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Preheating Grill
It is extremely important that your grill be up to temperature before you begin using it.
After lighting, close the hood and preheat the grill on “MAX” for 15 minutes. This
preheating will ensure that the cooking grate is hot enough for proper grilling.
CAUTION: Do not cover the cooking grate during the preheating period.
WARNING: Never leave a grill unattended to guard against possible grease fires
getting out of control. Grease fires can be severe and cause grill damage,
property damage and bodily harm.
Open or Closed Hood for Grilling
Cooking with the lid open or closed is a matter of personal preference. Cooking with
the lid closed is recommended if you enjoy cooking at maximum “searing”
temperatures. This method will also produce more “flare up”, speed the cooking
procedure and will give you a more robust, smoky, outdoor flavor. If you prefer cooking
slower with less flare up, we suggest the lid-open method.
We recommend always cooking with the lid CLOSED if you are in a windy area or
colder climate. Your grill has been designed and constructed to give you maximum
flexibility and cooking performance. Be creative. Try different cooking methods on your
grill and determine which suits your needs best.
There is no right or wrong way to cook,
just different cooking styles. Get creative and enjoy!
Checking Gas Leaks
Before operating your grill, after refueling, check carefully to be certain that all
connections are tight and there are no gas leaks.
1: Make 2-3 ounces of leak solution by mixing liquid dishwashing soap with water.
2: Make certain all control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
3: Brush small amounts of the leak solution on all the fittings and turn the gas on.
4: If bubbles appear, there is a leak. Proceed to step 5.
5: Turn the gas off and tighten all connections.
6: Go back to step 1 to retest the fittings.
7: If bubbles continue to appear, turn the gas off. Contact customer service.
WARNING: Never use a match or open flame for leak detection. Use of an open
flame could result in a fire, explosion and bodily harm.
IMPORTANT: When connecting or replacing any gas pipe or fittings, all
joints must be sealed with approved leak-proof sealing compound or
plumber’s tape.
