9
Operating Your Outdoor Grill
Tank-less Gas Supply
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Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with
either LP or natural gas. DO nOt AtteMPt fIeLD
COnverSIOnS frOM LP tO nAtUrAL GAS Or frOM
nAtUrAL GAS tO LP.
Before using your outdoor grill for the first time:
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Make sure the gas line has been install and checked
for leaks by a qualified installer.
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Locate the gas shut-off valve and make sure it is open
(in the on position).
Important Operating Information
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Always check the internal temperature of meats with
a meat thermometer to determine doneness. See the
Safe Cooking Temperature Chart
on page 16.
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Do not operate the appliance without the knobs and
trim rings in place.
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Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame,
hot utensils or other sources of heat.
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Before each use, make sure the drip tray is clean and
in place. Clean out any build-up in the bottom of the
tray to avoid a fire hazard.
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to keep the burners operating properly, keep them
clean. the more often you use your outdoor grill, the
more often you need to clean the burners. See the
Care and Cleaning
section for cleaning instructions.
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temperatures recommended in this manual are
approximations. the best cooking temperature for
your climate and weather conditions may vary.
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Avoid spills as much as possible. Porcelain grate
surfaces are acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some
foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to
remain on porcelain surfaces.
After Cooking
1. remove the food to serve and close the canopy for
safety.
2.
Leave the outdoor grill on an additional five minutes
to burn off excess grease. Doing so will help keep the
burners from becoming clogged and help maintain
good ignition system operation.
3. If using an LP tank, close the shut-off valve on the top
of the tank once the outdoor grill is off and cool.
Selecting Cookware for the Side
Burners (Models OB52, OBS52)
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Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to
determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooking
appliance. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and
earthenware are not suitable for cooking on the grill
or side burner. Personal injury or damage may result
from the improper use of cookware.
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Utensils need to be large enough to contain the
desired quantity of food without boil-overs or spill-
overs. Choose pans with easy to hold handles that
will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with
loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to
lift safely.
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to avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles
to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also,
handles should not extend over the adjacent burner.
Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center
them so that they are well-balanced.
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Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may
damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do
not drop them on the grate.
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Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent
damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
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to avoid burns or fire hazard when using the side
burners, reduce the flame level if it extends beyond
the bottom of the utensil. A flame that extends up
the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.
When using cookware, select the correct cooking utensil
for the food being cooked for the sake of overall safety
and best performance. Improperly selected cooking uten-
sils will not cook evenly or efficiently.
use cookware that:
• Is well balanced and has flat, smooth bottoms
• Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.
the largest recommended pot size for the side burners is
14 inches in diameter.