Alva MONDO Series User manual
THISISALOWPRESSUREAPPLIANCETOBEUSED
ONLYWITHA2.8kPaSANS1237APPROVEDREGULATOR
(REGULATORFITTEDANDSUPPLIED)
FORYOUROWNSAFETY,PLEASEREADTHISMANUAL
CAREFULLYANDALWAYSOPERATETHISPRODUCT
ACCORDINGTOTHEINSTRUCTIONS
ITISILLEGALANDDANGEROUSTOCHANGEORMODIFY
ANYPARTOFTHISAPPLIANCE
Manufactured for
and Distributed by:
ALVA Marketing (Pty) Ltd | P.O. Box 30014, Tokai, 7966 | +27 21 442 1540 | [email protected] | www.alva.co.za
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 086 100 ALVA (2582)
APPROVED FOR USE IN
SOUTH AFRICA
MONDO
SERIES GAS BBQ’S
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Theoperatorisresponsibleforthesafetyofallthirdparties
whiletheapplianceisinuse.
Themanufacturerswarrantywillbevoidedbyincorrectuseof
thisproduct.
Ifyouhaveanyqueriesregardingtheseinstructions,contact
yourlocaldealerforbeforeyouuseyourGasBBQ
.
Theunitmustbecorrectlyinstalledbeforeuse.
DONOTuseindoors.TheGasBBQisdesignedforOUTDOOR
USEONLY.
Useonlyinaweatherprotectedarea,undershelter.
EnsurethattheGasBBQispositionedonanevenandsecure
surfacebeforeoperating.
Ensureallgasarecorrectlyand beforeuse.
Leaktestallgaslinesandconnectionsbeforeuse.
DONOTstorematerialsneartheGasBBQ.
DONOTplaceoruseaerosolspraysneartheGasBBQ.
UseonlywithLPGgas.
DONOTleavetheGasBBQunattendedwhenitisalight.
KeepchildrenandanimalsawaywhiletheGasBBQisinuse.
PartsoftheGasBBQwillgetextremelyhotandcouldcause
seriousburns-testeverysurfacebeforetouchingit.
Thehoodhandlecanbecomehot;theuseofcookinggloves
andthewearingoflongsleevesisadvised.
BeverycarefulwhenoperatingtheGasBBQ.Theoperator
shouldpayconstantattentiontothefoodbeingcookedand
shouldremainattheapplianceatalltimeswhenitislit.
EnsurethatthegassupplyisturnedOFFafteruseandwhile
theGasBBQisunattended.
ModifyingortamperingwithanypartofthisGasBBQisillegal
andunsafeandwillvoidyourwarranty.
DONOTmovetheappliancewheninuse.
TheBBQmustnothaveanyoverheadobstruction.e.g.trees,
shrubsandleantoroofs.
TheBBQmustbeusedwithaclearanceof1maroundtheBBQ.
Closethevalveofthegascylinderafteruse.
TheuseofthisBBQinenclosedareascanbedangerousandis
PROHIBITED.
NeitherthemanufacturernortheirAgentscanacceptany
liabilityfortheunsuitabilityof,oranydamageto,anyfood
cookedonthisappliance.
NeverletthecylinderstandonthegroundwhiletheBBQisin
operation.
ItisnotsafetousetheGasBBQinstrongwindconditions..
KeeponlookersasafedistanceawayfromtheGasBBQwhen
itisinuse.
As with all gas
appliances, misuse
of this appliance or
failure to fully follow
these instructions may
death.
Please read all the
instructions before
using your Gas BBQ.
The operator must
understand all
safety requirements as
detailed in this manual
before using the unit.
Please read the
instructions carefully
before use.
Retain this manual for
future reference.
ThisBBQhasnotbeenapprovedformarineuse.
NeverattempttoignitetheBBQwiththehoodclosed.
Itisagoodideatotiebacklonghairandlooseclothingwhile
cookingincaseofunexpected ups.
Fat arethemostcommoncauseofproblemsinBBQ's.
