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Caution: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the gas “OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes
before re-lighting.
Turning Off
1. Turn control knob to the “LOCK OFF” position.
2. Remove LP gas tank and properly store tank.
Cooking
1. Open lid and ignite burner per lighting instructions.
2. Close lid and preheat grill on “HIGH”.
3. Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above the
lit burners.
4. Adjust controls to desired temperature.
5. With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
6. Turn grill “OFF” by turning control knob to the “LOCK OFF” position. Remove LP gas tank and
properly store tank.
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
1. For food safety tips visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/
2. Use the upper cooking grid (warming rack) for keeping cooked food warm, toasting breads or
cooking delicate foods in aluminum foil pouches.
3. To keep food from sticking to the grids, spray or coat with cooking oil before lighting.
4. To reduce flare-up keep grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on
very high temperatures.
5. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and place on upper
cooking levels (warming rack).
6. To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn
foods over just once during cooking.
7. Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Follow
the wood manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Clean cooking grids and racks after every use with a quality grill bush designed for your grid
material. Wear protective gloves and gently remove the build-up while grids are hot.
9. After every use, allow grill to cool. Then protect clean cooking grids with a light coat of
cooking oil, empty grease pan (if included), wipe outside surfaces with a suitable kitchen
cleaner and store in a cool dry place.
10. Visit websites like www.bluerhino.com, watch barbecue themed TV shows or purchase
related barbecue cookbooks to learn more interesting tips.
Using Charcoal
WARNING: This is not a charcoal grill. It is a LP gas grill designed to
add the flavor of charcoal or wood.
WARNING: Do NOT use instant light charcoal.
WARNING: Position the grill so wind cannot carry ashes to combustible
surfaces.
WARNING: Always wear protective gloves when adding charcoal or
wood.
WARNING: Allow coals/embers to extinguish and cool before
transporting, storing, or moving the grill. Do not cover the grill until
contents of the charcoal areas are completely and fully extinguished
and empty.
WARNING: Do not use burning charcoal to relight gas burners. Always
light the burners using the built in ignition or a match.
• Use charcoal or wood chips if desired. The grill will
operate like a normal LP gas grill if the charcoal
areas are empty.
• If using wood chips, either dry or soaked chips are
good.
• Use natural, standard, or lump charcoal if desired.
• Add charcoal or wood chips to the charcoal areas
prior to the grill preheat. The LP gas burner will
ignite the charcoal. This guarantees full flavor once
cooking begins. Do not place charcoal anywhere
other than the dedicated charcoal areas. Do not
overfill the charcoal area. Make sure the cooking
grid can fit properly against the bottom bowl.
• Do not operate the grill without the hybrid heat plate in place.
• After every use, empty ashes once completely cool and fully extinguised.
Operating Instructions
This grill is designed to operate with a one pound 7-3/8” high disposable / 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz.
propane gas tank (DOT 39 Cylinder).
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL ANY ONE POUND (16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz.) PROPANE GAS TANKS!
Connecting Gas Tank
1. Make sure the regulator/control valve is in the “LOCK
OFF” position. (Figure 1a)
2. Lubricate the threads of the regulator valve with
petroleum jelly, insert the gas tank into the regulator
valve and hand-tighten firmly. (Figure 1b)
3. Test for leaks
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connection
1. Make sure the control valve is securely fastened to
the burner. (Figure 2)
If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the
connection between the burner and control valve.
WARNING: Failure to inspect this
connection or follow these instructions
could cause a fire or an explosion which
can cause death, serious bodily injury,
or damage to property.
2. If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the control
valve, please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Regulator / 1# LP Gas Tank Connection
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by mixing one part
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
2. Make sure control knob is “OFF”. (Figure 3)
3. Spoon several drops of solution, or use squirt bottle,
at the LP gas tank to regulator connection. (Figure 4)
4. Inspect the solution at the connection, looking for
bubbles.
If NO bubbles appear, the connections are
secure.
If bubbles appear, you have a leak.
a. Loosen and retighten this connection,
making sure the connection is secure.
b. Retest with solution.
If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, disconnect propane source
and contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films
have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this
grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at least
15 minutes on “HIGH” with the lid closed. This will
“heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate odors.
Lighting
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films
have been removed from the grill.
2. Open lid.
Attempting to light the burner with the
lid closed may cause an explosion!
3. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the
gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog
the burner / venturi tube at the orifice.
A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire
beneath the appliance.
4. Control knob must be in the “LOCK OFF” position.
(Figure 4)
5. Turn the control knob to “HIGH”
6. Press the Igniter button repeatedly to light burner.
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 provided to light
burners manually. Access the burner through the hole in bottom bowl as indicated. (Figure 5
and 6)
9. Turn the grill to “LOW”, and position the lit match near side of the burner.
Important:
Always use the lighting rod provided when lighting burners with a match.
10. After lighting, observe the burner flame. Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration. (Figure 7)
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
LOCKOFF
OFF
LOW
MED
HIGH
PUSH
TO
TURN ON
Figure 2
Figure 3
LOCKOFF
OFF
LOW
MED
HIGH
PUSH
TO
TURN ON
Figure 4
X
X
Figure 5
Match
Figure 6
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12.7 mm
6.4mm
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1/4"
0"
Flame
