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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Please read instructions before using your barbecue.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR BARBECUE (also see installation)
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Perform a leak test. This is the only safe and sure way to detect any gas leaking from joints and
connections of the barbecue after assembly. Follow the leak test instructions on page 20. Check that the
gas hose is free of any tension, twisting, cuts, or cracks.
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Make sure your barbecue is in a safe place. It must be outdoors, on level ground and not below ground
level. Ensure that the barbecue is at least 1 meter away from any flammable materials, including trees and
fences and that there are no heat sources near the barbecue (cigarettes, open flames, spark etc.)
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Check that you have the correct gas bottle and regulator for your barbecue (see recommendations in the
Gas and Regulator section of this manual) and that the gas bottle is placed correctly in the gas bottle
holder provided. Never place the gas bottle directly underneath the barbecue.
GETTING STARTED (also see operation)
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Open the hood of your barbecue. Never light your barbecue with the hood closed. Turn the gas regulator
or gas bottle valve to the ‘on’ position. Push in the control knob of the burner you want to light and turn it
anti clockwise until resistance is felt. Wait 4 seconds and then continue turning the control knob until a
click is heard. Repeat if necessary until the burner is alight. Light all other burners in the same way
making sure each burner is alight before attempting to light the next. IF ANY BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT,
TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE BURNERS AND THE GAS BOTTLE, WAIT FIVE MINUTES AND TRY
AGAIN. If the burners cannot be lit using the ignition system, turn to the manual lighting instructions under
important information.
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Once the burners are lit, turn all the burners to the high setting for 3-5 minutes to pre-heat the barbecue.
This should be done before each session. When pre-heating is complete, cooking can begin taking extra
care if the burners are used in the high position.
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To prevent food sticking we recommend that you use a long handled brush to apply a light coat of cooking
oil to the grills and griddles before each barbecue session.
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Flare-ups may occur during cooking and can be controlled by applying salt directly onto the flame tamer
making sure your hands are protected from the heat.
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If a fat fire should occur during cooking, and if safe to do so, turn off the burners and the gas at the gas
bottle and wait for the fire to go out. Do not pull out the drip tray or douse with water.
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Never douse a barbecue with water.
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Never move a barbecue when lit.
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Never leave a lit barbecue unattended
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Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands
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Keep children, animals, and elderly people a safe distance from a lit barbecue.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING (also see Maintenance)
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Turn all the burners to the high position for 3 to 5 minutes to burn off any food residue from the
cooking surfaces and burners.
When the barbecue has cooled, the burnt residue can be removed from
the grills, griddle and flame tamers using a plastic scraper or plastic scouring pad. A brass wire brush can
be used on the burners.
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When the barbecue has cooled, scrape away any food and fat residue from the drip tray and discard.
Empty and clean the Foil Liner. These routines must be completed after each session.
STORAGE
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Ensure the barbecue is properly cooled.
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Always disconnect the gas bottle and store it in a safe place, never store a gas bottle indoors or on its side.
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Store the barbecue in a cool dry place. The detachable side shelf can be removed to save space during
storage.
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Cover the burners with foil to keep the burner holes free from insects or other debris.
