or stored in damp, moist areas.
nNever douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
nNever 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.
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. Wooden parts may also need to be cleaned and re oiled. Chrome plated warming racks etc. should be coated with cooking oil.
I1. Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Cooking Surfaces
Clean with hot, soapy water. To remove any food residue, use a mild cream cleaner on a non- abrasive pad. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. We do not recommend cleaning grills and griddles in a dishwasher.
I2. Burner Maintenance
Provided that they are operating correctly, in normal usage, burning off the residue after cooking will keep the burners clean. The burners should be removed and cleaned annually, or whenever heavy
Your burners have 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:
•Bringing the barbecue out of storage.
•One or more of the burners do not ignite.
•The burner flame pattern is significantly yellow.
•The gas ignites behind the control panel.
To clean a burner, remove it from the barbecue. It is quite normal for a cast iron burner to rust. 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. You will see a pin inside the tube which is part of the burner assembly.
Turn the burner up on end and lightly tap against a piece of wood to dislodge any debris from inside.
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Venturi tube
I3. 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® stockist.
I4. Drip Tray
After every use, check the drip tray for fat
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