Care and Maintenance | Outback Power Systems 359 specs

complete, cooking can begin, taking extra care if burners are left in the high position.

H5. Grill Cooking

The cast iron burners heat up the lava rock underneath the grill, which in turn heats the food on the grill. The natural food juices produced during cooking fall onto the hot lava rock below and vaporise. The subsequent rising smoke bastes the food, as it travels upwards, imparting that unique barbecued flavour. More even cooking of food will be achieved by using the BBQ with the hood down. This should only be done with the burners on low to medium setting.

When using your barbecue for grill cooking you may wish to place the hood in the closed position which will hold the heat in to aid cooking.

H6. Griddle Plate Cooking

The cast iron burners heat the griddle plate directly, which then cooks the food on contact. 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.

H7. Roasting Hood Cooking

Barbecues equipped with a roasting hood give the option of cooking with hood closed to form an ‘oven’ for roasting food, such as joints of meat, whole chickens, etc.

When roasting, turn the burner directly under the food to the OFF position. Turn all other burners to a LOW to MEDIUM position and close the hood. Avoid lifting the hood unnecessarily as heat is lost every time the hood is opened. Use the temperature gauge to check the heat of the barbecue. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR BARBECUE TO OVERHEAT.

H8. Rotisserie Operation Instructions

1.Carefully remove the cast iron cooking surfaces and the warming rack from the barbecue.

2.For 3 and 4 burner models, slide the lava rock basket(s) to the center of the barbecue body. It is over this area that the meat will be cooked.

3.Slide one of the spit forks onto the spit rod and tighten its thumb screw to secure it into place. Insert the pointed end of the spit rod into the meat being cooked and slide the meat towards the center of the rod. Make sure the

fork is fully into the meat. Slide the other fork onto the rod, into the meat, and tighten the thumb screw once in place. For optimal rotisserie cooking, food must be placed securely onto the middle of the spit rod and balanced so that the rotisserie can rotate freely without interference from any barbecue surfaces. Any loose sections of meat should be secured so they do not hang down and interfere with the rotation of the spit rod.

4.Insert the pointed end of the spit rod into the motor. Lay the other end of the spit rod onto the opposite bracket.

5.Light the grill as specified in your barbecue’s instructions.

6.Turn on the rotisserie motor to begin rotisserie cooking. The hood has been designed so that it may be closed during rotisserie cooking.

7.Always cook foods on the lowest flame setting to avoid burning or overcooking.

H9. Flare-Up Control

Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its fat and juices fall upon the hot lava rock. Smoke helps give food its barbecued flavor, but avoid excessive flare-up to prevent food being burned. To control flare-up, it is advisable to trim away excess fat from meat and poultry before grilling. Turning the burners down to a lower setting during cooking will reduce flare ups. Flare-ups can be extinguished by applying baking soda or salt directly onto the lava rocks. Always protect your hands when handling anything near the cooking surface of the barbecue.

If a fat fire should occur in the drip tray, turn all knobs to the off position, turn off the gas at the bottle, and wait for the fire to go out. Do not pull out the drip tray or douse with water.

H10. 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 hood or lid is open during this process.

H11. 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.

I. 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