CAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked
“Propane Fuel” only. Prior to installing the cylinder, check to make sure its fitting is not damaged or bent. If the propane cylinder is damaged, DO NOT install it on your grill.
When installing the cylinder, be sure that it screws in securely in a smooth and straight manner.
DO NOT CROSS THREAD.
Slide propane cylinder through cylinder hook, (Figure below). While holding carrying handle closest to propane cylinder with one hand, push propane cylinder into regulator and turn clockwise until tight.
The propane cylinder must be removed prior to storing or transporting your grill. Do not carry or drive with the cylinder attached.
WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak.
WARNING: CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS BY
WETTING THE CONNECTIONS WITH A SOAP
AND WATER SOLUTION AND WATCHING
FOR BUBBLES. IF BUBBLES FORM OR IF A
BUBBLE GROWS, THERE IS A LEAK.
NOTE: ALL CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE
RINSED WITH CLEAN WATER AFTER
CHECKING FOR LEAKS.
Check for gas leaks:
WARNINGS
You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
Note: All
As a safety precaution check all fittings for leaks before using your Grill. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
Perform these leak checks even though your grill has been
Do not ignite burner while checking for leaks.
Check connections:
1)Regulator to propane cylinder connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection, remove propane cylinder. Do not operate grill. Use a different propane cylinder and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the propane cylinder, turn OFF the gas.
DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.
2)Valve-to-regulator connections.
WARNINGS
If there is a leak at the
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.
DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
DANGER Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. Sparks or flames may result in a fire or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.
DANGER Do not store a spare L.P. gas cylinder under or near this appliance. 1 lb. cylinders are not refillable. If the instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
L I G H T I N G
A summary of the lighting instructions is printed on the control panel.
1)Fold down the condiment holder to expose the burner control knob and electronic igniter button.
2)Make sure the burner control knob is turned OFF. (Push control knob in and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)
3)Open the lid.
4)Unfold the side tables.
WARNING: Do not lean over the open grill. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the grate when lighting the grill.
5)Push control knob in and turn counterclockwise to START/HI. (Figure below).
6)Push the electronic igniter button (you should hear a clicking sound). Burner should ignite.
7)Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate. You should see a flame.
WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAN OVER THE OPEN
GRILL. KEEP YOUR FACE AND BODY AT
LEAST ONE FOOT AWAY FROM THE GRATE
WHEN LIGHTING THE GRILL.
To Extinguish:
Push in and turn burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
CAUTION: Do not fold in side tables until grill is cold.
Remove propane cylinder after use and before transporting.