Meco 2420, 2400, 2440, 2430, 2410 owner manual Operating the LP GAS Grill, Grill Cooking

OPERATING THE LP GAS GRILL		· Always disconnect LP gas cylinder when not in use.
			Allow grill to cool before handling parts or cleaning.
		· Remove grill covers and store at least 36 inches from
			the LP gas grill while in use. Grill covers are made of
			a flammable material. Allow the grill to completely
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:			cool before putting the cover back on the grill.
· Never use charcoal in your LP gas grill. Do not use
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aerosols or store flammable liquids or materials near
this gas grill.
· Keep regulator hose away from any heated surfaces.
· Check the LP gas grill for gas leaks and Burner		· Always make sure the Grease Container is empty and is
obstructions before each use.			properly installed in the Bowl before each cooking.
· To prevent an explosion from gas build-up,always		· Do not leave any utensils on a hot Cooking Grid or
open the hood before lighting the LP gas grill.			cookware. Do not place hot utensils on the plastic side
· Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water			burner cover or table, they will melt.
or other liquids. Have a BC fire extinguisher nearby.
		1) Make sure the Cooking Grid is clean. (See Care and
Do not douse or spray the grill or cooking grid with
		Maintenance.) Place Cooking Grid on the bowl and rotate the
water when hot. Burns from splattered grease or the
		raised lip that is halfway around the grid to the rear of the
water could occur.
		grill. (FIG. 17A) The Cooking Grid will seat only one way
· If your LP gas grill catches on fire:
		when the two long ribs under the grid fall into the two notches
- If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely
		in the bowl at the 3 and 6 o’clock positions. (FIG. 17B)
reach the control knob , then turn it to the off
position.		2) Preheat the Grill with the hood closed, on “High” for about
- If the fire involves one of the hoses, and you can
		3-8 minutes. Do not pre-heat over 8 minutes or the Cooking
safely reach the LP cylinder, disconnect the cylinder.
		Grid coating may be destroyed. During the first use, there
- If the fire involves the cylinder, leave it alone,
		may be a slight odor from the curing oil on paint or parts.
evacuate the area and call the fire department.
		3) After preheating, carefully place food on the Cooking Grid.
- If there is any type of fire that threatens either
personal safety or endangers property, call the fire		Cook until done, turning food at least once halfway through
department.		the cooking time for most foods. Adjust flame as needed with
· Do not use the grill without Grease Container in place.		the Control Knob.
Check the Grease Container for grease buildup. Empty		4) When food is cooked, remove food with long-handled heat
excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the pan.		resistant, plastic or wooden utensils so as not to scratch the
· If you notice grease or other hot material dripping		non-stick surface. Never use metal tongs, forks or knives as
from the grill onto the valve, hose, or regulator, turn		these can damage the coating on the Cooking Grid.
off the control knob immediately. After the grill has
cooled, determine the cause and correct it. After
								Raised Lip
cleaning the valve and hose and regulator assembly,
							placed toward
perform a leak test before continuing use. (See
								rear of grill
Performing a Leak Test.)
· Do not operate an LP gas grill if you have knowledge
of or suspect a gas leak.
				FIG. 17A
· Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt
tails, clothing with frills, etc.) around a LP gas grill
while in use or hot.
· Do not lean your body over the LP gas grill when
lighting it or while it is in use or hot.								Notches
					Ribs under
· Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat resistant gloves,					Grid			in bowl
long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times
since the grill will become very hot. Open the hood
carefully when cooking to avoid the hot air and steam
trapped inside.
· Do not allow children to operate or play near an LP gas
grill. Keep animals and bystanders out of the grill area.
Do not leave grill unattended.
· Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot. Do not
drag or put side pressure on the legs.
· Do not allow cords of any electric appliance or
rotisserie near heated surfaces of the LP gas grill;
place electric cords away from walkways to avoid a
tripping hazard.
			FIG. 17B
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