WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Never use appliance for anything other than its intended use. This grill is NOT for commercial use.
• Keep a fire extinguisher accessible at all times while operating the grill.
• When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available.
• In the event of an oil or grease fire do not attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire department. A type BC or ABC fire extinguisher
may, in some circumstances, contain the fire.
• Before each use check all nuts, screws and bolts to make sure they are tight and secure.
• Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair user's ability to properly assemble or safely operate grill.
• Keep children and pets away from grill at all times. Do NOT allow children to use grill. Close supervision is necessary when children or pets are in the
area where grill is being used.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• The appliance is not to be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following its use until it has cooled.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of hot cooking liquid.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Never move grill when in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
• The grill is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/
mitts.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Never use glass, plastic or ceramic cookware in smoker. Never place empty cookware in grill while in use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill/hopper. Store only when fire is completely out and all surfaces are cold.
• The grill and hopper heat shields are HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION.
Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves/mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for
protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Grill is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and hot air are expelled during use.
• Hopper heat shield, hopper lid and latch, hopper ash door and latch are HOT while the grill is in use and during cooling. Wear protective gloves when
working with and around these components.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over grill when lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking grates with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the grill.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Do not remove ashes while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Keep hands, hair, and face away from the burning charcoal. Be careful of loose hair and clothing during operation as they could catch fire.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long, sturdy fireplace tools when adding wood or
charcoal.
• Never use charcoal lighting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. These fluids can explode causing injury or death.
Always follow specific lighting instructions for this grill.
• Never overfill charcoal hopper. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the grill.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a non-combustible container.
• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground.
• CAUTION - To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or other liquid.
• WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. Install only to a covered Class A GFCI receptacle that has an enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment
plug cap inserted or removed.
• Grill must only be used with an outdoor rated, weatherproof, covered socket.
• WARNING: Not for use with receptacles that are weatherproof only when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle
cover closed).
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
1. Do not plug in the appliance until fully assembled and ready for use.
2. Use only approved grounded electrical outlet.
3. Do not use during an electrical storm.
4. Do not expose appliance to rain or water at any time.
• Outdoor extension cords must be used that are marked with suffix "W" and with the statement "Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances."
• The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
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Masterbuilt® are NOT recommended and may cause injury.
Warning Code: DCG-02-230915-MSH