Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC1273W / BH12-101-001-02
Operating Main Burners
First Use
-AKE SURE ALL LABELS PACKAGING AND PROTECTIVE FILMS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE GRILL
2EMOVE MANUFACTURING OILS BEFORE COOKING ON THIS
grill for the first time by operating the grill for at
LEAST MINUTES ON ()'( WITH THE LID CLOSED 4HIS
WILL hHEAT CLEANv THE INTERNAL PARTS AND DISSIPATE
ODORS
Lighting Instructions
CAUTION: Keep outdoor gas cooking
appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
CAUTION: Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
CAUTION: Check and clean burner/
venturi tubes for insects and insect
nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.
CAUTION: Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause
an explosion.
/PEN LID
-AKE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS OF AIRFLOW TO THE BURNERS 3PIDERS AND INSECTS CAN NEST
WITHIN AND CLOG THE BURNER VENTURI TUBE AT THE ORIFICE ! CLOGGED BURNER TUBE CAN LEAD TO A
FIRE BENEATH THE APPLIANCE
!LL CONTROL KNOBS MUST BE IN THE /&& POSITION &IGURE
LP:
#ONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h)NSTALLING ,0 'AS 4ANKv SECTION
NG:
#ONNECT .' MAIN LINE PER h)NSTALLING .ATURAL 'AS ,INEv SECTION
LP:
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h/0%.v
NG:
4URN h/.v NATURAL GAS MAIN VALVE
0USH AND TURN CONTROL KNOB SLOWLY TO
()'( UNTIL A CLICK IS HEARD 4HE BURNER SHOULD LIGHT
)F THE BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT REPEAT UP TO THREE TIMES
)F IGNITION DOES NOT OCCUR IN SECONDS TURN BURNER CONTROL KNOB /&& WAIT MINUTES AND
REPEAT LIGHTING PROCEDURE
)F IGNITER DOES NOT LIGHT BURNER USE A LIT MATCH SECURED WITH THE LIGHTING ROD PROVIDED TO LIGHT
BURNERS MANUALLY !CCESS THE BURNERS THROUGH THE COOKING GRID AND HEAT PLATES 0OSITION THE
LIT MATCH NEAR SIDE OF THE BURNER &IGURE
Important:
!LWAYS USE THE LIGHTING ROD PROVIDED WHEN LIGHTING BURNERS WITH A MATCH
!FTER LIGHTING OBSERVE THE BURNER FLAME MAKE SURE ALL BURNER PORTS ARE LIT AND FLAME HEIGHT
MATCHES ILLUSTRATION &IGURE
Note
%ACH BURNER LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY REPEAT STEPS FOR THE OTHER BURNERS
CAUTION: 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.
Turning Off
LP:
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h#,/3%$v
NG:
4URN h/&&v NATURAL GAS MAIN VALVE
4URN ALL CONTROL KNOBS CLOCKWISE TO THE /&& POSITION
Note:
! hPOOFv SOUND IS NORMAL AS THE LAST OF THE GAS IS BURNED
LP:
$ISCONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h$ISCONNECT ,0 'AS 4ANKv INSTRUCTIONS
NG:
+EEP MAIN GAS LINE CONNECTED
Direct Cooking
CAUTION: Do not leave grill unattended while preheating, cooking or burning
off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can
occur.
#OOKING DIRECTLY OVER LIT BURNERS IS IDEAL FOR SEARING IN JUICES AND GRILLING FOOD REQUIRING LESS THAN
MINUTES OF GRILLING TIME SUCH AS STEAKS HAMBURGERS HOT DOGS CHICKEN PARTS VEGETABLES
AND FRUIT
/PEN LID AND IGNITE THE DESIRED BURNERS PER h,IGHTING )NSTRUCTIONSv SECTION
#LOSE LID AND PREHEAT GRILL ON ()'(
7EAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND USE LONG HANDLE TONGS TO PLACE FOOD ONTO COOKING GRIDS ABOVE THE
LIT BURNERS
!DJUST CONTROLS TO DESIRED FLAME HEIGHT
7ITH LID OPEN OR CLOSED COOK UNTIL DESIRED INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES ARE ACHIEVED
4URN GRILL /&& PER h4URNING /FFv INSTRUCTIONS
For more tips on direct cooking please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life”
Indirect Cooking
CAUTION: Do not leave grill unattended while preheating, cooking or burning
off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can
occur.
