Blaze Outdoor Products Instructional Book
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FIRST-TIME OPERATION
Caution: Never operate the appliance unattended. The surface is extremely hot and someone can touch the hot
surface and get seriously burned. All gas appliances should be attended at all times.
Prior to using your appliance, verify that all of the following is correct:
The burner tube is free of any debris or obstruction.
Installation of the proper gas type and regulator settings.
The proper gas connection is complete.
Check for gas leaks.
Minimum clearances are maintained.
All packaging has been removed.
All parts and components are properly in place.
An installer-supplied manual gas shut-off valve is fully accessible.
LP hose is clean and inspected for cuts, wear, abrasion, or leaks. Replace if necessary with a
suitable UL, ETL or CSA Listed part with internally threaded connector.
Lighting the Appliance
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Use caution when lighting burners by standing as far away from the burners as possible.
Do not put
your hands, arms, head or any body parts close to the grill when lighting.
3.
To ignite burners, push the burner knob in and slowly rotate counter-clockwise to the high position.
4.
You will hear a loud click as the electronic lighter produces a spark. Listen for the sound of the gas
igniting and look for a flame through the cooking grids. If the burner does not light on the first try, repeat
immediately. (For rear burner, a slower turn of the knob is necessary. This allows gas to accumulate in
the rear burner to achieve ignition. Never use the rear burner with the warming rack in place)
5.
If the burner does not light in 5 seconds, turn the burners off and wait five minutes with the lid open until
the gas clears before attempting to light it again. Repeat the procedure or try the manual lighting
procedure below.
6.
If the burner does not light after several attempts, immediately close all gas valves and consult an
