Safe Operating Practices

WARNING! Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual prior to operating grill.

•Read the entire instruction manual before operating the grill.

•Under no circumstance should this grill be modified.

•Follow lighting instructions carefully when operating grill.

•Do not light charcoal with lid closed.

•Do not lean over grill when lighting.

•Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Use ONLY charcoal starter fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Make sure that any fluids that have drained through the bottom of the grill are removed before lighting the charcoal.

•Charcoal starter fluid should never be added to hot or even warm coals.

•After use and before lighting, charcoal starter fluid should be capped and stored a safe distance away from the grill, at least 25ft (7.6m).

•Keep children and pets away from hot grill, DO NOT allow children to climb inside cabinet.

•Do not leave the grill unattended while in use.

•Do not move grill when hot or operating.

•This grill must not be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

•This grill must only be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area and must not be used inside a building, garage, screened in porch, gazebo or any enclosed area.

•Maintain proper clearance to combustibles, 5ft (1.5m) to all sides. This clearance is also recommended near vinyl siding or panes of glass. The grill must not be used on combustible surfaces (wooden or composite decks or porches).

•At all times keep the ventilation openings of the enclosure free and clear from debris.

•Do not operate unit under any combustible construction.

•Do not operate this grill under any overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings or overhangs.

•Do not locate in windy settings. High winds adversely affect the cooking performance of the grill.

•The lid is to be closed during the preheat period.

•The ash/grease tray must be in place when using the grill.

•Clean the ash/grease tray regularly to avoid build-up, which may lead to grease fires.

•Do not use the side shelves to store lighters, matches or any other combustibles.

•The grill should be on level ground at all times.

•Do not use water to control flare-ups or extinguish coals, as it may damage your grill’s finish.

•To control flare-ups, slightly close the vents on your grill. To completely extinguish coals/fire, close all vents and lid completely.

•Use proper grilling tools with long, heat-resistant handles.

•Use barbecue mitts or hot pads to protect hands while cooking or adjusting the vents.

•Do not remove ashes from grill until all charcoal is completely burned out and fully extinguished. Allow ample time to cool.

•Remaining coal and ashes are to be removed from grill and stored in a non-combustible metal container. Allow to remain in metal container 24 hours before disposing of.

•Keep electrical supply cords away from water or heated surfaces.

•California Proposition 65: The burning of charcoal creates by-products, some of which are on the list as substances known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. When cooking with charcoal, always ensure adequate ventilation to the unit, to minimize exposure to such substances.