Ducane 3400 owner manual Normal Operation

NORMAL OPERATION

BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL

When firing your grill for the first time, it is advisable to run the Main Burner(s) on “HI” for 20 minutes with the hood down and then turn the Main Burners “OFF”. Next, run the Rotisserie Burner (if so equipped) on “HI” for 20 minutes with the hood down, then turn the Rotisserie Burner “OFF”. This tempers the grill.

PREHEATING GRILL

It is extremely important that your grill be up to temperature before you begin using it. After lighting turn all burners on “HI”. Close the lid and preheat the grill between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) for 10 minutes. This preheating will ensure that the cooking grid is hot enough for proper grilling.

LIGHTING YOUR GRILL

WARNING: Before each use of your grill it is important to inspect the full length of the gas line hose. If it is evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, the hose must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation.

DANGER: When the “excess gas flow control” feature is activated, a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder valve, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame-up, which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

DANGER: Make sure that the lid is in the full open position any time you attempt to light your grill. Failure to open the lid could lead to delayed ignition which may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve, the “excess gas flow control” feature will activate, limiting the flow from the LP cylinder. If this should occur, turn off the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Start over.

Check your parts list or your authorized dealer for the proper replacement hose assembly. For base cabinet model grills, it will be necessary to go behind your grill to check the hose.

WARNING: Never leave a grill unattended to guard against possible grease fires getting out of control. Grease fires can be severe and cause grill damage, property damage and bodily harm.

CLOSE LID FOR GRILLING

We recommend always cooking with your lid CLOSED if you are in a windy area or colder climate. Your Ducane® gas grill has been designed and constructed to give you maximum flexibility and cooking performance. Be creative, try different cooking methods on your grill to determine what suits your needs best…there is no “right” or “wrong” way to cook…just different individual styles.

WARNING: Please remember that this is an outdoor gas cooking appliance. Many areas of the grill generate extreme heat. We have taken every precaution to protect you from the contact areas. However, it is impossible to isolate all high-temperature areas. Therefore, use good judgment and a certain degree of caution when grilling on this product. We suggest a covered, protected hand during operation of grill. Do not move your grill when it is in operation or hot to the touch. Wait until your unit is turned off and properly cooled down before moving from place to place. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury.

POST HEATING GRILL

In order to assist cleaning your cooking grid and to completely vaporize remaining juices, post heat grill for 10 minutes with the burners on “HI” and the lid closed.

CAUTION: Do not cover the cooking grate during the post heating period.

After the post-heating of your grill is completed turn the control knobs to the “OFF” position.

PROPANE TANK SHUT-OFF

After the burner box cools down, the propane tank valve should also be closed. If you do not want to wait for the burner box to cool down, use a covered hand to turn off the propane tank valve.

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