Care instructions for Remundi grill plate and grill modules
If you use your Remundi barbecue frequently and clean it properly, a protective layer (patina) will form on the grill plate or grill modules due to the burning-in of oil/grease. If you do not use your Remundi barbecue for a longer period of time, we recommend that you carry out regular visual inspections to check whether the grill plate/grill modules are sufficiently oiled to prevent rust from forming.
Our Remundi cover plates or tarpaulins also protect the grill plate if your barbecue is left unused outdoors for a long time. However, make sure that moisture can also form under a cover or cover plate! Therefore, check regularly whether the grill plate or the grill modules are rusting.
Care instructions for your Remundi barbecue
What you need:
- Heat-resistant vegetable oil
(e.g. linseed oil, rapeseed oil, sunflower oil) - Kitchen paper or a clean cloth
- Barbecue gloves
- Grill tongs or grill tweezers
- Gas burner, wood or charcoal as a heat source
- Optional: sanding fleece or grill scraper (to remove loose patina residue or rust)
1. cleaning the fire plate or grill modules
- Remove all loose patina residue, grease, food residue and any rust spots.
- For heavy residues: Use sanding fleece or fine sandpaper.
- Then wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth.
2. heat the plate
- Heat the hotplate evenly with a wood or gas burner.
- Aim: The entire surface should be really hot (approx. 200-250 °C or more). The heat helps to burn in the oil better.
3. apply the first coat of oil
- Once the plate or module is hot, apply a thin layer of oil to the surface.
- Spread the oil evenly with a heat-resistant cloth or kitchen paper (e.g. with barbecue tongs).
CAUTION: The panel or module is hot! Risk of burns!
Important: Only apply a very thin layer – too much oil forms sticky residues.
4. baking
- Leave the plate or module on a high heat for about 15-20 minutes until the oil is burnt in and the surface darkens.
- Smoke and odors may occur – this is normal.
5. additional layers (optional, but recommended)
- Repeat the process 2-3 times: apply a little oil each time, spread and allow to burn in.
- This creates a stable, dark patina with a non-stick effect.
6. allow to cool and care for
- Allow to cool after the final baking.
- Lightly oil before storing to prevent rust.
Tip for care after every barbecue:
- Remove coarse residues with a spatula.
- Wipe dry with kitchen paper.
- Rub thinly with oil while the plate is still warm.
You can also download our care instructions for grill plates and grill modules as a PDF and then print them out.
You can find more frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our Remundi products here.
Residue is coming off my grill plate/grill modules
The patina on the hotplate (steel grill plates) or on the grill modules is a protective and non-stick layer that forms as a result of oil burning in. If this patina comes off over time, this can have the following causes:
1. uneven heat distribution:
If the fire plate or the grill modules are heated unevenly, the patina may burn in the areas that are too hot or not harden properly in the areas that are too cool. The greatest heat is often generated in the center above the flame, which can cause the patina to crack or peel off.
2. use of aggressive cleaning agents or water:
If the fire plate or the grill modules are cleaned with detergent or water, this can damage or completely remove the patina. Rinsing with water after grilling or rain can also cause damage if the patina is not properly burnt in.
3. mechanical stress (e.g. with metal spatula):
If sharp or hard tools are used, the patina can be removed mechanically.
4. lack of or incorrect burn-in:
If the hotplate or the grill modules are not correctly burnt in before first use (e.g. too little oil, burn-in time too short, incorrect oil), the patina cannot bond permanently with the steel.
5. too little care after use:
The patina must be maintained after each use – usually by lightly re-oiling. Without regular care, it dries out and flakes off over time.
6. weather influences (rust formation):
If the fire plate or the grill modules are exposed to rain or moisture, rust can form – this lifts the patina and causes it to flake off.
What can you do about it?
- If necessary, clean the affected area with a spatula or abrasive fleece, treat again with heat-resistant oil (e.g. linseed oil or rapeseed oil) and re-bake at high heat.
- Clean after each use (without water) and oil lightly.
- Protect from rain or store with a cover.
IMPORTANT: Moisture can also form under a cover plate or tarpaulin. Therefore, check regularly by visual inspection whether the fire plate or the grill module is rusting.