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 douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
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Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
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. 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 parts with cooking oil after rinsing and drying.
When flare-ups do occur, they can usually be extinguished by applying baking soda or salt directly onto the flame tamer.
Always protect your hands when handling anything near the cooking surface of the barbecue and take care to protect
yourself from the flames.
If a fat fire occurs, please see the instructions given below.
Fat Fires
Empty and clean the drip tray of food debris after each cooking session. If the barbecue is to be used for large gatherings,
it will be necessary to turn off and cool the barbecue every two hours, to remove food debris from the drip tray and clean
it out. The time between cleaning may need to be reduced if very fatty foods or cheap meat products are being cooked.
Failure to do this may result in a fat fire, which may cause injury and could
seriously damage the barbecue.
In the event of a fat fire:
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If safe to do so, turn all control knobs to the ‘OFF’ position.
• Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle.
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Keep everyone at a safe distance from the barbecue and wait until the fire has burnt out.
• Do not close the hood or lid of the barbecue.
• NEVER DOUSE A BARBECUE WITH WATER. IF AN EXTINGUISHER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE A POWDER TYPE.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE DRIP TRAY.
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If the fire does not seem to be abating or appears to be worsening, contact your local Fire Brigade for
assistance.
End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue burners to the 'HIGH' position and burn for 5 minutes. This procedure
will burn off cooking residue, thus making cleaning easier. Make sure the hood is open during this process.
Turning Off Your Barbecue
When you have finished using your barbecue, turn all the control valves fully clockwise to the ‘OFF’ position, then switch
off the gas supply at the bottle. Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing the hood or lid.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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