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CARE & MAINTENANCE
As with all appliances, proper care and maintenance
will keep them in top operating condition and prolong
their life. Your new gas barbecue is no exception. By
following these cleaning procedures on a timely basis,
your barbecue will be kept clean and working properly
with minimum effort.
Gas BBQ
Flash-Back
If fire occurs in and around the burner, immediately turn
off gas at its source and turn the burner control to OFF,
wait until the barbecue has cooled, then clean the burner
tubes and burner ports as described in lighting and
operating procedure.
Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or
make nests in the burner tubes during warehousing and
transit. These webs can lead to a gas flow obstruction
which could result in a fire in and around the burner
tubes. Cleaning with a soft brush before use and at least
every six months is recommended.
This type of fire is known as ‘FLASH-BACK’ and can
cause serious damage to your barbecue and create an
unsafe operating condition for the user. Although an
obstructed burner tube is not the only cause of ‘FLASH-
BACK’ it is the most common cause and frequent
inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is necessary.
Cleaning the Drip Tray
To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue remove
and empty the drip tray after each use. Wait until the drip
tray is cool to touch before disposing of contents.
The drip tray should be washed periodically in a mild
detergent and warm water solution.
The drip tray should be washed periodically in a mild
detergent and warm water solution.
Charcoal BBQ
Frequency of clean-up is determined by how often the
grill is used. Make sure coals are completely extinguished
before cleaning inside of the unit. Thoroughly rinse with
water and allow to air dry before using again. Wipe out
the interior of the unit with a cloth or paper towels. When
finished cooking, and the unit has adequately cooled,
clean out all remaining ashes.
Ashes collect moisture, which can lead to premature
rusting and decay. Periodically coating the interior
surfaces with vegetable oil will aid in the protection of
your unit. DO NOT coat the charcoal tray with oil.
Cleaning the Cooking Surface
1. Ensure the gas is turned off at the propane tank.
2. Remove the cooking grates, flame tamers.
3. Lift each burner up and out.
4. Clean the inside of the burner using a stiff wire. A
straightened coat hanger will work.
An alternative is to use compressed air. Always wear
eye protection if using this method. Never enlarge
the burner ports during cleaning.
5. Brush the outer surface of the burner.
6. Ensure all ports (holes) are free of debris.
7. Inspect the burners. Replace any that have cracks or
enlarged ports.
8. Replace flame tamers and cooking grates.
9. Perform a Leak Test described earlier in this guide.
Care of Cooking Surface
Use and care of the cooking surface is important. Do not
use pans on the cooking surface. Do not overheat the
cooking surface with the hood down or no food on the
cooking surface.
If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking
surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking
surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean
cooking surfaces while grill is hot.
IMPORTANT:
• Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should
be inspected and cleaned periodically.
• This appliance must only be serviced by an
authorised person.
• To avoid any flare-ups, it is recommended that
the drip tray be checked and emptied regularly.
Contents of the drip tray may be very hot during
cooking. If emptied during extended cooking
extreme caution should be taken and direct
contact by hand should be avoided at all times.
Allow to cool completely before disposing of the
contents.