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CARE & MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that the BBQ is regularly cleaned
and should be serviced at least annually. Servicing must
only be carried out by a licensed gas fitter or authorised
person.
The hose and regulator should be checked for leaks and
damage before each use and we recommend to replace
the hose and regulator every 5 years.
Cleaning and general maintenance instructions are given
below.
CLEANING PAINTED SURFACES
Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive cleaner and warm
soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
CLEANING THE COOKING SURFACE
We recommend removing the lid and turning all burners
on to high for 15 minutes to burn-off excessive food and
avoid food build-up. For further cleaning, let barbecue
cool, use a wire brush to remove remaining residue, then
wash the grill plates in a mild soap and hot water. A mild
cream cleaner with a non-abrasive pad can be used for
more stubborn residue. Rinse well, dry thoroughly and
apply a coat of cooking oil. Do not use cleaners that
contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. If rust appears
during storage, clean with a soft wire brush, wash in hot
soapy water, dry, re-oil and cure.
CARE OF COOKING SURFACE
Use and care of the cooking surface is important. Do not
use pans on the cooking surface. Do not overheat the
cooking surface with the lid on or no food on the cooking
surface.
FLASH-BACK
If fire occurs in and around the burner, immediately turn
off gas at its source and turn the burner control to OFF,
wait until the barbecue has cooled, then clean the burner
tubes and burner ports as described in lighting and
operating procedure.
Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or
make nests in the burner tubes during warehousing and
transit. These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruction
which could result in a fire in and around the burner
tubes. Cleaning with a soft brush before use and at least
every six months is recommended.
This type of fire is known as ‘FLASH-BACK’ and can
cause serious damage to your barbecue and create an
unsafe operating condition for the user. Although an
obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of ‘FLASH-
BACK’ it is the most common cause and frequent
inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is necessary.
• Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should
be inspected and cleaned periodically.
• This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorized person.
• 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.
IMPORTANT:
CLEANING THE FAT CUP
To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue remove
and empty the fat cup after each use. Wait until the fat
cup is cool to touch before disposing of contents.
The fat cup should be washed periodically in a mild
detergent and hot water solution.
CLEANING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY
1. Make sure the barbecue is cool.
2. Remove the burner by taking off the R-clip from the
rear end of the burner.
3. Lift the burner up and away from gas valve orifice.
4. Clean the inlet of burner with small bottle brush or
compressed air.
5. Remove all food residue and dirt on the outside of the
burner surface.
6. Clean any clogged ports with a piece of stiff wire
(such as an opened paper clip).
7. Inspect the burner for any damage (cracks or holes),
If damage is found, replace with a new burner.
Reinstall the burner, check to ensure that gas valve
orifices are correctly positioned inside burner inlet.
8. Overlap 15mm between tube and nozzle when
assembled.
9. Keep the center line of tube and nozzle on one line.
WARNING:
If the instructions above are not followed,
an explosion may result, possibly causing serious bodily
injury or death
ADJUST THE AIR SHUTTER
The adjustable air shutter controls the amount of air
intake in the gas inlet. To adjust the air shutter.
1. Make sure the barbecue is cool.
2. Access the burner that is not burning correctly.
3. Turn the adjustable air shutter clockwise to reduce
the amount of air in the gas inlet, this will turn an
orange flame into a cleaner burning blue flame.
DO NOT OVER CLEAN, AS THIS CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE OF THE METAL AND
CAN VOID THE WARRANTY.
STORING THE APPLIANCE
If the appliance needs to be stored for a prolonged
period of time (e.g. over winter):
1. Set control knobs to off (pointing upwards).
2. Close valve at the gas cylinder.
3. Remove the gas cylinder from the appliance, by
unscrewing the gas hose.
4. Carefully clean the appliance.
5. The appliance can be stored in a dry location indoors
(e.g. garage)
6. The gas cylinder needs to be stored outdoors in a
dry and well-ventilated location and out of reach of
children!
7. Cover the appliance.
When removing the appliance from storage check for
burner obstructions.
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
The following figures are diagrammatic representations of outdoor areas. Rectangular areas have been used in these
figures – the same principles apply to any other shaped area.
This appliance shall only be used in an above ground
open-air situation with natural ventilation, without
stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of
combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural
convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall
comply with one of the following:
– An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one
permanent opening at ground level and no overhead
cover.
– Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead
cover and no more than two (2) walls.
– Within a partial enclosure that includes and
overhead cover and more than two (2) walls, the
following should also apply -
(i) at least 25% of the total wall area completely
open; and
(ii) at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open
and unrestricted.
– In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total
of the side, back and front wall areas shall be and
remain open and unrestricted.