Manual Lighting

Operating Instructions

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

1)Open the lid.

2)Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF. (Push each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position.)

WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve, the “excess gas flow control” feature will activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs. Then start over.

DANGER

When the “excess gas flow control” feature is activated, a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame-up, which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

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*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased.

3)Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise.

4)Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

5)Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI.

6)Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box. You should see a flame

WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front 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.

7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burner.

Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.

To Extinguish

Push down and turn each burner control knob clock- wise to the OFF position. Turn gas supply OFF at the source.

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55260 specifications

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