Char-Broil 415.161209 manual For Safe Use Of Your Grill And To Avoid Serious Injury, Safety Tips

WARNING

For Safe Use Of Your Grill And To Avoid Serious Injury:

•Do not let children operate or play near grill.

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

•Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill.

•Check burner flames regularly.

•Use grill 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.

•Do not use charcoal or ceramic briquets in a gas grill. (Unless briquets are supplied with your grill.)

•Use grill 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.

•Apartment Dwellers:

Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an LP gas grill 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 lid closed. A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is hazardous.

•Never operate grill with LP tank out of correct position specified in assembly instructions.

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

Safety Tips

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

sWhen grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and LP cylinder valve.

sIf the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder. Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance.

sNever move grill while in operation or still hot.

Uselong-handled barbecue utensils and oven mitts to avoid burns and splatters.

sMaximum load for side shelves is 10 lbs.

greaseThe cup must be inserted into grease clip and emptied after each use. Do not remove grease cup until grill has completely cooled.

sClean 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.

sIf you notice grease or other hot material dripping from grill 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.

sThe regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during operation. This will not affect safety or use of grill.

useOnly the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with this grill. Replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies must be specified or supplied by Char-Broil, LLC.

sIf you have a grill problem see the "Troubleshooting Section".

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

CAUTION

•Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. Grills are 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 tank off.

•Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on high. If grill has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product. Follow instructions on General Grill Cleaning and Cleaning The Burner Assembly to prevent grease fires.

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