Goldair GBQS250, Operating Instructions Manual

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Powder Coated BBQ’s
Overtime grease, fat and other cooking oils may build up on your BBQ. To clean, wash with warm/hot soapy
water. Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry. Once dry, use a non-stainless steel
BBQ exterior cleaner, this will apply a protective coating on the exterior of the BBQ and assist in repelling the
elements. Always you use a soft cloth to clean your BBQ.
Never use abrasive heavy duty sponges or scouring pads on the exterior of your BBQ, these products will
begin to remove the powder coated finish resulting in an uneven surface and may result in rusting in the
future.
Interior:
Plates and Grills –The best way to clean your BBQ plates/grills is to start-up the BBQ and leave it on with the
hood down to warm-up for 10-15 minutes. After this time, remove excess fat, oils, cooking residue with paper
towels or a cotton rag from plates/grills. This can also be completed after each time you use your BBQ.
Depending on how often you use your BBQ you should also wash your plates/grills monthly. After you have
completed the steps above and have allowed time for the BBQ to cool, remove the plates/grills and wash with
warm/hot soapy water. Wash off soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry and place back into
BBQ.
Warming Rack, Flame Tamers and Drip Tray – Remove and wash with warm/hot soapy water. Wash off
soapy water with warm/hot clean water, leave to air dry and place back into BBQ. For stubborn stains on
your warming rack, soak in hot soapy water.
Burners – Check the port holes of all burners regularly for signs of blockage. Over time fat, marinades,
juices, etc. can build-up and cover port holes. This reduces gas and flame flow and may result in fires within
the BBQ during cooking. Also check for spider and insect webs and/or nests. In some cases where BBQs have
not been used in some time (normally during winter) these webs can be made within burners and gas lines
restricting gas flow and ignition.
NOTE: Never use chlorine based cleaners or bleaches on your BBQ, these products will
deteriorate the surface and contribute to rusting
NATURAL HAZARD SPIDERS
FACT: sometimes spiders and other insects climb into
the grill tubes attached to the burners and other areas of the BBQ.
The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests
can be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow
of gas. Clean burners prior to use, after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a
period of one month without use. Spider guards are on the air intakes in an effort to reduce
this problem, but it will not eliminate it. An obstruction can result in a “flashback” (a fire in
the burner tubes). The grill may still light, but the obstruction does not allow full gas flow to
the burners.