Outback K100 User manual

WARNING
• For outdoor use only. Not for commercial use.
• Read instructions before using the appliance. Failure to follow instructions could
result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property loss.
• Warning: accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children and pets away.
• CAUTION: Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting! Use only
firelighters complying to EN1860-3!
• Do not move the appliance during use.
• Any modification of the appliance, misuse, or failure to follow the instructions
may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty. This does not affect your
statutory rights.
• Retain these instructions for future reference.
• For Flare-up control please refer to the ‘OPERATION’ section of this manual.
Photographs are not to scale.
Specifications subject to change
without prior notice.
Assembly and Operating Instructions for
Outback® Comet Kettle Charcoal
K100

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Parts List
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
Pre-Assembled Component
Quantity varies according to model purchased
 Appearance, size, and construction may differ according to model purchased
CODE PART QTY Outback® Comet
Kettle Charcoal
HOOD
A1 Hood 1 
A2 Hood Handle 1 
A3 Heat Indicator 1 
BODY
B1 Barbecue Body 1 
B2 Charcoal Grill 1 
B3 Cooking Grill 1 
B4 Body Handle 1 
B5 Vents Combination 1 
B7 Body Gasket 3 
TROLLEY
C1 Front Leg 1 
C2 Left Rear Leg 1 
C3 Right Rear Leg 1 
C4 Leg Support Rack 1 
C5 Wheel 2 
C6 Wheel Hubcap 2 
HARDWARE
D1 M6x15 Bolt 2 
D2 M6 Washer 2 
D3 M6 Nut 2 
D4 Axle Nut 2 
D5 M5x15 Bolt 10 
D7 M5 Washer 6 
D6 M5 Nut 4 
B6 Ash Tray 1 
B8 Grill Lifting Handle 2 

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Parts Diagram
Quantity varies according to model purchased. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. For
more details on hardware, please see the corresponding ‘Hardware Reference Diagram’.
A1
B2
B1
B6
A2
C5
B3
A3
B5
B4
C2 C3
C6
C4
B7
B8
C1

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Hardware Reference Diagram
Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
D1
D2
D4
D3
D5
D6
D7

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Assembly
IMPORTANT!
• TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY: Medium size flat blade or Phillips/Crosspoint screwdriver,
adjustable spanner or metric spanner set.
• Remove any internal components or packaging from the barbecue body.
• Whilst every care is taken in the manufacture of this product, care must be taken during assembly in
case sharp edges are present.
• Please read the Important Information section carefully before assembly and use of your
barbecue.
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Insert the Front Leg (C1) into the leg support of the barbecue body. then insert the angled end
of Leg Support Rack (C4) into the end hole near the end of the front leg.
Attach the Body Handle (B4) onto the Barbecue Body (B1) using the M6x15 bolts
(D1x2pcs), M6 washers (D2X2pcs) and M6 Nuts(D3x2pcs) as shown.
B1
C1
C4
D1
D3
D2
B4

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Slide the Right Rear Leg (C3) onto straight bar of the leg support rack. then insert the other end
of right rear leg into the leg support of the barbecue body, as shown. Repeat above process for
the Left Rear Leg(C2).
Secure by the M5x15 Bolts (D5x6pcs) through the M5 Washers(D7x6pcs), Body Gaskets (B7)
and leg support of the barbecue body into the legs.
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C2
C3 
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D5
B7
D7

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6
Attach the Vents Combination (B5) into the Barbecue Body (B1) using the M5x15
bolts (D5x4pcs) and M5 Nuts (D6x4pcs) as shown.
Note: Ensure that large notch is rearward.
Slide the Wheels (C5) onto each straight bar of the leg support rack. Secure the wheels into place
with the Axle Nut (D8x2pcs) . Place the Wheel Hubcaps (C6) onto the outside of the wheels.
C5
C6
B5
Large notch

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Place the Ash Tray (B6) into position underneath the vents combination.
Place the Charcoal Grill (B2) onto the lower brackets in the barbecue body. Ensure
the charcoal grill lies level within the body.
Place the Cooking Grill (B3) onto the upper brackets in the barbecue body. Ensure the
cooking grill lies level within the body.
B2
B3
B6

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Place the hood assembly onto barbecue body as shown.
ASSEMBLY IS NOW COMPLETE. PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE FOR
INSTRUCTIONS ON OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

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Grill Lifting Handle usage reference
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
To remove and replace cooking grill
To add charcoal 3 To adjustable vent

