Gasmate GM152-029, Instructions Manual

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OPERATING PROCEDURE
Burn Off Cooking Surfaces
We recommend operating your barbecue on its highest
setting for 15-20 minutes prior to first use. This aids
removing the oils used during manufacturing. Allow the
cooking surface to cool then we recommend seasoning
it before use. Season your cooking surface by coating
lightly with vegetable oil and bringing slowly up to a high
temperature (do not use olive oil as this burns off at a
low temperature). For best use your cooking surface
should be seasoned two or three times throughout each
barbecue season.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least 5
minutes before cooking certain foods, depending on the
type of food and the cooking temperature. Food that
requires a low cooking temperature, needs only a period of
2-3 minutes preheating.
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Burner will not ignite
Valve on cylinder is closed Open valve on cylinder
Control knob is closed Turn knob to high when lighting
Piezo igniter is faulty Use a long barbecue match inserted
through the hole on side of barbecue
Food is not cooking
or is taking too long
Burner has gone out Check that the gas bottle is not
empty and re-ignite the burner
Cooking surface was not given
enough time to warm up before the
food was applied
Remove the food and give the burner
time to warm the cooking surface
(5-10 minutes)
There is too much food on the
cooking surface
Cook smaller portions
The QCC regulator excess flow has
activated
See page 4 ‘Regulator Safety Feature’
Burner Operation & Ignition System Check
Cooking Temperatures
‘HIGH’ setting - Use this setting only for fast warm up, for
searing steaks and chops, and for burning food residue
from the hot plate after cooking is over. Rarely, if ever, do
you use the ‘HIGH’ setting for extended cooking.
‘MEDIUM’ setting (mid-way between ‘HIGH’ and ‘LOW’).
Use this setting for most grilling, and for cooking
hamburgers and vegetables.
‘LOW’ setting - Use this setting when cooking very lean
cuts such as fish.
These temperatures vary with outside temperature and the
amount of wind.
IMPORTANT:
The lid must be in the open position for lighting.
Do not smoke at any time when attempting to ignite
the barbecue burners.