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USE AND CHARACTERISTICS

This BBQ is safe and easy to use. The specified gas for this BBQ 

is LPG. Please ensure you only use your BBQ with a 2.8kPa 

approved regulator. Regulator and hose supplied.

Food can be barbequed on the cooking grid either with or without 

the hood being closed. When the hood has been closed for 

5 minutes, the hood must be opened for at least 1 minute to 

release heat. 

The grease tray is fitted below the burners. 

Please clean the grease tray regularly. (See page 14)

Adequate ventilation is vital for combustion and efficiency 

performance of the BBQ. This will ensure the safety of the user 

and other people in the vicinity of the BBQ being used. 

Never use the BBQ in any enclosed covered area.

INSTALLATION

SELECTING A LOCATION

This BBQ is for outdoor use only and should be placed in a 

well-ventilated area. This appliance consumes oxygen and it is 

dangerous for the health and safety of the occupants to use this 

appliance in areas not properly ventilated. Take care to ensure 

that it is not placed near or under any combustible surface.

The sides of the BBQ should not be closer than 1m to any 

combustible surface. Keep this BBQ away from flammable 

materials.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the BBQ body. 

Position the gas cylinder on the cylinder hanger. The cylinder 

must not be placed on the ground whilst the BBQ is in use.

Should you need to change the gas cylinder, ensure that the 

cylinder valve is closed, any appliances are switched off and 

there are no sources of ignition (cigarettes, open flames, sparks, 

etc) nearby before proceeding.

Inspect the gas hose to ensure it is free of any twisting or 

tension. The hose should hang freely with no bends, folds, or 

kinks that could obstruct the free flow of gas. Apart from the 

connection point, no part of the hose should touch any hot 

BBQ parts.

3

Failure to follow these 

instructions may result 

in serious bodily injury 

and/or property 

damage.

Never use Natural Gas 

in a unit designed for 

Liquid Propane (LP) 

Gas. LP gas is not 

Natural Gas. 

The conversion or  

attempted use of 

Natural Gas in an LP 

unit is dangerous and 

voids your warranty.

Summary of Contents for SPHINX

Page 1: ...ND ALWAYS OPERATE THIS PRODUCT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS IT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS TO CHANGE OR MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS APPLIANCE Manufactured for and Distributed by ALVA Marketing Pty Ltd P O Box 30014 Tokai 7966 27 21 442 1540 info stingray co za www alva co za TOLL FREE NUMBER 086 100 ALVA 2582 4 BURNER BBQ WITH SIDE AND REAR BURNER WITH FULL 430 GRADE 18 0 STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION SP...

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Page 3: ...onstant attention to the food being cooked and should remain at the appliance at all times when it is lit Ensure that the gas supply is turned OFF after use and while the Gas BBQ is unattended Modifying or tampering with any part of this Gas BBQ is illegal and unsafe and will void your warranty DO NOT move the appliance when in use The BBQ must not be placed near any overhead obstruction e g trees...

Page 4: ...LEFT SIDE BURNER IGNITION REAR BURNER IGNITION REAR BURNER MANUAL IGNITION ROASTING HOOD COOKING VERY IMPORTANT FLARE UP CONTROL FLASHBACK FLAME IN BURNER TUBE END OF COOKING OPERATION GAS CYLINDER FITTING THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE APPLIANCE REGULATOR AND HOSE STORAGE LEAK TEST CLEANING AND CARE WARNING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SPECIFICATIONS AFTER SALES SERVICE SOME GREAT RECIPE IDEAS DESSERT ANY...

Page 5: ...tear and is not warranted If you have any questions while setting up or using this heater please visit www alva co za or call 086 100 ALVA 2582 or e mail info stingray co za GENERAL INFORMATION Before using this Gas BBQ please read through this manual and make sure you understand everything If you are not sure call 086 100 ALVA 2582 or visit www alva co za for help This Gas BBQ is a safe and effic...

Page 6: ...rly ventilated Take care to ensure that it is not placed near or under any combustible surface The sides of the BBQ should not be closer than 1m to any combustible surface Keep this BBQ away from flammable materials PRECAUTIONS Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the BBQ body Position the gas cylinder on the cylinder hanger The cylinder must not be placed on the ground whilst the BBQ is in...

Page 7: ...check that the bullnose seal on the regulator is in place and in good condition before connecting the regulator to the cylinder Perform this check every time a cylinder is connected or changed Always make sure that the thread is fully engaged and properly tightened Please note that the thread on the regulator is a LEFT HAND thread and must be turned in an ANTI CLOCKWISE direction to tighten it whe...

Page 8: ...at the above instructions there are no spare parts supplied Before using please remove the foam and plastic packing material Please also clean your BBQ FIXING THE REGULATOR TO THE CYLINDER Ensure that all the BBQ control knobs are in the OFF position Connect the regulator to the gas cylinder according to your regulator and cylinder dealer s instructions Always check that the bullnose seal on the r...

Page 9: ...he lid must be open when lighting the burners MANUAL IGNITION 1 Open the gas control valve at the cylinder 2 Remove grids The burners will be visible FIRST strike a match and hold approximately 40 mm away from the RIGHT HAND burner then push and turn the rightmost control knob anti clockwise to the HIGH position 3 If the burner fails to ignite after 5 seconds turn to the OFF position and wait 2 mi...

Page 10: ...the rotisserie and motor and remove the warming rack The warming rack must always be removed when lighting the back burner 2 Turn knob A to maximum then depress and hold for 10 seconds Then push ignition button B to ignite the pilot flame Once the pilot flame is alight keep knob depressed for another 10 seconds to allow the flame safe valve to open and light the rear ceramic panel Turn to desired ...

