SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID INJURY
When properly cared for, your grill will provide safe,
reliable service for many years. However, extreme care
must be used as the grill produces intense heat that can
increase accident potential. When using this appliance
basic safety practices must be followed, including the
following:
Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other
service should be referred to a qualified technician.
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an
area where the grill is being used. Do not allow them to
sit, stand or play in or around the grill at any time.
Do not store items of interest to children around or
below the grill.
Do not permit clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials to come in contact with or too close to any
grate, burner or hot surface until it has cooled. The
fabric could ignite and cause
personal injury.
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting
garments or sleeves should never be worn while using
this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly
flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
grill use. These materials may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat
settings in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidelines.
Safety Instruction
Do not heat unopened food containers. A build-up of
pressure may cause the containers to burst.
Use a covered hand when opening the grill lid.
Never lean over an open grill.
When lighting a burner, pay close attention to what you are
doing. Make certain you are aware of which burner you are
lighting, so your body and clothing remain clear of open
flames
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Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting
to handle it. Do not allow grease deposits to collect in the
grease tray at the bottom of the grill’s firebox. Clean the
grease tray often.
When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, burner
grate or immediate surroundings as these areas
become extremely hot and could cause burns. Use
only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may cause steam burns. Do not use a towel
or bulky cloth in place or potholders. Do not allow
potholders to touch hot portions of the grill rack.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the grill racks or grill
bottom. This can severely upset combustion air flow or
trap excessive heat in the control area.
For proper lighting and performance of the burners
keep the burner ports clean. It is necessary to clean
them periodically for optimum performance. The
burners will only operate in one position and must be
mounted correctly for safe operation.
Clean the grill with caution. To avoid steam burns, do
not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the grill while it
is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes or can
ignite if applied to a hot surface.
Turn off grill controls and make certain the grill is cool
before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around
the grill. The chemical that produces the spraying
action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause
metal parts to corrode.
Do not use the grill to cook excessively fatty meats or
other products which promote flare-ups.
Do not operate the grill under unprotected combustible
constructions. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do
not use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways or
other such enclosed areas.
Keep the area surrounding the grill free from
combustible materials including, fluids, trash, and
vapors such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do
not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING
Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this
and any other grill, and cause the gas to flow
improperly. This is a very dangerous condition,
which can cause a fire to occur behind and
beneath the valve panel, thereby damaging the
grill and making it unsafe to operate. Inspect the
grill twice a year.
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