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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. I rust appears between uses or in storage, clean
with a soft brass wire brush.
Flame Tamers
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 (and foil liner,
if applicable) of any fat 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 severely damage the
barbecue. This is not a fault in the barbecue and is there
fore not covered be 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 water 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.
Barbecue Hood and Control Panel
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. Pay particular attention to
the section called “Care and Protection of Stainless Steel
Surfaces”.
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.
Cover the burners with aluminum foil in order to prevent
insects or other debris from collecting in 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.
VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CARE AND PROTECTION OF STAINLESS
STEEL SURFACES
Your BBQ features Stainless Steel components, using
moderate grade stainless steels.
All Stainless Steel grades require a level of care and
protection to retain their appearance. Stainless Steels are
not immune to corrosion and neither are they
maintenance-free, contrary to popular public perception.
Even the highest marine grades of Stainless Steel require
frequent cleaning with fresh water to avoid oxidation and
other corrosive issues.
Modern tastes dictate that your BBQ features Stainless Steel
with a brushed finish. This brushed finish is attained by
running Stainless Steel sheets through an abrasive process
that removes the mirror finish and leaves the brushed
finish. Brushed-finish Stainless Steel requires frequent
cleaning and care, to maintain its quality of appearance.
Without adequate care it is realistic to expect that it will
show signs of corrosion in time.
Stainless Steel is definitely not a maintenance-free
material. Cleanliness and stainless Steel are closely
related.
After assembly, we recommend that owners apply a thin
layer of Olive Oil with a clean cloth, to all exposed
Stainless Steel areas. This should then be polished in and
buffed off with another clean cloth to a non-oily finish. This
process will aid protection against dirt and other corrosive
contaminants, by providing a temporary food-safe shield.
The Olive Oil layer also makes later polishing and removal
of fingerprints easier. This process should be repeated
frequently when cleaning your grill.
You may have bought a protective cover for your BBQ. It
is recommended that a BBQ cover should be used at all
times when the BBQ is not in use to protect your investment.
However it is vital to understand that unless the BBQ is
cool, clean and dry when the cover is fitted, use of a
cover can in fact be detrimental. A cover placed on a
warm, wet or unclean BBQ (or any mix of these factors) can
in fact be a very effective corrosion breeder!
For this reason, the BBQ should always be cool, cleaned
of any surface contaminants or dirt and be thoroughly
dry before a protective cover is fitted. This is especially
important before a BBQ is stored for any length of time i.e.
if the BBQ doesn’t get frequent use, or when the BBQ is
stored away over winter months.
In order to maintain the quality of the finish of your
Stainless Steel BBQ, the owner must be vigilant with care
and maintenance according to this advice
Look after your investment carefully and it will serve you
well for many years to come.