Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
Installing Natural Gas Line
Installation should be done by a qualified service person.
CAUTION: If young children are in the area, a locking valve should be
considered.
Connect Natural Gas Line
Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught in the head of the natural gas line,
head of the grill natural gas line or in the head of the burner and burner ports.
Connect grill natural gas line to natural gas line.
Disconnect Natural Gas Line
Before disconnecting make sure the natural gas line valve "OFF".
Disconnect grill natural gas line to natural gas line.
Operating Instructions
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connections
Make sure the hose connections are securely
fastened to the burner and the natural gas line.
If your unit was assembled for you, visually check
the connection between the burner pipe and orifice.
Make sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Failure to inspect this connection or
follow these instructions could cause
a fire or an explosion which can
cause death, serious bodily injury, or
damage to property.
Please refer to diagram for proper installation.
If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice,
please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Gas Line Connection
Make 2-3 oz.a of leak solution by mixing one part
liquid dishwashing soap with three parts water.
Make sure control knobs are "OFF".
Turn natural gas line ON at main valve.
Spoon leak check solution at all "x" locations
If any bubbles appear turn natural gas main valve
"OFF", reconnect and re-test. If you continue to see
bubbles after several attempts, turn natural gas
main valve "OFF", and contact 1.800.762.1142 for
assistance.
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn natural gas
main valve "OFF" wipe away solution and proceed.
Operating Main Burners
Lighting
1. Open lid. Attempting to light the burner with the lid
closed may cause an explosion!
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to
the gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog the burner / venturi tube at the
orifice. A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
3. All control knobs must be in the "OFF" position.
4. Turn "ON" natural gas main valve.
5. Push and turn control knob counterclockwise to "HIGH".
6. Press the electronic igniter button and hold for 5 seconds to light burner.
7. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and
repeat lighting procedure.
8. If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the lighting rod provided to light
Gas
Burner
Connection
venturi
Gas Valve with
Orifice
Main Burners
Gas
Gas Valve with
Connection
Orifice
Burner
Side Burner
venturi
Infrared Back
NG Gas Valve
Burner Hose
with Orifice
Infrared Back Burner Control Valve
Natural Gas Connection
Operating Instructions (continued)
burners manually. Access the burners through the
cooking grid and heat plates. Position the lit match
near side of the burner.
Important: Always use the lighting rod provided when
lighting burners with a match.
9. After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure
all burner ports are lit and flame height matches
illustration.
Caution
If burner flame goes out during
operation, immediately turn the gas
"OFF" and open lid to let the gas clear
for about 5 minutes before re-lighting.
Turning Off
1. Turn natural gas main valve "OFF".
2. Turn all control knobs clockwise to the "OFF"
position.
Note: A "poof" sound is normal as the last of the
natural gas is burned.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective
films have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this
grill for the first time, by operating the grill for at
least 15 minutes on "HIGH" with the lid closed. This
will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate
odors.
Direct Cooking
Cooking directly over hot burners. Ideal for searing in juices and food requiring less than 25
minutes of grilling time, such as steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts, vegetables and
fruit.
1. Open lid and ignite the desired amount of burners per lighting instructions in owner's
manual.
2. Close lid and preheat grill on "HIGH".
3. Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above
the lit burners.
4. Adjust controls to desired temperature.
5. With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
6. Turn grill "OFF" by first closing the natural gas main valve. Burn off remaining gas in lines
by waiting 15 seconds then turn all burner controls to the "OFF" position. A "poof" sound is
normal as the last of the natural gas is burned.
Indirect Cooking
Not cooking directly over hot burners. Ideal for slow cooking and foods requiring more than 25
minutes such as most roasts, loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1. Open lid and ignite the desired amount of burners per lighting instructions in owner's
manual.
2. Close lid and preheat grill on "HIGH".
3. Wear protective gloves and use long handle tongs to place food onto cooking grids above
the un-lit burners.
4. Adjust controls to desired temperature.
5. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
6. Turn grill "OFF" by first closing the natural gas main valve. Burn off remaining gas in lines
by waiting 15 seconds then turn all burner controls to the "OFF" position. A "poof" sound is
normal as the last of the natural is burned.
For more tips on indirect cooking please see "Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life"
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
1. For food safety tips visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/
2. Use the upper cooking grid (warming rack) for keeping cooked food warm, toasting breads
or cooking delicate foods in aluminum foil pouches.
3. Use the side burner of this appliance like a normal kitchen range for boiling, sautéing or
frying.
4. To keep food from sticking to the grids, spray or coat with cooking oil before lighting.
5. To reduce flare-up keep grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on
very high temperatures.
6. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect cook or
place on upper cooking levels (warming rack).
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Control Knob
Main Burner Lighting Rod Placement
Slight
Flame
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Burner
Dark
Blue
Main burner proper flame height.