Barbecue King CLASSIC 800 Instructions Manual - Storing Your Barbeque
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Storing Your Barbeque
Your barbeque is designed to be used outdoors. However, just like a car, you will prolong the life of the
appliance if you store it out of direct exposure to the elements when not in use. This can be done in many
ways:
• Place a waterproof cover over it. These are available from your Barbecue King distributor.
• Move the barbeque to a covered location. If you are storing it in a closed room (eg a shed or a garage)
you should keep the cylinder away from any other cylinders or any cars, boats, motorcycles or any other
petrol engines.
• If you don’t intend to use it for a few months, lightly spray all internal barbeque surfaces with canola oil.
This will help protect against corrosion.
Servicing Your Barbeque
Apart from cleaning, your barbeque is a fairly low maintenance item. A couple of things are worth looking
at though. Remember to turn off and disconnect the gas before any maintenance is carried out.
• Check the rubber O-ring on the regulator end of the hose assembly at least once a year. If it appears worn
or cracked, have it replaced. Also, check all hoses for any sign of wear, abrasion or cracking. Have the hose
replaced if it is at all damaged.
• We recommend having your barbeque checked by an authorised service agent every 5 years. This is
to ensure there are no leaks and that all components are still functioning correctly.
• If you do not participate in a cylinder exchange programme, you will need to have your cylinder serviced or
replaced every ten years. The date of the last service should be stamped on the neck of the bottle.
As you can see, it’s easy to keep your barbeque in great shape so it can give you years of trouble free
enjoyment.
How To Care For Stainless Steel
Even though stainless steel is remarkably resistant to tarnish and rust relative to ordinary steels, it still
needs proper care. We recommend the following:
• After use, clean the stainless steel surfaces with fresh water and a soft cloth.
• Where light cleaning is needed, a commercially available stainless steel cleaner with a soft cloth should be
used.
• Keep stainless steel polished to help protect from corrosion. 3M stainless steel cleaner is ideal for this
purpose.
• To repair minor tea staining or pitting, you can use a light, non-metallic scourer. It is important that you rub
with the natural grain of the stainless steel surface to avoid leaving visible scratch marks.
• Between uses, it is a good idea to leave the barbeque covered to prevent dust and air borne salts settling
on the stainless steel surfaces. If left for too long, these particles can act as rust centres.
With a small amount of care, your investment in quality stainless steel will keep its beautiful finish as well as
its value for a long time to come.