Char-Broil BISTRO 240 Mode D'emploi page 4

Cleaning the heating element bracket:
The element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.
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Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.
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Storing your Barbecue:
Clean cooking grate.
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Store barbecue in weather protected area or under barbecue cover when not in use.
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Problem Possible Cause
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barbecue not heating Controller turned to OFF position.
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No power.
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Faulty controller or heating element.
• Power surge.
Circuit breaker trips or
• Another appliance plugged into same circuit as
fuse blows
barbecue.
• Moisture or water in controller or electrical
connections.
• Damaged cord or electrical connections.
barbecue will not cook • Lid of barbecue is left open.
properly
• Insufficient preheat or temperature set too low.
• Inappropriate extension cord.
• Excessive buildup on porcelain bowl.
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Flare-ups • Excess fat in meat.
• Excessive cooking temperature.
• Grease build up.
Controller indicator light • Normal controller cycling.
is not lit.
• No power.
• Faulty controller.
Persistent grease fire • Grease trapped by food build up.
Troubleshooting
Prevention/Solution
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Turn controller knob to setting 5 HIGH.
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Check for tripped household circuit breakers or RCB
Reset or replace if necessary.
• Try a known, working appliance in the outlet.
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Try a different outlet, preferably on a different circuit.
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Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller to OFF position before plugging into electrical outlet.
• Do not use other electrical appliances on the same circuit.
• Keep controller and all electrical connections dry. Do not operate unit when
raining.
• Replace damaged controller or extension cord.
• Close lid on barbecue while cooking.
• Preheat 15-20 minutes. Increase controller setting.
• Replace with appropriately rated cord (16 amps).
• Clean lower porcelain bowl.
• Trim fat from meat before barbecueing.
• Adjust (lower) temperature as needed.
• Clean barbecue.
• Increase knob setting or wait for light to cycle on.
• See "barbecue not heating".
• Replace controller or heating element.
• Turn controller knob to the OFF position. Keep lid on and let fire burn out.
After barbecue cools, clean insulation bowl.
• Do not apply water to fire. Personal injury may result.
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