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! WARNING ! 

 

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 Do not do any cleaning or maintenance on any grill parts until all parts are cool! Be sure 
that the valve on the LP Gas Cylinder is closed and in the OFF position 

 

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After every cooking session, you may run the gas grill on HIGH to burn off any food resi-
due, keeping the residue from building up. 

 

CLEANING 

 

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Use only mild dishwashing detergents, hot water, a nylon scrub pad and a BBQ wire 
brush cleaning tool. 

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Always rinse all surfaces thoroughly after cleaning. 

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Handle Porcelain coated surfaces gently and carefully- they are made from high tempera-
ture glass and can chip easily. 

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Note: Grease Cup should be emptied and cleaned after each use to prevent flare – 
ups  and /or grease fires. 

 
BURNERS  

1.  Turn the gas OFF at the LP Gas Cylinder and the burner control knobs.

 

2.  Lift off the cooking grids and the heat tents covering the burners.

 

3.  Remove the screw attaching the burners at the back of the grill.

 

4.  Gently and carefully, tilt the back of the Burner up and slide it backwards off the valve ori-

fice, then lift out of the grill.

 

5.  Wipe clean the orifice face.

 

 
 

CARE AND CLEANING 

TROUBLE SHOOTING THE GAS GRILL 

Burner does not light : 

1.  Check if LP Gas Cylinder is empty? 
2.  Check  Igniter wire – is there a spark? 
3.  Check for spider webs or insect nests inside, clogging the Burner 

  

Flame color is Yellow, should be Blue: 

 

1.  Check for spider webs or insect nests inside, clogging the Burner 
2.  Close Lid and run on HIGH to burn off residue on Burner 

 

Flame flares up:   

1. Cooking 

temperature is set too high 

2.  Food being cooked is too fatty 
3.  Grease has accumulated in the grill. Clean and burn off 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

IMPORTANT 

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    CURING PROCESS

 

 

Step 1: Lightly coat ALL INTERIOR surfaces (including interior of lids, cooking grids and area be-
low the cooking surface) with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. 
Step 2: Ignite the LP gas grill side and burn at medium temperature for one hour. 
Step 3: Let the grill cool completely and it is ready for use. 

FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 

Summary of Contents for VT280SS1

Page 1: ...nce within 25 ft 7 5 m of any flammable liquid 4 Do not fill cooking vessel beyond maximum fill line 5 Never allow oil or grease to get hot ter than 400 F or 200 C If the tem perature exceeds 400 F 20...

Page 2: ...n or in a boat or recreational vehicle The combustion fumes from either the gas or charcoal grill are toxic and can cause severe illness and possibly death DANGER The combustion of Propane gas can yie...

Page 3: ...ckag ing until your grill is fully assembled and operating to your satisfaction In order to properly assemble your grill you will only need two tools Phillips head screwdriver Pliers or adjustable wre...

Page 4: ...d Hose Assembly supplied with the Grill must be used Any replacement regulator and hose assemblies must be those specified by the outdoor cooking gas appliance manu facturer 8 The LP Gas Cylinder must...

Page 5: ...grill during or following its use until the unit has cooled The grill is hot during operation and remains hot for a period of time following its use Always wear shoes and protective clothing during o...

Page 6: ...ion Part No 1 1 Grill Lid and Firebox Assembly VT280SS1 01 2 1 Wood Chip Box Left Rail VT280RDS 19 3 1 Wood Chip Box Right Rail VT280RDS 20 4 1 Warming Rack VT280RDS 04 5 1 Heat Indicator VT280RDS 05...

Page 7: ...Assembly Manual for future reference Tools Required Phillips Head Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench or Pliers Step 2 Step 1 Step 1 Attach the Side Supporting Legs Locate Grill Lid and Firebox Assembly 2...

Page 8: ...ate Grease Tray and Handle 2 M6x12 bolts Procedure Attach the Grease Tray Handle to the Grease Tray using 2 M6x12 bolts as shown in Fig 5A Slide the Grease Tray Assembly into the bottom of the Firebox...

Page 9: ...of the Firebox as shown in Fig 6A Attach the bracket of the Wood Chip Box Left Rail to the left side of front panel using 1 M5x10 bolt as shown in Fig 6B Attach the Wood Chip Box Left Rail to the Rear...

Page 10: ...o the Front Panel Assembly using 2 M6x12 bolts as shown in Fig 7A Attach the Wood Chip Box to the Front Panel As sembly using 2 M5x10 bolts and 2 M5 nuts as shown in Fig 7B Insert the Wood Chip Box Li...

Page 11: ...the Firebox as shown in Fig 8B Push Heat Tent back into position Refer Fig 8A to Fig 8B attach another Heat Tent as shown in Fig 8C Fig 8A Fig 8C Fig 8B Step 9 Attach the Warming Rack Locate Warming R...

Page 12: ...edure Place 2 Cooking Grids into the Fire box as shown in Fig 10 Assembly Fig 10 Step 11 Completed Grill Assembly of your grill is now complete To order a cover for your grill please visit www thesmok...

Page 13: ...LP gas cylinder to the grill Lighting the grill Always open the Lid before lighting the grill All burner knobs should be in the OFF position Open the LP Gas Cylinder valve 1 1 1 2 turns Select one bur...

Page 14: ...tective mitts when handling hot components Adding Wood Optional Using Flavoring Wood Small wood chips work best inside the wood chip box Use dry hardwoods such as hickory pecan apple cherry or mesquit...

Page 15: ...e grill 4 Gently and carefully tilt the back of the Burner up and slide it backwards off the valve ori fice then lift out of the grill 5 Wipe clean the orifice face CARE AND CLEANING TROUBLE SHOOTING...

Page 16: ...er from our cus tomer service This service is available by calling 866 475 5180 8 30am to 4 30pm Central Time Monday through Friday or write to Outdoor Leisure Products Inc 5400 Doniphan Drive Neosho...

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