. Rotisserie cooking is like smoking food. It's a low (temp) and slow (time) process. But, the flavor rewards are GREAT. Only check the food occasionally. The more you open the hood to peek, the longer it will take to cook. Each time you peek, add 10 minutes to the cooking time.

All of this, was sort of a thumbnail sketch of rotissering food. Search the web for recipes and techniques. You'll be amazed at what's out there.

Hope this helped you. Please let me know and Happy Grilling!!

Ah yes, the joys of learning to how to smoke food. I love smoked food and I have built my own smoker. You will really enjoy it once you learn the in's and out's. Many web forums available to you to learn from also.

Your answer is, you use a water pan in a smoker to keep moisture in the cook chamber. Low and slow is the key. Low temperatures for a long period of time. Ideally, 225 is a good temp. You can fill the water tray with 2/3 water and/or any marinate mix you wish to impart into the meat. I usually just fill 2/3 with water and then pour in whatever marinate I have left also. Keep an eye on your water pan and refill as necessary during your cook. Good luck and good eating.

on a standard grill you build fire on one side of grill and put food on the other you can also put a pan ender food with water in it

Hope you found your water pan. If not, I'm sure Brinkman can supply one or you might try checking at Sam's Club in the restaurant supply area (over by the food - not the fancy cookware section) for a mixing bowl that has the same diameter as the inside of your smoker. I saw some there today and while I'm not sure they had any large enough, they had some that were pretty large. Alternatively, put your second grill on the brackets for the water pan (if you didn't end up with a second grill, try Academy for an inexpensive replacement grill) then sit a large foil roasting pan with a couple of inches of water in it on the grill. Voila! Instant water pan!

Pat