Argos 953/8559 User manual

Assembly Instructions - Please keep for future reference 953/8559
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400800.
Please visit the website www.argos.co.uk for more information.
Important - Please read this instructions fully before using the appliance
Dimensions
Width - 122cm
Depth - 54cm
Height - 110cm
DELUXE 4 BURNER BBQ
2575 22
0359 22
Sainsbury's Supermakets Ltd. 33 Holborn, London EC1N 2HT. Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,Milton
Keynes MK9 2NW. Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8 6FX.
Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7, Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland.
Issue 1 - 18/10/21

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Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read this instructions fully before using the appliance
•Assembly time: approx. 45 mins. Requires two people to unpack and build
•Retain these instructions for future reference.
•This product is for outdoor use only. Do not use indoors.
•Do not use the barbecue or store gas bottles below ground level. LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) gas is
heavier than air so if a leak occurs the gas will collect at a low level and could ignite in the presence of
a flame or spark.
•For use with LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) bottled gas only. A suitable regulator must be used for bu-
tane, propane or mixes.
•Remove plastic wrap from any part before lighting.
•Do not use within 1m of any flammable structure or surface. Do not use under any combustible sur-
face.
•LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders should never be placed directly underneath the barbecue.
•Do not store or use with LPG cylinder in its side as it may result in a leak or gas could enter the gas
line.
•Never store gas bottles indoors.
•Do not move the barbecue during use.
•Open the barbecue lid before lighting.
•Do not move the barbecue until it has completely cooled after use.
•This barbecue must not be left unattended when lit.
•The lid handle can become very hot. Grip only the centre of the handle. Always use oven gloves when
cooking or carrying out any adjustments to the barbecue.
•Use purpose designed barbecue tools with long and heat resistant handles.
•Use caution when opening the lid, as hot steam inside is released upon opening.
•Warning: accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children and pets away.
•Turn off the gas bottle when the barbecue is not in use.
•Never cover a barbecue until it has completely cooled.
•Use this barbecue only on a stable and flat surface.
•Before use this barbecue , perform a leak test. Thus us the only safe and sure way to detect any gas
leaking from joints and connections of the barbecue after assembly.
•Leak test annually, and whenever the gas bottle is removed or replaced.
•Do not store flammable materials near this barbecue.
•Do not use aerosols near this barbecue. Do not modify the appliance.
•Failure to follow the manual’s instructions could result in serious injury or damage.
•Modification of this barbecue may be dangerous, is not permitted and will nullify any warranty.
This barbecue can use either propane or butane or propane/ butane mixed LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas)
bottled gas. Propane bottles, will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days. Butane bottles will
supply sufficient gas in summer, but it may affect the performance of the barbecue and restrict the heat
output available from the burners, particularly once the gas temperature starts to fall below +10°C. A
spanner may be required to change gas bottles.
•The hose should hang freely with no bends, twisting, tension, folds, or kinks that could obstruct free
flow of gas. Always inspect the hose for cuts, cracks, or excessive wear before use.
•Apart from the connection point, no part of the hose should touch any hot barbecue parts. If the
hose shows any sign of damage it must be replaced with a hose suitable for use with LPG (Liquefied
petroleum gas) gas which meets the national standards for the country of use.
•A suitable hose must comply with EN16436-1, and the length should not exceed 1.5 metres.
For optimal performance, we suggest to use a 5-15kg gas bottle.
Gas and Regulator

