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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. This
appliance is well ventilated for safety reasons.
• Do not leave appliance unattended while burning off food
residue. If appliance has not been regularly cleaned, a grease
fire can occur that may damage the product.
CAUTION
Use and Care of Your Barbecue
Before first use of barbecue:
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Remove all packaging and sale labels from the barbecue. Do not
use sharp tools to remove stickers.
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Wash cooking grate with warm soapy water, rinse and dry
throughly.
Before each use of barbecue:
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Use barbecue only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
over.
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To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep electric
controller dry and do not use other electrical products on the same
circuit.
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Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is mounted under
the drain hole.
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For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable oil or
vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.
Barbecuing:
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For best results, cook with the lid closed to hold in heat and
provide complete cooking.
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Temperature gauge on the lid indicates approximate cooking
temperature inside the barbecue.
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Controller setting for various foods are dependant upon outdoor
conditions and personal cooking preferences.
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The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and emptied
after each use.
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Clean barbecue often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle
brush is used to clean any of the barbecue cooking surfaces,
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to
barbecueing. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces
while barbecue is hot.
Controlling grease fires:
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To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:
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Keep barbecue free from grease; chance of fire is greatly
increased by grease buildup.
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Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to
reduce chance of grease fires.
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If flare-up occurs during cooking reduce controller setting and
close lid.
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If flare-up continues turn controller to
OFF
position and unplug
the power cord.
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Clean the porcelain bowl under the heating element at least
once a season, more often with heavy use.
Cleaning your barbecue:
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Excess build up of burned grease and food particles will reduce
the barbecue’s cooking performance. To obtain optimum
performance.
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Clean the porcelain bowl and frame at least once a season,
more often with heavy use.
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Using a mild detergent or hot soapy water, moderately scrub
surface of the lower porcelain bowl with a plastic or brass bristle
brush.
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Clean cooking grates regularly with warm soapy water or a
baking soda and water solution. Use non-abrasive scouring
powder for stubborn stains. If a bristle brush is used to clean
any of the barbecue cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles
remain on cooking surfaces prior to barbecueing. It is not
recommended to clean cooking surfaces while barbecue is hot.
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Clean porcelain lid and body with a non-abrasive cleaner.
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Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes
to clean porcelain grates or barbecue body. They will damage
the finish.
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Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean barbecue.
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Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
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The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only accessory
attachments recommended by manufacturer.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
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This appliance is
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
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To prevent barbecue from being splashed or falling into water, do
not use barbecue within 3 meters of a pool, pond or other body of
water.
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Keep barbecue and electric controller dry and out of rain at all
times.
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Keep electric plugs off ground and dry.
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Do not use water or other liquid spray to clean product without first
unplugging electric controller and removing heating element.
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DO NOT USE CHARCOAL.
A charcoal fire will result and the
barbecue is not designed for charcoal. The fire will create an
unsafe condition and damage the barbecue.
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Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be used with appliance.
or any other liquid.
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This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven
mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils for protection
from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
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Do not use or store gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids
within 7 meters of this barbecue when in use.
Keep appliance area
clear and free from materials that burn.
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Do not move the appliance when in use.
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When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable surface in
an area clear of combustible material.
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The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the appliance.
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To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord and remove
electric controller before removing heating element and cleaning
barbecue. Never immerse electric controller or heating element in
any liquid.
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Do not use this appliance on the same circuit as other high
powered appliances.
Preheating the barbecue:
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Keep lid closed. Preheat for searing, 15-20 minutes with
controller set to 5
HIGH
.
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When the controller light turns off, the maximum temperature has
been reached for the knob setting. This light will cycle on and off
during use.
Turn barbecue Off:
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Turn controller knob fully counterclockwise to
OFF
position.
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Unplug cord from outlet.
Turn barbecue on:
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Ensure electrical controller is turned fully counterclockwise to the
off position.
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Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, RCB protected
outlet. If extension cord must be used refer to “Extension Cord
Use and Safety”. Turn knob clockwise. Indicator light should
come on.
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