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Operating Instructions (Continued)
7 . If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob “ OFF,” wait 5 minutes, and
repeat lighting procedure .
8 . If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the Lighting Rod (included with grill)
to light burners . Access the burners through the cooking grid and heat plates . Position lit match
near side of burner (Figure 4) .
Important:
Always use the Lighting Rod (included) when lighting burners with a match .
9 . After lighting, observe the burner flame . Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration (Figure 5) .
Note
: Each burner lights independently - repeat steps 5-9 for the other burners
.
.
If burner flame goes out during operation,
immediately turn the control knobs to the “ OFF”
position
(a) LP gas tank valve “CLOSED” or
(b) NG main valve “OFF”
and open lid to let the gas clear for 5 minutes before
re-lighting.
CAUTION
Controlling Flare-ups
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CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by only closing the lid is not possible.
1. If a grease fire develops, turn control knobs to the “ OFF” position
(a) LP gas tank valve “CLOSED” or
(b) NG main valve “OFF”
Do NOT use water on a grease fire. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious
burns, bodily harm or other damage.
2. Do NOT leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not
been cleaned, a grease fire can occur.
Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a grill and add to the unique flavor of grilling .
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and be dangerous.
Important:
Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill .
If a grease fire occurs
, close the lid
AND
turn the control knob(s) to “ OFF” until the grease burns out . Be careful when opening the lid as
sudden flare-ups may occur .
If excessive flare-ups occur,
do NOT
pour water onto the flames .
Minimize Flare-ups:
1 . Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking .
2 . Cook high fat content meats on (LOW) setting or indirectly .
3 . Ensure that your grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface and the grease is allowed to drain into grease receptacle .
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
Figure 5
.
When cooking, fire extinguishing materials should
be readily accessible. In the event of an oil/grease
fire, use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or
smother with dirt, sand or baking soda. Do NOT
attempt to extinguish with water.
WARNING
Turning Off
1. LP:
Turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED .”
NG:
Turn natural gas main valve to “OFF .”
2 . Turn all control knobs clockwise to the “ OFF” position .
Note: A “poof” sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is
burned .
3. LP:
Disconnect LP gas tank per “Disconnecting LP Gas Tank”
section .
NG:
Keep NG main gas line connected .
Figure 4