Theyarecausedbyabuildupofgreaseinthedriptrayandthe
insideoftheBBQframe.Afatcanbe toputout,and
willbedangerousifitspreadstothegashose.Youshouldkeep
yourBBQcleantoavoidthisoccurrence.Fatwillvoidthe
warranty.
Its topre-heatwithallburnersonHIGHandthe
hoodclosed,butNEVERletthetemperatureonthehood
thermometerexceed250degreesCelsius.
Whencookingwiththehoodclosed,turnoneormoreburners
to
LOWorOFFasrequiredtokeeptheBBQfromgettingtoohot.
NEVERletthetemperatureonthehoodthermometerexceed
250degreesCelsius.
NEVERleaveallburnersonHIGHformorethan15minutes,
alwaysstayincontrolbyadjustingburnerstoLOWandOFFas
requiredtomaintainsuitablecookingtemperatures.
GascylindersMUSTbetransportedstoredandusedvertically
only.
Forsafetyreasonsitisadvisabletokeepaextinguisherand
blanketclosetohand.
disposeofallpolythenepackingandplasticbags
andkeepoutofthereachofchildren.
ThepositionoftheassembledBBQshouldbesuchthatthegas
bottleisnotleftexposedtodirectsunlightasthisisapotentially
dangeroussituation.
Forstorageandgascylinderexchange,disconnectthegas
cylinderonly.DonotdisconnecthosefromtheBBQ.
WARNING
WARNING!Accessiblepartsmaybeveryhot.Keepyoung
childrenaway.
Readtheinstructionsbeforeusingtheappliance.
Turnofftheapplianceatthecylindervalveafteruse.
TheGasbraaimustnothaveanyoverheadobstructions
e.g.trees,shrubsandleantoroofs.
TheGasbraaimustbeusedwithaclearanceof1m.
TheGasbraaimustnotbeusednearmateri-
als(petroleumbasedproducts,thinnersoranyothersolid
objectthatcarriesawarninglabel).
TheuseofthisGasbraaiinenclosedareascanbe
dangerousandisPROHIBITED
Itisillegalanddangeroustochangeormodifyanypartof
thisappliance.
Thewarrantywillbevoidedagainstanyandallclaimsif
the
unithas:
a.Not beenassembledandoperatedinaccordancewith
theinstructionsprovided
b.Beenusedforcommercialpurposes
c.Beenabused,misusedorleftexposedtotheelements
d.Beendamagedasaresultofafat
e.Anyrepairs,ortampering,withthisappli
-
ancebyanunauthorisedpersonisnotallowedand
will
nullifythewarranty.
f. Claimrelatestorust.
For use outdoors only
and in well ventilated
areas
WARNING:Accessible
parts may be very hot,
keep young children
away
Read the instructions
before using the
appliance.
DO NOT move the
appliance while in use.
carefully
Please
INDEX
INDEX
WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
USE AND CHARACTERISTICS
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE GAS HOSE TO THE BRAAI
GAS CYLINDER
FITTING THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE APPLIANCE
REGULATOR AND HOSE
FIXING THE REGULATOR TO THE CYLINDER
LEAK TEST
LIGHTING YOUR GAS BBQ
MANUAL IGNITION
FIRST TIME USE
FLARE UP CONTROL
COVERED COOKING
END OF COOKING OPERATION
CLEANING AND CARE
STORAGE
SERVICING YOUR BRAAI
TROUBLESHOOTING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AFTER SALES SERVICE
SPECIFICATIONS
COOKING HINTS
COOKING TIMES
SOME GREAT RECIPE IDEAS
DESSERT ANYONE?
KEY
Important information
Cautions and
warnings.
Danger
Contact an approved
ALVA technician.
Do It Yourself
INDEX
INDEX
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Thank you for your
purchase of this
Gas BBQ.
Please read these
instructions carefully
before use and keep
them in a safe place,
for future reference.
Failure to follow these
instructions may result
and/or property
damage.
If you have any
questions concerning
assembly or
operation, consult your
local dealer.
DO NOT move the
Gas BBQ while in
operation.
The Gas BBQ and
cylinder must be
placed on a level
surface.
