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Cooking On the Gas Grill
!WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from fire, explosion or burn hazard:
•Never use charcoal or lighter fluid in your gas grill. Keep this outdoor cooking appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
•Keep any electrical supply cord and regulator hose away from any heated surfaces.
•Make sure there are no gas leaks or obstructions to the flow of combustion and ventilation air before each use.
•Keep the ventilation openings of the LP Gas Cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
•Always open the Hood before lighting the LP gas grill.
•Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or other liquids. Have a BC fire extinguisher accessible. Never douse or spray the grill or cooking surfaces with water when hot. Burns from grease or water splatters could occur.
•If your gas grill catches on fire:
-If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely reach the Control Knobs on the Control Panel, then turn them to the “Off” position.
-If the fire involves the LP Gas Cylinder, leave it alone, evacuate the area, and call the Fire Department.
-If there is any type of fire that threatens either personal safety or endangers property, call the Fire Depart- ment.
•Do not use the grill without Grease Cup in place. Check the Grease Cup for
•If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from the grill onto the valves or regulator, turn off the gas supply immediately. After the grill has cooled, determine the cause and correct it. After cleaning the valves and regulator assembly, perform a leak test before continuing use. See “Performing a Leak Test.”
•Do not operate a gas grill if you have knowledge of or suspect a gas leak.
•Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt tails, clothing with frills, etc.) around a gas grill while in use or hot.
•Do not lean your body over the gas grill when lighting it or while it is in use or hot.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
•Do not allow children to operate or play near a gas grill. Keep children, animals and bystanders out of the grill area. Do not leave grill unattended.
•Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.
•When grill is not in use, turn off all grill Control Knobs, and disconnect the LP Gas Cylinder.
•Do not cover more than half (50%) the cooking area if using griddle plates. Full coverage of cooking area will cause overheating below the plates.
•Do not leave any utensils or cookware on a hot Cooking Grid.
Grill Cooking (Direct Method)
Direct Cooking on the Grids:
Food is cooked directly over the heat source. The Burners heat up the Flavor Activators under the Cooking Grid, which in turn heat the food on the grill. The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the hot Flavor Activators below and vaporize. Rising smoke bastes the food, giving it that unique barbecued flavor.
Use the Direct Cooking method for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook: steaks, chops, kabobs, sausages, and more. These foods should be turned once halfway through the grilling time.
To sear meats, place them over Direct High heat for 2 to 5 minutes per side. Smaller pieces require less searing time. Hamburgers, steaks, chops, chicken breasts, and larger cuts of meat all benefit from searing. Usually after searing you finish cooking the food at a lower temperature.
For Direct Cooking, preheat the grill for 10 minutes with the Burners on “High.” Place food on the Cooking Grate, and then adjust all Burners to the temperature required. Close the Hood and lift it only to turn food or to test for done- ness at the end of the recommended cooking time.