Barbeques Galore Billabong Instructions Manual - Maintenance
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Maintenance
Cleaning Your Barbeque
Your barbeque will look better and last longer if you keep it clean. Follow these simple
steps.
The Cooking Surfaces
: While the cooking surfaces are still hot, take a long handled brush and a
scraper and remove remaining oil and food scraps. You should use an oven mitt to avoid burning
yourself.
The Burner
: Occasionally the burner holes may get clogged with grease and food particles. Leaving
the burners on for a maximum of 5 minutes with the hood open after you’ve finished cooking will
remove most of this. However, you should check the burners periodically for any sort of blockage.
In particular, you should ensure that the aeration vents are free of insect nests and spider webs. .
The Barbeque Body
: Grease can build up on the body of the barbeque. Simply clean it off with
hot water and detergent. Do not use oven cleaner as this will damage the surface coating.
Grease Removal
: You should empty the fat disposal cup regularly. Also, keep the barbeque itself
clean to prevent a build up of grease. If you don’t do this, a fat fire can result. This can be quite
dangerous, and will certainly void the warranty on 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 most barbeque retailers.
• 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 surfaces with canola oil. This will help
protect against corrosion.
Storing 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.
• If your barbeque uses a
fl
exible hose to connect to the gas, 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.
• 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 youown your own gas cylinder, you will need to have the 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.
Servicing Your Barbeque