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WARNINGS
• Before connecting and disconnecting barbecue to
gas source, make sure burner controls are in ‘OFF’
position.
• Check that the seals between the appliance and
the gas cylinder are in place and in good condition
before connecting the gas cylinder.
• Do not use this appliance if it has damaged or
worn seals.
• If for some reason, ignitor fails to produce a spark
at the electrode, barbecue can be lit by a long
barbecue match. With hood open, insert lighted
match underneath control panel between the
fascia and drip tray, alongside burner port on far
right burner. Push and turn the far right control
knob to ‘HIGH’. Burner ignition can be checked
through this gap. Subsequent burners will cross
light.
• Check performance of burner prior to installing
barbecue plates.
• Do not smoke when attempting to
ignite barbecue.
• Never use volcanic rock, heat beads
or other material.
• Always use protective gloves when handling hot
components.
• Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should
be inspected and cleaned periodically.
• To avoid any flare-ups, it is recommended that
the drip tray be checked and emptied regularly.
Contents of the drip tray may be very hot during
cooking. If emptied during extended cooking
extreme caution should be taken and direct
contact by hand should be avoided at all times.
Allow to cool completely before disposing of the
contents.
• When the barbecue is not in use, the gas must be
turned off at the cylinder.
• The lid must be in the open position
for lighting.
• Do not smoke at any time when attempting to
ignite the barbecue burners.
• Do not leave the barbecue unattended
when alight.
LIGHTING PROCEdURE
Burner Operation & Ignition System Check
1. With cylinder valve in ‘OFF’ position push and turn
the far left or right control knob anti-clockwise to
`HIGH’. Check for sparking to the burners.
2. If spark is not evident at the burner ignition point,
check for any loose leads at either the electrode or
the ignition pack.
3. Push and turn anti-clockwise to ‘HIGH’ the far left or
right control knob, subsequent burners will crosslight
from right to left.
4. If the burner fails to light after several attempts, turn
off the gas supply and inspect for any obstructions to
the gas flow
If re–ignition is necessary while the gas barbecue is still
hot, you must wait for a minimum of 5 minutes before
commencing to re–ignite (this allows accumulated gas
fumes to clear).
After Use
Turn the gas cylinder valve off and wait for the flame to
go out. Then turn the appliance control valve off.