Aussie Bonza 3 Elite, Assembly And Use Manual

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CHECK YOUR FLAME

Yellow Tip

Primarily Blue

Flame

Your burners have been preset by the manufacturer for opti-
mal flame performance. A blue flame, 
possibly with a small yellow tip, is the result of the optimal air
and gas mixture. 

(FIG. 14)

FIG. 14

Check the flame before each cooking session and throughout
the grilling season. Always check especially after long periods
of storing the grill. If the flame is significantly yellow in color,
the appropriate amount of LP gas in the air/LP gas mixture is
not correct. This could be due to a blocked burner from
grease drippings or from insects building a nest inside the
burner or burner opening. See How to Clean the Burners.

GRILL COOKING

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, death or grill
damage:

· Always make sure the Grease Cup is empty and

properly installed in the wire ring under the Bowl 
before cooking to prevent a grease fire . 

· Do not leave any utensils on a hot Cooking Grid or 

cookware. 

Cooking on the Grids: The burners heat up the Flame
Diffusers under the Cooking Grids, which in turn heat the food
on the grill. The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the
hot Flame Diffusers below and vaporize. Rising smoke bastes
the food, giving it that unique barbecued flavor. 

CAUTION

· 

Do not preheat grids over 5 minutes. The cooking surface 

coatings could be destroyed. 

· 

Use only long-handled heat resistant plastic or wooden 

utensils to avoid scratching the non-stick surface.

WARMING RACK

Warming racks are a convenient way to keep cooked food
warm or to warm items such as bread or rolls. When opening
the hood, be alert of dripping fat from the warming rack which
could then drip onto the barbecue causing a mess. Always
check that your warming rack is properly fitted before use. Do
not cook food on the warming rack. (See Roasting above.)

ROASTING HOOD COOKING

To avoid burns from the hot air and steam trapped
inside:

· Open the hood carefully when grill roasting. 

1) Closing the Hood forms an ‘oven’ and traps a large amount
of heat for roasting whole meats, chickens, etc. Therefore, it
is IMPORTANT that the burner is turned to the “Low “ position
to prevent burning of the food.

2) To contain juices and fat, place the food to bake or roast in
a metal baking tray to one side of the cooking grid. Turn the
burner side directly under the tray to the ‘Off’ position and the
burner side opposite the food to the ‘Medium’ position. Close
the hood and cook ‘indirectly’. 

3) Monitor the temperature with the Hood gauge. If the heat
gets too high, turn the burner to the ‘Low’ position. Avoid lift-
ing the hood frequently as heat is lost each time. 

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:

· Never use charcoal in your gas grill. Keep this outdoor 

cooking appliance clear and free from combustible 
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids. 

· Keep any electrical supply cord and regulator hose 

away from any heated surfaces.

· Make sure there are no gas leaks or obstructions to the 

flow of combustion and ventilation air before each use.

· Keep the ventilation openings of the LP cylinder

enclosure free and clear from debris.

· To prevent an explosion from gas build-up, always 

open the hood before lighting the LP gas grill.

· Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or

other liquids. Have an BC fire extinguisher accessible. 
Do not douse or spray the grill or cooking surfaces 
with water when hot. Burns from grease or the water 
splatters could occur. 

· If your gas grill catches on fire:

- If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely 

reach the control knobs on the control panel, then 
turn them to the off position.

- If the fire is in one of the hoses, and you can safely 

reach the LP cylinder valve, then shut the valve off.

- If the fire involves the cylinder, leave it alone,  

evacuate the area and call the fire department. 

- If there is any type of fire that threatens either 

personal safety or endangers property, call the fire 
department.

· Do not use the grill without Bottom Panel, Grease Pan, 

and Foil pan in place. Check the Foil pan and Grease 
Tray for grease buildup. Empty excess grease to avoid 
a grease fire in the pan. 

OPERATING THE GAS GRILL