• When flare-ups happen, they can usually be stopped by putting baking powder or salt directly
onto the heat diffusers. Always protect your hands when working near the cooking surface of a
barbecue, taking care to protect yourself from the flames.
• In the event of a grease fire, please follow the instructions below.
Grease fires
• Empty the drip tray and clean it, removing all food debris, after each use.
• If the barbecue is used for long periods, switch it off and clean it every two hours. It must be
cleaned more often if you cook lots of fatty food (such as sausages). Failure to observe these
recommendations may lead to grease flare-ups that can cause injury and damage your
barbecue.
In the event of a grease fire/warnings:
• If it is possible to do so safely, turn off all the gas knobs.
• Close the gas cylinder.
• Keep everyone away from the barbecue and wait for the flames to die out.
• Do not close the barbecue hood or lid.
• Never spray water onto your barbecue. If you use an extinguisher, it must be a powder
extinguisher.
• Do not remove the drip tray.
• If the flames do not seem to decrease or seem to become more intense, call your local fire
brigade for assistance.
When you finish cooking
• Each time you finish cooking, set the barbecue burners to full power and let them burn for 5
minutes. This procedure will burn any food debris and make the parts easier to clean. Make sure
the hood stays open during this operation.
• Always clean your barbecue after each use to prevent the build-up of grease from cooking,
which may catch fire.
Switching off the barbecue
• When you have finished using the barbecue, turn the gas taps as far as you can in the clockwise
direction, until they reach the off position, and turn off the gas supply at the cylinder.
• Wait for the barbecue to cool down before closing its hood or lid.
4. CARE AND MAINTENANCE: GAS BARBECUE
• Clean your barbecue regularly between uses and after it has been in storage for a long time.
Check that the barbecue and its components are cold enough before you clean them. Never
leave your barbecue exposed to bad weather and always protect it against humidity.
• Never spray water onto the barbecue when its surfaces are hot.
• Never handle hot parts without protecting your hands.
To increase the service life of your barbecue and keep it in good condition, we strongly
recommend that you cover it if you leave it outdoors for long periods, especially during the
winter. Sturdy covers and other accessories specially for barbecues are available from local
retail outlets.
Even if your barbecue is under a protective cover, you still need to inspect it regularly, because
humidity and condensation may build up and damage it. It may be necessary to dry the barbecue
and the inside of its protective cover. It is possible that grease residue may start to rot on some
parts of the barbecue. It should be cleaned with very hot, soapy water.
If you notice any rusty parts not in contact with food, you need to apply rust protection and
repaint them with special heat-resistant paint for barbecues.
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