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Cooking On the Gas Grill
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from fire, explosion or burn hazard:
• Never use charcoal or lighter fluid 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.
• Always open the Hood before lighting the LP gas grill.
• Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or other liquids. Have a BC or ABC fire extinguisher read-
ily accessible. Never douse or spray the grill or cooking surfaces with water when hot. Burns from grease or
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 Knob, then turn it to the “Off” position.
- If the fire involves the LP Gas Supply, 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 Depart-
ment.
• Do not use the grill without Drip Tray in place. Check the Drip Tray for build-up. Empty excess grease before
each use to reduce the risk of a grease fire in the Drip Tray.
• Do not place containers of oil or grease on or near the grill.
• Do not operate a gas grill if you have knowledge of or suspect a gas leak.
• Do not leave grill unattended.
• Do not wear loose clothing (hanging shirt tails, clothing with frills, etc.) around a gas grill while in use or hot.
• Do not lean your body over the gas grill when lighting it or while it is in use or hot.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat-resistant gloves, long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times, since
the grill will become very hot. Open the Hood carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and steam
trapped inside.
• Do not allow children to operate or play near a gas grill. Keep children, animals and bystanders out of the grill
area.
• Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.
• When grill is not in use, turn off grill Control Knob, and disconnect from the LP Supply.
• Do not cover more than half (50%) of the cooking area if using griddle plates. Full coverage of cooking area will
cause overheating below the plates.
• Do not leave any utensils or cookware on a hot cooking surface.
To reduce risk of burn injury from flame rollout or hot air/steam trapped inside grill, open Hood carefully.
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Grill Cooking (Direct Method)
Direct Cooking on the Grids:
Food is cooked directly over the heat source. The Burner heats up the Flavor Activator under the Cooking Grid, which in
turn heat the food on the grill. The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the hot Flavor Activator below and vapor-
ize. Rising smoke bastes the food, giving it that unique barbecued flavor.
Use the Direct Cooking method for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook: steaks, chops, kabobs, sausages, and
more. These foods should be turned once halfway through the grilling time.
To sear meats, place them over Direct High heat for 2 to 5 minutes per side. Smaller pieces require less searing time.
Hamburgers, steaks, chops, chicken breasts, and larger cuts of meat all benefit from searing. Usually after searing you
finish cooking the food at a lower temperature.
For Direct Cooking, preheat the grill for 10 minutes with the Burner on “High.” Place food on the Cooking Grid, and
then adjust the Burner to the temperature required. Close the Hood and lift it only to turn food or to test for done-
ness at the end of the recommended cooking time.
