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Operating The Grill
Initial Lighting: When lit for the first time, the gas grill emits a slight odor. This is a normal temporary condition caused by the
Main Burner Use: When searing foods, we recommend preheating the grill by operating all main burners in the high position with the lid closed for approximately 10 minutes. Food cooked for short periods of time (fish, vegetables) can be grilled with the lid open. Cooking with the lid closed will ensure higher, more even temperatures that can reduce cooking time and cook meat more evenly. Food that has a cooking time longer than 30 minutes, such as roasts, can be cooked indirectly (with the burner lit opposite to the food placement). When cooking very lean meats, such as chicken breasts or lean pork, the grids can be oiled before
Direct Cooking: Place food to be cooked on the grill directly over the heat. This method is generally used for searing or for foods that do not require prolonged cooking times such as hamburgers, steaks, chicken pieces, or vegetables. The food is first seared to
Indirect Cooking: With one or more burners operating, place food to be cooked on the grill over a burner that is not operating. The heat circulates around the food, cooking slowly and evenly. Cooking with this method is much the same as cooking in your oven and is generally used for larger cuts of meats such as roasts, chickens or turkeys, but can also be used for cooking foods that are prone to
Rear Burner Use (If Equipped): Remove the warming rack prior to use. Cooking grids should also be removed if they interfere with the rotisserie. The rear burner is designed to be used in conjunction with the rotisserie kit (included with most rear burner units) available from your dealer. See the rotisserie kit assembly instructions.
To use the counterbalance - remove the rotisserie motor from the gas grill. Place the spit with meat being cooked across the hangers inside the grill. The meat will naturally hang with the heavy side down. Tighten the counterbalance arm and weight so the arm is facing up. Slide the counterweight in or out to balance the load and tighten in place.
WARNING! Barbecue sauce and salt can be corrosive and will cause rapid deterioration of the gas grill components unless cleaned regularly. When finished cooking disassemble rotisserie components, wash thoroughly with warm soapy water and store indoors.
Infrared Side Burner Use(if equipped): The gas grill should be located so that the side burner is protected from the wind, because the wind will adversely affect its performance.
The side burner is equipped with a cast iron cooking grid which can be positioned at two different heights. The lower position can be used like any range top burner, for gravies, soups, etc. The higher position is for searing meats. (see instructions located on side burner lid).
WARNING! Do not close the side burner lid while it is operating or hot. WARNING! Do not adjust cooking grid while hot or operating.
WARNING! Do not use side burner to deep fry foods as cooking with oil can create a dangerous situation.
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