IKEA AA-2411419-3-2 STRANDÖN Charcoal Bbq Instruction Manual

IKEA AA-2411419-3-2 STRANDÖN Charcoal Bbq

Product Information

• Specifications:
  • Cooking area: diameter 24 cm
  • For outdoor use only
  • Do not overfill the charcoal tray with charcoal

Product Usage Instructions

• Lighting the Barbecue:
  • Place an even layer of charcoal about 3-4 cm / 1.2-1.6” deep on the charcoal tray.
  • Carefully apply lighting gel to the charcoal.
  • Light the charcoal with a long taper or match.
  • When the flames die down, check that the charcoal begins to glow red.
  • Keep the charcoal red hot for at least 30-40 minutes before cooking on the barbecue.
  • Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• End of Cooking Session:
  • Use a damp cloth with warm water and washing-up liquid to clean the barbecue. Do not use any abrasive materials. Using abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the barbecue will damage it.
  • For stains on the bag, light stains can be removed with a textile cleaner or a sponge dampened in water or a mild soapy solution.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the barbecue indoors?
  • A: No, this product is for outdoor use only. Indoor use can lead to toxic fumes build-up causing bodily injury or death.
• Q: How far should the barbecue be positioned from flammable items or structures?
  • A: Ensure the barbecue is a minimum of 1 meter / 39” away from flammable items or structures when in use.
• Q: How should I clean the barbecue?
  • A: Use a damp cloth with warm water and washing-up liquid. Do not use abrasive materials as they can damage the barbecue.

WARNING! Remove all charcoal from the barbecue and allow it to cool down before putting it in the carrier bag. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire that can cause serious injury and property damage. Cooking area: diameter 24 cm.

USER INSTRUCTIONS

• Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the WARNING statements in this manual.
• Never use any abrasive cooking tools on the cooking grill (1) surface to avoid the surface getting damaged.
• Preparation before cooking – To prevent foods from sticking to the cooking grill, use a long-handled brush to apply a light coat of cooking or vegetable oil before each barbecuing session.

Note: When cooking with your barbecue for the first time, the paint on the outside of the barbecue may change colour slightly as a result of high temperatures. This is normal and should be expected.

Lighting the Barbecue

• Place an even layer of charcoal about 3-4 cm / 1.2-1.6” deep on the charcoal tray.
• Carefully apply lighting gel to the charcoal.
• Light the charcoal with a long taper or match.
• When the flames die down, check that the charcoal begins to glow red.
• It is recommended that the charcoal be kept red hot for at least 30-40 minutes before cooking on the barbecue.
• Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.

End of Cooking Session

• Use a damp cloth with warm water and washing-up liquid to clean the barbecue. Do not use any abrasive materials.
• Using abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the barbecue will damage the barbecue.

Care, Maintenance and Storage

• Regularly clean your barbecue between uses and especially after extended periods of storage.
• Ensure the barbecue and its components are sufficiently cool before cleaning.
• Never douse the barbecue with water when its surfaces are hot.
• Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
• Do not leave your barbecue uncovered when not in use. Store your barbecue in a shed or garage when not in use to protect against the effects of extreme weather conditions, particularly if you live near coastal areas.
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight, standing water, and sea air/saltwater can all cause damage to your barbecue. (A cover may not be sufficient to protect your barbecue in some of these situations).
• To extend the life and maintain the condition of your barbecue, we strongly recommend that the unit is covered when left outside for any length of time, especially during the winter months.
• Before storing the barbeque, ensure that all remaining ash or charcoal is removed.
• Bag: Light stains can be removed with textile cleaner a sponge damped in water or a mild soapy solution.

WARNING

• Failure to read and follow this manual and the safety warnings herein may result in serious bodily injury or death, or a fire or an explosion causing property damage.
• Safety symbols ( ) will alert you to important safety information.
• This product is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NEVER use in an enclosed space such as a carport, garage, veranda, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.
• Do not overfill the charcoal tray with charcoal or allow the charcoal to touch the barbecue body.
• This barbecue has to be installed on a secure level base before use.
• Never handle hot parts with unprotected hands. Do not use indoors.
• If used indoors, toxic fumes can build up and cause bodily injury or death.
• Only use outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any enclosed area.
• Always use the wire stand as shown in the assembly instructions when cooking.
• ATTENTION! This barbecue should not be used under overhead combustible construction.
• WARNING! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
• WARNING! Keep children and pets away. Any modification of this barbecue may be dangerous.
• Do not leave this barbecue unattended when in use.
• Always follow care and maintenance instructions – and regularly maintain your barbecue.
• When positioning, ensure the barbecue is a minimum of 1 metre / 39” from flammable items or structures.
• Do not add starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with starter fluid to warm or hot charcoal.
• Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burnt out and the barbecue is fully cooled.
• Do not use clothing with long or loose sleeves when operating the barbecue.
• Do not use the barbecue in high winds.
• Do not touch the barbecue with your hands to check if it is hot.
• Do not put the barbecue and chopping board back in the bag until the barbecue has completely cooled.
• Do not use water to control flare-ups or extinguish charcoal.
• Always extinguish charcoal when you are finished cooking.
• Barbecue mitts should always be used while cooking, lighting or adjusting barbecue vents and handling the barbecue.
• Use proper barbecue tools when cooking.
• Do not dump hot charcoal where it may cause a fire hazard.
• Do not store away or cover the barbecue until the charcoal is extinguished and removed, and the barbecue is fully cooled.
• This barbecue is not intended to be used in recreational vehicles or boats.
• This barbecue should never be used as a heater.
• Do not use the barbecue in a confined and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, or boats. The danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.

Before Using

Before using the chopping board for the first time

• Rinse with hot water and mild detergent before use.
• To make it easier to protect your chopping board against grease and to increase its natural resistance to moisture, it should be treated with oil approved for contact with food, for instance, vegetable oil.
• Oil once, wipe off any surplus oil and then repeat the treatment 24 hours later.

Looking after your chopping board

• The wooden and metal parts can be separated for easier cleaning. The metal tray should be washed by hand.
• Clean your chopping board by wiping it with a clean cloth or scrubbing it with a brush. Do not soak the chopping board or leave it in water for a prolonged period. This can cause the wood to split.
• Dry the chopping board carefully but do not use high temperatures to speed up the drying process.
• To recondition the chopping board, it may be rubbed with medium fine sandpaper and re-oiled.

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