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WARRANTY
GENERAL INFORMATION
086 100 ALVA (2582)
USE AND CHARACTERISTICS
INSTALLATION
SELECTING A LOCATION
PUTTING YOUR BARBEQUE IN AN ENCLOSURE
3
Failure to follow these
instructions may result
and/or property
damage.
Never use Natural Gas
in a unit designed for
Liquid Propane (LP)
Gas. LP gas is not
Natural Gas.
The conversion or
attempted use of
Natural Gas in an LP
unit is dangerous and
voids your warranty.
PRECAUTIONS
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Failure to follow these
instructions may result
and/or property
damage.
Never use Natural Gas
in a unit designed for
Liquid Propane (LP)
Gas. LP gas is not
Natural Gas.
The conversion or
attempted use of
Natural Gas in an LP
unit is dangerous and
voids your warranty.
Before proceeding
make certain that you
understand
the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
section of this manual
If any burner fails to
ignite, turn the control
knob off (clockwise)
and also turn the
cylinder valve off. Wait
attempting to relight.
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Flammable materials of any description MUST be kept well away
from the barbeque.The gas cylinder must be kept out of direct
sunlight and away from any heat sources.
Inspect the gas hose to ensure it is free of any twisting or
tension. The hose should hang freely with no bends, folds, or
kinks that could obstruct the free of gas. Apart from the
connection point, no part of the hose should touch any hot
BBQ parts.
Always inspect the hose for cuts, cracks, or excessive wear
before use. If the hose is damaged, it must be replaced with a
hose suitable for use with LPG and which meets the national
standards for the country of use (South Africa: SANS 1156-2 or
BS3212). The length of the hose shall not exceed 1,5m.
CONNECTING THE GAS HOSE TO THE BRAAI
Connect the gas hose to the gas manifold inlet on the BBQ.
Do not overtighten. Do not use any sealing tape or sealing liquid
on the connection. Reminder to do a leak test (See pg7.)
GAS CYLINDER
A 9kg ALVA gas cylinder with a 5/8 inch BSP left hand thread is
recommended. This will match the supplied regulator. Cylinders
must be stored in an upright position, in a well ventilated and
damp free area and out of reach of children.
The cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach
or exceed Do not store the cylinder near open pilot
lights or any other sources of ignition. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
HANDLING THE CYLINDER.
FITTING THE GAS CYLINDER TO THE APPLIANCE
This appliance is only suitable for use with LPG. This appliance
is with a 2.8kPa low pressure regulator.
BEFORE USE PLEASE CHECK FOR LEAKS
Never check for leaks with a naked always use a soapy
water solution.
For cart models, do not attempt to connect to a gas cylinder
before the BBQ is secured properly into its cart.
Check that all the control knobs (including side burner) are
in the OFF position before any attempt is made to connect
the regulator to the gas cylinder.
REGULATOR AND HOSE
FIXING THE REGULATOR TO THE CYLINDER
Before proceeding
make certain that you
understand
the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
section of this manual
If any burner fails to
ignite, turn the control
knob off (clockwise)
and also turn the
cylinder valve off. Wait
attempting to relight.
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LEAK TEST
Fig.A
086 100 ALVA
(2582)
LIGHTING YOUR GAS BBQ
Fig.A
Foamy
bubbles
indicate a
leak
Connection
in assembly
Connections to be leak tested
Regulator into cylinder
Hose to regulator
Hose to appliance
7
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS
Turn off the gas
supply at the
bottle.
Extinguish all
DO NOT operate
any electrical
appliances.
Ventilate the
area.
Check for leaks
(see LEAK TEST)
If odour per-
sists, contact
your dealer or
local gas supplier
immediately.
DO NOT attempt to
use the BBQ if a leak
is present.
NEVER test for leaks
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/watch?v=8L
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How to do
a leak test
Consult your gas or barbecue supplier for advice.
4. Flame Thrower Ignition: This ignition system works by throw-
ing a to the side of the burner to light it. Push the knob
in and turn anticlockwise to the HIGH position. Hold the
knob in until the burner ignites. You may need to push and
turn the knob several times before ignition.
