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Cleaning your barbeque:
Your barbeque will look better and last longer if you keep it clean. Follow these simple steps.
Shut down and disconnect the gas cylinder when cleaning the barbeque.
The cooking surfaces: While the cooking surfaces are still hot, take a long handled brush and
a scraper and remove remaining oil and food scraps. Use an oven mitt to avoid burning yourself.
The burners: Occasionally the burner holes may get clogged with grease and food particles.
Leaving the burners HIGH on for a maximum of 10 minutes with the hood open after you’ve
finished cooking will remove most of this. However, you should check the burners periodically
for any sort of blockage. In particular, you should ensure that the aeration vents are free of
insect nests and spider webs. To clean the burners, shut the barbeque down, let the burners
cool down, then inspect them. If any of the holes are clogged, use a wire brush or pin to unclog
the holes.
The barbeque body: Grease and spillage can build up on the body of the barbeque. Simply
clean it off with hot water and mild detergent. Do not use oven cleaner as this will damage the
surface coating.
The grease channelling tray: You should change the fat absorbent material and the
disposable tray regularly. Also, keep the fat channelling tray itself clean to prevent a build-up of
grease. If you don’t do this, a fat fire can result. This can be quite dangerous, and will void the
warranty on your barbeque. If a fat fire occurs, do not try and extinguish it with water. If
safe to do so, turn the gas supply and control knobs OFF and close the hood. Call the Fire
Brigade if necessary.
How to Care For Stainless Steel
Even though stainless steel is remarkably resistant to tarnish and rust relative to ordinary steels,
it still needs proper care. If your model has some stainless steel components, follow these
guidelines:
Stainless Steel lasts much longer if protected from airborne impurities like salt and dust.
We strongly recommend 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish available from your local
Barbeques Galore store. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the can. Do not use
while the barbeque is on or still hot!
After each use, clean the stainless steel surfaces with fresh water and a soft cloth.
Where light cleaning is needed, a commercially available stainless steel cleaner with
a soft cloth should be used.
To repair minor tea staining or pitting, you can use a light, non-metallic scourer. It is
important that you rub with the natural grain of the stainless steel surface to avoid leaving
visible scratch marks.
Between uses, it is a good idea to leave the barbeque covered to prevent dust and air borne
salts settling on the stainless steel surfaces. If left for too long, these particles can act as
rust centres. In humid environments, a good tip is to position a couple of sponges on the top
of the bbq and side shelves to help ventilation.
With a small amount of care, your investment in quality stainless steel will keep its beautiful
finish as well as its value for a long time to come.
Care and maintenance
