Rasmussen Solaire, Use And Care Manual

Page: 4 / 28

Safety Precautions
Page 2
SAFETY PRACTICES TO
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
When properly cared for, your
SOLAIRE INFRARED Grill will give
safe, reliable service for many years.
However, extreme care must be used
since the grill produces intense heat,
which can increase accident potential.
When using this appliance, basic safety
practices must be followed, including
the following:
Read this Care and Use Manual
carefully and completely before
using your grill to reduce the
risk of fire, burn hazard or
other injury.
Begin by ensuring proper assembly.
Do not repair or replace any part of
the grill unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other service should
be referred to a qualified technician.
For personal safety, wear proper
apparel. Loose fitting garments or
sleeves should never be worn while
using this appliance. Some synthetic
fabrics are highly flammable and
should not be worn while cooking.
Never let clothing, pot holders or other
flammable materials come in contact
with or too close to any grate, burner
or hot surface until it has cooled. Fabric
may ignite and result in personal injury.
Use only dry potholders: moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may
cause burns from steam. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth in place of
potholders. Do not let potholders touch
hot portions of the grilling grids.
Only certain types of glass, heatproof
glass ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils are suitable for grill
use. Use of these types of materials
may break with sudden temperature
changes.
Grease is flammable. Let hot grease
cool before attempting to handle it.
Avoid letting grease deposits collect in
the bottom of the grill. Clean often.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the
grilling grids or grill bottom. This can
severely upset combustion airflow or
trap excessive heat in the control area.
The result of this can be melted knobs,
igniters and increased chance of
personal injury. The drip tray accessory
may be lined with aluminum foil.
Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where the grill
is being used. Never allow them to sit,
stand or play on or around the grill at
any time. Do not store items of interest
to children around or below the grill or
in the cart. Never allow children to
crawl inside of a cart.
Do not heat unopened food containers
as a build-up of pressure may cause
the container to burst.
Use a covered hand when opening the
grill lid. Never lean over an open grill.
When lighting a burner, always pay
close attention to what you are doing.
Be certain you are depressing the
igniter button.
When using the grill: do not touch the
grilling grids, burner, warming rack or
immediate surrounding area as these
areas become extremely hot and
could cause burns.
For proper lighting and performance
of the burners keep the ports clean.
The burners will only operate in one
position and must be mounted
correctly for safe operation.
Clean the grill with caution. Avoid steam
burns; do not use a wet sponge or
cloth to clean the grill while it is hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes
or can ignite if applied to a hot surface.
Insect Warning - Spiders and
insects can nest in the burners of this
and any other grill, and cause the gas
to flow from the front of the burner.
This is a very dangerous condition,
which can cause a fire to occur behind
the valve panel, thereby damaging the
grill and making it unsafe to operate.
Inspect the grill at least twice per year.
Be sure all grill controls are turned off
and the grill is cool before using any
type of aerosol cleaner on or around
the grill. The chemical that produces
the spraying action could, in the
presence of heat, ignite or cause
metal parts to corrode.
Do not operate the grill under unpro-
tected combustible construction. Use
only in well ventilated areas. Do not
use in buildings, garages, sheds,
breezeways or any enclosed areas.
Keep the area surrounding the grill
free from combustible materials, trash,
or combustible fluids and vapors such
as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Keep the back of
the cart free and clear from debris.
If the unit is stored indoors ensure that
it is cool. If propane is used, the cylinder
must be unhooked and the propane
cylinder stored outside in a well-
ventilated area, out of reach of children.
Never use the grill in windy conditions.
If located in a consistently windy area
(oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a wind-
break will be required. Always adhere
to the specified clearance.
Keep any electrical supply cord, or the
optional rotisserie motor cord away from
the heated areas of the grill. Do not use
the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats
or products, which promote flare-ups.
OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Your SOLAIRE INFRARED Grill is designed for outdoor use only and
must not be installed in or on recreational vehicles and / or boats.
NEVER USE A DENTED
OR RUSTY PROPANE
TANK. SHUT OFF TANK
WHEN NOT IN USE.