5. If the burner light go, return the knob to the OFF
position and try a couple more times. If the burner still does
not light, wait a few minutes to allow the gas to disperse
before trying again.
If satisfactory operation cannot be achieved check the trou-
bleshooting guide on page 17. Otherwise, consult your retailer
before proceeding.
MANUAL IGNITION
1. The lid must be open when lighting the burners.
2. Open the gas control valve at the cylinder.
3. First strike a 90mm BBQ match and hold it approximately 40
mm away from one of the burners and then turn the control
knob anti-clockwise to the HIGH position
4. If the burner fails to ignite after 5 seconds, turn the control
knob to the OFF position and wait 2 minutes. Restart the
procedure from step 2. If you fail to ignite your BBQ, turn the
control knob to OFF, close your cylinder and contact your
local dealer for service.
5. You can access the burner through the cooking grills.
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IF any burner fails to
ignite, turn the control
knob off (clockwise)
and also turn the
cylinder valve off.
before attempting to
relight.
Note carefully:
Failure to follow the
lighting procedures
correctly can lead to
a hazardous
condition.
Do not touch any hot
BBQ parts.
The outside of the
BBQ bottom especially
becomes very hot
during use. Use
protective gloves to
handle any parts that
might become hot
during use.
FIRST TIME USE
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FLARE UP CONTROL
FLASHBACK (FLAME IN BURNER TUBE)
Do not touch any hot
BBQ parts.
The outside of the
BBQ bottom especially
becomes very hot
during use. Use
protective gloves to
handle any parts that
might become hot
during use.
If problem persists do not try to rectify the problem yourself as
this could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
Store the appliance in a clean and dry environment. Do not store
your gas cylinder indoors. Store in a well ventilated area away
from direct sunlight or an electrical source.
Light the burners again. Adjust to the required heat setting.
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Note that failure to
follow these shutdown
procedures correctly
can lead to a
hazardous condition.
All cleaning and
maintenance should
be carried out when
the braai is cool and
with the gas supply
turned OFF at the gas
cylinder.
COVERED COOKING
COOKING WITH THE HOOD CLOSED
Using the roasting hood traps heat, moisture and that
is normally lost on an open top braai. The Alva Mondo range is
designed with plenty of power to heat up quickly and cook lots of
food with the hood either open or closed. With the hood closed
and the braai already pre-heated, its important to then turn burn-
ers to LOW and to OFF as required, in order to not overheat the
braai which could result in increased temperature hazards and
burning your food.
For covered cooking, there are two basic ways to cook:
(A) Direct Cooking and (B) Indirect Cooking
(A) COVERED COOKING-DIRECT COOKING METHOD
This is when you place the food directly over the lit burners.
This method is great for frying, searing and grilling, especially
with thinner cuts and foods that require shorter cooking time.
Cooking takes less time than with the hood open, and the results
are more tender and juicy.
Preheat the braai with both burners on HIGH and the hood
closed until the hood thermometer reads around 200ºC.
Importantly, once the braai is pre-heated and the hood is closed,
heat is trapped around the food, so the burners will only need to
be on LOW and in many cases, one of the burners OFF. Heat
from the lit burner(s) will circulate all through the hood
cooking quite evenly. Very fatty foods like sausages, can be
cooked completely above the OFF burners, retaining juiciness
and without risk of that results only in burning.
Close attention needs to be paid to the food, and the burners
frequently reset to LOW or OFF as required to prevent over-
heating.
be afraid to open the hood often to check progress. You are
in full control of the temperature by turning burners higher, lower
or OFF as required. The gas burners will respond instantly and
powerfully to your control. Most importantly, use the hood ther
-
mometer as a warning guide that the braai is too hot. For grilling
most foods, aim to keep the thermometer below around 200ºC.
Never let the temperature on the thermometer reach over 250ºC
or the braai may overheat and burn your food.
A separate probe thermometer is available as an accessory from
most ALVA stockists. This takes the guesswork out of knowing
when your food is cooked.
