I8. End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue burner to the “high” position and burn for 5 minutes. This procedure will burn off cooking residue, thus making cleaning easier. Make sure the hood is open during this process.
I9. 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 at the bottle. Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing its hood.
J. 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.
•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. Heavy- duty Outback® barbecue covers and other accessories are available from you local Outback® stocki st.
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. 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. Chrome plated warming racks and grills should be coated with cooking oil.
J1. Cooking Grill
Clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food residue, use a mild cream cleaner on a
J2. Burner Maintenance
Your burner has been preset for optimal flame performance. You will normally see a blue flame, possibly with a small yellow tip when the burner is alight. If the flame pattern is significantly yellow, this could be a problem caused by grease from cooking blocking the burner or spiders or other insects in the burner venturi. This can result in the flow of the gas and air mixture being restricted or blocked which may
result in a fire behind the control panel causing serious damage to your barbecue. If this happens,
the gas should be immediately turned off at the bottle. Burners should be inspected and cleaned on
a regular basis in addition to the following conditions:
1.Bringing the barbecue out of storage.
2.One or more of the burners do not ignite.
3.The burner flame pattern is significantly yellow.
4.The gas ignites behind the control panel.
To clean a burner, remove it from the barbecue by removing the 2 securing screws underneath the body of the barbecue. The outside of the burner can be cleaned with a wire brush.
Clean the portholes with a pipe cleaner or piece of wire. Take care not to enlarge the portholes.
Clean the insect screen on the end of the venturi tube with a bristle brush (i.e. an old toothbrush).
Clean the venturi tube with a pipe cleaner or piece of wire. You may need a torch to see into the venturi tube to make sure it is clear. Turn the burner up on end and lightly tap against a piece of wood to dislodge any debris from inside.
Replace the burner into the barbecue. The burner venturi is a loose fit on the gas valve. It does not need to form a gas tight seal.
Venturi tube
J3. Lava Rock
It is not necessary to remove and wash the lava rock in order to keep it clean. Burning off the residue after each cooking should be sufficient. Heavily impregnated lava rock should be turned over so that the dirty side faces the burners in order to burn off any residue. Replacement lava rock is available from your local Outback® stocki st.
J4. Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the barbecue body with 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
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