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Maintenance of your barbecue
Important: NEVER leave the barbecue outside without covering it. Rainwater could collect in
the barbecue, the frame or the grease receptacle. If the grease receptacle has not been cleaned
after use and the barbecue is uncovered, the tray can fill with water, which will cause water and
grease to pour into the frame. We recommend that you clean the grease receptacle after every
use.
5.1 Cleaning
Do not use any abrasive cleaning fluids on the barbecue. These can cause scratches or damage
to the surface of the equipment.
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Warm the barbecue up by lighting the main burners on their highest setting and shutting
the lid.
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Let the barbecue warm up for about 10 minutes to 250 degrees (Celsius).
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Turn the burners off and let the machine cool down before you start cleaning.
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Clean the racks and baking trays with a suitable cleaning brush (Available from the
Boretti Web shop).
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Remove the baking racks and the baking tray.
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Brush charred (food) remains towards the grease receptacle.
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Remove the grease receptacle and clean this with warm water and detergent.
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Use warm water and detergent to clean the outside of the barbecue.
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Dry the barbecue with a soft, clean cloth.
5.2 Grease receptacle
The grease receptacle must be cleaned regularly to avoid a build-up of dirt and remnants.
Note: ensure that the grease receptacle has cooled down before you clean it.
5.3 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.
5.4 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.
5.5 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.
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