Operating Your Barbecue
Lighting the Grill
Each time you light the grill, check the following: | • Ensure the burner flames burn evenly along both | |
• Inspect the hose before using the grill. If there is | sides of each burner with a steady flame (mostly | |
blue with yellow tipping). If burner flames are not | ||
excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, | ||
normal, check the orifice and burner for insects or | ||
it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If you | ||
insect nests. | ||
need a replacement hose, contact your Cal Flame | ||
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dealer. | • Ensure the | |
• Ensure the area around the barbecue is clear of | when the barbecue is not in use. | |
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flammable substances such as gasoline, yard de- | • Do not operate the side burner with its cover closed | |
bris, wood, etc. | or the back burner with its cover installed. | |
• Ensure there is no blockage of the airflow through |
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the vent space located below the face of the unit. |
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Electronically Lighting the Grill and Infra- red Burners
1.Open the hood.
2.Keep your face as far away from the burners as pos- sible.
3.Rapidly rotate the burner knob counter clockwise past the light position to HIGH. You will hear a loud click as the electronic lighter produces a spark.
4.Listen for the sound of the gas igniting. If the burner does not light on the first try, repeat immediately.
5.If the burner does not light after three attempts, turn the control knobs to the OFF position. Wait five min- utes until the gas clears before attempting to light it again.
6.Repeat the procedure or try the manual lighting pro- cedure below.
7.Upon successful lighting, repeat the process on the other burners you wish to light.
8.To shut off the burners, rotate the knob and turn to OFF. It is normal to hear a popping sound when the burners are turned off.
Manually Lighting the Grill and Infrared Burners
WARNING: Do not use standard matches or cigarette lighters to perform match lighting procedures. Serious burns can occur and lighters can explode.
1.Open the hood.
2.If you have just attempted to light the burner, allow five minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate.
3.Slide out the drip tray from the grill.
4.Keep your face as far away from the burners as pos- sible.
5.Light and insert a long stem match, holding it near the burner ports.
6.Push in and turn the control knob just past the LIGHT position to HIGH.
7.Listen for the sound of the gas igniting. If the burner does not light after five seconds, turn the control knobs to the OFF position. Wait five minutes until the gas clears before attempting to light it again.
8.If the burner does not light after several attempts see Troubleshooting Guide in the back of this manual.
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