Argos 302-8096 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Premium 6 Burner Gas BBQ
Assembly Instructions -
Please keep for future reference
302/8096
Dimensions
Width - 140cm
Depth - 58.5cm
Height - 107.5cm
Important -
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Please read this instructions fully before using the appliance
Issue 1 - 30/07/14
Safety and Care Advice
Important - Please read this instructions fully before using the appliance
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Assembly time: approx. 45 mins.
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Retain these instructions for future reference.
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Use outdoors only.
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Do not use the barbecue or store gas bottles below ground level. LP gas is heavier than air so if a
leak occurs the gas will collect at a low level and could ignite in the presence of a flame or spark.
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For use with LPG bottled gas only. A suitable regulator must be used for butane, propane or mixes.
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Remove plastic wrap from any part before lighting.
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Do not use within 1m of any flammable structure or surface. Do not use under any combustible
surface.
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LP gas cylinders should never be placed directly underneath the barbecue.
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LP gas cylinders should never be stored or used lai on their side, in the horizontal position. A leak
would be very serious and liquid could enter the gas line with serious result.
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Never store gas bottles indoors.
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Do not move the appliance during use.
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Open the barbecue hood before lighting.
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Do not move the barbecue until it has completely cooled after use.
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This barbecue must not be left unattended when lit.
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The hood handle can become very hot. Grip only the centre of the handle. Always use oven gloves
when cooking or carrying out any adjustments to the barbecue.
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Use purpose designed barbecue tools with long and heat resistant handles.
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Use caution when opening the hood, as hot steam inside is released upon opening.
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Warning: accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children away.
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Turn off the gas supply at the gas cylinder after use.
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Never cover a barbecue until it has completely cooled.
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Use this barbecue only on a stable and flat surface.
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Before use this barbecue , perform a leak test. Thus us the only safe and sure way to detect any gas
leaking from joints and connections of the barbecue after assembly.
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Leak test annually, and whenever the gas bottle is removed or replaced.
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Do not store flammable materials near this barbecue.
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Do not use aerosols near this barbecue.
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Failure to follow the manual’s instructions could result in serious injury or damage.
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Do not modify the appliance. Modification of this barbecue may be dangerous, is not permitted and
will nullify any warranty.
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This appliance must be kept away from flammable materials during use.
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All the parts sealed by the manufactured or his agent shall not be manipulated by the user.
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If you have any queries regarding these instructions, contact your local dealer.
Gas and Regulator
This barbecue can use either propane or butane or propane/ butane mixed LPG (liquid petroleum gas)
bottled gas. Propane bottles, will supply gas all year round, even on cold winter days. Butane bottles will
supply sufficient gas in summer, but it may affect the performance of the barbecue and restrict the heat
output available from the burners, particularly once the gas temperature starts to fall below +10°C. A
spanner may be required to change gas bottles.
• The hose should hang freely with no bends, twisting, tension, folds, or kinks that could obstruct free
flow of gas. Always inspect the hose for cuts, cracks, or excessive wear before use.
• Apart from the connection point, no part of the hose should touch any hot barbecue parts. If the hose
shows any sign of damage it must be replaced with a hose suitable for use with LP gas which meets
the national standards for the country of use.
• A suitable hose must comply with BS3212, and the length should not exceed 1.5 metres.
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For optimal performance, we suggest to use a 5-15kg gas bottle. The maximum dimension of the gas
bottle is dia 31.5cm and height 58cm.
Key
1= maximum diameter
2= maximum height
Never mount the gas bottle under the barbecue on the base shelf as this could result in serious injury to
the user, other people and/or property. Always place the gas bottle at the side of the appliance. The
gas bottle should be sited as far away from the appliance as possible without straining the hose.
This appliance is only suitable for use with low-pressure butane or propane gas and fitted with the
appropriate low-pressure regulator via a flexible hose. The hose should be secured to the regulator and
the appliance with hose clips/nut. This barbecue is set to operate a 28-30 mbar regulator with butane
gas or a 37mbar regulator with propane gas. Use a suitable regulator certified to EN16129. Please
consult your LPG dealer for information regarding a suitable regulator for the gas cylinder.
