WARNING
Match Lighting
▲Do not lean over grill while lighting.
1. Open lid during lighting.
2. Place match into match holder (hanging on right back leg).
Light match, place into lighting hole on left side of firebox.
3. Turn right knob to HI position. Be sure burner lights and stay lit.
4. Light other burners follow with step 3.
Searing Burner Match Lighting
1. Open searing burner lid. Turn on gas at LP cylinder.
2. Place lit match near burner.
3. Turn searing burner knob to HI. Be sure burner lights and stays lit.
Burner Flame Check
• Remove cooking grates and heat diffusers. Light burners, turn
knobs from HI to LO. You should see a smaller flame in
LO position than seen on HI. Perform burner flame check
on searing burner, also. Always check flame prior to each use. If
only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden flame drop or low flame" in
the Troubleshooting Section.
Turning Grill Off
• Turn all knobs to OFF position. Turn LP cylinder off by turning
Igniter Check
• Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Press and hold electronic igniter button. "Click"
should be heard and spark seen each time between collector box or
burner and electrode. See "Troubleshooting" if no click or spark.
Valve Check
• Important: Make sure gas is off at LP cylinder before checking valves.
Knobs lock in OFF position. To check valves, first push in knobs and
release, knobs should spring back. If knobs do not spring back, replace
valve assembly before using grill. Turn knobs to LOW position then turn
back to OFF position. Valves should turn smoothly.
Hose Check
• Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn. Replace damaged
hoses before using grill. Use only valve/hose/regulator as specified in the
parts list of this Use & Care Guide.
Cast Iron Grate Seasoning (if applicable)
First Use – Before first use, season cast iron grates as follows: Rinse
cast iron grates with hot water. Do not use soap. Dry grates thoroughly
with a cloth towel. Coat grates with vegetable oil or non-stick cooking
spray. Place grates in grill. Start grill and slowly raise temperature
to 350° - 400° F. Heat grates for one hour. Turn off grill and allow
grates to cool completely before using to cook.
Cleaning – Do not use soap when cleaning grates. Clean grates with
a stiff brush and hot water. Dry grates thoroughly with a cloth towel.
Re-seasoning – Re-season grates when rust spots appear on
grate surface. When re-seasoning grates, soap may be used with
hot water to clean grates. After cleaning, dry grates thoroughly with
a cloth towel. Coat grates with vegetable oil or non-stick
cooking spray. Place grates in grill. Start grill and slowly
raise temperature to 350° - 400° F. Heat grates for one hour.
Turn off grill and allow grates to cool completely before using again.
General Grill Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for
paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the factory (and should
never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use
a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and
allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to
painted surfaces.
• Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition, most residue can be
wiped away with baking soda/water solution or specially formulated
cleaner. Use nonabrasive scouring powder for stubborn stains.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive cleaner and
warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
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