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OPERATING
MANUAL LIGHTING
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WARNING: Do not attempt to light manually without using the
matchstick holder.
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DANGER
Open lid before lighting. Do not use any flammable liquids such
as starting fluid, petrol, alcohol or any form of self-lighting
charcoal at any time, including when manually lighting. Failure
to do so will cause serious bodily injury or death.
A) Remove grill lid before operating gas feature.
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DANGER: Failure to do so can cause a gas build-up that can
cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury
or death, or damage to property.
B) Open bottom bowl dampers (1).
C) Move Char-Baskets
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away from the burner (2).
D) Push in tabs on gas control cover (3) and lift to open.
E) Put a match in the matchstick holder. Light match.
F) Turn gas supply on (counter-clockwise) at least one full turn (4).
G) Position match flame at rear of burner slot (5).
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WARNING: Do not hold hand directly above burner when
manually lighting.
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WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue while lighting.
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CAUTION: Flame may be hard to see on a bright day.
H) Wear barbecue mitts and use tongs to reposition Char-Baskets
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over burner.
I) After charcoal has ignited (approximately 5 minutes), turn gas control OFF
(clockwise) until it is closed.
J) You can begin cooking when briquets have a light coating of grey ash
(approximately 25-30 minutes).
TO EXTINGUISH
Turn gas control knob OFF (clockwise) until it is closed.
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