5.Keep similar size portions together so that they cook more evenly.

6.Generally speaking, the more food on the grill, the longer the cooking time.

7.Be aware when using the Direct cooking method, as food can easily become overcooked, burned, or dry out. Food may require more turning, or sometimes, may need to be moved off the flame.

8.Larger pieces of meat generally require more cooking time per pound than smaller pieces of meat.

9.If a major flare-up, or too many flare-ups occur, turn off the gas, move the food away from the flare-up, and close the hood. Restart the grill once the flare-up has died down.

10.Turn foods infrequently. Generally, only turn a steak once during cooking.

11.Use tongs rather than a fork when turning the food on the grill. Less juice will be lost that way.

12.Know your sauce and when to apply. Oil and vinegar based sauces can be brushed on any time. Sugar based sauces like barbecue sauce should be applied during the last few minutes of cooking.

13.A timer can help you keep from over-cooking the food.

14.Use insulated protective mitts or potholders when working around a grill in operation.

15.Use a small amount of cooking oil on the cooking grates before heating to reduce foods sticking on the grates.

FOOD SAFETY

1.Always use safe food handling and preparation when using this grill.

2.Wash all poultry, seafood, and vegetables before cooking.

3.Use separate platters, plates, and utensils for uncooked and cooked foods.

4.Leave all meat, poultry, and seafood in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

5.Use a meat thermometer to ensure foods are adequately cooked.

Trouble Shooting Guide

BURNER WILL NOT LIGHT

1.) Gas supply is turned off. Turn on gas at LP tank.

2.) Out of propane. Check to be sure you still have propane in your tank.

3.) Regulator is not properly seated into the tank valve. Remove and reattach. Hand tighten only.

4.) Crimped fuel supply hose. Inspect and straighten.

5.) Regulator failure or damaged hose. Order replacement part and replace.

6.) Make sure you can hear the electronic igniter clicking. If not, replace the battery with an “AA” size. Inspect the electrode to be sure it’s not coated in grease or dirt. If so, clean with rubbing alcohol. Check the distance from the electrode tip to the burner. The tip of the electrode should be 1/8” to ¼” from the main burner and 1/8” to 3/16” from the side burner. Adjust if necessary. Inspect the electrodes to be sure they are not cracked or broken. If so, order replacement parts and replace.

7.) Blockage in the gas system. Inspect the burners to be sure insects, spider webs, etc do not block them. Clean if necessary. Inspect under the control panel to be sure the burners are aligned properly with the valves.

IRREGULAR FLAME OR YELLOW FLAME

1.) New burner may have residual oil, which will burn off.

2.) Tubes in burners are blocked. Remove and clean.

3.) Burners have a high grease or dirt build-up. Remove and clean.

4.) Burners are not aligned properly with the valves. Inspect under the control panel.

SUDDEN DROP IN GAS PRESSURE OR FLAMES BLOW OUT

1.) Out of gas. Check to be sure you still have propane in your tank.

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