BBQ Plancha Grill Compañero XXL Corten steel - With poker and wood storage Ø80cm

How do I light my Plancha Grill?

Start with kindling wicks and kindling wood and let it burn well for a while. Then you can add oak logs, for example, and when they burn well, push them under the rim so that the heat is well distributed.

The process takes about 45 min. Will people be visiting? So make sure you take plenty of time to light the plancha.

Remarkably, it consumes relatively little wood because the fire is not completely open. It is advisable to grease the plate with olive oil the first few times (for metal plancha plates), so it will darken nicely. Later, it is best to take oil with a high burn rate, such as sunflower oil.

Lighting:

• Fire starter woks
• Fire starter wood
• Place oak blocks under the Plancha steel plate
• Take your time!

Advantages:

• Excellent hot plate that can be baked directly on
• Relatively low wood consumption
• No large open fire (safer than open fire)

Why is Plancha maintenance important??

A well-maintained Plancha grill not only delivers better cooking results, but also lasts considerably longer. By cleaning your grill thoroughly after each use and regularly protecting it against rust, you can prevent damage and ensure that it always looks like new.

What happens if you don't maintain your Plancha properly?

• Food residues and grease remain behind
• Rust forms more quickly
• The non-stick coating is damaged
• The cooking plate becomes less hygienic

🧽 Daily maintenance – quick and effective

Your Plancha will still be warm immediately after use. This is the ideal time to clean it:

1. Scrape off food residues with a spatula or metal scraper.
2. Use papertowel to remove the residue..
3. Rub the plate with a layer of oil. This prevents rust and helps to strengthen the non-stick coating.

👉 Do NOT use water or cleaning agents during this process. Water on a hot plate can cause warping or damage.

🧼 Thorough cleaning – for the longer term

Depending on how often you use your grill, it is a good idea to give it an extra thorough clean every now and then.

1. Allow the plate to become very hot. (without food).
2. Pour some oil onto the plate and leave it to soak in for 15-25 minutes.
3. Scrape off the loose residue with a spatula or wire brush.
4. Allow to cool and wipe clean with a cloth or kitchen roll..
5. Apply oil for protection.

🛡 Preventing and treating rust

Prevention:

• Cover your Plancha with a protective cover or our stainless steel cover plate.
• Store it in a dry place when not in use.
• Oil the plate after each use to prevent rust.

Treat:

• Sand away light rust spots with a plancha spatula or filling knife.
• Then burn again in several layers depending on the amount of rust.

💡 Common mistakes in maintenance

• ❌ Using water on a hot plate
• ❌ Not greasing the sides of the baking tray.
• ❌ Leaving the grill wet or dirty

As a designer and importer, my hobby is barbecuing. The BBQ Plancha is a relatively new and emerging trend in Europe. And as someone who loves being outdoors, pretty much all year round, a plancha is a great piece of garden furniture where I can cook, chat and warm up with my family and friends.

The products are developed by RJR Royal Living with exceptional care and tested with and by BBQ and grill enthusiasts!

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