.OT COOKING DIRECTLY OVER LIT BURNERS IS IDEAL FOR SLOW COOKING AND FOODS REQUIRING MORE THAN
MINUTES SUCH AS MOST ROASTS LOINS CHOPS WHOLE CHICKENS TURKEY FISH AND BAKED GOODS
/PEN LID AND IGNITE THE DESIRED BURNERS PER h,IGHTING )NSTRUCTIONSv SECTION
#LOSE LID AND PREHEAT GRILL ON ()'(
7EAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND USE LONG HANDLE TONGS TO PLACE FOOD ONTO COOKING GRIDS ABOVE THE
UNLIT BURNERS
!DJUST CONTROLS TO DESIRED FLAME HEIGHT
7ITH LID CLOSED COOK UNTIL DESIRED INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES ARE ACHIEVED
4URN GRILL /&& PER h4URNING /FFv INSTRUCTIONS
For more tips on indirect cooking please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life”
Controlling Flare-ups
CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible.
s )F A GREASE FIRE DEVELOPS TURN KNOBS
(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.
s $O NOT LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE PREHEATING OR BURNING OFF FOOD
residue on
(HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can
occur that may damage the product.
WARNING: When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall 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.
&LAREUPS ARE A PART OF COOKING MEATS ON A GRILL AND ADDS TO THE UNIQUE FLAVOR OF GRILLING
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you
and your grill.
Important:
%XCESSIVE FLAREUPS RESULT FROM THE BUILDUP OF GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF YOUR GRILL
Minimize Flare-ups:
4RIM EXCESS FAT FROM MEATS PRIOR TO COOKING
#OOK HIGH FAT CONTENTS MEATS ON ,/7 SETTING OR INDIRECTLY
%NSURE THAT YOUR GRILL IS ON HARD LEVEL NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AND THE GREASE IS ALLOWED TO
DRAIN INTO GREASE CUP
Operating Infrared Sear Burner
First Use
-AKE SURE ALL LABELS PACKAGING AND PROTECTIVE FILMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE GRILL
2EMOVE MANUFACTURING OILS BEFORE COOKING ON THIS GRILL FOR THE FIRST TIME BY OPERATING THE GRILL
FOR AT LEAST MINUTES ON ()'( WITH THE LID CLOSED 4HIS WILL hHEAT CLEANv THE INTERNAL PARTS
AND DISSIPATE ODORS
Lighting
Caution: Keep outdoor gas cooking appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
Caution: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Caution: Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect
nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.
Caution: Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause
an explosion.
./4% )NFRARED SEAR BURNER CAN BE USED WHILE MAIN
BURNERS ARE OPERATING
/PEN LID
Attempting to light the burner with the
lid closed may cause an explosion!
-AKE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS OF AIRFLOW TO THE
BURNER 3PIDERS AND INSECTS CAN NEST WITHIN AND CLOG
THE BURNER VENTURI TUBE AT THE ORIFICE ! CLOGGED
BURNER TUBE CAN LEAD TO A FIRE BENEATH THE APPLIANCE
#ONTROL KNOB MUST BE IN THE
(OFF) position
&IGURE
LP:
Connect LP gas tank per “Installing LP Gas
4ANKv SECTION
NG:
Connect NG main line per “Installing Natural
'AS ,INEv SECTION
LP:
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h/0%.v
NG:
4URN h/.v NATURAL GAS MAIN VALVE
0USH AND TURN CONTROL KNOB SLOWLY TO
()'( UNTIL A CLICK IS HEARD 4HE BURNER SHOULD LIGHT
)F THE BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT REPEAT UP TO THREE TIMES
.OTE )NFRARED "URNER SHOULD TURN RED AFTER TO MINUTES
&IGURE
Operating Instructions (continued)
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Burner
Flame
Slight
9ELLOW
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
