Important Safety Instructions

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•Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the appliance. Do not allow children to oper- ate it, play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch other parts.

•Do not store items of interest to children on top of or above the appliance. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

•Keep the ventilation openings for the LP cylinder free and clear from debris.

•Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated area during cooking.

•Make sure that all of the appliance’s parts are dry before lighting a burner. Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected uten- sils. Decorative covers may cause a fire hazard or damage to the unit if a burner is accidentally burned on with the cover in place.

•Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, plastic, and cloth away from the burners and other hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces or gas burners.

•Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over or in close proximity to the appliance.

•Do not use the appliance for storage.

•Make sure that all the burner parts are dry before lighting a side burner.

•Do not allow food to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can result in food poisoning.

•Do not line the appliance with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn up during cooking.

•Do not leave the canopy open when the outdoor grill is not in use to prevent an accumulation of water/ moisture inside. If water accumulates in the grill com- partment the unit should not be used and a service technician should be called to clean the inside of the compartment.

•If the appliance is left out in the rain (with the canopy shut), wait 30 minutes after the rain storm before using it.

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•IMPORTANT: This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding electrical plug for protection against possible electric shock hazards. It must be plugged into a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet that meets local codes for outdoor appliances. If only a two-prong electrical

outlet is available, it is the responsibility of the customer to have it replaced with a dedicat- ed, properly grounded three-prong electrical outlet. Do not under any circumstances:

◊Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

◊Use an adapter plug.

◊Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

•If using an extension cord, use only a grounded cord approved for use outdoors. Use a cord that is as short as possible. Avoid routing it through wet areas.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GREASE FIRE:

•SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

•NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

•DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

•Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

a.You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

b.The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

c.The fire department is being called.

d.You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

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