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 cylinder off.
•Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on HI. If grill has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product.
Before Cooking For The First Time
Operate grill for 15 minutes with the grill lid closed and the gas control on HIGH. This will
Turning Grill Off
-After cooking, turn the grill off by rotating the control knob to OFF. Control knob should pop up in the OFF position. If control knob does not pop up, disconnect cylinder to turn grill off and replace the Regulator/Valve.
-Allow grill to cool completely before storing.
Storing Grill
-Allow grill to cool completely.
-Remove Propane Cylinder and install protective cap over outlet threads.
-Remove Regulator/Valve from grill to help keep dirt out of the propane cylinder probe.
-Store Regulator/Valve in a heavy plastic bag and place inside grill.
-Fold legs up over top of grill with lid in closed position.
Grill Maintenance
-Allow grill to cool before cleaning. Frequency of cleaning is determined by how often grill is used.
-DO NOT use
-Meat drippings will solidify in bottom of grill after a few uses. This residue should be removed regularly. Failure to do so could cause overflow at bottom vent openings and increase the chance of a grease fire.
-When cleaning grill, cover work area with newspaper. Remove grill lid and cooking grate. Loosen residue with scraper or putty knife. Wipe away loosened residue with paper towels.
-Inside surface of grill may be cleaned with a strong solution of detergent and water applied with a scrub brush. Cooking grate may be cleaned with a wire brush. Thoroughly rinse grill with water and allow to completely
-Place cooking grate and lid onto grill.
Food Safety
Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to klil bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
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