Storing Your Barbeque
Your barbeque is designed to be used outdoors. However, just like a car, you will prolong the life of the
appliance if you store it out of direct exposure to the elements when not in use. This can be done in
many ways:
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Place a waterproof cover over it. These are avail able from most barbeque retailers.
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Move the barbeque to a covered location. If you are storing it in a closed room (eg a shed or a garage)
you should keep the cylinder away from any other cylinders or any cars, boats, motorcycles or any
other petrol engines.
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If you don’t intend to use it for a few months, lightly spray all surfaces with canola oil. This will help
protect against corrosion.
Maintaining Your Barbeque
Apart from cleaning, your barbeque is a fairly low main te nance item. A couple of things are worth looking
at though. Remember to turn off and disconnect the gas before any maintenance is carried out.
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If your barbeque uses a fl exible hose to connect to the gas, check the rubber O-ring on the regulator
end of the hose assembly at least once a year. If it appears worn or cracked, have it replaced.
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We recommend having your barbeque checked by an authorised service agent every 5 years. This is to
ensure there are no leaks and that all components are still functioning correctly.
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Service and spare parts are available from your retailer.
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If you use a portable LPG gas cylinder, you will need to have the cylinder serviced or replaced every ten
years. The date of the last service should be stamped on the neck of the bottle.
As you can see, it’s easy to keep your barbeque in great shape so it can give you years of trouble free
enjoyment.
Cleaning
Your barbeque will look better and last longer if you keep it clean.
The cooking surface.
While the hotplate is still hot, take a long handled brush and a scraper and
remove remaining oil and food scraps. You should use an oven mitt to avoid burning yourself. Then
recoat the plate with canola oil for continued protection.
The burners.
Occasionally the burner holes may get clogged with grease, marinades or food particles.
Leaving the burner controls on Max for a maximum of 5 minutes after you’ve fi nished cooking will
remove most of this. When the burner has cooled down, remove remaining residue with hot water and
detergent. You should also check the burners periodically for any sort of blockage. In particular, you
should ensure that the aeration vents are free of insect nests and spider webs. To clean the burners, let
them cool down, then remove and inspect them. If any of the holes are clogged, gently tap the burner
onto a hard surface to remove residue. Use a wire brush to unclog the holes. Then lightly coat the
burners with canola oil for ongoing protection.
The frame.
Grease can build up on the frame itself. Most of it can be cleaned off with hot water. Use a
non-caustic cleanser for more stubborn stains.
The grease can.
You should empty the grease can after every barbeque. When necessary, replace it
with a similar sized can. 4 litre paint tins are of the right size. Never touch the can until the barbeque
and grease can have cooled down completely.
Care and Maintenance
