Matador Retro, User 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
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.
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.
Cleaning the Grill Plates
after cooking, turn burner control to oFF and
let barbecue cool before attempting to clean the
grill plates. Before first use and periodically, it is
suggested that you wash the grill plates in a mild
soap and warm water solution. you can use a wash
cloth to clean your barbecue plates.
Care of Cooking Surface
your barbecue is supplied with a satin enamel grill
and plate. correct use and care of the cooking
surface is important to ensure trouble free cooking.
to ensure the satin enamel finish is not scratched we
recommend that you do not use metal utensils or
cut food directly on the cooking surface. do not use
pans on the cooking surface. do not overheat the
cooking surface with the hood down or with no food
on the cooking surface.
clean thoroughly while cooking surface is cooling.
do not leave food on the cooking surface when not
in use.
Cleaning the Drip Tray
to avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue
remove and empty the drip tray after each use. a
small amount of water can be placed in the drip tray
before use to help with fat removal. 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.
Service
If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced or
repaired. contact sitro group australia for spare
parts and service information.
WARnInG
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.
Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should be
inspected and cleaned periodically.
this appliance must only be serviced by an authorised person.