MANUAL LIGHTING THE GRILL
OPERATING THE LP GAS GRILL
To reduce the risk of a serious burn injury when lighting the grill manually:
·Always light the burner with a long match holder.
·Keeps hands and fingers away from the burners.
1)Attach LP cylinder. Open the top Hood vent, then open the Hood all the way.
2)Important: Make sure grill control knob is turned “Off”.
3)If using a 20 lb. LP Cylinder, turn handle counterclockwise to“ON”. (See p. 8)
4)Push in Regulator Knob and turn
5)Hold a lit match through the Burner Tent opening with a match holder.
6)If Grill burner fails to light, repeat Steps
If the burner fails to light after three or four attempts following Steps
If the burner goes out during operation, turn the Control knob to the “Off” position. Open hood and wait five minutes before attempting to relight the grill. If it does not relight, turn control knob to the “Off” position. Make sure there are no open flames nearby, then disconnect the cylinder and see if it is empty.
CHECK YOUR FLAME
Your burners have been preset by the manufacturer for optimal flame performance. A blue flame, possibly with a
small yellow tip, is the result | Yellow Tip |
of the optimal air and LP |
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gas mixture. | Primarily |
| Blue |
| Flame |
Check the flame before each cooking session and throughout the grilling season. Always check especially after long periods of storing the grill. If the flame is significantly yellow in color, the appropriate amount of LP gas in the air/LP gas mixture is not correct. This could be due to a blocked burner from grease drippings or from insects building a nest inside the burner or burner opening. See How to Clean the Burners.
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
·Never use charcoal in your LP gas grill. Do not use aerosols or store flammable liquids or materials near this gas grill.
·Check the LP gas grill for gas leaks and Burner obstructions before each use.
·To prevent an explosion from gas
·Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water or other liquids. Have a BC fire extinguisher nearby.
·Do not douse or spray the grill or cooking grid with water when hot. Burns from the splattered grease or water could occur.
·If your LP gas grill catches on fire:
-If the fire is inside the grill and you can safely reach the control knob , then turn it to the off position.
-If the fire involves the cylinder, leave it alone, evacuate the area and call the fire department.
-If there is any type of fire that threatens either personal safety or endangers property, call the fire department.
·Do not use grill without Grease Cup installed. Empty excess grease to avoid a grease fire under the bowl.
·If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from the grill onto the Regulator Control, turn
off the control knob immediately. After the grill has cooled, determine the cause and correct it. After cleaning the regulator assembly, perform a leak test before continuing use. (See Performing a Leak Test.)
·Do not operate an LP gas grill if you have knowledge of or suspect a gas leak.
·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.
·Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat resistant gloves,
·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 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.
·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 cool before putting a cover back on the grill.
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