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Fold down the condiment holder to expose the
electronic igniter and burner control knob. Make sure
that the burner control knob is in the OFF position.
Fold out the propane
cylinder hook on the
right side of the grill.
Attach a 1 lb.
propane cylinder.
See the instructions
listed in this manual
under “Attaching
the Propane
Cylinder”.
DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN
THE PROPANE
CYLINDER. MAKE
SURE THAT YOU
DO NOT CROSS
THREAD THE
CONNECTION.
Unlatch the hood latch and open the grill hood.
Fold out both side tables, slide drip pan into
holder on the underside of the grill.
C O O K I N G — TA I LG AT E O R TA B L E TO P
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
To light the grill:
Refer to the Lighting instructions in this owner’s manual and
printed on the control panel of your grill. Never light the grill
without first folding out the side tables.
To preheat the grill:
Light the FG-50 according the lighting instructions in
this owner’s manual. Close the lid and turn the burner
control knob to Start/Hi. Preheat the grill for 5-10 minutes
(depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind).
Once the grill is preheated, set the burner control knob to the
setting specified in the recipe.
Note:
Wind and weather may require adjustment of
the burner control knob to obtain the correct cooking
temperature. If the burner goes out during cooking, open
the lid, turn off the burner, and wait five minutes before
relighting.
Drippings and grease:
Excess drippings and grease
will collect in the disposable drip pan. (Located on the
underside of the grill). Use a new pan before each use and
dispose of used pans properly.
WARNINGS
Check the drip pan and the bottom of the grill for
grease build-up before each use. Remove excess
grease to avoid a fire in the bottom of the grill.
Do not move the FG-50 when operating or while
the grill is hot.
Wait for the grill to cool before folding up the
fold-out side tables.
Wait for the grill to cool before closing the arm
assembly.
AT TAC H I N G T H E P R O PA N E
CY L I N D E R
Use 1 lb. propane cylinders. Use propane cylinders that are
approximately 4 inches in diameter and 8 inches in length.
The propane cylinder must fit through the cylinder hook.
CAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked
“Propane Fuel” only. Prior to installing the
cylinder, check to make sure its fitting is not
damaged or bent. If the propane cylinder is
damaged, DO NOT install it on your FG-50.
