BURNER FLAMES
Always check the burner flame patterns after lighting. A good flame
should be primarily blue with a yellow tip and have a minimal amount
of flicker. Some yellow tips are OK if they are smaller than 2.5 cm (1").
New burners sometimes have oil residue, which will cause yellow flame
when burning off. Variations in gas supply, altitude, weather, and other
factors can all impact burner performance. Older grills can also show
more yellow flame due to food deposit, oil, and fat buildup.
FIRST TIME USE
GRATES SIDE:
Before cooking on your gas grill for the first time, burn it off to rid it of any odors or shipping oil in the following
manner:
1. With cooking grates installed in position, turn on the gas grill and operate on HI position for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then, turn all control knobs and gas supply to OFF position.
2. When gas grill is cool, remove cooking grates and wash off the cooking grates by using soapy water and a
towel or paper towels. Rinse off the soap and air dry. Next, thoroughly season cooking grates by spraying or
wiping olive or vegetable oil on them. Ensure that the entire surface is generously coated including the corners.
For cast iron cooking grates, light seasoning should be done before every usage.
3. Your grill is ready to cook. Proceed to "PREHEATING".
GRIDDLE SIDE:
Seasoning your cooking griddle will help create relative non-stick surface for cooking while also protecting it
against oxidization. When you receive your griddle it will already have a thin layer of oil applied on the griddle.
That has been done to protect the griddle from rust during shipping and storing, that is normal.
FIRST SEASONING:
1. Wash off the shipping oil by using soapy water and a towel or paper towels. Rinse off the soap and air dry.
2. Next, apply some virgin olive oil or other vegetable oil on the griddle surface. Using a paper towel to rub a thin
coat of oil on the entire surface of the griddle.
3. Turn on your griddle at medium-high heat. The oil will eventually begin to smoke which is good. Leave it heating
until the smoke stops. Turn off your griddle.
4. Let the surface cool down and repeat above process for 2-3 times until you get a nice black surface on the griddle.
Once you've completed this process, you'll have a perfect grilling surface to get cooking on! Use long-handled
barbecue utensils and oven mitts to avoid burns and splatters. Proceed to "PREHEATING".
*After you are done using your griddle you should apply a very thin coat of cooking oil to maintain your seasoning
bond and protect it from rust.
PREHEATING
It is necessary to preheat the grill before cooking, depending on the type of food and the cooking temperature.
Preheat the gas grill on MEDIUM/HIGH for 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat as appropriate for what you are grilling.
Next, brush or spray the cooking grates and griddle top with olive or vegetable oil to prevent food from sticking.
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WARNING
Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting!
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