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Installation
Selecting a Location
This barbecue is for outdoor use only and should be placed in a well-ventilated area, and on a safe and
even surface. Never place your barbecue below ground level. The barbeque must not be used on a
combustible surface, such as wooden decking. The sides of the barbecue should NEVER be closer than
1 me-tre from any combustible surface, including trees and fences and make sure that there are no heat
sources near the barbecue (cigarettes, open flames, spark etc.). Keep this barbecue away from any
flammable materials!
Precautions
Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the barbecue body. Position the gas bottle on level ground
next to the barbecue and safely away from any source of heat. When installing or changing the gas
bottle the barbeque must be switched off, remove all sources of ignition from the area (open flames,
cigarettes etc.) before proceeding.
Fixing a Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off position. Connect the regulator to the gas bottle accord-
ing to your regulator and bottle dealer’s instructions.
Leak Testing (Always perform a leak test in a well-ventilated area)
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position. Turn the gas on / open the gas control valve on the gas
bottle or regulator. Check for leaks by brushing a solution of ½ water and ½ liquid detergent / soap over
all the gas system joints, including gas bottle valve connections, hose connections, and regulator con-
nections. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME to test for leaks at any time. If bubbles form over any of the
joints there is a leak. Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle. Retighten all joints. Repeat test. If
bubbles form again do not use the barbecue and seek help from a suitably qualified engineer. Always
wipe the mixed solution (½ water and ½ liquid detergent / soap) from all joints and connections after
leak testing. Leak test annually, and whenever the gas bottle is removed or replaced.
Safety and Care Advice
The maximum dimension of the gas bottle is dia 31.5cm and height 58cm.
Key
1= maximum diameter
2= maximum height
Never mount the gas bottle under the barbecue on the base shelf as this could result in serious injury to
the user, other people and/or property. Always place the gas bottle at the left or right hand side of
the appliance. The hose length should not exceed 1.5 metres. The gas bottle should be sited as
far away from the appliance as possible without straining the hose. This appliance is only suitable
for use with low-pressure butane or propane gas and fitted with the appropriate low-pressure regulator
via a flexible hose. The hose should be secured to the regulator and the appliance with hose clips/nut.
This barbecue is set to operate a 28-30 mbar regulator with butane gas or a 37mbar regulator with pro-
pane gas. Use a suitable regulator certified to EN16129. Please consult your LPG (Liquefied petroleum
gas) dealer for information regarding a suitable regulator for the gas cylinder.
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Operation
Warning
•Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section of
this manual.
•Your barbecue is not designed to be used with more than 50% of the cooking area as a solid plate
— this includes baking dishes. Full coverage will cause excessive build-up of heat and damage the
barbecue. This is not covered by warranty.
Safety and Care Advice
Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent food from sticking to the cooking surface, please use a long handled brush to apply a light coat of cook-
ing or vegetable oil before each barbecuing session. (Note” When cooking for the first time, paint colors may
change slightly as a result. This is normal and should be expected.) The first time you use the barbecue allow it to
heat up for approximately 20 minutes before adding any food. It will allow the food-safe coating to harden(as is the
case with any oven). During use, the protective coating may come off the cooking surface. This is normal and it
not harmful. To ease cleaning it is recommended that the drip tray is lined in aluminium foil
Lighting the Main Burner
•Open the barbecue lid.
•Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle or regulator.
•Push down the control knob with lightning “ ”logo and keep pressing while turning anti-clockwise to
the high“ ” position. A click sound will be heard and ignition will take place. Then push down other
control knob in order from left to right without lightning logo “ ” and keep pressing while turning anti-
clockwise to the high “ ” position.
•If the burner fails to ignite after above procedure, turn all the knobs to the OFF position and close the
gas valve on the gas bottle. Wait 5 minutes and then repeat the above steps. If the barbecue still fails
to light, please refer to the manual ignition instruction in the section below.
•Failure to follow this lighting sequence could result in a hazardous situation occurring.
•After ignition, the burner should be burned at the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to preheat the
barbecue. This process should be done before every cooking session. The lid (where applicable)
should be open during preheating.
•After completion of preheating, the burner should normally be turned down to a lower position for
best cooking results.
Manual Ignition Instruction for MainBurner
•Insert lit match through the match-lighting hole at the side or bottom of the barbecue body.
•Push in and turn the leftmost control knob anti-clockwise to the Max position, the leftmost burner
should ignite first.
•After the leftmost burner is lit, push in and turn the left hand centre control knob to Max position, the
second burner should ignite automatically.
•Repeat same procedure to light the right hand centre and rightmost burner.
•If burner fails to ignite, stop using the BBQ and seek help from a suitably qualified engineer.
•After ignition, the burner should be burned at the Max position for 3-5 minutes in order to preheat the
barbecue. This process should be done before every cooking session. The lid (where applicable)
should be open during preheating.
•After completion of preheating, the burner should normally be turned down to a lower position for best
cooking results.
Lighting the Side Burner
•Open the barbecue lid.
•Keep side burner free.
•Set the control knob to OFF and turn on the gas supply.

