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Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
Operating Instructions
This grill is designed to operate with a one pound
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REFILL ANY ONE POUND (16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz.) PROPANE GAS TANKS!
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Connecting Gas Tank
1. Make sure the regulator/control valve is in the “LOCK OFF” position. (Figure 1a)
| 2. Lubricate the threads of the regulator valve with |
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Checking for Leaks
8.If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the lighting rod provided to light burner manually. Access the burner through the hole in bottom bowl as indicated. (Figure 5)
9.Turn the grill to “LOW” and position the lit match near side of the burner.Important: Always use the lighting rod provided when lighting burners with a match.
10.After lighting, observe the burner flame. Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height matches illustration. (Figure 7)
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
Turning Off
1.Turn control knob to the “LOCK OFF” position.2.Remove LP gas tank and properly store tank.If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the connection between the burner and control valve.
WARNING: Failure to inspect this connection or follow these instructions could cause a fire or an explosion which can cause death, serious bodily injury, or damage to property.
2.If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the control valve, please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Regulator / 1# LP Gas Tank ConnectionFigure 2
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HIGH | PUSH |
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Cooking
1.Open lid and ignite burner per lighting instructions.2.Close lid and preheat grill on “HIGH”.3.Adjust controls to desired temperature.4.Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above the lit burners.
5.With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
6.Turn grill “OFF” by turning control knob to the “LOCK OFF” position. Remove LP gas tank and properly store tank.
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. |
1. | Make |
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| liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water. | MED |
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2. | Make sure control knob is “OFF”. (Figure 3) |
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3. | Spoon several drops of solution, or use squirt bottle, |
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4. | Inspect the solution at the connection, looking for |
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| b. If bubbles appear, you have a leak. | X |
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1. Loosen and retighten this connection, making sure the connection is secure.
2. Retest with solution.a. If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, disconnect propane source and contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
3. To keep food from sticking to the grids, spray or coat with cooking oil before lighting. |
4. To reduce |
| very high temperatures. |
5. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and place on upper |
| cooking levels (warming rack). |
6. To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn |
| foods over just once during cooking. |
7. Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches. Follow |
| the wood manufacturer’s instructions. |
8. 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 |
9. After every use, allow grill to cool. Then protect clean cooking grids with a light coat of |
cooking oil, empty grease pan (if included), wipe outside surfaces with a suitable kitchen |
| cleaner and store in a cool dry place. |
10. Visit websites like www.bluerhino.com, watch barbecue themed TV shows or purchase |
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.
Lighting
Caution: Keep outdoor gas cooking appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Caution: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Caution: Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.
1.Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
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related barbecue cookbooks to learn more interesting tips. |
2.Open lid. Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an explosion!
3.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.4.Control knob must be in the “LOCK OFF” position. (Figure 3)5.Turn the control knob to “HIGH”6.Press the Igniter button repeatedly to light burner.7.If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.