Point Santiago 3000 Instruction Manual - page 18
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Check for possible leakage.
Please check for leakage the first time you are connecting the BBQ to the gas tank, and also each time you
are replacing the gas tank. To check for leakage, open the gas supply from the gas tank, but do not switch on
the burners inside the BBQ. The gas hose(s) will fill with gas. Pour soapy water over every connection. A
spray, replacing the water and soap, can be obtained from the supplier. Any leakage will result in bubbles
within approx. 20 seconds. If a leakage is detected, tighten the connection. If the leakage does not stop,
contact your supplier. Never use an open flame to search for leaks!
Preparing the grill plate and the griddle (only applies to BBQs where this is made of cast iron).
This applies only to BBQs with cast iron. Other surfaces should be cleaned prior to usage. Use a detergent to
remove possible remnants of grease and/or oil from manufacturing. Wipe dry, then treat both sides of the
plate with cooking oil. Re-install the plates, turn on the burners and leave them burning in a low position for
15-20 minutes, or until it stops oozing. Burning at maximum heat for approx.10 minutes is recommended
after each use, to clean the cast iron griddles. Remnants of food and sot are then removed using a steel brush,
which can be obtained from your supplier. NOTE: The griddles should also be saturated with oil after usage,
and when the BBQ is not to be used for a longer period of time. Failure to do this will result in a layer of rust
on the surface.
Porcelain and Teflon
These grill plates should be washed with diluted soap water prior to usage; steel brushes or other similar
products should never be used for cleaning. The grill plates will last longer if they are kept clean, and
remnants of food are “burned off” after each use.
Maintenance
Your BBQ should be kept clean not to deteriorate. The surface will need similar treatment to that of a car,
and the BBQ should be protected by a fitted cover when not in use. Clean the BBQ thoroughly on a regular
basis, and cover it with a thin layer of neutral oil (acid free oil). Oils used for sewing machines or weapons
are suitable. Movable parts such as the hinges, wheel nuts and doors should be sprayed with a lubricant.
The burners also need maintenance. Keep these clean by brushing them, and assure that the holes are kept
open and free of dirt. If your BBQ has cast iron burners, these should be covered with cooking oil a few
times per season and always at the end of each season – before putting the BBQ away for a longer period of
time!
This paragraph applies to BBQs with a surface of stainless steel
Small amounts of surface corrosion can occur. This is not a defect and will not damage the product. Stainless
steel is simply the name of a certain quality of steel, and it is a common misunderstanding that stainless steel
could never contract rust. Here, we will attempt to explain the reason some customers will experience
oxidation of the BBQs surface.
Stainless steel has a higher resistance to rusting than other kinds of steel, because it is covered by a layer of
chrome (Cr
2
O
3
) protecting the steel from oxidation. This layer will to some extent regenerate where the steel
is damaged, contributing to the longevity of this material. To keep the surface of stainless steel shiny,
maintenance by thorough cleaning and saturation with neutral oil is important.
The addition of chrome to the steel provides stainless steel with the resistance to corrode. When the content
of chrome exceeds 17%, a thin layer outer layer is formed, passively protecting the steel from oxidation.
This outer layer of chrome oxide is only a few nanometers thick, hence not visible to the naked eye. If the
steel is damaged, it will quickly reform, provided there is access to oxygen. The chemical resistance of
stainless steel increases with increasing amounts of chrome, but also with less coal. This is why we strive to
always keep the content of coal below 0.25%.
USING THE BARBEQUE
Ignition
Make sure that the gas supply is turned on. Do not lean over the BBQ when igniting the burners. NOTE: The
lid must always be kept open while igniting.
Be aware that the surface of the lid will be hot when using the BBQ, during which time only the handle on
the lid should be touched. The BBQ has an electronic igniter which emits sparks when the button is pushed
and/or turned (varies between models). Push down and turn the button for the burner counterclockwise to the
“MAX” position. Then keep the ignition button pushed down until the burner ignites. For BBQs with a built-