Char-Broil 12101550 manual For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious Injury

WARNING

For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious Injury:

•The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.

•When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable noncombustible surface in an area clear of combustible material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.

•Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.

•Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in operation. Use caution when placing anything in cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.

•Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.

•This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

•This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that burn.

•Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

•Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

•Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.

•Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

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• Apartment Dwellers:

Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an LP gas appliance in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies.

•NEVER attempt to light burner with any type of closed cover . A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed appliance is hazardous.

•Never operate appliance with LP cylinder out of correct position specified in assembly instructions.

•Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling nut before moving LP cylinder from specified operation position.

Safety Tips

•Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for tightness.

•When this appliance is not in use, turn off control knob and LP cylinder valve.

•The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and emptied after each use.

•If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from appliance onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas supply at once. Determine the cause, correct it, then clean and inspect valve, hose and regulator before continuing. Perform a leak test.

•Do not store objects or materials under the appliance enclosure that would block the flow of combustion air to the underside of either the control panel or the firebox bowl.

•The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during operation. This will not affect safety or use of the appliance.

•If you have an appliance problem see the "Troubleshooting Section".

•If the regulator frosts, turn off appliance and LP cylinder valve immediately. This indicates a problem with the cylinder and it should not be used on any product. Return to supplier!

•Clean grill often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.

CAUTION

•Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. This appliance is well ventilated for safety reasons.

•Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP cylinder off.

•Do not leave appliance unattended while burning off food residue. If appliance has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product.