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Important Information
Please read these instructions carefully
before assembly and use of your barbecue.
nRetain these instructions for future
reference.
nThis product is for outdoors use only. Do not
use indoors.
nRemove plastic wrap from any part before
lighting.
nDo not use within 1m of any flammable
structure or surface. Do not use under any
combustible surface.
nOpen the barbecue hood or lid before
lighting.
nOnce lit, do not move the barbecue until it
has completely cooled, after use.
nThis barbecue must not be left unattended
when lit.
nThe hood or 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.
nAlways use the grill lifting handle and ash
tray / vent tool provided.
nUse purpose designed barbecue tools with
long, heat resistant handles.
nUse caution when opening the hood or lid,
as hot steam inside is released upon
opening.
nParts of this barbecue become very hot –
care must be taken, especially when
children, elderly people, and animals are
present.
nNever cover a barbecue until it has
completely cooled.
nUse this barbecue only on a stable, flat
surface.
nDo not store flammable materials near this
barbecue.
nDo not use aerosols near this barbecue.
nFailure to follow the manual’s instructions
could result in serious injury or damage.
nModification of the barbecue may be
dangerous, is not permitted and will nullify
any warranty.
nCAUTION! Do not use spirit or petrol for
lighting or re-lighting! Use only firelighters
complying to EN1860-3. Do not add starter
fluid to charcoal that is already alight.
nDo not use in high winds. Hot embers could
be blown out of the barbeque and cause
damage or serious injury.
nAlways place charcoal in the charcoal grill,
not the ash tray.
nEnsure the ash tray is in place before use.
nDo not move the cooking grill and charcoal
grill until after the appliance has completely
cooled down.
nNever remove the ash tray whilst the
barbecue is in use. Wait until the barbecue
is completely cooled before removing it.
nIf you have any queries regarding these
instructions, contact your local dealer.
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. Take care to
ensure that it is not placed UNDER any
combustible surface. The sides of the barbecue
should NEVER be closer than 1 metre from any
combustible surface, including trees and fences
and 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.
Operation
Warnings
nBefore proceeding, make certain that you
understand the IMPORTANT
INFORMATION section of this manual.
nYour barbecue is not designed to be used
with any part 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.
• This barbecue is designed for charcoal use
only. It is not designed to be used with lump
wood charcoal, including lump wood based
lighting bags, as it burns too quickly. We
recommend the use of charcoal briquettes.
• Use only enough briquettes to cover the
charcoal grill in a single layer. Do not
overload the charcoal grill.
• The maximum amount of briquettes to be
used at any one time is 2.5kg.
• When placing charcoal, never allow charcoal

