BeefEater BS31560, BS31550 User Manual

Assembly and Operating Instructions

SL4000S
SERIES

STAINLESS STEEL
BARBECUES

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND

CONTENTS

WARNING

WARNING

TIPS & INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS

Dear customer,

Congratulations and thank you for choosing our barbecue�
We are sure you will find it a pleasure to use� Before you use
the barbecue, we recommend that you read through the
relevant sections of this manual, which provide a description
of your appliance and its functions�

To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed
correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully
to avoid misuse and hazards�

We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet
for future reference and pass it on to any future owners�

After unpacking the appliance, please check it is not
damaged� If in doubt, do not use the appliance but contact
your local customer care centre�

This appliance complies with requirements of Australian
Standards AS4557�

CONDITIONS OF USE

These important notes apply to your appliance

• This appliance must be serviced only by a qualified
licenced person�

• This product is intended for personal, domestic or
household use only, not commercial use�

• This product is intended for outdoor use only�

• This product must be installed, operated and maintained
as per the instructions�

• Ventilation holes in the unit must not be obscured by the
installation�

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully
before you call for service, or a full service fee could
be applicable.

Record model and serial number here:

Important safety instructions ��������������������������������������������������������3
For built-in units only ��������������������������������������������������������������������4
Assembly of main barbecue ����������������������������������������������������������5
Assembly of optional rotisserie�����������������������������������������������������7
Assembly of accessories ���������������������������������������������������������������8
Installation instructions ����������������������������������������������������������������9
Using your barbecue �������������������������������������������������������������������13
Getting the most from your barbecue ����������������������������������������15
Cleaning your barbecue ��������������������������������������������������������������17
Care and maintenance ����������������������������������������������������������������19
Help guide ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20
Specifications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21
Notes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������22
Warranty ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������23

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference�

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these
meanings:

WARNING

This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.

IMPORTANT

This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the appliance.

ENVIRONMENT

This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the appliance.

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WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

We want you to enjoy your barbecuing experience - Failure
to follow the instructions and observe the warnings
provided in this operating manual could result in serious
bodily injury or damage to property.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: This manual must remain with the
owner for future reference�

For Your Safety

1� Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapours or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance�

2� An LPG cylinder not connected for use shall not be

stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance�

• Some foods produce flammable fats and juices� Regular
cleaning is essential�

Warning: If you smell gas, shut off gas supply and extinguish
any open flame� If odour continues immediately call your gas
supplier�

• Attend an operating barbecue at all times� Damage
caused by fat & grease fires is not covered by warranty�

• When not in use keep barbecue and side burner dry and
covered�

CAUTION

If your barbecue incorporates an electrical component,
such as a rotisserie, then it must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes� The electric cord must
be equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your
protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle� Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug� Keep
any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away
from any heated surfaces�

If an external electrical source is utilised, this outdoor
cooking appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with the local codes or, in the
absence of local codes with the following:

USA: National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

CAN: Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22�1

AUS: Aust Standards Code AS:5601

WARNING

Contact your local municipality for any building codes
regulating the installation of outdoor barbecue appliances.
Outdoor installations must conform to local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the following:

USA: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223�1/NFPA 54

CAN: B149�1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code�

AUST: Australian Standards Code AS: 5601

as well as the requirements of any local council, gas,
electricity authority or other statutory regulation�

For Your Safety

If you smell gas:

1� Shut off gas to the appliance�

2� Extinguish any open flame�

3� Open lid�

4� If odour continues, immediately call your gas supplier

or your fire department�

When using an LPG supply system in an enclosure,
ventilation must be provided. Gas vapour is highly explosive
and can cause serious bodily injury or damage to property if
allowed to accumulate in a confined space and ignited.

This appliance must not be installed under or on
any combustible material. Minimum clearance from
combustible materials to all sides of the appliance is
450mm (18”).

