Operating The Appliance; Cooking Options; Maintenance - Cadac GRILLOGAS BRAAI User Instructions

4. Operating the Appliance

• CAUTION: Accessible parts may become very hot. Keep young children away from the appliance.
• WARNING!: When pre-heating, do not use the paella pan on a high-flame setting for more than 15 minutes, as this can damage the
non-stick coating and the pan
• Do not move the unit whilst in use. The use of protective gloves is recommended.
• To light the appliance, light a match or barbecue lighter, turn on the cylinder valve by turning the control knob in an anticlockwise
direction to the open position and light the appliance burner (C).
• Use the control knob to adjust the flame intensity to the desired level by turning the knob clockwise to decrease the flame and anti-
clockwise to increase the flame (See Fig.2).
• Cooking temperatures are easily adjusted to suit your own requirements by turning the Cylinder valve control key or knob to regulate the
degree of heat. A feature of the GrilloGas BBQ is that it offers various heat zones. This is very useful as some foods cook quicker than
others and the food that is ready first, can be moved to the cooler areas of the dish to keep warm whilst the balance of the food is still
cooking.
• When using the appliance in windy conditions - always try to use the appliance in an area shielded from wind - as high winds will affect
the performance of the appliance and the flame may damage the unit in high winds.
• To pack away, let the unit cool off. After cleaning, place the appliance in clean and dry place.
5. Changing the Gas Cylinder
• Check that the burner is extinguished before disconnecting the appliance from the gas cylinder by turning the control knob fully closed
as shown in Fig 2.
• To disconnect the appliance from the gas cylinder, unscrew the stem from the cylinder in an anti-clockwise direction after removing the
grill plate and burner pan from the stem.
• Check the seal before replacing the gas cylinder.
• Change the gas cylinder outdoors and away from other people.

6. Cooking Options

• There are three available options with your Grillogas Braai appliance. These are:
GRILLING
• For this type of cooking, place the grill plate (A) in the burner pan (B) with the ribbed side of the grill plate face up.
• Make sure that the grill plate is securely located in the burner pan. Leave the grill on for about 5 – 10 minutes on a medium heat to
ensure the grill plate is evenly heated. This cooking option is best suited for steaks, and other flat cuts of meat. For optimum results,
turn the grill to medium heat by adjusting the gas flow. Meat cooked in this manner will have the blackened lines as on professionally
grilled steaks. Cook only for a few minutes per side. Adjust the cooking time and temperature depending on personal preferences for
rare, medium or well done.
FRYING
• For this type of cooking, use the same setup as described for the grilling option but with the grill plate (A) reversed so that the flat surface
is face up.
• This option is ideal for frying eggs, bacon, etc. It is also useful for cooking omelet's, pancakes, etc. Please note that being a shallow pan,
it is not suitable for deep-frying. The easy clean surface encourages the minimum use of fat for healthy cooking.
STIR FRYING
• For this type of cooking, use the same setup as described for the frying option.
7. Care of the Grill Plate
• You will add years to the life of the grill plate if you use plastic or wooden utensils when cooking.
• Do not overheat the grill plate and always add a little cooking oil to the surface before use.
• Always allow the grill plate to cool before immersing it in water.
• The use of abrasive detergents are not recommended, as this will permanently scratch or mark the surface.
• If through misuse, burned grease or food residue collects on the surface, it can usually be removed with warm water and mild detergent.
In an extreme case, it can be removed by a thorough cleaning with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of bleach, 1 tablespoon of liquid detergent
and 1 cup of water. Apply to the cooking surface with a sponge or plastic scrubbing pad. After cleaning recondition the surface with a
light wipe of oil before re-use.
• After use, wash the grill plate, then cover with olive or vegetable oil. Light the GRILLOGAS BRAAI and leave on until oil is absorbed, the
wipe with a dry cloth.

8. Maintenance

• REPLACING A BLOCKED JET
• Should the hole in the jet become blocked, this may result in a small flame or no flame at all. Do not attempt to clean the jet with a
pin or other such device as this may damage the orifice, which could make the appliance unsafe.
• Ensure the cylinder valve is closed.
• If the appliance was in use, it will be hot. Allow to cool before attempting any maintenance.
• Unscrew the appliance from the gas cylinder.
• Remove the mesh (I) and filter (H) using a very thin flat screwdriver (located at the bottom of the stem (E). The jet (G) is now visible to
remove. Unscrew the jet from the adaptor insert using a suitable size flat screw driver. Do not use pliers to remove the jet as this may
damage the jet, making it unusable or impossible to remove.
• Screw a new unique No. 23 CADAC jet (see section 9), ensure a gas tight seal. Don't over tighten the jet. Then place the mesh,
followed by the filter.
REPLACEMENT OF SEALS
• Remove the rubber seal (K) without damaging the seat, replace it with a new seal making sure it is well seated.
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