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Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.

Operating Instructions

Turning Off

Checking for Leaks

LP Gas

 

 

Connection

Burner Connections

Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections are securely fastened to the burner and the tank.

If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the connection between the burner pipe and orifice. Make sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

 

 

Failure to inspect this connection or

LP Gas

 

follow these instructions could cause

Connection

 

 

 

a fire or an explosion which can

 

 

cause death, serious bodily injury, or

 

 

damage to property.

 

 

 

 

 

Please refer to diagram for proper installation.

If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice, please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

Tank/Gas Line Connection

Make 2-3 oz.a of leak solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.

Make sure control knobs are off.

Burner venturi

LP Gas Valve Main Burners with Orifice

LP Gas Valve with Orifice

 

Burner

Side Burner

venturi

1.Turn gas off at LP tank.2.Turn all control knobs clockwise to the OFF position.First Use

1.Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.

2.Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at least 15 minutes on “HIGH” with the lid closed. This will “heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate odors.

Direct Cooking

Cooking directly over hot burners. Ideal for searing in juices and food requiring less than 25 minutes of grilling time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts, vegetables and fruit.

1.Open lid and ignite the desired amount of burners per lighting instructions in owner’s manual.

2.Close lid and preheat grill on “HIGH”.

3.Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above the lit burners.

4.Adjust controls to desired temperature.

5.With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.

6.Turn grill OFF by first closing the valve on the propane tank. Burn off remaining gas in lines by waiting 15 seconds then turn all burner controls to the OFF position. A “poof” sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is burned.

Indirect Cooking

Not cooking directly over hot burners. Ideal for slow cooking and foods requiring more than 25

Turn LP gas tank ON at valve.

X

 

Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations

X

X

 

If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank OFF, reconnect

X

X

and re-test. If you continue to see bubbles after several

 

attempts, disconnect LP gas source and contact

 

1.800.762.1142 for assistance.

LP Gas Tank Valve

 

If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank OFF, wipe away solution and proceed.

minutes such as most roasts, loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.

1.

Open lid and ignite the desired amount of burners per lighting instructions in owner’s manual.

2.

Close lid and preheat grill on “HIGH”.

3. Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above the

 

un-lit burners.
4. Adjust controls to desired temperature.
5. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.

6. Turn grill OFF by first closing the valve on the propane tank. Burn off remaining gas in lines by

 

waiting 15 seconds then turn all burner controls to the OFF position. A “poof” sound is normal

Operating Main Burners

Lighting

1.

Open lid. Attempting to light the burner with the lid

 

closed may cause an explosion!

2.

Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the

 

gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog

 

the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged

 

burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.

3. All control knobs must be in the OFF position.
4. Turn on gas at LP-gas supply tank.

5.

Push and turn control knob slowly about 1/4 turn

 

counter clockwise until a click is heard. The burner

 

should light. If the burner does not light, repeat up to

 

three times.

6.

If ignition does not occur, turn control knob to “OFF”,

 

wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.

7. To light other burners, repeat the same procedure for

 

the adjacent burner and continue in sequence until all

 

desired burners are lit.

8.

If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match

 

secured with the lighting rod provided to light burners

Control Knob

Main Burner Lighting Rod Placement

Flame SlightYellow

Slight

as the last of the LP gas is burned.

For more tips on indirect cooking please see “Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life”

Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life

1.

For food safety tips visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/

2.

Use the upper cooking grid (warming rack) for keeping cooked food warm, toasting breads or

 

cooking delicate foods in aluminum foil pouches.

3.

Use the side burner of this appliance like a normal kitchen range for boiling, sautéing or frying.

4.

To keep food from sticking to the grids, spray or coat with cooking oil before lighting.

5. To reduce flare-up keep grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on

 

very high temperatures.

6.

Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect cook or

 

place on upper cooking levels (warming rack).

7. To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn

 

foods over just once during cooking.

8. When direct cooking adjust your burners to different levels so foods can be prepared to

 

different internal temperatures in the same time frame.

9. When in-direct cooking roasts and larger cuts of meat, place meat onto a roasting rack inside

 

a heavy gauge metal pan. Place pan over the un-lit burners.

10. Try water pans to reduce flare-ups and cook juicer meats. Before starting grill remove

manually. Access the burners through the cooking grid

and heat plates. Position the lit match near side of the

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cooking grids and place a heavy duty shallow pan directly on heat plates. Fill half way with

water, fruit juices or other flavored liquids. Replace cooking grids and position food over the

burner.

Important: Always use the lighting rod provided when lighting burners with a match.

9.After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height matches illustration.

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Main burner proper flame height.

 

loaded pan.

11.

Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Follow

 

the wood manufacturer’s instructions.

12.

Rotisseries, grill baskets, vertical poultry holders and other accessories can enhance your

 

experiences, reduce cooking times and aid in clean-up.

13.

Clean cooking grids and racks after every use with a quality grill bush designed for your grid

 

material. Wear protective gloves and gently remove the build-up while grids are hot.

Caution

If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn the gas “OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes before re-lighting.

14. After every use, allow grill to cool. Then protect clean cooking grids with a light coat of

cooking oil, empty grease pan, wipe outside surfaces with a suitable kitchen cleaner and

protect surfaces with a quality cover that is properly fits your grill.

15. Visit websites like www.bluerhino.com, watch barbecue themed TV shows or purchase

related barbecue cookbooks to learn more interesting tips like –

A gas grill is ideal for reheating leftover pizza. Set burners on low and place pizza slices

directly on preheated cooking grid. Close lid and cook until cheese starts to bubble.