Inside of lid 'peeling' — Baked-on grease flaking off

What does Lid 'peeling' inside mean?

What appears to be 'paint peeling' on the inside of the grill lid is actually baked-on grease and smoke vapors that have carbonized and are now flaking off. This is not a defect.

• Accumulation of baked-on grease and smoke vapors from cooking

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1. 1

   Clean the inside of the lid thoroughly to remove the carbonized grease.

2. 2

   Use a stainless steel bristle grill brush to brush off the carbonized grease.

3. 3

   To minimize future buildup, wipe the inside of the lid with a paper towel after cooking while the grill is still warm.