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product. If you are unsure, please check with your local gas dealer.
INSTALLATION
Precautions:
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Only use this barbecue in a well-v entilated outdoor area.
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Check that the barbecue is not placed UNDER any combustible surf ace.
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The sides of the barbecue should never be closer than 1 metre to any combustible material.
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Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the barbecue body
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Conf irm all control knobs are in the off position before connecting the regulator.
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Alway s connect the regulator in accordance with the regulator and gas bottle suppliers instructions.
LEAK TESTING
Alway s perf orm a leak test in a well-v entilated area.
Step 1 -
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position.
Step 2 -
Detach the barbecue control panel located across the f ront of the barbecue body by pulling off the
control knobs and remov ing the control panel retaining screws.
Step 3 -
Turn on the gas at the gas bottle or regulator
Step 4 -
Check f or leaks by brushing a solution of ½ water and ½ liquid soap
over all the gas system joints,
including all valv e connections, hose connections, and regulator connections.
Step 5 -
If bubbles f orm over any of the joints there is a leak
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Turn off the gas
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Retighten all joints
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Repeat test
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If bubbles f orm again do not use the barbecue and contact your local Outback dealer for assistance or
call Outback customer serv ices on (01622) 671771. Customer services are av ailable during normal
office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
OPERATION
Y our barbecue is not designed to be used with more than 50% of the cooking area as a solid plate – this
includes baking dishes. If more than 50% of y our cooking area is covered by a solid cooking surface, the
barbecue could ov erheat causing damage that is not cov ered by warranty.
Grill cooking
The cast iron burners heat the lav a rock beneath the grill that, in turn, heats the f ood. The natural juices
produced during cooking fall onto the lav a rock and vaporise to form smoke. The smoke then rises and
‘bastes’ the f ood, giving it that unique barbecued flav our.
When using y our barbecue for grill cooking y ou may wish to place the hood in the closed position which will
hold the heat in to aid cooking.
Griddle plate cooking
The cast iron burners heat the griddle plate directly, which then cooks the f ood on contact. Griddle plates
enable the cooking of smaller items that would, otherwise, f all through the grill. They can also be used f or
searing cuts of meat or cooking food like eggs that would not be possible to cook on a grill. Griddles can also
be used to heat pans.
Roasting (hooded barbecues only)
If your barbecue is supplied with a roasting hood rather than a lid you are able to roast or bake in a similar way
as in a conventional gas ov en. For best results place the food you wish to bake or roast in a metal baking tray
and set it on one side of the cooking grill. Turn the burners directly under the food to the ‘OFF’ position and
the burners opposite the food to the ‘Medium’ setting. Close the hood and this will form an oven to cook the
f ood ‘indirectly’. Monitor the temperature using the heat indicator on the hood. If the internal heat becomes
too high, turn the burners to the ‘low’ position. It is not necessary or advisable to have all of the burners on
high when the hood is closed. If the hood is opened during cooking to check on the progress of the food,
please allow extra cooking time f or the barbecue to regain its temperature. Take care when opening the hood