Always remember to
switch the barbeque
OFF once you are
be afraid open progress. You are
in full of by burners r, lower
or OFF as required. gas burners will respond and
powerfully your y, use -
as a warning guide braai is For grilling
foods, below around 200ºC.
Never on over 250ºC
or braai and burn your food.
A probe is available as an accessory
ALVA of
your food is
(B) COVERED COOKING-INDIRECT COOKING METHOD
is you place food above burners are
OFF or by using a drip pan and
or any of food
as foil under a or a pizza
burners are in of LOW and OFF
lower
is ideal for of legs of of
beef, and
air rises burners and around
food, juices and Even and breads can be
in your barbeque way. lower and slower
food burning on
juicy and on inside.
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HIGH
OFF
LOW
OFF
BRAAI TIP
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Always remember to
switch the barbeque
OFF once you are
END OF COOKING OPERATION
After each cooking session, turn the braai burners to the HIGH
position and burn for 5 minutes. This procedure will burn off
cooking residue, thus making cleaning easier.The lid must be off
or the hood open during this procedure.
Turning off your braai.
When you have using your braai, turn off the gas at the
cylinder, and then ensure that all the control valves are turned
to the OFF position in sequence starting from the left hand and
moving to the right hand side of the unit. Wait until the braai is
suffciently cool before closing it s hood or lid.
It s recommended for good hygiene and safety to empty and
clean the fat tray at the end of each cooking session.
This type of is known as FLASH-BACK and can cause
serious damage to your braai and create an unsafe operating
environment for the user. Although an obstructed burner tube is
not the only cause of FLASH-BACK it is the most common cause
and frequent inspection and cleaning of the burner tubes is
necessary.
To reduce the chance of FLASH-BACK,the procedure listed
should be followed at least once a month in late summer or early
autumn when spiders are most active, or when your braai has
not been used for an extended period of time.
THE COOKING SURFACE:
Once cooking is a burn-off process to clean the
braai should be as follows:
Remove all excess burnt food with a long handled scraper
or brush.
Light both burners, set to the HIGH position and leave
running with the hood fully open for approximately 5 mins.
During this 5 minute period most excess food, fat and juices
should be burnt off making cleaning easier.
The roasting hood must be left in the open position during
the burn off period.
Turn the braai OFF at the control knobs and at the gas
supply valve.
Using ALVA's Food Safe Cleaner and warm water, scrub
the cooking surfaces with a long handled brush or scourer.
Rinse thoroughly with fresh warm water.
Once dry, store braai with the hood closed and out of the
elements and direct sunlight.
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A serious and
Never attempt to
operate your braai
without the burner
tube being correctly
located
would result.
below
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CLEANING AND CARE
As with all appliances, proper care and maintenance will keep
them in top operating condition and prolong their life. Your new
gas braai is no exception. By following these cleaning proce-
dures on a regular basis, your braai will remain clean and in good
working order with the minimum of effort.
BEWARE OF SPIDERS AND WASPS. BURNER TUBES
SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND CLEANED PERIODICALLY!
Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests
in the burner tubes during warehousing and transit. These webs
can lead to a gas obstruction which could result in a in
and around the burner tubes.
THE BRAAI FIREBOX AND HOOD:
Regular care and maintenance of the braai and hood
will increase its life and long term appearance.
Excess grease and fat can be removed using ALVA food
safe braai cleaner and warm water with a soft scraper (not
metal edged). Do not use caustic cleaning agents as these
can quickly damage surface coatings and gradually damage
even metal
Before cleaning the inside of the body it is advisable to cool,
then remove the cooking surfaces and be careful not to get
water into the burner holes.
Care must be taken not to immerse the gas controls
(manifold and injectors) in water.
After cleaning and re-assembling the braai it is important to
check that the braai functions correctly.
THE DRIP TRAY:
You should change the fat absorbent material regularly
and keep the drip tray itself clean to prevent a build up of
grease. If you do this, a fat can result. This can be
quite dangerous, and will certainly void the warranty on your
braai.
A good tip is to line the bottom of the drip tray with a layer of
Fat Absorba (available from ALVA).
Clean the drip tray after every use.
