Gasmate GM174-045, 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.
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.
Cleaning the Cooking Surface
After cooking, turn burner control to OFF and let barbecue
cool before attempting to clean your grill plates. Before
first use and periodically, it is suggested that you wash the
grill plates 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.
Refer to Care & Use Guidelines for more information.
IMPORTANT:
• 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.