CARE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE ANY CARE AND MAINTENANCE IS ATTEMPTED PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE BARBEQUE
CONTROLS ARE IN THE ‘OFF’ POSITION AND THAT ALL SURFACES HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUFFICIENT
TIME TO COOL DOWN.
Please note the following when maintaining and caring for your barbeque:
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Cleaning your barbeque regularly will help to keep a pristine look.
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Throwing cold water over any hot surface of the barbeque is NOT recommended and is dangerous.
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Avoid handling and touching hot parts of the barbeque.
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As a good practice, your barbeque should be covered when left unused for long periods
especially during the long winter breaks.
1. CLEANING THE HOT-PLATE
After you have finished cooking it is best to clean the cooking surface while it is still warm. Scrape off
all excess food using a stiff plastic spatula or paper towel secured with tongs so that you don’t burn
yourself. DO NOT use metal scraping tools on this hot plate as you will scratch the surface and leave
the metal prone to rusting.
There is little point in cleaning your cooking surfaces until they sparkle because they’ll be black again
after your next barbeque. Just remove the excess lumps of food, and ensure a film of oil remains on
the plate to protect the cooking surfaces against rust. You should also spray a light film of cooking oil
on the plate for additional protection.
2. CARE OF THE BURNERS
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Normal use and the burn off should ensure that any excess food and juices are burnt off and this
will help to keep the burners clean.
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The burners should be checked and cleaned yearly. It is important to check that the burner holes
are free of debris and insects.
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Blockages and debris should be carefully removed using a pipe cleaner.
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Ensure that when the burners are replaced they are positioned correctly over the control valves,
care must be taken not to damage the valves.
3. CARE OF THE BARBEQUE BODY
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Regularly care and maintenance of the barbeque body will significantly increase its life and long
term appearance.
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Excess grease and fat can be removed with a soft scraper.
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It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body.
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If required painted surfaces of the barbeque body can be cleaned by using hot soapy water and a
soft bristled brush and cloth.
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Care must be taken not to immerse the gas controls (manifold and injectors) in water.
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When re-assembling the barbeque after cleaning it is important to check that the barbeque
functions correctly.
4. MAINTENANCE OF FIXINGS
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Over time and with regular use the fixing screws and nuts may start to become loose, a yearly
check of all fixings is recommended.
5. STORAGE
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To ensure maximum life from your barbeque it should always be stored in a cool dry place.
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During long periods of storage the burners should be covered with aluminium foil to prevent
debris and insects from blocking the burner holes.
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If you choose to store the main barbeque inside the gas cylinder must be disconnected and
stored outside under the following conditions:
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Always store the gas cylinder outside in a well ventilated area
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Ensure that the gas cylinder is not stored in direct sunlight or close to heat sources and
other dangerous appliances. The gas cylinder must be kept upright at all times.
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Keep the gas cylinder out of reach of children.