Page 11: ... etc When the hood is closed a large amount of heat is trapped inside the Gas BBQ Thus it is important to make sure that the burner is turned to the low position to prevent burning of the food and damaging the Gas BBQ Avoid lifting the hood unnecessarily as heat will be lost every time the hood is opened FLARE UP CONTROL Flare ups occur when meat is barbecuing on the grill and the juices fall on t...

Page 12: ...D OF COOKING OPERATION After each cooking session turn the BBQ burners to the HIGH position and burn for 5 minutes This procedure will burn off cooking residue thus making cleaning easier The hood must be open during this procedure Turning off your BBQ When you have finished using your BBQ turn off the gas at the cylinder valve and then ensure that all the control valves are turned to the OFF posi...

Page 13: ...the correct items before operating the barbecue The length of the hose must be 1 5 meters maximum Worn or damaged hose must be replaced Ensure that the hose is not ob structed kinked or in contact with any part of the barbecue other than at its connection The hose should not be twisted or kinked when attached to the gas cylinder No part of the hose should touch any part of the appliance STORAGE FI...

Page 14: ...r turn the cylinder valve OFF clockwise and disconnect the Gas BBQ from the gas cylinder Tighten the connection and retry the leak test If you are unsure or if you cannot tighten the connection place the cylinder outside in a cool well ventilated area and contact Alva on 086 100 ALVA 2582 A leak between the regulator and cylinder can lead to a high pressure fire which is very dangerous and can res...

Page 15: ...R TUBE CLEANING Follow the procedure that is most convenient for you 1 Use a small bottle brush with a flexible handle Run the brush up through each venturi tube and into the burner several times 2 Lay the burners down with the venturi tubes facing up and force water through them At this time observe each burner port Make sure water comes out of every hole If not clean the burners as follows BURNE...

Page 16: ... and warm water solution You can use a wash cloth a vegetable brush or non metallic scouring pad to clean your grids CLEANING THE FLAME TAMER Washing the flame tamers after every use is not necessary but we suggest that you frequently wash the flame tamer in a soap and warm water solution Use a non metallic brush scourer to remove stubborn burnt on cooking residue Dry the flame tamer thoroughly be...

Page 17: ...ove aluminium foil from orifices and check orifices for obstruction 8 Check spark electrode adjusting it as instructed Electrode tip pointing toward the tip of gas collector and approximately 5 mm from the tip of collector box 9 Replace burners Adjust spark electrode collector box 10 Replace flame tamer grids and warming rack 11 Re connect to gas supply VISUALLY CHECKING BURNER FLAMES Occasionally...

Page 18: ...used misused or left exposed to the elements d Been damaged as a result of a fat fire e Any repairs modifications or tampering with this appli ance by an unauthorised person is not allowed and will nullify the warranty f Claim relates to rust FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q How long will the gas in my cylinder last A This depends on how you use your BBQ It is easy to calculate your gas consumption Ta...

Page 19: ...WITH A MINIMUM DELIVERY CAPACITY OF 1kg h WITH A SANS 1156 2 OR B53212 2 APPROVED HOSE REGULATOR AND HOSE SUPPLIED WARNING ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BE VERY HOT KEEP YOUNG CHILDREN AWAY READ THE INSTRUCTION LITERATURE BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE WHILE IN USE AFTER SALES SERVICE MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY Alva Marketing Pty Ltd P O Box 30014 Tokai 7966 Tel 021 442 1540 E ma...

Page 20: ... Grill the chicken uncovered over a medium heat for 10 15 minutes The chicken is done once the juices run clear and the chicken has turned white cup Dijon mustard 1 tsp Dried Tarragon 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice tsp Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 4 Boneless skinless Chicken Breast halves 2Tbsp Butter or Margarine 1 Clove Garlic Finely Chopped cup Finely Chopped onion 1 cup Tom...

Page 21: ...ables for 2 hours Grill the vegetables over a medium heat until tender brushing with marinade as they cook Cooking time will vary according to the size and variety of veg etables that you use 2kg Beef sirloin steak 2 Garlic Cloves crushed 2 Tbsp Red pepper crushed 1 Large onion chopped 1 tsp Black pepper 1 cup Honey cup Olive oil 1 tsp Fresh Oregano chopped cup Red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp Crushed Garl...

Page 22: ...ve the steaks out of the refrigerator for 3 4 hours to reach room temperature Brush the grill lightly with oil Preheat the BBQ on high with the lid open for 3 5 minutes Place the steak on the grill 3 minutes on one side stop here for a rare steak and then turn the steak over and leave for another 3 minutes stop here for a medium rare steak Add your seasoning of choice Turn the BBQ off and leave fo...

Page 23: ...he meat with herbs of your choice and grill for 5 minutes at a high temperature Remove the steaks from the grill and leave them in a warm dish While the steak warms grill the vegetables Carrots cauliflower fennel artichokes corn on the cob asparagus and celery are good options Hard vegetables should preferably be parboiled first in water or stock Brush the vegetables with meat marinade and herb oi...

Page 24: ... Sprinkle the peach with about 2 tablespoons of blueberries 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon butter and teaspoon lemon juice Fold the foil around the peaches and seal tightly Grill the peaches covered over a medium low heat for 18 20 minutes or until the peaches are tender 1 cup Fresh Blueberries 2 tbsp Butter or Margarine 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar 3 Medium peaches halved and pi...

Page 25: ...ch rolled tortilla in heavy duty foil and seal tightly Grill covered over a low heat for 5 10 minutes or until heated through Unwrap the tortillas and place on dessert plates Serve with ice cream 22 cup Creamy Peanut butter cup Semi sweet chocolate chips 4 Flour tortillas 20cm 1 cup Miniature marshmallows Vanilla ice cream Try using a mix of semi sweet chocolate chips and broken chilli chocolate f...

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