CLEANING AND
CARE OF YOUR
PATIO MATE
CHARCOAL BARBECUE
COOKING PLATES
When you have finished using your
barbecue, clean off the cooking surfaces
with a metal scraper or soft wire brush.
This is done most easily when the cooking
area is still warm, about 20 - 30 minutes
after cooking. Any debris and excess oil
can then be removed with a rag or kitchen roll.
Water should only be used to clean the cooking surfaces when they have cooled down.
Water on a hot grill can cause the metal to crack or break.
Ensure that you oil the cooking surfaces with cooking oil after use. This is particularly
important when putting the barbecue away for winter storage. Careful attention to this
matter will eliminate rust forming on the cooking surfaces. The next time you use your
barbecue the oil will be burnt off during the 10 minute warm up period, leaving a clean
cooking surface.
BARBECUE CASING
If you need to clean the casing of your barbecue
this should be done with a soft cloth and warm
soapy water. DO NOT use a wire brush or scraper
on the barbecue’s inside, main body or drip tray,
as this will remove the zinc coating that
protects it from corrosion. If you
have spilt marinade on your
barbecue during cooking it is best
to wipe after use as some
marinades can be quite acidic, and may
affect the paint-work. Try not to wipe the
paint-work when the barbecue is still hot as
this can be dangerous and the paint may
become soft in some conditions.
CLEANING AND
CARE OF YOUR
BARBECUE TROLLEY
WEATHERING
As part of the natural weathering
process the timber may leach (bleed)
a dark red-brown sap. During the
leaching process, leaving the trolley
on untreated concrete or unsealed
tiled areas should be avoided.
If staining does occur it can be
removed easily by scrubbing with
warm soapy water. The sun will also bleach out the stains over a
longer period. The period of weathering is unpredictable and is accelerated if the
timber is wet. After a period of time the leaching process ceases. Initial care should be
taken when the trolley is wet that clothing and other articles that may stain are not
rubbed against the timber.
TREATMENT
Your trolley is manufactured using timber from managed Malaysian forests. It is a
heavy hardwood and is ideal for outdoor use.
During the manufacturing process the timber has been treated with a wood preserving
oil. It is recommended that further annual applications are made with teak oil, linseed
oil or other wood preserving treatments.
FITTINGS
Each year it is recommended that all metal fixings on the trolley are checked
and tightened.
CLEANING
During normal use, grease and oil from food may splash onto the trolley. This can be
rubbed into the wood to provide additional protection.
Water stains or splashes can be reduced in their appearance by rubbing over with
teak or linseed oil.
COVER
To maintain the good looks and durability of the wooden trolley and the barbecue
it is recommended that a Patio Mate vinyl cover is placed over the barbecue when not
in use. Details of our accessories feature on the following pages.
Caring
For
Your
Patio
Mate
BBQ
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