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Additional important information:
1. GRID MAINTENANCE:
ØThe grid was especially designed so that it can never warp from the heat.
ØWrong use of the quickstart function (which can attain temperatures equal to those of a forge fire) will tarnish
the grid, which will make cleaning it more difficult.
ØTemperatures higher than needed for grilling will inevitably carbonize grease onto the grid, which is very hard to
clean.
ØOptionally, a soaking bin can be added which significantly helps keeping your grids clean. The bin can contain as
many grids as needed and is simply filled with water and a few dissolved dishwasher tablets, or Biotex.
ØLeaving the grids in the soaking bin overnight will dissolve all the hardened dirt. The next day, simply use a
stainless steel brush or shavings.
ØAlways clean the bottom of the grid first. This will prevent any remains from the bottom to set on the top side of
the grid.
2. EMPTYING THE ASH TRAY:
The ash tray can be emptied while grilling, which is quite unique. In order to empty the ash tray, simply turn the
locking pin at the end of the shaft so that is fully aligned with axis.
There is no need to clean the ash tray all the way. The remaining ashes create a perfect heat insulator.
There is a tiny hole in the ash tray which serves as a water drain. If the tray has not been emptied, there is a
possibility that this drain gets clogged. Make sure you clear away any blockage (e.g. a toothpick will do the trick).
3. GENERAL:
ØLighting gel contains a burn retardant which can make some brands rather hard to start. You solve this by placing
some bits of coal in the gutter which stick out above the gel (serving as a temporary wick).
ØPut only a few mm of gel in the gutter in order to get familiar with the burning characteristics of the gel you are
using. Some brands are slower but burn longer, other brands are burning faster and hence shorter.
ØWhen you have no lighting gel or firelighters, the BBK can also be lighted by filling the ash tray with balled-up
newspaper pages.
ØCharcoal is a natural product. Hence, the heat they produce depends on the their quality, humidity and
composition.
ØIdeally, you start with charcoal as a base and build up using briquettes.
ØThanks to the quickstart function, the coal will be burning within 15 minutes.
ØBriquettes will burn much longer than charcoal and will not shed their ashes so fast. This will cause less
flames from fat dropping from your products.
ØWhen using briquettes, add a few briquettes from time to time, and you can keep on grilling.
4. WANT MORE ?:
The Barbekon BBQ is entirely handmade. We can expand or adapt it according to your wishes.
We already supply a number of nifty options (e.g. windscreens, side tables, electrolytic polish, smoking lid, etc.) and
offer you the possibility to make your ideas or wishes come true.