These specifications must be left with the owner.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with
the installation requirements of the LOCAL GAS and
ELECTRICITY supply authority, or the appropriate
installation code relevant to your country�

USA

Fuels used in gas or oil-fired appliances, and the products
of combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and /
orother reproductive harm� This warning is issued pursuant
to the California Health & Safety Code Sec� 25249�6�

The Gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in
accordance with specifications for LP Gas Cylinders Stand
of Canada, CAN/CSA - B339, Cylinders, Spheres or Tubes
for the transportation of dangerous goods� The gas cylinder
used must incorporate a safety collar to protect the valve
assembly� The gas cylinder supply valve must be turned off
when the appliance is not in use�

3SAFETY

FOR BUILT-IN UNITS ONLY

The SL4000 comes in both trolley-mounted and built-in
models. These two pages contain information relating to
setting up built-in model only.This appliance is designed
to be used with a gas cylinder not exceeding 9KG (20lbs)
capacity.

About The Cylinder Enclosure

If the gas for your barbecue is to be supplied by a portable
gas cylinder, you will need to ensure that adequate provision
is made to house the cylinder safely� The following must be
adhered to:

Keep out of heat: The cylinder and hose must be sheltered
from the sun’s direct heat� The flexible PVC hose assembly
supplied must not be exposed to temperatures in excess of
60°C (140°F)� DO NOT allow the hose to come in contact with
the hot surface of the barbecue body�

Keep cylinder upright: The cylinder must be housed
securely� It must remain upright at all times� It can be either
attached to a firm vertical wall by a cylinder bracket, or
stored on a firm level base�

Requirements for cylinder base: If the cylinder is to be
stored on a flat base, the base must be made from non­combustible material� Soil or grass is not an appropriate
surface� Ensure there is adequate drainage, and that water
cannot collect around the cylinder�

Requirements for cylinder enclosure: Where the cylinder
is to be kept inside an enclosure, you must ensure there is
200 square centimetres of open ventilation at each of the top
and the bottom of the enclosure, for each cylinder stored in
it� This prevents leaking gas from building up in a confined
space� Gas vapour is highly explosive and can cause serious
bodily injury or damage to property if allowed to accumulate
in a confined space and ignited�

Warning: Contact your local municipality for any building
codes regulating the installation of outdoor barbecue
appliances� Outdoor installations must conform to local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with:

USA: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223�1/NFPA 54
CAN: B149�1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code
AUST: Australian Standards Code AS: 5601
as well as the requirements of any local council, gas,

electricity authority or other statutory regulation�

The Cavity

Your barbecue has been designed to sit into a cavity or
cutout rather than be placed directly onto a flat surface� It is
important that the dimensions of the cavity conform exactly
to those listed on page 21� This will ensure the barbecue sits
correctly in the cavity, and that the barbecue has sufficient
ventilation to operate efficiently and safely�

In creating the cavity, you should ensure that you have
convenient access to the gas connection point and
associated hardware:

• If the gas for your barbecue is supplied by a portable gas
bottle, you will need access to the gas connection point,
the gas hose and the gas cylinder at all times�

• If the gas for your barbecue is supplied by a fixed piped
gas supply (either natural gas or 45kg LPG cylinders),
you will need access to the gas connection point, the
piping and the shutoff valve�

Putting The Barbecue Into Place

Lower the barbecue onto the brickwork, but do not push
back into its final position - you will need to ensure you
can access the screws towards the front of the barbecue
side panel�

ventilation

The Barbecue Housing

We recommend that this installation be done in a masonry
structure and carried out by a professional tradesperson�
Other non-combustible material such as Hardiplank,
Villaboard with metal studs may also be used�

• Must have a minimum clearance from combustible
materials of all sides of the barbecue of 450 mm (18”)�

• This appliance must not be installed under or on
any combustible material� Minimum clearance from
combustible construction materials to all sides of the
appliance is 450mm (18”)�

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Attach the right and left side facia panels� The fixing
screws should already be in place at each side of the
barbecue frame�

Tighten the screws to
secure the facia panels�

Push the barbecue back
to its final position�

ASSEMBLY OF MAIN BARBECUE

Before You Start

Note the tools you will need before you begin�
Remove any protective plastic from stainless steel

components�
Check for damaged or missing parts, and consult your

retailer if necessary�

Allen Key

(provided)

Adjustable

spanner/

wrench

Phillips head

screwdriver

Attach The Side Shelves
(Trolley-Mount Models Only)

