Care and Maintenance
Regularly clean your barbecue between uses and especially after extended periods of
storage. Ensure the barbecue and its components are sufficiently cool before cleaning.
Do not leave the barbecue exposed to outside weather conditions or stored in damp,
moist areas.
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Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
Never douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
In order to extend the life and maintain the condition of your barbecue, we strongly
recommend that the unit be covered when left outside for any length of time, especially
during the winter months. Heavy-duty Outback® barbecue covers and other accessories
are available from your local Outback® stockist.
Even when your barbecue is covered for its protection, it must be inspected on a regular
basis as damp or condensation can form which may result in damage to the barbecue. It
may be necessary to dry the barbecue and the inside of the cover. It is possible for mould
to grow on any fat remaining on parts of the barbecue. This should be cleaned off smooth
surfaces with hot soapy water.
Any rust that is found that does not come into contact with the food should be treated with
a rust inhibitor and painted with barbecue paint or a heat resistant paint.
A chrome cleaner may be used on chrome parts if required. To prevent rusting, wipe
chrome plated warming racks etc. with cooking oil after rinsing and drying.
Cooking Surfaces & Warming Rack
When the barbecue has cooled, clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food residue,
use a mild cream cleaner on a non-abrasive pad. Do not use scouring pads or powders
as they can permanently damage the finish. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Due to the
weight of the cooking surfaces, we do not recommend cleaning in a dishwasher.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the cooking surface. If rust appears
between uses or in storage, clean with a soft brass wire brush. Be careful not to damage
the cooking surface, re-oil and cure.
Barbecue Lid
Use a non-abrasive cloth or pad and clean with hot, soapy water. Do not use scouring
pads or powders as they can permanently damage the finish.
Flame Tamer
Remove any food residue from the flame tamer surface with a plastic or wooden scraper
or brass wire brush. Do not use a steel scraper or wire brush. Clean with hot soapy water
and rinse well.
Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the barbecue body using a cloth wrung out
in hot soapy water and dry thoroughly. Excess fat and food debris can be removed from
inside the body using a soft plastic or wooden scraper. It is not necessary to remove all
the grease from the body. If you need to clean fully, use hot soapy water and a cloth, or
nylon-bristled brush only. Do not use abrasives. Remove cooking surfaces and burners
before full cleaning. Do not immerse the gas controls or manifold in water. Check burner
operation after carefully refitting into body.
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