5. 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:
• Cleaning your barbeque regularly will help to keep a pristine look.
• Throwing cold water over any hot surface of the barbeque is NOT recommended and is dangerous.
• Avoid handling and touching hot parts of the barbeque.
• As a good practice, your barbeque should be covered when left unused for long periods especially
during the long winter breaks.
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CLEANING THE HOTPLATE
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 spatula or paper towel secured with tongs so that you don’t burn yourself.
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 food residue and scrape off any excess build-up. You should
also spray a light film of cooking oil on the plate for additional protection against corrosion.
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CARE OF THE BURNERS
• 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.
• The burners should be checked and cleaned yearly. It is important to check that the burner holes
are free of debris and insects.
• Blockages and debris should be carefully removed using a pipe cleaner.
• Ensure that when the burners are replaced they are positioned correctly over the control valves,
care must be taken not to damage the valves.
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CARE OF THE BARBEQUE BODY
• Regular care and maintenance of the barbeque body will significantly increase its life and long
term appearance.
• Excess grease and fat can be removed with a soft scraper.
• If required painted surfaces of the barbeque body can be cleaned by using hot soapy water and a soft bristled
brush and cloth.
• Care must be taken not to immerse the gas controls (manifold and injectors) in water.
• When re-assembling the barbeque after cleaning it is important to check that the barbeque functions correctly.
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MAINTENANCE OF FIXINGS
• Over time and with regular use the fixing screws and nuts may start to become loose, a regular check of all
fixings is recommended.
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STORAGE
• To ensure maximum life from your barbeque it should always be stored in a cool dry place.
• During long periods of storage the burners should be covered with aluminium foil to prevent debris and
insects from blocking the burner holes.
• 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.
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Keep the gas cylinder out of reach of children.