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to be closer than 5cm to the surrounding
sides of the barbecue body.
Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking
surface, please use a long handled brush to
apply a light coat of cooking or vegetable oil
before each barbecuing session. (Note:
When cooking for the first time, paint colours
may change slightly as a result. This is normal
and should be expected.)
Lining the Ash Tray
Line the ash tray with aluminium foil. This will
protect the tray, help better reflect heat, and
make cleaning easier when barbecuing is
finished.
Starting the Charcoal
• Open the barbecue hood or lid before
lighting. Never light your barbecue with the
hood or lid closed.
• Take the barbecue grills out of the barbecue
body.
• Block Type Starters – Form charcoal in a
pyramid around it. Light the starter block.
When charcoal is well lit, using a heat
resistant tool, spread the charcoal around
the grid, adding more as necessary.
• Liquid Starters – Place charcoal in a shallow
tin. Pour liquid starter onto charcoal and wait
5-10 minutes to allow the starter to
penetrate into the charcoal. Then using a
heat resistant tool, place charcoal onto the
grid in a pyramid formation.
• Light the charcoal and allow time for it to
become well lit (red hot). Using a heat
resistant tool, spread charcoal in a uniform
layer, so that each lump is just touching.
• The barbecue grills can now be replaced. Be
careful to keep yourself safely away from lit
charcoal.
• When the charcoal is ashed over (grey
coating of ash over each lump) you are
ready to begin cooking.
• It is recommended to operate the barbecue
with red-hot charcoal for at least 30 minutes
before use.
• Do not begin cooking until charcoal has an
ashed-over coat.
• Do not attempt to cook whilst charcoal is
flaming.
Heat Control
The adjustable vents in the hood and ash tray
can be used to control the burning of the
charcoal. With the vents open, more air will
circulate and the charcoal will burn faster than
with the vents closed. Caution—the appliance
may become very hot. Oven gloves and ash
tray / vent tool should always be used when
adjusting the vents. Do not close the hood or lid
whilst the charcoal is still flaming. Wait until it
has ashed over.
Grill Cooking
The food on the grill is cooked by the heat
produced from the hot charcoal below. The
natural food juices produced during cooking fall
onto the hot charcoal below and vaporise. The
subsequent rising smoke bastes the food, as it
travels upwards, imparting that unique
barbecued flavour.
Roasting Hood Cooking
Barbecues equipped with a roasting hood give
the option to form an ‘oven’ for roasting or
baking food, such as joints of meat or whole
chickens, etc. More even cooking of food will
actually be achieved by using the barbecue with
the hood down.
Close the hood to cook the food ‘indirectly’.
Avoid lifting the hood unnecessarily as heat is
lost every time the hood is opened. If the hood
is opened during cooking please allow extra
time for the barbecue to regain its temperature
and complete the cooking. Use the temperature
gauge (if applicable) to monitor the heat of the
barbecue.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR BARBECUE TO
OVERHEAT. Take care when opening the hood
as hot steam can be released on opening.
Flare-Up Control ** Very Important Notice **
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued and
its fat and juices fall upon the hot charcoal.
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 a salt
directly onto the charcoal. Always protect your
hands when handling anything near the cooking
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yourself from the flames.
If a fat fire occurs, please see the instructions
given below.
Fat Fires
Empty and clean the ash tray of food debris
after each cooking session. If the barbecue is to
be used for large gatherings, additional care will
be required to ensure excessive build up of fat
does not occur and cause a fat fire. 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:
• 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 ASH TRAY.
• If the fire does not seem to be abating or
appears to be worsening, contact your local
Fire Brigade for assistance.
Replenishing the Charcoal
To replenish the charcoal during use, remove
the food from the cooking grill. With protected
hands, use the grill lifting handle provided to
raise up the foldable section of the grill. After
adding the charcoal, carefully replace the grill,
and continue cooking when the charcoal is
ready.
End of Cooking Session
Ash can be shaken from the charcoal basket
where it will drop into the ash tray. Ash should
not be disposed of until you are certain it is cold
and will not be able to re-ignite. Dispose of any
unburned charcoal and remove remaining
residue with a brass wire brush.
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.
nNever handle hot parts with unprotected
hands.
nNever douse the barbecue with water when
its surfaces are hot.
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. Heavy-duty barbecue covers
and other accessories are available from your
local stockist.
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
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.
Ash Tray
After every use, empty and clean the ash tray of
any fat or food particles, using a plastic or
wooden scraper if necessary.
Discard the ash and foil, and wash any
remaining ash or fat from the tray.
Failure to keep it clean, and excessive build up
can result in a fat fire. This can be hazardous
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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 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 before full cleaning.
Barbecue Hood or Lid & Trolley
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.
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.
When using the barbecue after extended
periods of storage follow the cleaning
procedures.
Specifications subject to change without prior notice
Notes:
Manufacturer:
TPA Industrial (DG) Co. Ltd.
Xingguang Rd., Huangjiang, Dongguan
Guangdong, China 523768

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OUTBACK® WARRANTY
OUTBACK® barbecues are warranted to the original purchaser against defects in materials
and workmanship. OUTBACK® will supply replacements for defective parts free of charge
provided that:
♦ The product has not been used for trade, professional or hire purposes.
♦ The product has not been subjected to misuse or neglect, including fat fires and flare ups
or use of a faulty or incorrect regulator.
♦ The product has not sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents.
♦ The care and maintenance instructions given in your OUTBACK® manual have been
followed.
Any warranty and guarantee claims shall be rendered void in the event of improper use of the
barbecue or the use of non-approved fuels. Discolouration, rusting or slight deformation of
parts exposed directly to the flames (grill, griddle, flame tamer, burner, etc.) do not impair the
function of the barbecue and do not form a basis for any claims.
This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and is in addition to the customers’ statutory rights.
OUTBACK® does not in any way warranty the gas cylinder.
In the unlikely event that you experience problems with this barbecue, please fill in our
warranty form at:
http://www.outbackbarbecues.com/warranty-form
One of our colleagues will be in contact with you shortly.
For reference and correspondence, record your
serial number here.
(See sticker on side of barbecue body.)
Serial No.__________________
This number may be required when ordering
spare parts or accessories. A part reference
number may also be required where applicable. HELPLINE NUMBER: 0345 388 6032