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Safety and Care Advice
•Push in and turn the control knob anti-clockwise until you feel resistance pause 4 seconds. Then
continue turning the control knob until a click is heard and the burner is lit.
•If the burner fails to ignite after above procedure, turn the knob to the OFF position and close the gas
valve. Wait 5 minutes and then repeat the above steps. If the barbecue still fails to light, please refer
to the manual ignition instruction in the section below.
Manual Ignition Instruction for Side Burner
•Set the control knob to the OFF position.
•Apply a lit match on the gap to burner ports.
•Push and turn the control knob anti-clockwise to Max position and the burner should ignite. If the
burner fails to ignite, stop using the BBQ and seek help from a suitably qualified engineer.
Grill Cooking
The burners heat up the flame tamer underneath the grill, which in turn heats the food on the grill. The
natural food juices produced during cooking fall onto the hot flame tamer below and vaporise. The sub-
sequent rising smoke bastes the food, as it travels upwards, imparting that unique barbecued flavor.
Warming Rack
Warming racks are a convenient way to keep cooked food warm or to warm items such as bread rolls. It is
advisable to place food (particularly fatty foods) to the front of the warming rack to avoid the possibility of juices and
fat running down the back of your barbecue. Always check that your warming rack is properly fitted before use.
Flare-Up Control *Very Important Notice*
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its fat and juices fall upon the hot flame tamer. Smoke of
course helps give food its barbecued flavour, but it is best to avoid excessive flare-up to prevent food
being burned. To control flare-ups, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to trim away excess fat from meat
and poultry before grilling, use cooking sauces and marinades sparingly and try to avoid very cheap cuts
of meat or meat products as these tend to have a high fat and water content. Also, the burners should
always be placed on the low setting during cooking.
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 bar-
becue 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 fat-
ty 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:
˜ If safe to do so, turn all control knobs to the ‘off’ position.
˜ Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle.
˜ Keep everyone at a safe distance from the barbecue and wait until the fire has burnt out.
˜ Do not close the lid 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.
˜ If the fire does not seem to be abating or appears to be worsening, contact your local Fire Brigade for
assistance.

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Safety and Care Advice
Care and Maintenance
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 ex-
posed to outside weather conditions or stored in damp, moist areas.
•Never douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
•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.
Cooking Surfaces & Warming Rack
When the barbecue has cooled, clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food residue, use a mild
cream cleaner on a non-abrasive pad. Do not use scouring pads or powders as they can permanently
damage the finish. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Due to the weight of the cooking surfaces, we do not
recommend cleaning in a dishwasher.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the cooking surface. If rust appears between uses or in
storage, clean with a soft brass wire brush. Be careful not to damage the cooking surface, re-oil and
cure.
Burner
Provided that they are operating correctly, in normal usage, burning off the residue after cooking will
keep the burners clean.
The burners should be removed and cleaned annually, or whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure
that there are no signs of blockage (debris, insects) in either the burner portholes or the primary air inlet
of the burners. Use a pipe cleaner to clear obstructions.
When refitting the burners, be careful to check that the neck of the burner fits over the valve outlet.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the burners. If rust appears between uses or in stor-
age, clean with a soft brass wire brush.
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 lid 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” posi-
tion, then switch off the gas supply at the bottle.
Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing the lid.

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Safety and Care Advice
Flame Tamer
Remove any food residue from the flame tamer surface with a plastic or wooden scraper or brass wire
brush.
Do not use a steel scraper or wire brush. Clean with hot soapy water and rinse well.
Drip Tray
After every use, empty and clean the drip tray of any fat or food particles, using a plastic or wooden
scraper if necessary.
Failure to keep it clean, and excessive build up can result in a fat fire. This can be hazardous and se-
verely damage the barbecue. This is not a fault in the barbecue and is therefore not covered by the
terms of the warranty. If required, the tray can be washed in hot soapy water.
Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the barbecue body using a cloth wrung out in hot soapy wa-
ter and dry thoroughly. Excess fat and food debris can be removed from inside the body using a soft
plastic or wooden scraper. It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the body. If you need to
clean fully, use hot soapy water and a cloth, or nylon-bristled brush only. Do not use abrasives. Remove
cooking surfaces and burners before full cleaning. Do not immerse the gas controls or manifold in water.
Check burner operation after carefully refitting into body.
A stainless steel cleaner may be used on stainless steel parts if required.
Whenever a barbecue is being assembled for the first time or its burners are being cleaned, make sure
each gas valve tip goes into the burner venturi tube completely during the assemble or re-assemble
process.
Burner venturi tube
Gas valve

