Barbecook Cebu 4.1 Installation Instructions Manual page 33

Each time you light the barbecue you
should check the flames. (Fig. I) A proper
flame is almost comletely blue, with some
yellow at the top. If the flame is abnormally
small and for the most part yellow, switch
off the barbecue and check the venturi
tubes for obstructions, or read the chapter
'Troubleshooting Guide'.
I
SWITCHING OFF THE BARBECUE
• Close the gas cylinder valve
• Turn all control knobs of the burners
to 'OFF'.
If you follow the above order, there will be
no more pressurized gas in the system.
USEFUL TIPS FOR USE OF THE
BARBECUE
USING YOUR BRAHMA FOR THE FIRST
TIME
When using your gas barbecue for the
first time, you must first allow the unit to
run in by operating it for a short period
of time without any food. To run in the
barbecue, light the barbecue. Close the lid
and maintain the temperature at 'HIGH'
for 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during
this procedure. You then open the lid and
allow the barbecue to operate for another
5 minutes at 'HIGH'. The barbecue is now
ready for use.
WARMING UP THE BARBECUE
Allow the barbecue to warm up before pla-
cing any food on it. Close the lid and heat
the cooking surface for at least 10 minutes
in the setting 'HIGH'. To bake at a lower
temperature than the setting 'HIGH', turn
the control knobs to the required position
before placing any food on the barbecue.
COOKING TIME
The actual cooking time depends on vari-
ous factors such as taste, outside tempe-
rature and wind. Experience will teach you
how to estimate this time.
KEEPING FLARE-UPS UNDER
CONTROL
During barbecuing, some flare-ups are
natural. Too many flare-ups, however, will
increase the temperature in the barbecue,
thereby causing accumulated fat to ignite
and cause fire.
To reduce flare-ups:
• Remove excess fat from the meat
before baking
• Bake fat meat at a low setting
• Check that the hole in front of the fat
drain is not blocked and the fat drip
cup is not full
• Bake with closed lid to cut off the air
supply and lower the heat settings
NOTE: If the lid is closed, your barbecue
will retain a more constant temperature
and food can be baked faster and with less
energy.
Should the burner(s) go out during baking,
open the lid, turn off the burner(s) and wait
5 minutes to allow the gas to escape before
relighting the burner.
HOW TO PREVENT FOOD FROM
STICKING TO THE GRID
• Rub food lightly with oil before you
place it on the grid
• Or brush the grid with some cooking
oil to prevent food from sticking
• Do not turn food too quickly after
placing it on the grid
WARNING:
• Never leave your barbecue unat-
tended when in use, especially in
the presence of children or domestic
animals. Regularly check the barbe-
cue for proper functioning of all its
components
• Accessible parts can become very
hot. Use appropriate protection when
you touch these parts. Keep young
children away from the appliance.
• Never move the barbecue when in
use
• Never use charcoal, wood or bri-
quettes
• Never use lava rocks or ceramic
briquettes
TIPS FOR CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
To prolong the life of your appliance, it
should be cleaned carefully after every use.
BURNING OFF RESIDUES
After use, you can let your appliance burn,
empty of food and with the cover closed,
for a further ten minutes with all the burners
turned to HIGH. This ensures that a large
proportion of any residues will be burnt off,
making subsequent cleaning easier. Let the
appliance cool down.
You can then remove the burnt residues
with a non-abrasive brush and clean.
GRILLS AND GRIDDLES
After every use, let the barbecue cool down
and clean the grills with a non-abrasive
brush. Grills can also be washed with the
special 'Barbecook® all cleaner', a soft
detergent or sodium bicarbonate. Do not
use oven cleaners.
To prolong the life of your appliance, you
should carry out all the activities listed be-
low, preferably at the start of the barbecue
season.
BURNERS AND VENTURI TUBES
IMPORTANT
Natural hazards - spiders and insects:
very small insects might make a web
or nest in the venturi tubes of the gas
burners (fig. E).
E
This will partly or completely block the
gas supply. A smoking yellow flame, or
a burner which is difficult or impossible
to ignite, are indications that this tube
is blocked. The gas may end up burning
outside the venturi tube and severely
damage your appliance. If this happens,
shut off the gas cylinder at once.
Cleaning the venturi tubes/burners
The burners and venturi tubes must be
removed for cleaning at least twice a year.
• Remove the burners as shown in fig. F.
• Clean the venturi tubes thoroughly. Clear
any blocked opening with a pipe cleaner
or brush (e.g. an unfolded paperclip).
• Replace the burner in accordance with
the instructions (fig. F). After cleaning,
the venturi tubes must be replaced prop-
erly on the gas valves.
• If the burner is split, or displays unu-
sual holes or other damage, it must be
replaced.
F
Note: damage due to a partly or wholly
obstructed venturi tube in a burner is
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