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Installation
Selecting a Location
This barbecue is for outdoor use only and should be placed in a well-ventilated area, and on a safe and
even surface. Never place your barbecue below ground level. Take care to ensure that the barbecue
must be used on incombustible floor. The sides of the barbecue should NEVER be closer than 1
metre from any combustible surface, including trees and fences and make sure that there are no heat
sources near the barbecue (cigarettes, open flames, spark etc.). Keep this barbecue away from any
flammable materials!
Precautions
Do not obstruct any ventilation openings in the barbecue body. Position the gas bottle on level ground next
to the barbecue and safely away from any source of heat. Should you need to install or change the gas
bottle, confirm that the barbecue is switched off, and that there are no sources of ignition (cigarettes, open
flame, sparks, etc.) near before proceeding.
Fixing a Regulator to the Gas Bottle
Confirm all barbecue control knobs are in the off position. Connect the regulator to the gas bottle according
to your regulator and bottle dealer’s instructions.
Leak Testing (Always perform a leak test in a well-ventilated area)
Confirm all control knobs are in the off position. Turn the gas on / open the gas control valve on the gas
bottle or regulator. Check for leaks by brushing a solution of ½ water and ½ liquid detergent / soap over all
the gas system joints, including gas bottle valve connections, hose connections, and regulator connections.
NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME to test for leaks at any time. If bubbles form over any of the joints there is
a leak. Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle. Retighten all joints. Repeat test. If bubbles form again do
not use the barbecue and contact your local distributor for assistance. Always wipe the mixed solution (½
water and ½ liquid detergent / soap) from all joints and connections after leak testing.
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Operation
Warning
• Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section of
this manual.
• Your barbecue is not designed to be used with more than 50% of the cooking area as a solid plate —
this includes baking dishes. Full coverage will cause excessive build-up of heat and damage the
barbecue. This is not covered by warranty.
Preparation Before Cooking
To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking surface, please use a long handled brush to apply a light
coat of cooking or vegetable oil before each barbecuing session. (Note: When cooking for the first time,
paint colours may change slightly as a result. This is normal and should be expected.) During use, the
protective coating may come off the cooking surface. This is normal an is not harmful. Line the drip pan
with aluminium foil. This will make cleanup easy.
Lighting the Main Burner
• Open the barbecue hood.
• Ensure all knobs are in the off position. Open the gas control valve on the gas bottle or regulator.
• From the “OFF” position, push in and turn the ignition sign burner control knob anti-clockwise until
you feel resistance pause 4 seconds. Then continue turning the control knob until a click is heard
and the burner is lit.
• If the burner fails to ignite after above procedure, turn all the knobs to the off position and close the
gas valve on the gas bottle. Wait 5 minutes and then repeat the above steps. If the barbecue still fails
to light, please refer to the manual ignition instruction in the section below.
• After the ignition sign burner has been lit, push in and turn the left hand and right hand burners for
extended cooking area.
• Always light the ignition sign
• Failure to follow this lighting sequence could result in a hazardous situation occurring.
• After ignition, the burner should be burned at the high position for 3-5 minutes in order to preheat the
barbecue. This process should be done before every cooking session. The hood (where applicable)
should be open during preheating.
• After completion of preheating, the burner should normally be turned down to a lower position for
best cooking results.
Manual Ignition Instruction for Main Burner
• Insert lit match through the match-lighting hole at the side or bottom of the barbecue body.
• Push in and turn the ignition sign
should ignite.
• After the ignition sign
burner is lit, push and turn the left hand or right hand control knob to max
position, the left hand or right hand burner should ignite automatically.
• Repeat same procedure to light the next burner on the left or right.
• If burner fails to ignite, contact your local dealer for assistance.
