Cooking Tips - Matador Retro User Manual

cOOKInG TIPs

Burn-off
the cooking surface does not need any burn-
off time. due to the nature of the coating, it is
recommended that sharp or metallic objects are not
used on the surface.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least
5 minutes before cooking certain foods, depending
on the type of food and the cooking temperature.
Food that requires a low cooking temperature, needs
only a period of 2-3 minutes preheating. do not
overheat the cooking surface.
Cooking Temperatures
'HIgH' setting - use this setting only for fast warm
up, for searing steaks and chops, and for burning
food residue from the grill plates after cooking is
over. Rarely, if ever, do you use the 'HIgH' setting for
extended cooking.
'medIum' setting (mid-way between 'HIgH' and
'loW'). use this setting for most grilling, and for
cooking hamburgers and vegetables.
'loW' setting - use this setting when cooking very
lean cuts such as fish.
these temperatures vary with outside temperature
and the amount of wind.
Problem Possible Reason
Burner will not ignite
Food is not cooking
or is taking too long
note: If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform correctly it should not be used until serviced or repaired.
IMPORTAnT
check performance of burner prior to installing barbecue
plates.
never use volcanic rock, heat beads or other material.
always use protective gloves when handling hot components.
the side burner is designed for use with a wok or cooking pot
up to 200mm in diameter.
use of larger pots may result in discolouration of the finish.
Valve on cylinder is closed
control knob is closed
electronic igniter is faulty
Burner has gone out
cooking surface was not given enough time
to warm up before the food was applied
cooking surface was not given enough time
to warm up before the food was applied
Roasting
For best results when roasting, the outer two burners
should be used on the low to medium setting.
Remove the flat hotplate to help with heat circulation.
preheat the barbecue for a few minutes. place a
roasting rack or aluminium foil dish onto the ribbed
hot plate and place the meal to be roasted onto the
rack or into the dish and close the hood.
adjust the control knob to maintain the temperature
around the medium mark (approx. 200° to 230°).
Approximate Cooking Time
the table below shows approximate cooking times
with the control set to 'medIum' temperature.
Barbecue Roasts
chicken & Rare Beef
Beef & medium lamb (approx.)
pork & Well done Beef/lamb (approx.)
Solution
open valve on cylinder
turn knob to high when lighting
open valve on cylinder
check that the gas bottle is not empty and re-ignite the burner
Remove the food and give the burner time to warm
the cooking surface (5-10 minutes)
cook smaller portions
the hood must be in the open position for lighting.
do not smoke at any time when attempting to ignite the
barbecue burners.
do not leave the barbecue unattended when alight.
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WHen cookIng WItH tHe Hood doWn.
MATAdOR InsTRucTIOn MAnuAl
Minutes
45 minutes per kg
60 minutes per kg
75 minutes per kg
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