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Location of your Barbecue
DO NOT use your barbecue in garages, porches, sheds,
breezeways, or other enclosed areas. Your barbecue is
to be used OUTDOORS. The barbecue is not intended
to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats
and should not be placed under any surface that will burn.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air
around the barbecue housing.
Protect Children
Keep children away from barbecue during use and until
barbecue has cooled after you have finished. Do not allow
children to operate barbecue.
Always ensure that no sporting or physical activities are
carried out in close proximity to the barbecue during use
and while still hot.
Tools You Will Need
Adjustable spanner, Phillips head screwdriver.
Check Barbecue for any Damage
Inspect barbecue parts as you proceed. Contact your
supplier for assistance regarding replacement of any
damaged or missing parts. Do not assemble or operate
a barbecue that appears damaged. Barbecues for use
with gas cylinders are labelled ‘Propane Gas’ or ‘Universal
L.P.G’. Check labelling at the gas connection on your
barbecue.
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.
Cleaning the Cooking Surface
After cooking, turn burner control to ‘OFF’ and let barbecue
cool before attempting to clean the cooking surface. Before
first use and periodically, it is suggested that you wash the
cooking surface 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.
General Cleaning of Painted Surface
When cleaning your BBQ use a mild dish soap combined
with warm water and a microfiber cloth to clean the surface.
Then rinse your BBQ with clean water.
Note: Never use steel wool or any hard cleaning pad on any
painted and stainless steel surface, as it can cause surface
damage.
If not in use, turn off the gas from the source. After cleaning
and when it is dry, spray some canola oil over the whole
BBQ surface and wipe off the excess with microfiber cloth
to enhance the surface protection. Then cover the BBQ with
a BBQ cover and store it in a dry place.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE AND CLEANING OF
STAINLESS STEEL
Stainless steel parts of this appliance are made from 304
& 430 grade stainless steel. To preserve the appearance
and corrosion resistance of the stainless steel material
regular cleaning is required. Although stainless steel
does not rust in the same manner as steel it can still
exhibit ‘corrosion’ blemishes that look similar to rust and
detract from the appliances appearance. Unlike steel,
the corrosion of stainless steel is mostly confined to the
surface and in most cases can be removed by cleaning,
returning the surface to almost like new.
The most common form of corrosion that affects
stainless steel is what is known as ‘Tea Staining”. This
shows up as brown spots on the surface, hence the
confusion with rusting. This is most common in coastal
areas but depending on the environment can also
occur in inland areas. If the ‘Tea Staining’ marks are not
regularly cleaned from the material surface they can
penetration into the material and become very difficult to
remove, the application of a metal polish would then be
required.
If the appliance is located near swimming pools careful
attention to cleaning is required. Pool chemicals contain
chlorides which can affect the stainless steel. This also
applies to salt water pools as they contain salt, namely
sodium chloride.
The use of bleaches containing chlorine should not be
used to clean the stainless steel surfaces. If the residues
are not completed rinsed away they can cause heavy
pitting of the material. Pitting corrosion eats deep into
the surface and is not easily removed. Heavy polishing is
required.
ROUTINE CARE
After each use allow the appliance to cool then wipe
over with a soft, damp, soapy cloth. (DO NOT USE
CLEANERS CONTAINING CHLORIDE). Finally wipe
over with soft, damp cloth. Be sure to wipe off food
particles and cooking residues, some marinates and
oils can be acid and therefore attack the metal surface.
Also, cooking residues that are not removed after each
use bake into the surfaces during subsequent uses and
become more difficult to remove.
There are a number of propriety stainless steel cleaners
available that can be safely used on this appliance. Read
the directions carefully before using
DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL as particles can become
embedded in the surface and then rust resulting in small
brown specs on the surface. If scouring is required to
remove stubborn cooking residues use a soft nylon pad
(non-abrasive).
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING COMPOUNDS,
use cream type. If the appliance is used on an irregular
basis it is advised to still clean regularly and keep it
covered from the elements, either by using a purpose
BBQ cover or under a covered porch. Dirt and dust
contain corrosive particles from the environment that
can attack the surface. Stainless steel surfaces retain
their best resistance to corrosion when keep clean. Even
if the appliance is protected with a purpose BBQ cover
check regularly, condensation underneath the cover may
be corrosive due to the local environment and cause
damage to the metal surface.