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Note: if required the next
page can be cut out and used
as reference throughout the
assembly. Keep this page with
these instructions for future
reference.
Safety and Care Advice
Barbecue Lid
Use a non-abrasive cloth or pad and clean with hot, soapy water. Do not use scouring pads or powders
as they can permanently damage the finish.
Trolley
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water and dry.
Fixings
All screws and bolts, etc. should be checked and tightened on a regular basis.
Storage
Ensure the barbecue is properly cooled before covering or storing. Store your barbecue in a cool dry
place. 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 if used.
Mould can grow under these conditions and should be cleaned and treated if required. 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.
Warming racks and cooking grills should be coated with cooking oil.
Cover the burners with aluminum foil in order to prevent insects or other debris from obstructing the
burner holes.
If the barbecue is to be stored indoors, the gas bottle must be disconnected and left outside. The gas
bottle should always be stored outside, in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from any sources of heat or
ignition. Do not let children tamper with the bottle.
When using the barbecue after extended periods of storage follow the cleaning procedures.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard

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Components - Parts
Please check you have all the panels listed below
If you have damaged or missing components,
call the Customer Helpline: 03456 400800
15
11
21
12
16
20
17
13
22
24
14
19
18
23

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Components - Parts
Please check you have all the panels listed below
53
7
1
8
4
6
2
9
10
(L)
(R)
(RB)
(RF)
(LF)
(LB)

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M5 55mm bolt x 20 M5 10mm Should bolt x 24
Components - Fittings
Please check you have all the panels listed below
Note : The quantities below are the correct amount to complete the assembly.
Tools required
(not included)
Philips screwdriver Ruler/ tape measure
A B C
M4 8mm bolt x 2
DE
Door post x 1
F
G
M4 6mm bolt x 4
H
28mm-2 x 1
Door Magnet x 1
x 2

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Assembly Instructions
Step 1
Step 2
2
3
51
4
8PCSA
Attention: If there is any
installation problems
while installing the grill,
you can try to loose the
tighted bolts in the
previous steps to adjust
the position.
Fix four legs with castors.
6
A
LB
LF
RB
RF
3
2
5
4
Fix four legs separately on
the bottom shelf 6 using bolt
A.
Attention! Ensure legs are in
the correct position before
moving to the next step.

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Assembly Instructions
Step 3
Step 4
Fix the magnet E to the
bottom shelf with bolt C.
Fix the side panel
7
to legs using bolt B.
B8PCS
2PCSC
1PCE
7
B
C
E

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Assembly Instructions
Step 5
Step 6
A
8
6
8
Fix the cart front panel
to the front legs using bolt
A.
Do not tighten the screws
completely.
10
9
B
B
Fix the body support
9
10 to legs using bolt B.
A4PCS
B4PCS

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Assembly Instructions
Step 7
Step 8
Put part D into the hole on
the bottom shelf.
D
11
12
E
adjust the postion of door magnet
Connect door with cart11
front panel and bottom shelf
using axle .12
After this step, adjust the
position of the door magnet
to ensure direct contact is
maintained.
D2PCS

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Assembly Instructions
Step 9
G
13
Fix the door handle
1 3
to the door using bolt G.
Step 10
Put the body 14 of the BBQ
onto the frame, taking care to
locate correctly.
We recommend two people
to carry out this step.
G4PCS
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Assembly Instructions
Step 12
Step 11
Put right side table
between the right legs and
body.
Fix the right legs, right side
table and body using bolt A
and B.
A
B
A
15
B2PCS
4PCSA
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Assembly Instructions
Step 13
Step 14
B
A
A
Put left side table
between the left legs and
body.
16
Fix the left legs, left side
table and body using bolt A
and B.
B 2PCS
4PCSA
16

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Assembly Instructions
Step 15
Fix left and right tables on
the body using bolts B.
Step 16
Tighten the screws completely.
B8PCSB 8PCS
6
B

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Assembly Instructions
Step 17
F
1
2
Align the side burner venturi
against the valve, and fix
them using F.
Step 18
Put the side burner electrode
wire into the side burner
electrode.
Important:
Make sure the valve
tip goes into the
burner venturi
completely with
good alignment.
1PC
F