IMportAnt sAfety preCAutions

Please revI ew these I m Portant safety PreCautI ons before you use your grI ll

1)never leave the grI ll unattended wh I le Coo KI ng

) e nsure all tie-down wires have been removed from the burners.

) Always use caution when operating the grill in a windy area. (see indeX: “ g rilling in windy Condi-

tions” for further details.)

) Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while grilling. They could ignite.

5)n ever touch the grill racks, hood or immediate surrounding metal surfaces with your bare hands while grilling.

6)Use an insulated glove or mitt when opening and operating the grill. Always open the grill lid slowly to allow heat and smoke to escape before fully opening.

7)The grill hood must be fully opened while lighting the grill. Releasing fuel into a closed grill before lighting will not make it light sooner or more efficiently. i t will only risk explosion and personal injury or death. n ever lean over hot grill surface or look directly into the grill when at tempting to light.

8)do not heat unopened food containers as pressure build-up will cause the container to ex- plode.

9)do not use aluminum foil to line grill racks or drip pans. This will alter the airflow or trap exces sive heat in the control area and can melt knobs and ignition modules. s uch damage is specifi- cally excluded from your warranty.

10)n ever use charcoal or any other solid fuel in the grill.

11)Cooking excessively fatty meats and oils will cause flare ups. i nternal fires or damage caused by them or by the grill being left unattended while cooking are not covered under the terms and conditions of our warranty.

1) n ever grill without the drip pan in place. Always ensure the drip pan is pushed all the way to the back of the grill. h ot grease can leak downward and produce a fire or explosion.

1) g rease is extremely flammable. let hot grease cool down before attempting to handle or dis- pose of it. The drip tray should be cleaned of grease on a regular basis.

1) do not use the grill unless a leak check has been performed on all gas connections. (See I nd EX:

leak Test Procedure” for further details.)

15)n ever operate the grill while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16)do not lean on side shelves and never place a load weighing more than 25 pounds on a side shelf.

17)If any burner does not light or goes out during operation, turn off all gas control knobs, open the hood and wait five (5) minutes before attempting to re-light.