OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preheating Grill
It is extremely important that your grill be up to temperature before you begin using it. After
lighting, close the hood and preheat the grill on "HIGH" for 15 minutes. This preheating will
ensure that the cooking grid and grate are hot enough for proper grilling.
CAUTION: Do not cover the grids during the preheating period.
WARNING: Never leave a grill unattended to guard against possible grease fires
getting out of control. Grease fires can be severe and cause grill damage, property
damage and bodily harm.
Open or closed hood for grilling
Cooking with the lid open or closed is a matter of personal preference. Cooking with the lid
closed is recommended if you enjoy cooking at maximum "searing" temperatures. This
method will also produce more "flare up," speed the cooking procedure and will give you a
more robust, smoky, outdoor flavor. If you prefer cooking slower with less flare up, we suggest
the lid-open method.
We recommend always cooking with the lid CLOSED if you are in a windy area or colder
climate. Your grill has been designed and constructed to give you maximum flexibility
and cooking performance. Try different cooking methods on your grill to
determine which suits your needs best.
Checking Gas Leaks
Before operating your grill, after refueling, check carefully to be certain that all connections
are tight and there are no gas leaks.
1. Make 2-3 ounces of leak solution by mixing liquid dishwashing soap with water.
2. Make certain all control knobs are in the "OFF" position.
3. Brush small amounts of the leak solution on all the fittings and turn the gas on.
4. If bubbles appear, there is a leak. Proceed to step 5.
5. Turn the gas off and tighten all connections.
6. Go back to step 1 to retest the fittings.
7. If bubbles continue to appear, turn the gas off. Contact customer service.
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WARNING
Never use a match or open flame for leak detection. Use of an open flame
could result in a fire, explosion and bodily harm.
IMPORTANT: When connecting or replacing any gas pipe or fittings, all joints must be
sealed with approved leak-proof sealing compound or plumber's tape.
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