• After ignition, the burner should be burned at the max position for 3-5 minutes in order to preheat the
barbecue. This process should be done before every cooking session. The hood (where applicable)
should be open during preheating.
• After completion of preheating, the burner should normally be turned down to a lower position for
best cooking results.
Lighting the Side Burner
• Open the barbecue hood.
• Keep side burner free.
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burner first, before the next burner on the left or right.
burner control knob anti-clockwise to the max position, the burner
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• Set the control knob to off and turn on the gas supply.
• Push in and turn the control knob anti-clockwise until it reaches the “Max” position.
• Press the electronic ignition button and hold for 5 seconds to light the burner.
• If the burner fails to ignite after above procedure, turn the knob to the off position and close the gas
valve. Wait 5 minutes and then repeat the above steps. If the barbecue still fails to light, please refer
to the manual ignition instruction in the section below.
Manual Ignition Instruction for Side Burner
• Set the control knob to the off position.
• Apply a lit match on the gap to burner ports.
• Push and turn the control knob anti-clockwise to max position and the burner should ignite. If the
burner fails to ignite, contact your local dealer for assistance.
Grill Cooking
The burners heat up the flame tamer underneath the grill, which in turn heats the food on the grill. The
natural food juices produced during cooking fall onto the hot flame tamer below and vaporise. The
subsequent rising smoke bastes the food, as it travels upwards, imparting that unique barbecued flavor.
Roasting Hood Cooking
Barbecues equipped with a roasting hood give the option to form an ‘oven’ for roasting or baking food,
such as joints of meat or whole chickens, etc. More even cooking of food will actually be achieved by using
the barbecue with the hood down. However, this should only be done with the burners on low.
For best results, place the food you wish to bake or roast on a metal baking tray and set it on one side of
the cooking grill.
Turn the burner directly under the food to the OFF position and turn all other burners to a LOW to MEDIUM
position.
Close the hood to cook the food ‘indirectly’. Avoid lifting the hood unnecessarily as heat is lost every time
the hood is opened. If the hood is opened during cooking please allow extra time for the barbecue to regain
its temperature and complete the cooking. Use the temperature gauge (if applicable) to monitor the heat of
the barbecue.
If the internal heat becomes too high, turn the burners down to the low position. It is not necessary or
advisable to have all of the burners on high when the hood is closed.
DO NOT ALLOW YOUR BARBECUE TO OVERHEAT. Take care when opening the hood as hot steam
can be released on opening.
Warming Rack
Warming racks are a convenient way to keep cooked food warm or to warm items such as bread rolls. It is
advisable to place food (particularly fatty foods) to the front of the warming rack to avoid the possibility of juices
and fat running down the back of your barbecue. Always check that your warming rack is properly fitted before
use.
Flare-Up Control *Very Important Notice*
Flare-ups occur when meat is barbecued, and its fat and juices fall upon the hot flame tamer. Smoke of
course helps give food its barbecued flavour, but it is best to avoid excessive flare-up to prevent food
being burned. To control flare-ups, it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL to trim away excess fat from meat
and poultry before grilling, use cooking sauces and marinades sparingly and try to avoid very cheap cuts
of meat or meat products as these tend to have a high fat and water content. Also, the burners should
always be placed on the low setting during cooking.
When flare-ups do occur, they can usually be extinguished by applying baking soda or salt directly onto
the flame tamer. Always protect your hands when handling anything near the cooking surface of the
barbecue and take care to protect yourself from the flames.
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If a fat fire occurs, please see the instructions given below.
Fat Fires
Empty and clean the drip tray, of food debris after each cooking session. If the barbecue is to be used for
large gatherings, it will be necessary to turn off and cool the barbecue every two hours to remove food
debris from the drip tray, and clean it out. The time between cleaning may need to be reduced if very
fatty foods or cheap meat products are being cooked. Failure to do this may result in a fat fire, which
may cause injury and could seriously damage the barbecue.
In the event of a fat fire:
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If safe to do so, turn all control knobs to the ‘off’ position.
