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change the gas bottle, co nfirm that the
barbecue is switched off, and t hat there are no
sources of ignition (cig arettes, open flame,
sparks, etc.) near before proceeding. Inspe ct
the gas hose to ensure it is free o f any twisting
or tension. The hose shoul d hang freely with no
bends, folds, or kinks tha t could obstruct free
flow of gas. Apart from the connection point, n o
part of the hose should t ouch any hot barbecu e
parts. Always inspect the hose for cuts , cracks,
or excessive wear before use. If the hose is
damaged, it must be replaced with hose
suitable for use with LPG and meet the national
standards for the count ry of use. The length of
the hose shall not exceed 1.5 m. N.B.-The date
on U.K. orange hose i s the date of
manufacture, not the expi ry date.
H3. Fixing the Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the
off position. Connect the regulator to the g as
bottle according to your r egulator and bottle
dealer’s instructions.
H4. Leak Testing (To be performed in a
well-ventilated area.)
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position.
Open the gas control valve on t he bottle or
regulator. Check for leaks by brushing a
solution of ½ water and ½ soap over all gas
system joints, including all valve connection s,
hose connections and regulator connection s.
NEVER USE AN OPEN F LAME to test for
leaks at anytime. If bu bbles form over any of
the joints, there is a leak. Turn off the gas
supply and retighten all joints. Repeat test. If
bubbles form again, d o not use the barbecue.
Please contact your local dealer for assistance.
Leak test your barbecue annual ly. Check the
hose connections are tight and leak test them
each time you reconnect the gas bottle.
I1. Warning
• Before p roceeding, make certain that you
understand the IMPORTANT
INFORM ATION sec tion of thi s manual.
I2. Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticki ng to the cooking
grill, please use a long handled brush to app ly
a light coat of cooking or vegetable o il before
each barbecuing session. (Note: Whe n
cooking for the first time, paint colours may
change slightly as a result. This is norm al
and should be expected.)
I3. Lighting the Barbecue
• Open the barbecue hoo d.
• Ensure all knobs are in th e off position.
Open the gas control valve on t he gas
bottle or regulator.
• Push and turn the leftmost control kno b to
the high position. Press the ignition button
rapidly several times until l eft portion of the
burner is lit. If burner fail s to ignite, turn
control knob to the off position and tur n
gas off at the bottle or regulator. Wait five
minutes, then repeat the above step s.
After successful lighting of the left side,
ignite the remaining portion of the burner.
If the burner fails to ignite after following
above procedure, turn all the knobs to the
off position. Close the gas valve on the gas
bottle. Wait 5 minutes, then repeat th e
above steps. If the barbecue still fails to
light, please refer to the manual ignition
instructions in section below.
• After ignition, the b urner should be burned
at the high position for 3-5 minutes in order
to preheat the barbecue . This process
should be done before every c ooking
session. The hood (w here applicable)
should be open during prehe ating.
• After completion of preheating, the burner
should normally be turned down t o a lower
position for best cooking results.
I4. Manual Lighting Instructions
• Insert lit match through the match-lighting
hole underneath the barbecu e.
• Push and turn the rightmost control knob
anti-clockwise to the high position.
• After the right portion of the burner is lit,
light the remaining portion of the bu rner.
• If burner fails to ignit e, contact your local
dealer for assistance.
• After ignition, the b urner should be burned
at the high position for 3-5 minutes in order
to preheat the barbecue . This process
should be done before every c ooking
session. The hood (w here applicable)
should be open during prehe ating.
• After completion of preheating, the burner
should normally be turned down t o a lower
position for best cooking results.
I5. Warming Rack
Warming racks are a convenien t way to keep
cooked food warm or to warm items such as
bread rolls. Care should be tak en to ensure
that any items placed on the warming rack are
cooked through and do not c ontinue to cook
and drip fat or meat juic es, which could drip