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Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before
closing its hood or lid.
9. 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 handle hot parts with unprotected
hands.
Never douse the barbecue with water when its
surfaces are hot.
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. Heavy-duty Outback® barbecue
covers and other accessories are available from
your local Outback® stockist.
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 warming racks etc. with cooking
oil after rinsing and drying.
9.1. Cooking Surfaces & Warming Rack
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.
9.2. Burner
Your burner has been preset for optimal flame
performance. You will normally see a blue flame,
possibly with a small yellow tip when the burner is
alight. If the flame pattern is significantly yellow,
this could be a problem caused by grease from
cooking blocking the burner, or debris or insects in
the burner portholes or venturi tubes. This can
result in the flow of the gas and air mixture being
restricted or blocked which may result in a fire
behind the control panel causing serious damage
to your barbecue.
If this happens, and if safe to
do so, the gas should be immediately turned
off at the bottle.
Burner should be inspected, removed and cleaned
on a regular basis, at least annually, in addition to
the following conditions:
1)
Bringing the barbecue out of storage.
2)
One or more of the burners do not ignite.
3)
The burner flame pattern is significantly
yellow.
4)
The gas ignites behind the control panel.
5)
When heavy build up is found.
Provided that they are operating correctly, in
normal usage, burning off the residue after
cooking will keep the burners clean.
To clean a burner fully, remove it from the
barbecue. A soft wire brush can be used to
remove corrosion from the burner surfaces. Use a
pipe cleaner or piece of wire to clear obstructions
in the burner portholes and venturi tubes, taking
care not to enlarge the portholes.
Clean the insect screen on the end of the venturi
tube with a bristle brush (i.e. an old toothbrush).
You may need a torch to see into the venturi tube
to make sure it is clear. Turn the burner up on end
and lightly tap against a hard surface like a piece
of wood, to dislodge any debris from inside.
When refitting the burner, be careful to check that
the venturi tubes of the burner fit over the valve
outlets.
9.3. Flame Tamer (where supplied)
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.
9.4. Lava Rock (where supplied)
It is not necessary to remove and wash the lava
rock in order to keep it clean. Burning off the
residue for 3 to 5 minutes after each cooking
session should be sufficient. Heavily impregnated
lava rock should be turned over so that the dirty
side faces the burners in order to burn off any
residue. Replacement lava rock is available from
your local Outback® stockist.
