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• After ignition, turn the burner to the low
position for 3-5 minutes in order to pre-heat
the barbecue. This should be done before
each cooking session. The hood or lid
should be open during preheating.
• After completion of preheating, keep the
burner at the low position for best cooking
results.
Grill Cooking
The burner 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 subsequent rising smoke bastes
the food, as it travels upwards, imparting that
unique barbecued flavour.
Griddle Plate Cooking
The burner heat the griddle plate directly, which
then cooks the food on contact. Griddle plates
allow for the cooking of smaller items, such as
seafood, which could fall through the spaces of
a grill. They are also suitable for cooking items
that require high-temperature/short-duration
cooking, such as vegetables and smaller cuts of
fish. Similarly, it can be used in exactly the
same way as a griddle in the kitchen, for
searing steaks, cooking eggs, etc. Alternatively,
it can be used for heating pans or keeping food
warm.
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.
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 barbecue 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 grease cup 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
grease cup and clean it out. The time between
cleaning may need to be reduced if very fatty
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 hood 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 GREASE CUP.
• If the fire does not seem to be abating or
appears to be worsening, contact your local
Fire Brigade for assistance.
End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue
burner to the “low” position and burn for 5
minutes. This procedure will burn off cooking
residue, thus making cleaning easier. Make
sure the hood or 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” position, then switch off the gas supply at
the bottle.
Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool
before closing its hood or lid.
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 exposed to
outside weather conditions or stored in damp,
moist areas.
nNever handle hot parts with unprotected
hands.
nNever douse the barbecue with water when
its surfaces are hot.