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Lighting the Grill

BEFORE LIGHTING

Important!  Before Lighting...

Check the gas supply line for cuts, wear or abrasion.

Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as
possible when lighting.

GRILL BURNER LIGHTING

Lighting the Grill with the Electronic Igniter

1.

Make sure all control knobs are in the “OFF” position.

2.

Open the gas supply valve located on top of your L.P. tank.

ATTENTION: When turning the L.P. tank on, make sure to
open the valve very SLOWLY two (2) complete turns to
ensure proper gas flow.

3.

Always open the hood before attempting to light.

4.

Push and turn one of the control knobs counterclockwise to
the “HIGH” position and immediately press the electronic
igniter button. You will hear a snapping sound. It may be
necessary to hold the electronic igniter button for about 4
seconds. (See Fig. 

6

)

NOTE: If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the
knob to the “OFF” position and wait 5 minutes before trying
again.

5.

Repeat above steps to light remaining burners.

Do not attempt to

“Light” the grill if the

odor of gas is present!!

NOTE: If the grill will not light after several attempts see the troubleshooting section of this manual. Turn
the control knobs to the “OFF” position when not in use.

Fig. 6

Summary of Contents for 26" Stainless Steel Outdoor Grill

Page 1: ...nic Ignition Welcome Product Registration 2 General Safety Instructions 3 Grill Features and Components 4 10 Grill Assembly 11 Gas Requirements Leak Testing 12 16 Lighting the Grill 17 18 Using the Grill 19 Care Maintenance 20 TroubleshootingYour Grill 21 22 Warranty 23 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at http www frigidaire com ...

Page 2: ...pecific operating instructions for your model Use your grill only as instructed in this manual These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference This information is found on the serial...

Page 3: ...ace and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting to reduce the risk of burn Extinguish all flames and do not smoke while engaging gas and igniting the grill FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuels generates some byproducts which are on the list of ...

Page 4: ...4 Grill Features FD26 1 Hood handle 2 Roll top grill hood 3 Warming shelf 4 Left side shelf 5 Electronic igniter 6 Control knob main burner 7 Right side shelf 8 Cart 9 Cart base FD26LKEC FD26NKEC ...

Page 5: ...he grill 4 Repeat the above steps to install the right side burner on right side panel Please note for the left side shelf insert the top two screws from the inside of the grill and the bottom two from the outside For the right side burner the four screws are all secured from the outside BATTERY ASSEMBLY 1 In order to install the battery remove the ignition button housing Please keep the positive ...

Page 6: ... 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa This grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa The installation of this grill must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with National Fuel Code ANSI Z223 1a Installation in Canada must...

Page 7: ...ALLATION OF NATURAL GAS REGULATOR 1 The Natural Gas regulator has been attached to the manifold Attach the gas hose to the regulator See Fig 3 2 Link a quick connect fitting to the hose by hand Quick connect fitting not included See Fig 4 ...

Page 8: ...garage or any other enclosed area The L P cylinder must have an overfill protection device OPD on it The L P gas supply cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for L P gas cylinders of the U S Department of Transportation DOT Cylinders Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods L P TANK USE When turning the L P tank on make sure to open the va...

Page 9: ...15 Fig 5 Frigidaire ...

Page 10: ...on the fuel supply cylinder 5 Turn on the burner control knobs for a moment to release the pressure in the hose then turn the control knobs back off 6 Wash off soapy solution with cold water and towel dry Check all gas supply fittings before each use and each time the gas supply cylinder is connected to the regulator Have a qualified service technician leak test the grill any time a part of the ga...

Page 11: ... flow 3 Always open the hood before attempting to light 4 Push and turn one of the control knobs counterclockwise to the HIGH position and immediately press the electronic igniter button You will hear a snapping sound It may be necessary to hold the electronic igniter button for about 4 seconds See Fig 6 NOTE If the burner does not light in 4 seconds turn the knob to the OFF position and wait 5 mi...

Page 12: ...dissipate Keep your face and hands as far away from the grill as possible Insert a lit extended match or lighter through the cooking grids to the burner Press the control knob and rotate left to the HIGH setting and continue to press the knob until the burner ignites Burner should light immediately quickly remove your hand to avoid getting burned If the burner does not light in 4 seconds turn the ...

Page 13: ...arance from the back of the grill to non combustible construction is required for the lid to fully open Storage of an outdoor gas cooking appliance indoor is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance GENERAL RULES Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking 1 Make sure the grill has been leak tested and is properly located 2 Light the grill burners using t...

Page 14: ... of the metal Specks of grease can gather on the surface of the stainless steel and bake on to the surface and give a worn appearance For removal use a non abrasive oven cleaner in conjunction with a stainless cleaner NOTE Always scrub in the direction of the grain IGNITER ACCESS UNDER MAIN BURNER To remove igniter unscrew igniter push button and locking nut from front panel of the main burner and...

Page 15: ...ders insects and webs at least once a year to reduce this risk BEFORE CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE If the grill does not function properly use the following checklist PROBLEM Grill will not light when the igniter button is pushed SOLUTION Is your gas supply turned on If this is an L P grill is there gas in your tank Check your gas level Is one of your burners turned on Allow up to four seconds of gas ...

Page 16: ...rner ports if clogged or dirty Check for leaks Note Pre Heating time can take from 5 to 10 minutes Check gas connection Look for kinked hose Make sure gas supply valve is fully open Gas level may be low Grill may be in need of cleaning Check flavor grids and cooking grates for excess food or grease build up Ensure grill is not placed directly in the path of wind Be sure drip tray is clean do not u...

Page 17: ...bill of sale delivery slip or some other appropriate payment record The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be required If service is performed it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all receipts This written warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Service under this warranty must be obtained by conta...

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