4.3 Grill racks
The grill racks can be cleaned immediately after cooking, once the barbecue has
been switched off, with the use of an appropriate cleaning brush. Cleaning the grill
racks by using water and a degreaser heightens the chance of oxidation/rust. You
can counteract this by coating the grill racks with some olive oil after cleaning.
4.4 Stainless-steel
After the first time of use, parts of the barbecue may become discoloured by the
intense heat that comes from the burners. This is normal.
Purchase a cleaning product for stainless steel and use this when brushing the metal
down. It may be possible for grease spots to fall on the stainless-steel parts and get
burnt on, which may cause some parts to look worn. Use a cleaning product that is
not abrasive together with a cleaning product for stainless steel, to remove the grease.
4.5 Changing the battery on the ignition (if present)
Turn the knob on the ignition loose and remove the AA battery. Put a new AA battery
in place.
4.6 Enamel parts
Some of the parts on the barbecue have an enamel coating. Enamel is a glass-
based product and is very durable and resistant to wear. However, it is not resistant
to shocks and knocks, which may cause hairline cracks. The hairline cracks can
lead to small pieces of enamel breaking off, which leads to rust forming. The
performance of your barbecue will not be affected by the broken off pieces or
hairline cracks. No claims can be made regarding damages to the enamel in the
cooking area after use.
4.7 Ventilation
The burners can only function properly if the heat they produce can escape as well.
If this is not possible, then the burners may not get enough oxygen, which may
cause backfiring, especially if the burners are set to "HIGH". If this happens regularly,
it may cause the burners to develop cracks. For this reason, there are ventilation
openings around the barbecue. These allow the hot air to escape. Always ensure
that there is sufficient space around the cooking area (the racks will allow sufficient
space). Never cover the ventilation openings with aluminium foil or other materials
that can impede the airflow. NEVER allow the cooking surface to be completely
covered, for instance by a large pan or by completely filling it with grill trays.
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