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Turn off the gas supply at the gas bottle.
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Keep everyone at a safe distance from the barbecue and wait until the fire has burnt out.
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Do not close the hood or lid of the barbecue.
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NEVER DOUSE A BARBECUE WITH WATER. IF AN EXTINGUISHER IS USED, IT SHOULD BE A
POWDER TYPE.
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DO NOT REMOVE THE DRIP TRAY.
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If the fire does not seem to be abating or appears to be worsening, contact your local Fire Brigade for
assistance.
End of Cooking Session
After each cooking session, turn the barbecue burners 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.
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 supply at the bottle.
Wait until the barbecue is sufficiently cool before closing the hood or lid.
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.
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Never douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
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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
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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. It is possible for mould to grow on any fat remaining on parts of the
barbecue. This should be cleaned off smooth surfaces with hot soapy water.
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. A chrome cleaner may be used on chrome parts
if required. To prevent rusting, wipe chrome plated parts with cooking oil after rinsing and drying.
Cooking Surfaces & Warming Rack
When the barbecue has cooled, clean with hot soapy water. To remove any food residue, use a mild cream
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cleaner on a non-abrasive pad. Do not use scouring pads or powders as they can permanently damage
the finish. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Due to the weight of the cooking surfaces, we do not recommend
cleaning in a dishwasher.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the cooking surface. If rust appears between uses or in
storage, clean with a soft brass wire brush. Be careful not to damage the cooking surface, re-oil and cure.
Burner
Provided that they are operating correctly, in normal usage, burning off the residue after cooking will keep
the burners clean.
The burners should be removed and cleaned annually, or whenever heavy build-up is found, to ensure that
there are no signs of blockage (debris, insects) in either the burner portholes or the primary air inlet of the
burners. Use a pipe cleaner to clear obstructions.
When refitting the burners, be careful to check that the neck of the burner fits over the valve outlet.
It is quite normal for surface rust to be present on the burners. If rust appears between uses or in storage,
clean with a soft brass wire brush.
Flame Tamer
Remove any food residue from the flame tamer surface with a plastic or wooden scraper or brass wire
brush.
Do not use a steel scraper or wire brush. Clean with hot soapy water and rinse well.
Drip Tray
After every use, empty and clean the drip tray of any fat or food particles, using a plastic or wooden scraper
if necessary.
Failure to keep it clean, and excessive build up can result in a fat fire. This can be hazardous and severely
damage the barbecue. This is not a fault in the barbecue and is therefore not covered by the terms of the
warranty. If required, the tray can be washed in hot soapy water.
Barbecue Body
Regularly remove excess grease or fat from the barbecue body using a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water
and dry thoroughly. Excess fat and food debris can be removed from inside the body using 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. Do not use abrasives. 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.
A stainless steel cleaner may be used on stainless steel parts if required.
Whenever a barbecue is being assembled for the first time or its burners are being cleaned, make sure
each gas valve tip goes into the burner venturi tube completely during the assemble or re-assemble
process.
Burner venturi tube
Gas valve
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Barbecue Hood or Lid
Use a non-abrasive cloth or pad and clean with hot, soapy water. Do not use scouring pads or powders as
they can permanently damage the finish.
Trolley
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water and dry.
Fixings
All screws and bolts, etc. should be checked and tightened on a regular basis.
Storage
Ensure the barbecue is properly cooled before covering or storing. Store your barbecue in a cool dry place.
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 if used.
Mould can grow under these conditions and should be cleaned and treated if required. 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.
Warming racks and cooking grills should be coated with cooking oil.
Cover the burners with aluminum foil in order to prevent insects or other debris from obstructing the burner
holes.
If the barbecue is to be stored indoors, the gas bottle must be disconnected and left outside. The gas bottle
should always be stored outside, in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from any sources of heat or ignition.
Do not let children tamper with the bottle.
When using the barbecue after extended periods of storage follow the cleaning procedures.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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