7
General Assembly
Connecting and Disconnecting to Gas Source
Familiarise yourself with the general information and safety
guidelines located at the front of this manual.
Check:
1.
Gas cylinder is filled
2.
The end of the burner inlet tube is properly located over
the valve orifice
3.
The burner control is in ‘OFF’ position
Connecting
1.
Ensure cylinder valve is in its full off position.
2.
Check cylinder valve features to ensure it has proper
mating threads to those of the hose.
3.
Ensure burner control is in the ‘OFF’ position.
4.
Inspect valve connections port and regulator assembly.
Look for any damage or debris. Remove any debris.
Inspect hose for damage. Never attempt to use
damaged or blocked equipment.
5.
When connecting regulator assembly to the hose and
the barbecue, tighten nut to a positive stop by hand or
spanner depending on the type of fitting.
6.
Open cylinder valve fully. Use a soapy water solution to
check all connections for leaks before attempting to
light barbecue. If a leak is found, turn cylinder valve off
and do not use barbecue until repairs can be made by a
local LP gas dealer.
CAUTION: When the appliance is not in use, the gas
must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
Disconnecting
1.
Ensure the burner control is in
the ‘OFF’ position.
2.
Ensure gas cylinder valve is in
its full off position.
3.
Detach the regulator assembly
from gas cylinder valve.
Burner Operation & Ignition System Check
1. With cylinder valve in OFF position push and turn the
control knob anti–clockwise until the control clicks.
Repeat action and check for sparking at the burner.
2.
If spark is not evident at the burner ignition point, check
that the ignition lead is firmly attached to the control
and sparker tip.
3.
With sparking established turn the control knob to the
OFF position, then turn on the cylinder valve. Now push
and turn control knob anti–clockwise ensuring that the
control clicks and there is a spark at the burner.
4.
Upon first assembly the gas line and burner will be full
of air. In order for the burner to light properly the lines
must fill with gas. It may require several attempts at
lighting the burner before you are successful.
5.
IMPORTANT: Before connecting and disconnecting
barbecue to gas source, make sure burner
control is in OFF position.
CAUTION: When the barbecue is not in use,
the gas must be turned off at the cylinder.
If re–ignition is necessary while the gas barbecue is still hot,
you must wait for a minimum of 5 minutes before
commencing to re–ignite (this allows accumulated gas fumes
to clear).
Note: If for some reason, ignitor fails to
produce a spark at the electrode, barbecue
can be lit by a match. Insert match into match
holder which is suspended by a chain at front
of barbecue. With hood open insert lighted
match into hole in front of barbecue and turn
gas control to high. Burner ignition can be
checked through match lighting hole.
Check performance of burner prior to installing
barbecue plates.
Do not smoke when attempting to ignite
barbecue.
Never use volcanic rock, heatbeads or other
material.
Always use protective gloves when handling
hot components.
If for some reason, the ignitor fails to produce a spark at
the electrode, barbecue can be lit by match ignition. A
match ignition hole is located on the front left side of
your barbecue. Through this hole the barbecue can be
ignited using a lit match held in the supplied match
holder (a wire length and spring attached to the barbecue
with a short piece of chain). The same hole can be used
to light the barbecue using a flexible gas match. Do not
attempt to light your barbecue by removing the cooking
plates as once alight it is unsafe to reinstall them on the
barbecue.
Lighting Procedure
Operating Procedure
If the Barbecue Fails to Operate Properly
1.
Turn off gas at source, turn burner control to OFF.
2.
Wait 5 minutes before trying again.
3.
Check gas supply/ connections.
4.
Repeat lighting procedure and if barbecue still fails to
operate properly, TURN OFF GAS AT SOURCE, TURN
BURNER CONTROL TO OFF, wait for barbecue to cool
and check the following:
a) Misalignment of burner tube and over orifice
CORRECTION: Reposition burner tube to properly sit
over orifice.
b) Obstruction in gas hose
CORRECTION: Remove hose from barbecue. DO NOT
SMOKE! Open gas supply for one second to blow any
obstruction from hose. Close off gas supply at source
and re–connect hose to barbecue.
c) Blocked orifice
CORRECTION: Remove grill plates, remove spring clip
from burner tube inlet. Disconnect burner support
brackets by removing screws and nuts. Lift burner clear.
Remove orifice from gas valve and gently clear any
obstruction with a fine wire. Clear any spider webs or
insects from burner tube openings. Re–install orifice,
place burner tube opening over orifice then replace
burner and brackets. Replace spring clip.
Burn-off
Before cooking on your barbecue for the first time, burn-off
any residual oils or foreign matter by igniting the burner.
Ensure hood is open and operate at ‘HIGH’ setting for
approximately 2–3 minutes. You may then turn the burner
control to ‘OFF’ or proceed to commence cooking at the
‘LOW’ setting.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for a short time before
cooking certain foods, depending on the type of food and
the cooking temperature required.
Cooking Temperatures
‘HIGH’ setting – Use this setting only for fast warm up, for
searing steaks and chops, and for burning food residue from
the grillplates 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.
Roasting
For best results when roasting, the burner should only be
used on the low to medium setting. Use of the high setting
with the hood down may result in burnt food, damage to the
non stick coating or both.
Remove the flat hot plate to help with heat circulation.
Preheat the barbecue for a few minutes. Place a roasting rack
or aluminium foil dish onto the ribbed hot plate and place
the meal to be roasted onto the rack or into the dish and
close the hood.
Adjust the control knob to maintain the temperature around
the medium mark (approx. 200˚ to 230˚).
Approximate cooking time with control set
to medium temperature
The hood must be in the open position for
lighting.
Do not smoke at any time when attempting
to ignite the barbecue burners.
Caution: Do not move the stand while the
barbecue is in operation.
Do not leave the barbecue unattended when
alight.
Barbecue Roasts
Minutes
Chicken & Rare Beef
45 mins per kg
Beef & Medium
Lamb
(approx.)
55 mins per kg
Pork & Well Done
Beef/Lamb
(approx.)
65 mins per kg