Outback Power Systems OMEGA 300 - Manual (Page 20)

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I8. End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue burner
to the “high” position and burn for 5 minutes. This
procedure will burn off cooking residue, thus making
cleaning easier. Make sure the hood is open during
this process.
I9. Turning Off Your Barbecue
When you have finished using your barbecue, turn all
the control valves fully clockwise to the “Off” position,
then switch off the gas at the bottle. Wait until the
barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing its hood.
J. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Regularly clean your barbecue between uses and
especially after extended periods of storage. Ensure
the barbecue and its components are sufficiently cool
before cleaning. Do not leave the barbecue exposed
to outside weather conditions or stored in damp,
moist areas.
• Never douse the barbecue with water when its
surfaces are hot.
• Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
In order to extend the life and maintain the condition
of your barbecue, we strongly recommend that the
unit be covered when left outside for any length of
time, especially during the winter months. Heavy-
duty Outback® barbecue covers and other
accessories are available from you local Outback®
stocki st.
Even when your barbecue is covered for its
protection, it must be inspected on a regular basis as
damp or condensation can form which may result in
damage to the barbecue. It may be necessary to dry
the barbecue and the inside of the cover. Any rust
that is found that does not come into contact with the
food should be treated with a rust inhibitor and
painted with barbecue paint or a heat resistant paint.
Chrome plated warming racks and grills should be
coated with cooking oil.
J1. Cooking Grill
Clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food
residue, use a mild cream cleaner on a non-abrasive
pad. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
J2. Burner Maintenance
Your burner has been preset for optimal flame
performance. You will normally see a blue flame,
possibly with a small yellow tip when the burner is
alight. If the flame pattern is significantly yellow, this
could be a problem caused by grease from cooking
blocking the burner or spiders or other insects in the
burner venturi. This can result in the flow of the gas
and air mixture being restricted or blocked which may
result in a fire behind the control panel causing
serious damage to your barbecue. If this happens,
the gas should be immediately turned off at the
bottle. Burners should be inspected and cleaned on
a regular basis in addition to the following conditions:
1. Bringing the barbecue out of storage.
2. One or more of the burners do not ignite.
3. The burner flame pattern is significantly yellow.
4. The gas ignites behind the control panel.
To clean a burner, remove it from the barbecue by
removing the 2 securing screws underneath the body
of the barbecue. The outside of the burner can be
cleaned with a wire brush.
Clean the portholes with a pipe cleaner or piece of
wire. Take care not to enlarge the portholes.
Clean the insect screen on the end of the venturi
tube with a bristle brush (i.e. an old toothbrush).
Clean the venturi tube with a pipe cleaner or piece of
wire. You may need a torch to see into the venturi
tube to make sure it is clear. Turn the burner up on
end and lightly tap against a piece of wood to
dislodge any debris from inside.
Replace the burner into the barbecue. The burner
venturi is a loose fit on the gas valve. It does not
need to form a gas tight seal.
J3. Lava Rock
It is not necessary to remove and wash the lava rock
in order to keep it clean. Burning off the residue after
each cooking should be sufficient. Heavily
impregnated lava rock should be turned over so that
the dirty side faces the burners in order to burn off
any residue. Replacement lava rock is available from
your local Outback® stocki st.
J4. Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the
barbecue body with a soft plastic or wooden scraper.
It is not necessary to remove all the grease from the
body. If you need to clean fully, use hot soapy water
and a cloth, or nylon-bristled brush only. Remove
cooking surfaces and burners before full cleaning. Do
not immerse the gas controls or manifold in water.
Check burner operation after carefully refitting into
body.
Venturi tube