SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
When properly cared for your grill will provide safe, reliable
service for many years. However, extreme care must be used
as the grill produces intense heat that can increase accident
potential. When using this appliance basic safety practices
must be followed, including the following:
•
Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless
specifically recommended in this manual. All other
services should be referred to a qualified technician.
•
This grill is not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles or boats.
•
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area
where the grill is being used. Do not allow them to sit,
stand, or play in or around the grill at any time.
•
Do not store items of interest to children around or below
the grill.
•
Do not permit clothing, pot holders or other flammable
materials to come in contact with or too close to any grate,
burner or hot surface until it has cooled. The fabric could
ignite and cause personal injury.
•
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting
garments or sleeves should never be worn while using
this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly
flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
•
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill
use. These materials may break with sudden temperature
changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings in
accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
•
Do not heat unopened food containers. A build-up of
pressure may cause the containers to burst.
•
Use a covered hand when opening the grill lid.
•
Never lean over an open grill.
•
When lighting a burner, pay close attention to what you
are doing. Make certain you are aware of which burner
you are lighting, so your body and clothing remain clear of
open flames.
WARNING
Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gas supply
valve and check the connections before each use.
•
When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, burner
grate or immediate surroundings as these areas become
extremely hot and could cause burns. Use only dry
potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces
may cause steam burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
in place or potholders. Do not allow potholders to touch
hot portions of the grill rack.
•
Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before
attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease deposits to
collect in the grease tray at the bottom of the grill's firebox.
Clean the grease tray often
•
For proper lighting and performance of the burners keep
the burner ports clean. It is necessary to clean them
periodically for optimum performance. The burners will
only operate in one position and must be mounted
correctly for safe operation.
•
Clean the grill with caution. To avoid steam burns, do not
use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the grill while it is hot.
Some cleaners produce toxic fumes or can ignite if
applied to a hot surface.
•
Turn off grill controls and make certain the grill is cool
before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the
grill. The chemical that produces the spraying action could,
in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to
corrode.
•
Do not use the grill to cook excessively fatty meats or
other products which promote flare-ups.
•
Do not operate the grill under unprotected combustible
constructions. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not
use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways or other
such enclosed areas.
•
Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible
materials including, fluids, trash, and vapors such as
gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow
of combustion and ventilation air.
NEVER CONNECT AN UNREGULATED GAS
SUPPLY LINE TO THE APPLIANCE. USE THE
REGULATOR/HOSE ASSEMBLY SUPPLIED.
DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL TO LINE THE GRILL
RACKS OR GRILL BOTTOM.
This can severely upset combustion airflow or trap
excessive heat in the control area.
5