BeefEater Gas Barbecues - Manual (Page 15)

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Cleaning The Cooking Surfaces
Each system has specific care, cleaning and maintenance
requirements so it is important to read the correct
instructions for the system supplied with your barbecue.
Standard Cast Iron Grills - Non Porcelain Coated
Many food acids, marinades, juices and sauces contain
highly acidic elements that will slowly attack the surface of
the cast iron if not removed immediately after cooking.
• After use, remove all solid material from the cooking
surfaces using a brass bristle brush or plastic scourer.
Brushes specifically designed for this purpose can be
purchased from your BeefEater retailer (see “BeefEater
Accessories”, on Page 72 of the BeefEater Cookbook).
Wipe off remaining residue with a paper towel.
• Coat the grills with a layer of cooking oil. This will protect
the grills between barbecuing sessions. . Do not clean the
cooking grills in a dishwashing machine.
• Do not use highly caustic, harsh or abrasive chemical
cleaners to clean the cooking grills. (Always check the
manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations prior
to use).
• Before each subsequent use, preheat your BeefEater for
10 minutes before cooking. Allow the unit to cool off and
then remove any remains from previous cooking. Wipe
off with a paper towel and then lightly coat with a layer
of cooking oil. The cooking surfaces are now ready for
barbecuing.
• To prevent rust from forming, the above seasoning or
curing process should be repeated frequently .
• If rust does form, clean with a brass wire bristle brush
and repeat the seasoning
curing process. If your
barbecue is positioned
near water or in a marine
environment, then the
seasoning process may
need to be repeated even
more frequently.
RF Technology - Porcelain Enamel Coated Grills
Many food acids, marinades, juices and sauces contain
highly acidic elements that will slowly attack the surface of
the cast iron if not removed immediately after cooking.
• After use, remove all solid material from the cooking
surfaces using a brass bristle brush or plastic scourer.
Brushes specifically designed for this purpose can be
purchased from your BeefEater retailer (see “BeefEater
Accessories”, on Page 72 of the BeefEater Cookbook).
Wipe off remaining residue with a paper towel.
• Gently wash the surface of the grills with a soft sponge
and a solution of hot water and a mild dishwashing liquid.
• Dry the grills immediately using a paper towel.
Care and Maintenance
Care And Maintenance Instructions
Cooking Surface Preparation
Before Using Your BeefEater Barbecue
Your BeefEater barbecue will feature either of the following
cooking surfaces.
1. Standard Cast Iron Grills
2. ‘RF Technology’ - Porcelain Coated Grills or
3. Stainless Steel Grills
Each system has different care and maintenance
requirements so it is important to read the correct
instructions for the system supplied with your barbecue.
Standard Cast Iron Grills
-
Non Porcelain Coated
1. Wash the cooking grills thoroughly with hot water and a
mild dishwashing liquid. Dry immediately. Do not allow
them to drip dry
.
2. Coat the entire surface of the grills, top and bottom, with
a generous layer of vegetable oil. Do not use salted fats
such as butter or margarine.
3. Place the grills on the barbecue and light all burners. (see
‘Lighting your Barbecue’ on page 6). If your barbecue
is fitted with a roasting hood, close the hood and then
turn off all but two burners. Set the remaining burners to
Medium until a medium heat is achieved (195ºC - 385ºF
).
On two burner models, set both burners to Low.
4. After 10 minutes, turn all burners off and allow the unit to
completely cool.
5. After the cast iron grills have completely cooled, remove
them from the barbecue and recoat them with vegetable
oil. The curing process is now complete. Refit the grills to
the barbecue and preheat prior to cooking.
6. To prevent rust from forming, the above seasoning or
curing process should be repeated frequently .
7. If rust does form, clean with a brass wire bristle brush
and repeat the seasoning and curing process. If your
barbecue is positioned near water or in a marine
environment, the seasoning process may need to be
repeated more frequently
.
RF Technology - Porcelain Enamel Coated Grills
Wash the cooking grills thoroughly with hot water and a mild
dishwashing liquid.
Coat the entire surface of the grills with a layer of cooking oil
before you commence cooking. Fit the grills to the barbecue
and preheat prior to cooking.
Stainless Steel Grills
Wash the cooking grills thoroughly with hot water and a mild
dishwashing liquid.
Coat the entire surface of the grills with a layer of cooking oil
before you commence cooking. Fit the grills to the barbecue
and preheat prior to cooking.