What a great find! You can use a wire wheel on the grates and other internal parts. Make sure to clean it afterwards so no loose tines wind up in your food.
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Before replacing the starter, replace the battery. Sorry if this sounds basic, but I replied to a person who didn’t realize the starter was battery operated.
For cleaning, regular grease cleaner will work for the outside. For the inside, get a plastic paint scraper and scrape away. You don’t have to get it perfect b/c it’s going to get dirty really fast.
For other parts, make sure it specifies Genesis II or for Genesis models after 2017. They dropped the “II” so they now call them just Genesis again.
Prior to 2017 the Genesis models were a little narrower but deeper so things like grates, flavorizers, etc won’t fit.
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I have virtually the same model but with an enclosure below the grill. You can live without the starter for a while. A long butane lighter works great. Start off simple. I use windex and paper towels on the outside. For occasional deep cleaning, I use my pressure washer with the mild nozzle on the inside. Use a putty knife to scrape off heavy grease build up.
I just bought a Weber Slate griddle insert for my Genesis II. I may never use my grill grates again!
If you’re interest in flat top cooking, check it out.
I’d probably replace the grids, the five flavorizers, and the three bottom plates. They’re not very expensive. Everything available on Amy. Then you’ll have a virtually new grill for about fifty bucks or so.
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That is great!!!! So many things just need a good [cleaning ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwMbPAmO1NY)and replace consumables parts… And down the road may wanna try a [griddle](https://www.amazon.com/Skyflame-Universal-Stainless-Charcoal-Tailgating/dp/B08L4DFCC1) insert or a [tray](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBdAmFAPLeU) for a charcoal flavor.
What a great find! You can use a wire wheel on the grates and other internal parts. Make sure to clean it afterwards so no loose tines wind up in your food.
Before replacing the starter, replace the battery. Sorry if this sounds basic, but I replied to a person who didn’t realize the starter was battery operated.
For cleaning, regular grease cleaner will work for the outside. For the inside, get a plastic paint scraper and scrape away. You don’t have to get it perfect b/c it’s going to get dirty really fast.
For other parts, make sure it specifies Genesis II or for Genesis models after 2017. They dropped the “II” so they now call them just Genesis again.
Prior to 2017 the Genesis models were a little narrower but deeper so things like grates, flavorizers, etc won’t fit.
I have virtually the same model but with an enclosure below the grill.
You can live without the starter for a while. A long butane lighter works great. Start off simple.
I use windex and paper towels on the outside.
For occasional deep cleaning, I use my pressure washer with the mild nozzle on the inside. Use a putty knife to scrape off heavy grease build up.
I just bought a Weber Slate griddle insert for my Genesis II. I may never use my grill grates again!
If you’re interest in flat top cooking, check it out.
I’d probably replace the grids, the five flavorizers, and the three bottom plates. They’re not very expensive. Everything available on Amy. Then you’ll have a virtually new grill for about fifty bucks or so.
Cheers!