Getting Started

Warnings & Safety

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

ALWAYS contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER

Hazards or unsafe practices which WILL result in

severe personal injury or death

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

death or severe personal injury

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in

minor personal injury.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how

to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if

the instructions are not followed.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer. Have the installer show you the location of the gas shutoff valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.

Warnings & Safety

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, read and follow these basic precautions before operating your gas grill or side burners.

WARNING

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not use the grill as storage area for flammable materials. Keep area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Before lighting the burners inspect the gas supply piping or hose. If there is evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

This unit is equipped with a grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Keep all electric cords away from the heated surfaces of the grill.

WARNING

Do not use flammable cleaning materials. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked. If obstructions can be seen, use a metal wire coat hanger that has been straightened out. Shake out any debris through the air shutter.

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