Gasmate Delta 545, Instructions Manual

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Cleaning the Grill Plates
After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and let barbecue
cool before attempting to clean the grill plates. Before first
use and periodically, it is suggested that you wash the grill
plates in a mild soap and warm water solution. You can use
a wash cloth to clean your barbecue plates.
Care of Cooking Surface
Use and care of the cooking surface is important.
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. A small amount of
water can be placed in the drip tray before use to help with
fat removal. 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.
Refer to Care & Use Guidelines for more information.
IMPORTANT:
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.