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.
• Never douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are
hot.
• Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
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.
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 parts with cooking oil after rinsing and drying.
Cooking Surfaces
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.
Burner
Provided that they are operating correctly, in normal usage, burning
off the residue after cooking will keep the burners clean.
The burners should be removed and cleaned annually, or
whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that there are no
signs of blockage (debris, insects) in either the burner portholes
or the primary air inlet of the burners. Use a pipe cleaner to clear
obstructions.
When refitting the burners, be careful to check that the neck of the
burner fits over the valve outlet.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the burners. If
rust appears between uses or in storage, clean with a soft brass
wire brush.
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.
Drip Tray
After every use, empty and clean the drip tray of any fat or food
particles, using a plastic or wooden scraper if necessary.
Failure to keep it clean, and excessive build up can result in a fat
fire. This can be hazardous and severely damage the barbecue. This
is not a fault in the barbecue and is therefore not covered by the
terms of the warranty. If required, the tray can be washed in hot
soapy water.
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.
A stainless steel cleaner may be used on stainless steel parts if
required.
Whenever a barbecue is being assembled for the first time or its
burners are being cleaned, make sure each gas valve tip goes into
the burner venturi tube completely during the assemble or re-
assemble process.
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