Attach the two top side shelves using the four screws
provided with each side shelf kit� You do not need any nuts,
as the screws go directly into threaded holes in the cart�

If you have an optional lower side shelf, attach it to the side
panel using 4 screws, washers and nuts�

Side Burner Parts

Assemble the side burner parts as shown�
The first burner disk should locate onto two notches on the

side burner (inside arrows)�
Also, the two notches on the bottom of the trivet line up with

the holes on the side burner (outside arrows)�

Fit The Heat Reflectors

Top side shelf - use the
front holes, screws only

Lower side shelf - use the
side holes, screws, washers
and nuts�

The reflectors fit between each burner� They reflect heat
from the burners, upwards to the cooking surfaces�

The tabbed ends of the heat reflectors face forward to the
front of the barbecue frame� The tabs fit into the slots in the
front end of the barbecue behind the control panel�

The back of the reflectors rest on the rear of the barbecue
frame�

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ASSEMBLY OF MAIN BARBECUE

Fit The Burners

Remove the ‘R’-shaped retaining clips from the burners�
Fit the burners, open end first, over the stem of the control

valves at the front of the barbecue� Lower the other end of
the burner so the lug locates into the corresponding hole at
the rear of the barbecue�

Replace the retaining clips into the burner lugs so the
burners stay in position�

Fit The Vaporizers

The Vaporizers are designed to vaporise fats and juices from
the meat� The Vaporizers reduce flare-ups and help to add
that great barbecue flavour� One Vaporizer is fitted over each
burner that is located under the grill�

The tabbed ends of the Vaporizers face forward to the front
of the barbecue frame� The tabs fit into the slots in the front
end of the barbecue behind the control panel� The Vaporizers
should be fitted to the same side of the barbecue as the
grate� They will not work if fitted under the plate�

Fit Cooking Plates And Grates

You should fit the plate to the left-hand side of the barbecue
frame (with the drain hole to the extreme left)� The grates are
fitted to the right hand side

of the barbecue frame� The temperature gauge on the
roasting hood has been calibrated for this arrangement of
plate and grate�

NOTE: The grates must always be positioned over the
Vaporizers�

The 5 burner model (4 main burners plus a side burner)
comes standard with a 320mm plate, a 320mm grill and a
160mm grill� You may use other combinations of cooking
surface, however, the plate may cover no more than 50% of
the total cooking area�

The 6 burner model (5 main burners plus a side burner)
comes standard with one third plate and two thirds grate and
is approved for use with a maximum of two thirds plate�

Do not cover the entire surface of the barbecue frame
with plates as this will cause severe heat damage to the
appliance�

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ASSEMBLY OF MAIN BARBECUE ASSEMBLY OF OPTIONAL

ROTISSERIE

Fit The Warming Rack

The warming rack needs no screws� It sits on two notches on
the insides of the hood�

The Grease Tray (Built-In Models Only)

The grease tray of the inbuilt model slides along rails located
near the base of the barbecue frame� This is different to the
trolley mounted version, where the grease tray forms part of
the trolley�

Otherwise, the grease tray is exactly as portrayed in the
trolley mounted instructions� Newer models have a retaining
clip towards the rear of the barbecue to secure the grease
tray once it is pushed in�

Assemble The Main Shaft

Assemble the shaft in the order shown�

Fit The Motor

First attach the motor mounting bracket to the roasting
hood�

Then slide the motor onto the bracket�

Fit The Shaft

The pointed
end goes into
the motor

The collar rests on
the roasting hood�

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ASSEMBLY OF ACCESSORIES

A number of accessories are available for Trolley-Mount
models.

Fit The Baskets

The storage racks and condiment baskets can be fitted
directly, without the use of screws� Ensure they locate
properly into their respective holes�

Fit The Towel Rack

First, unscrew and remove the plastic end caps from the
towel rack� Then, using 2 flathead screws, washers and nuts,
attach the towel rack to the side panel� You may need to slide
the towel rails out of the way to access the screw holes�

Fit The Drawer Accessories

Waste Bin

Ice Bucket

Paper Towel Holder

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ASSEMBLY OF ACCESSORIES