Operating Instructions

The side burner has a separate ignition system from the

Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit.

main cooking box.

1) Open the side burner lid.

 

DANGER

2) Push down and turn the side burner control to HI.

Failure to open the lid while igniting the side

3) Press the side burner igniter button several times so it

burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the

clicks each time.

CAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see

gas to clear if the side burner does not light,

on a bright sunny day.

may result in an explosive flame-up which can

1

cause serious bodily injury or death.

2

 

 

 

 

 

Lighting only the side burner.

 

 

 

1) Open the side burner lid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2) Check that the side burner valve is turned OFF. (Push

 

 

 

each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are

 

 

 

in the off position.), and all main burner control valves

 

 

3

 

 

are OFF (push down and turn clockwise).

 

 

 

 

 

3) Turn the LP tank valve on (turn counter-clockwise).

 

 

 

4) Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI.

WARNING: If the side burner does not light:

5) Push the side burner igniter button several times so it

1) Turn OFF the side burner control valve.

clicks each time.

2) Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you

CAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see

try again or try to light with a match.

on a bright sunny day.

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2, 4

 

 

 

5

WARNING: If the side burner does not light:

1)Turn OFF the side burner control valve.

2)Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

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55260 specifications

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