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CARE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
DO NOT attempt to light grill without reading the lighting instructions section of this manual.
THIS GRILL IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.
Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58b-2000 CGA 1.6b-M02 for LP and Natural Gas Standard for Outdoor Use Only.
Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this unit should be
installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1-1988 and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70-1990.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products that are on the list of substances that are known by the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California Law requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to these substances. Always operate this unit according to the use and care manual, ensuring you provide good
ventilation when cooking with gas.
WARNING!
Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the grill is being used.
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
When properly cared for, your Caliber grill will give safe and reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must
be used since the grill produces intense heat and can increase accident potential. When using your grill, basic safety prac-
tices must be followed, including but not restricted to the following:
FIRST
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Read entire Use and Care Manual carefully and completely BEFORE using your grill for the first time to reduce the risk
of fire, hazard, or other injury.
REPAIR
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Do not repair or replace any part of your grill unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other services should
be referred to a qualified service technician.
CHILDREN
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Do not store items of interest to children around or below the grill.
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Never allow children or pets to crawl inside an island enclosure where a grill is placed.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
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Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable materials come into contact with or close to any hot surface of the
grill until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
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For personal safety, never lean over the grill while in use.
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Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be worn while using this grill. Some synthetic
fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
COOKWARE
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Only certain types of glasses, heat-proof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill use.
Use of these types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not heat unopened food containers as a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.
PROTECTIVE GEAR
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Protect hands with oven mitts when opening and closing the grill lid.
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When using the grill, never touch the grill rack, flame spreader, radiant tray, or immediate surrounding area as these
areas become extremely hot and could cause burns.
