This document is a user manual for the Ohmex BBQ 2320HOS gas grill-barbecue. It provides instructions for assembly, safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in French, German, Italian, and English.
Function Description
The Ohmex BBQ 2320HOS is a portable outdoor gas grill-barbecue designed for cooking food. It allows for grilling, roasting, and baking, offering results that are difficult to achieve with traditional indoor cooking appliances. It uses liquid propane gas (LPG) for faster heating and better cooking control compared to charcoal.
Important Technical Specifications
- Burners: 2 heat burners
- Burner Ignition: Snap ignition (piezoelectric)
- Gas Pressure:
- Butane: 28-30 mbar
- Propane: 37 mbar
- Grill Dimensions (lid closed): 89.1 x 52.5 x h94.5 cm
- Mobility: Easy to handle with 2 wheels
- Maximum Pot Weight on Side Burner: 6.8 kg / 15 LB
- Hose Length: Maximum 1.5 meters (replacement recommended every 5 years, or sooner based on local regulations)
- Minimum Clearance to Combustible Construction: 100 cm from side and back
Usage Features
The BBQ 2320HOS is designed for outdoor use only and must never be used in garages, porches, or covered/closed verandahs. It should not be installed under combustible roofs or awnings, nor in caravans or boats.
Assembly:
The manual provides detailed assembly instructions with diagrams, indicating the required parts and tools. Assembly is estimated to take approximately 2 hours.
Gas Bottle Installation:
- Use a full LPG gas bottle from a gas supplier.
- The bottle must always be installed, moved, and stored in a vertical position.
- Never store the gas bottle in places where temperatures can exceed 51°C (e.g., in a car on hot days).
- Use a certified pressure regulator (not supplied with the appliance).
- Ensure the LPG bottle or regulator valve is closed before connecting.
- Screw the regulator to the connection and the bottle by turning the threaded nut clockwise.
- Ensure the hose is not subject to twists.
Checking for Gas Leaks:
- Always check for gas leaks every time a gas connection is disconnected and reconnected.
- Never use open flames to detect gas leaks.
- Use a solution of water and soap applied with a cloth or brush.
- Bubbles indicate a leak; in this case, close the gas, tighten the connection, and recheck. If the leak persists, contact customer service.
- Rinse connections with clean water after checking.
- Do not turn on the burners during leak checks.
- Do not use the barbecue if gas connections are not perfectly tight.
Ignition (Piezoelectric):
- Always open the lid before igniting the burners.
- Press the power button (18) to ignite the pilot flame.
- Once the pilot flame is on, keep the control knob pressed for 20 seconds to allow the flame safety valve to open and ignite the burner.
- Release the knob and adjust the flame by turning it between "1/4" and "1/2".
- If the burner doesn't ignite, turn the control knob to OFF (•), wait 5 minutes for gas to disperse, and try again.
- The flame of the lateral burner may be difficult to see on very sunny days.
Manual Ignition:
- Always open the lid before igniting the burners.
- Light a long match.
- Insert the ignited match through the cooking grid, placing the flame about 1-2 cm from the left burner.
- Turn the control knob anticlockwise to "I", keep it pressed for 10 seconds; the pilot flame ignites.
- Once the pilot flame is ignited, keep the control knob pressed for an additional 10 seconds to allow the flame safety valve to open and ignite the burner.
- Release the knob and adjust the flame by turning it between "1/4" and "1/2".
Cooking:
- Always preheat the barbecue before cooking.
- Set all burners to "I" and close the lid; heat for 10 minutes.
- Use the upper grid to keep cooked food warm, toast bread, or cook delicate foods.
- Grease the grids with a few drops of cooking oil to prevent food from sticking.
- Sear meat and cook with the lid lowered for perfectly grilled food.
- Cooking times vary based on weather, quantity, size, and food shape.
- Use tongs instead of a fork to flip meat to avoid losing natural juices.
- Use two spatulas to move large whole fish.
- If uncontrolled flames occur, turn off all burners and move food to another part of the cooking grid.
- Never use water to extinguish flames on a gas barbecue.
- Do not let the barbecue overheat.
- Do not move the gas barbecue during use or when it's hot.
- The lid handle and other accessible surfaces can become very hot; use heat-resistant gloves.
Flashbacks (Flame Return):
- If flashback occurs in one or more burners, turn all knobs to "OFF" (•) and close the gas bottle valve.
- Wait 5 minutes before attempting to reignite.
- If the problem persists, wait for the barbecue to cool, check that burner holes are clean, and clean them with compressed air or a brush.
- If the problem still persists, contact an authorized service center.
Cooking End:
- After cooking, leave burners on for 4-5 minutes with the lid open to burn off residues and facilitate cleaning.
- Turn all control knobs clockwise to "OFF" (•).
- Close the gas bottle valve.
- Wait for the barbecue to cool completely before closing the lid.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- Turn off the barbecue and wait for it to cool down before cleaning.
- Do not use water or other liquids to extinguish the barbecue.
- Clean the barbecue periodically and accurately.
- Do not expand burner holes or orifices during cleaning.
- Use heat-resistant tongs or kitchen gloves during cleaning.
- Burners:
- Remove residues from burners with a brush.
- Clean the oven inside with warm soapy water, then rinse.
- Remove burners and clean them at least once a year with a metal wire (e.g., straightened iron hanger).
- Check burner functioning after cleaning.
- Grids:
- Clean with hot water and soap. Use a cream dish detergent and a non-abrasive sponge for food residues. Rinse and dry well.
- After every use, open burners to maximum flame for about 5 minutes to burn cooking residues.
- Appliance Body:
- Regularly remove excessive grease with a soft wooden or plastic scraper.
- For complete cleaning, use hot water, soap, and a cloth or nylon brush.
- Remove grids and burner lids before complete cleaning.
- Do not immerse gas regulators or collectors in water.
- Check screws and supports at least once a year and tighten if necessary.
- Lid:
- When the lid is hot, wipe its inside with kitchen paper to avoid grease accumulation.
- Stainless Steel Surfaces:
- Clean with a soft cloth and a water and soap solution. Wipe following the stainless steel grain.
- Do not use detergents containing acids, white spirit, or xylol.
- Rinse well after cleaning.
Storage:
- Wait for the barbecue to cool completely before storing.
- Store in a fresh and dry place.
- Cover burners with aluminum foil to prevent insects or debris from nesting.
- If stored indoors, the gas bottle MUST be disconnected and left outdoors in a well-ventilated, dry place away from heat or ignition sources.
- Do not let children play near the gas bottle.
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