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CARE & mAInTEnAnCE
As with all appliances, proper care and
maintenance will keep them in top operating
condition and prolong their life. Your new gas
barbecue is no exception. By following these
cleaning procedures on a timely basis, your
barbecue will be kept clean and working properly
with minimum effort.
Flash-Back
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.
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.
Cleaning the Cooking Surface
After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and
let barbecue cool before attempting to clean the
cooking surface. Before first use and periodically,
it is suggested that you wash the cooking surface
in a mild soap and warm water solution.
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 hood down
or no food on the cooking surface.
Cleaning the Drip Tray
To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue
remove and empty the drip tray after each use.
Wait until the drip tray is cool to touch before
disposing of contents.
The drip tray should be washed periodically in a
mild detergent and warm water solution.
• Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner
tube should be inspected and cleaned
periodically.
• This appliance must only be serviced by
an authorised 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.
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