CLEANING AND
CARE OF YOUR
SUNSHINE
BARBECUE
COOKING PLATES
When you have finished using
your barbecue, clean off the
cooking surfaces with a metal scraper. This is done most
easily when the cooking area is still warm, about 20 - 30
minutes after turning off the barbecue. Any debris and excess oil can
then be removed with a rag or kitchen roll. Water should only be used to
clean the cooking surfaces when they have cooled down. Water on hot cast-iron
can cause the metal to crack or break. Ensure that you oil the cast-iron cooking
surfaces with cooking oil after use. This is particularly important when putting the
barbecue away for winter storage. The next time you use your barbecue the
oil will be burnt off during the 10 minute warm up period, leaving a clean
cooking surface.
BARBECUE CASING
If you need to clean the casing of your barbecue this should be done with a soft
cloth and warm soapy water. DO NOT use a wire brush or scraper on the
barbecue’s inside, main body or drip tray, as this will remove the zinc coating that
protects it from corrosion. If you have spilt marinade on your barbecue during
cooking it is best to wipe after use as some marinades can be quite acidic, and
may affect the paint-work. Try not to wipe the paint-work when the barbecue is still
hot as this can be dangerous and the paint may become soft in some conditions.
Should there be any blemishes to the paint work, a touch-up repair kit is available.
CERAMIC BRIQUETTES
DO NOT WASH the ceramic briquettes. They can be cleaned by turning the
burners on ‘high’ for 15 minutes or so to allow the fat to burn off. Heavily
impregnated briquettes should be turned over so the dirty side faces the burners, and
burnt off in the same way.
BURNERS
It is also recommended that the gas burners are removed from the barbecue at the
start of each season and cleaned. Simply unclip the rear underside of the burner
from the barbecue and lift them out. Use a stiff wire brush to remove any surface
rust and to keep the small ports (holes) free from debris. It is quite normal for
surface rust to appear on these cast-iron burners. When clean, shake off the debris
from inside the burner and replace in barbecue.
CLEANING AND
CARE OF YOUR
BARBECUE TROLLEY
WEATHERING
As part of the natural
weathering process the
timber may leach (bleed)
a dark red-brown sap.
During the leaching process,
leaving the trolley on untreated concrete or
unsealed tiled areas should be avoided. If staining
does occur it can be removed easily by scrubbing with
warm soapy water. The sun will also bleach out the stains
over a longer period but using less ‘elbow grease’! The period of weathering is
unpredictable and is accelerated if the timber is wet. After a period of time the
leaching process ceases. Initial care should be taken when the trolley is wet that
clothing and other articles that may stain are not rubbed against the timber.
TREATMENT
Your trolley is manufactured using timber from managed Malaysian forests. It is a
heavy hardwood and is ideal for outdoor use.
During the manufacturing process the timber has been treated with a wood
preserving oil. It is recommended that further annual applications are made with
teak oil, linseed oil or other wood preserving treatments.
FITTINGS
Each year it is recommended that all metal fixings on the trolley are checked
and tightened.
CLEANING
During normal use, grease and oil from food may splash onto the trolley. This can
be rubbed into the wood to provide additional protection.
Water stains or splashes can be reduced in their appearance by rubbing over with
teak or linseed oil.
COVER
To maintain the good looks and durability of the wooden trolley and the barbecue
it is recommended that a Sunshine vinyl cover is placed over the barbecue when not
in use. Details in our accessories feature on the following pages.
Caring For Your Sunshine BBQ
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Caring For Your Trolley
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