Operating Your Outdoor Grill

Tank-less Gas Supply

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Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either LP or natural gas. DO NOT ATTEMPT FIELD CONVERSIONS FROM LP TO NATURAL GAS OR FROM NATURAL GAS TO LP.

Before using your outdoor grill for the first time:

•Make sure the gas line has been install and checked for leaks by a qualified installer.

•Locate the gas shut-off valve and make sure it is open

(in the on position).

Important Operating Information

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•Always check the internal temperature of meats with a meat thermometer to determine doneness. See the Safe Cooking Temperature Chart on page 16.

•Do not operate the appliance without the knobs and trim rings in place.

•Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.

•Before each use, make sure the drip tray is clean and in place. Clean out any build-up in the bottom of the tray to avoid a fire hazard.

•To keep the burners operating properly, keep them clean. The more often you use your outdoor grill, the more often you need to clean the burners. See the Care and Cleaning section for cleaning instructions.

•Temperatures recommended in this manual are approximations. The best cooking temperature for your climate and weather conditions may vary.

•Avoid spills as much as possible. Porcelain grate surfaces are acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces.

After Cooking

1.Remove the food to serve and close the canopy for safety.

2.Leave the outdoor grill on an additional five minutes to burn off excess grease. Doing so will help keep the burners from becoming clogged and help maintain good ignition system operation.

3.If using an LP tank, close the shut-off valve on the top of the tank once the outdoor grill is off and cool.

Selecting and Using Cookware for the Optional Side Burner

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•Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooking appliance. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware are not suitable for cooking on the grill or side burner. Personal injury or damage may result from the improper use of cookware.

•Utensils need to be large enough to contain the desired quantity of food without boil-overs or spill- overs. Choose pans with easy to hold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift safely.

•To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles should not extend over the adjacent burner. Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they are well-balanced.

•Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not drop them on the grate.

•Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.

•To avoid burns or fire hazard when using the optional side burners, reduce the flame level if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.

When using cookware, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked for the sake of overall safety and best performance. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently.

Use cookware that:•Is well balanced and has flat, smooth bottoms•Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.

The largest recommended pot size for the optional side burners is 14 inches in diameter.

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