OTHER SURFACES:
Once braai has cooled, wipe down as required with warm
soapy water.
Your ALVA Mondo is a cast aluminium braai. This is far more
weather resistant than traditional braais, but will still need
to be cared for and kept clean. Proper care will ensure the
braai is hygenic and will prolong the life of the braai.
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VERY IMPORTANT
The location of burner
with respect to the
operation. Check to
ensure the valve ori-
burner tubes before
using your gas BBQ
(See Rotary piezo
ignitor diagram). If the
burner tubes (venturi)
start lighting the burn-
ers, an explosion and
THE BURNERS:
Occasionally the burner holes may get slightly clogged with
grease and food particles. Leaving the burners on HIGH for
a maximum of 5 minutes with the hood open after
cooking will remove most of this.
Check the burners periodically for more persistent block-
ages. In particular, you should ensure that the aeration vents
are free of insect nests and spider webs.
To clean the burners, once OFF, let them cool down and in-
spect them. If any of the holes are clogged, use a toothpick
to unclog the holes.
VISUALLY CHECKING BURNER FLAMES
Occasionally observe burner for correct operation.
See diagram below.
Checking the Flames
The knobs have three basic positions: OFF, HIGH and LOW.
You can achieve any height between LOW and HIGH by
rotating the barbeque control knob between these positions.
Controlling the Flames
Look into the braai so that you can see the They should
be a soft blue colour with yellow tips. Check with your retailer
if in any doubt about the Special note: “Flashback” is a
situation where the burns inside the burner, towards the
front. It can be recognised by a sharp roaring sound coming from
the burner. It is not dangerous unless it is allowed to persist. If
this occurs, simply turn the burner OFF, wait a few seconds, then
relight.
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STORAGE
FIXINGS
Annual checking and tightening of metal is recommended.
STORING YOUR BRAAI
Storage of an appliance indoors is only permissible if the cylinder
is disconnected and removed from the appliance.
Store your braai in a cool dry place. After having cleaned the
burners, cover them with aluminium foil in order to prevent
insects and other debris collecting in burner holes.
THE GAS CYLINDER SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED AND
STORED OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
When using the braai after extended periods of storage, please
take note once again of the care, maintenance and safety
instructions.
Ifyourbraaiusesa hosetoconnecttothegas,
checktherubberO-ringontheregulatorendofthehose
assemblyatleastonceayear.Ifitappearswornorcracked,
haveitreplaced.
Werecommendhavingyourbraaicheckedbyanauthorised
serviceagentevery5years.Thisistoensurethereareno
leaksandthatallcomponentsarestillfunctioningcorrectly.
IfyouuseaportableLPGgascylinder,youwillneedtohave
thecylinderservicedorreplacedeverytenyears.Thedate
ofthelastserviceshouldbestampedontheneckofthe
bottle.
Occasionallyyouwillneedtoremoveyourburnersfor
cleaningoradjustment.Toremovetheburner,removethe
twoscrewsholdingtheminplace,thenpulltheopenend
oftheburnerawayfromthegasjetatthefrontofthebraai.
Reversethisproceduretoreinstalltheburnersmakingsure
theburnerventuriproperlyoverthegasinjector.
Asyoucansee,itseasytokeepyourbraaiingreatshapesoit
cangiveyouyearsoftroublefreeenjoyment.
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SERVICING YOUR BRAAI
Apartfromcleaning,yourbraaiisafairlylowmaintenanceitem.
Acoupleofthingsareworthlookingatthough.Rememberto
turnOFF,coolthebraaidownanddisconnectthegasbeforeany
maintenanceiscarriedout.
Ifthereareanysignsofwearorcrackinginthebraaihose,
youwillneedtoreplaceitimmediately.Ensureyoureplace
itwithanapprovedhoseandregulator.Connectthenut
ofthehosetothegasinletontherightsideofthebraai.
YouMUSTuseaspannertotightenitproperly.Donotuse
sealingtape.Theconnectionisdesignedtosealproperly
withoutit.Performaleaktestasexplainedintheinstallation
sectionbeforeusing.
This manual suits for next models
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