DANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire causing damage to property.
WARNINGS
■Do not use in high winds.
■Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Use a commercially prepared firestarter, such as Weber FireStarters, and make sure that, if using lighter fluid, any fluid that may have drained through the bottom vents is removed before lighting the charcoal.
■Kettle should be kept in a level position at all times.
■Infants, children, and pets should never be left unattended near a hot kettle.
■The kettle should never be used within five feet of any combustible material.
■Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while barbecuing.
■Never use kettle unless all parts of the unit are in place. Make sure ash catcher is in place when using the barbecue.
■Charcoal starter fluid should never be added to hot or even warm coals. After use, starter fluid should be capped and placed a safe distance from kettle.
■The lid should be removed from the kettle while lighting and getting fire started.
■Do not line bowl of kettle with aluminum foil - it may obstruct flow of air. Instead, use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when cooking by the Indirect Method.
■Always put charcoal in
■During cooking, the ashes may contain hot coals. Remove ashes only after all coals have completely burned out and are fully extinguished.
■Do not place a hot lid on carpet or grass. Use the steel lid holder provided.
■Never attempt to move a hot kettle.
■Do not add charcoal impregnated with lighter fluid while cooking.
■Never touch grates or kettle to see if they are hot.
■Do not use water to control
■Use proper barbecue tools with long
■Barbecue mitts should always be worn to protect hands while barbecuing.
■Never dump hot coals where someone may step on them or where they might start a fire. Do not remove coals until fully extinguished and cold.
■Hot electric starters should be handled carefully and put in a safe place after use. Electric cords should be placed away from walkways. Keep electric cords away from hot surfaces.
■Do not use sharp objects of any kind to clean cooking grate or remove ashes.
■Do not use abrasive cleaners on kettle or cooking grate.
■To adjust vents or to remove lid while barbecuing, use barbecue mitts or a hot pad.
■When using liquid starters always check ash catcher before lighting. Any accumulation of starter fluid in the ash catcher could ignite, resulting in a fire below the bowl. Wipe out any fluid before igniting charcoal.
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