Char-Broil 4638232 manual Leak Testing Valve and Hose, Safety Tips, Before Your First Cookout

WARNING

•Do not use grill until leak checked.

•If leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the Fire Department.

•If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank Valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!

Leak Testing Valve and Hose

1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.

2.Check to make sure grill is connected to natural gas source and gas supply is turned on.

3.Brush a soapy solution onto areas and connections shaded In illustration below.

4.“If growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Turn gas off at control knobs and gas source immediately and retighten connections. If leaks cannot be stopped “do not try to repair.” Call for replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and name of items needed To the Grill Service Center at 1-800-241-7548.

WARNING

For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury:

•Do not let children operate or play near grill.

•Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn.

•Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill.

•Check burner flames regularly.

•Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under a surface that can catch fire.

•Do not use charcoal in a gas grill.

•Use grill at least 3 ft. from any

wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

•Apartment Dwellers:

Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using a Gas Grill in an apartment. If allowed use outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies made of wood.

•NEVER attempt to light burner with lid closed. A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is hazardous.

Safety Tips

￿When grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and gas source.

￿Never move grill while in operation or still hot.

￿Use long-handled barbecue utensils to avoid burns and splatters.

￿Maximum load for side shelves is 10 lbs.

￿A soup can must be attached to grease clip and emptied after each use. Do not remove soup can until grill has completely cooled.

￿If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from grill onto valve or hose, turn off gas supply at once. Determine the cause, correct, clean and inspect valve and hose before continuing. Perform a leak test.

￿If you have a grill problem see the "Troubleshooting Section".

CAUTION

•Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons.

•Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops turn knobs and gas source off.

•Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on high. If grill has not been regularly cleaned a grease fire can occur that may damage the product.

Before Your First Cookout

•Light burners, check to make sure they are lit, close the lid and warm up grill on HIGH for 15 minutes. Curing of paint and parts will produce an odor only on first lighting.

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