GRILLING TIPS AND TRICKS
1. A
lways “Preheat” your grill before cooking. Light all main burners, turn to “HI”, and close the lid until
the thermometer reads over 500°F (260°C), which should take 4 minutes. Then adjust the burner
control knobs to the proper temperature. Note that no preheating is necessary for the side burner.
2. The thermometer measures the temperature at the top of the lid. The temperature down by the
cooking grates is generally somewhat warmer.
3. Mother Nature can impact your grilling times. Allow more cooking time for cold, wind, and higher
altitudes.
We recommend you place the grill in an area protected from much wind.
4. Trim away any excess fat from meat to reduce flare-ups.
5. Keep similar size portions together so that they cook more evenly.
6. Generally, the more food on the grill, the longer the cooking time.
7. Be aware when using the Direct cooking method, as food can easily become overcooked, burned, or
dry out. Food may require more turning, or sometimes, may need to be moved off the flame.
8. Larger pieces of meat generally require more cooking time per pound than smaller pieces of meat.
9. If a major flare-up, or too many flare-ups occur, turn off the gas, move the food away from the flare-up,
and close the hood. Restart the grill once the flare-up has died down.
10. Turn foods infrequently. Generally, only turn a steak once during cooking.
11. Use tongs rather than a fork when turning the food on the grill. Less juice will be lost that way.
FOOD SAFETY
1. Always use safe food handling and preparation when using this grill.
2. Wash all poultry, seafood, and vegetables before cooking.
3. Use separate platters, plates, and utensils for uncooked and cooked foods.
4. Leave all meat, poultry, and seafood in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
5. Use a meat thermometer to ensure foods are adequately cooked.