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WARNING: DO NOT LEAN OVER THE OPEN GRILL. KEEP
YOUR FACE AND BODY AT LEAST ONE FOOT AWAY FROM
THE GRATE WHEN LIGHTING
THE GRILL.
Tips occasionally
fl icker yellow
Light blue
Dark blue
To inspect the burner tube, look up from directly below
the burner control knob. If there is dust or dirt in the tube,
remove the burner tube for cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not clean the burner tube with
hard or sharp tools.
Lightly tap the burner tube to get debris and dirt out. Once
burner tube is clean replace it in the grill. If the burner tube
becomes damaged or cannot be cleaned, call Freedom Grill
for replacement parts.
1) The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner fl ames
appearing yellow and lazy.
2) Grill does not reach temperature.
3) Grill heats unevenly.
4) Burner does not ignite.
DANGER! Failure to correct the above mentioned
symptoms may result in a fi re, which can cause
serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage
to property.
Main Burner Flame Pattern:
The FG-50 burner has been factory set for the correct air
and gas mixture. The correct fl ame pattern is shown:
If the fl ames do not appear to be uniform throughout the
burner tube, follow the instructions listed in this manual
under “Main Burner Cleaning Procedure”.
C L E A N I N G
WARNING: Turn your FG-50 OFF and wait for it to
cool before cleaning.
For availability of replacement cooking grate go to
freedomgrill.com or call Freedom Grill directly at
1-866-YO-GRILL.
Outside surfaces:
Use a warm soapy water solution to
clean, then rinse with water.
Cooking grate:
Clean with a soft brass bristle brush. As
needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water
then rinse with water.
Drip pan:
A disposable drip pan is included with the grill.
Foil pot pie pans (4 3/8”) are available at most grocery
stores or replacements can be ordered at freedomgrill.com
or call 1-866-YO-GRILL. To clean the tray, wash with warm
soapy water, then rinse.
Inside grill basin:
Wash inside of grill basin with warm
soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid:
While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel
to prevent grease build-up.
Fold out side tables:
Wash with a soft cloth and a soap
and water solution. Do not use cleaners that contain acid or
mineral spirits. Rinse well after cleaning.
Fold out side tables are not to be used as cutting
boards.
A N N UA L M A I N T E N A N C E
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform
the following maintenance procedures for your safety.
Inspect and clean the burner tube. Inspect the burner for
correct fl ame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the
procedures outlined in the “General Maintenance” section
of this manual. Check all gas fi ttings for leaks following the
instructions listed in this manual under “
Check for gas
Leaks”.
Inspection and cleaning of Burner
Tube:
Your FG-50 grill, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is
a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the
venturi section of the burner tube. This blocks the normal
gas fl ow, and can cause the gas to fl ow back out of the
air shutter. This could result in a fi re in and around the air
shutter, causing serious damage to your grill.
Manual Lighting:
DANGER! Failure to open the lid while igniting the
grill’s burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow
the gas to clear if the grill does not light, may
result in an explosive fl ame-up, which can cause
serious bodily injury or death.
1) Fold down condiment holder to expose burner control knob.
2) Open the lid.
3) Unfold the side tables.
4) Make sure the burner control knob is turned OFF.
5) Strike a match and put the fl ame into the matchlight
hole on the right side of the lower grill basin.
6) Push burner control knob in and turn to START/HI.
7) Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the
cooking grate. You should see a fl ame.
WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn
the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try
attempting to re-light.
