Lighting the BBQ
Lighting the BBQ is easy, but must be done with due care.
Make sure that the gas is turned on at the cylinder, or that gas is available to the BBQ.
Also, if your BBQ has a roasting hood, ensure that the hood is up.
Spark Ignition
Push the knob control in and turn anticlockwise to the high position. You should hear
clicking as the ignitor creates sparks to light the gas. Once lit, release the ignitor button.
Manual Ignition
You can light your BBQ manually by holding a lit match next to one of the burners using
the match holder, while the burner is on low. You can access the burners through the
grill of your BBQ with the match holder.
Difficulty lighting
If the burner
doesn’t light first go, check the gas controls and try a couple more times. If
the burner still does not light, wait a few minutes to allow the gas to disperse before
trying again. If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved, consult your retailer before
proceeding.
Note:
Failure to follow the lighting procedures correctly can lead to a hazardous
condition.
Controlling the flames
The knobs have three basic positions: Off, High and Low. You can achieve any flame
height between low and high by rotating the BBQ control knob between these positions.
Checking the flame
Look underneath the BBQ so that you can see the flames. They should be a soft blue
colour with yellow tips. If the flames are too yellow, there is too much gas and not enough
air. The flame will be inefficient and will give off too much smoke. If the flame is too pale,
there is too much air and not enough gas. If either of these situations occur you may
need to clean the burners (See
‘Maintenance’ section of this manual).
Note
:
‘Blowback’ is a situation where the flame burns inside the burner, towards the front.
It can be recognised by a sharp roaring sound coming from the burner. It is not
dangerous unless it is allowed to persist. If this occurs, simply turn the burner off, wait a
few seconds then relight.
Operating your BBQ
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