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.
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.
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.
and plate. Correct use and care of the cooking
surface is important to ensure trouble free cooking.
Clean thoroughly while cooking surface is cooling.
Do not leave food on the cooking surface when not
in use.
To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue
remove and empty the drip tray after each use. A
small amount of water can be placed in the drip tray
before use to help with fat removal. 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.
substance.
WARNING
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.
Beware of spiders and wasps. Burner tube should be
inspected and cleaned periodically.
This appliance must only be serviced by an authorised person.
FLASH-BACK
CLEANING THE GREASE TRAY
CLEANING THE DOOR AND GLASS
CARE OF COOKING SURFACE
MATADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Refer to Page 19 for details.
CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL
Clean the oven door and glass, only use warm water,
and avoid the use of rough cloths or abrasive
CLEANING THE OVEN
still warm.
Clean the oven inside carefully after use when it is
When the oven is slightly warm it is easier to take off
deposits of fats or other substances such as fruit juice,
sugar particles or fat. You may use warm detergent
water or an appropriate spray oven cleaner.
Clean the oven accessories(cooking grill,tray etc) with
warm water and detergent.
IMPORTANT:
Never cover any part of the oven with
aluminium foil particularly the bottom. It could result in an
accumulation of heat which might affect the cooking results
and also damage the oven enamel.
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Your barbecue is supplied with an enamel grill
If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced or
SERVICE
contact Focus Lifestyle Products of 1800 6800 405
or [email protected] for service enquires.
