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OPERATING PROCEDURE
Burn-off
The cooking surface does not need any burn-off time. Due
to the nature of the coating, DO NOT use sharp or metallic
objects on the surface, as these will scratch the surface.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least 5
minutes before cooking any foods. This allows the cooking
surface to heat up sufficiently.
Cooking
The control knob can be turned from ‘HIGH’ to ‘MED’ or
‘LOW’ depending on the heat required.
The hood must be in the open position for lighting
and during use.
Do not smoke at any time when attempting to
ignite the barbecue burners.
Caution: Do not move the barbecue while it is in
operation.
Do not leave the barbecue unattended when
alight.
Gas containers shall be changed in a well-
ventilated location, preferably outside away from
people and any sources of ignition, such as naked
flames, pilot flames, electric heaters/equipment.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
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.
Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should
be inspected and cleaned periodically.
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 t
ype 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 Plate
After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and let barbecue
cool before attempting to clean the grill plate. Before first
use and periodically, it is suggested that you wash the grill
plate in a mild soap and warm water solution.
Care of Cooking Surface
Use and care of the cooking surface is important. Do not
use metal utensils or cut food on the cooking surface.
Use only plastic cooking utensils. 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. 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.
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.
If there is a leak from your appliance (smell of gas)
and you cannot stop the gas flow, remove the
appliance to a well-ventilated location away from
any ignition source. Check for leaks using soapy
water. Do not try to detect leaks using a flame.
Only use the hose assembly as supplied with this
appliance for connection to the cylinder - DO NOT
USE ADAPTORS.
This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorised person.