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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Please read instructions before using your barbecue.
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR BARBEC UE (also see installation)
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Perf orm a leak test. This is the only saf e and sure way to detect any gas leaking f rom joints and
connections of the barbecue after assembly. Follow the leak test instructions on page 21. Check that the
gas hose is f ree of any tension, twisting, cuts, or cracks.
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Make sure your barbecue is in a safe place. It must be outdoors, on level ground and not below ground
lev el. Ensure that the barbecue is at least 1 metre away from any f lammable materials, including trees and
f ences and that there are no heat sources near the barbecue (cigarettes, open f lames, spark etc.)
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Check that you hav e the correct gas bottle and regulator for y our barbecue (see recommendations in the
Gas and Regulator section of this manual) and that the gas bottle is placed correctly in the gas bottle
holder prov ided. Nev er place the gas bottle directly underneath the barbecue.
GETTING STARTED (also see operation)
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Open the hood of your barbecue. Nev er light y our barbecue with the hood closed. Turn the gas regulator
or gas bottle valv e to the ‘on’ position. Push in the control knob of the burner you want to light and turn it
anti clockwise until resistance is f elt. Wait 4 seconds and then continue turning the control knob until a
click is heard. Repeat if necessary until the burner is alight. Light all other burners in the same way
making sure each burner is alight before attempting to light the next. IF ANY BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT,
TURN OFF THE GAS AT THE BURNERS AND THE GAS BOTTLE, WAIT FIVE MINUTES AND TRY
AGAIN. If the burners cannot be lit using the ignition system, turn to the manual lighting instructions under
important inf ormation.
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Once the burners are lit, turn all the burners to the high setting f or 3-5 minutes to pre-heat the barbecue.
This should be done bef ore each session. When pre-heating is complete, cooking can begin taking extra
care if the burners are used in the high position.
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To prev ent food sticking we recommend that y ou use a long handled brush to apply a light coat of cooking
oil to the grills and griddles bef ore each barbecue session.
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Flare-ups may occur during cooking and can be controlled by applying salt directly onto the lava rock
making sure your hands are protected f rom the heat.
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If a f at fire should occur during cooking, and if saf e to do so, turn off the burners and the gas at the gas
bottle and wait for the fire to go out. Do not pull out the drip tray or douse with water.
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Nev er douse a barbecue with water.
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Nev er mov e a barbecue when lit.
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Nev er leave a lit barbecue unattended
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Nev er handle hot parts with unprotected hands
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Keep children, animals, and elderly people a saf e distance f rom a lit barbecue.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING (also see Maintenance)
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Turn all the burners to the high position for 3 to 5 minutes to burn off any food residue f rom the cooking
surf aces and burners. When the barbecue has cooled, the burnt residue can be easily removed using a
damp, non abrasive cloth on the cooking surfaces and a wire brush on the burners. Never use any
abrasiv e material on porcelain finishes. The grills and griddles are not dishwasher saf e.
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We do not recommend washing lav a rock, the step described above should remov e most food residue
from the lava rock.
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When the barbecue has cooled, scrape away any food and f at residue from the drip tray and discard.
Empty and clean the Foil Liner. These routines must be completed after each session.
STORAGE
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Ensure the barbecue is properly cooled.
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Alway s disconnect the gas bottle and store it in a safe place, nev er store a gas bottle indoors or on its side.
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Store the barbecue in a cool dry place. The detachable side shelf can be removed to save space during
storage.
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Cov er the burners with f oil to keep the burner holes free from insects or other debris.
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If y ou intend to leave y our barbecue outside make sure it is protected from the elements by a heavy duty
