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FirstTimeUse
ReadyourAssemblyManualand ensurethe grill is put
togetherproperly. Removeall Point-of-Purchase
advertisingmaterialfrom all grill surfacesbeforefirst use.
We recommendoperatingyour grill on its highestsettingfor
15-20 minutespriorto your first use. This aids in removing
the oils usedduringmanufacturing.
Lava Rock/Briquettes
Thisgas grill has beendesigned,engineered,and testedto
be used with heattents to providemore evenheating,
improvethe cleaningprocess,and reduceflare-ups. The
additionof aftermarketlava rocks,charcoal,or briquettes
of any typewill causepoor combustionand increasethe
likelihoodof a greasefire, and is not recommended.Using
briquettes,lavarock, or charcoalinthis grillwill void your
warranty. For extrasmokeflavor,we recommendusinga
smokerboxwith wood chips.
Temperature- ConvectiveGrillsONLY.
The temperaturegauge inthe hood of your newgrill
measuresair temperature.The air temperatureinsideyour
grill will neverbe as hot as the temperatureat the cooking
surface.
Note: Since 1995,all regulators(the partthat attachesto
the gastank to regulatethe flow of gas) have includeda
safetyfeature that restrictsgasflow in the event of a gas
leak.Youcan inadvertentlyactivatethis safetyfeature
withouthavinga gas leak.Thistypicallyoccurswhen you
turn on the gas usingthe grill control knob beforeyouturn
on the LP tank valve. If the gas regulatorsafetyfeature
activates,thegrill will only reachtemperaturesbetween
250°F and 300°F evenwith all burnerson the high setting.
Pre-HeatingYour Grill
Just like your homeoven,your grill shouldbe pre-heated
to provideoptimumperformance.Pre-heatthe grill on high
for 10-15 minutes- longerif weatherconditionsrequire.
Pleasereferto the lightinginstructionsinsidethe Product
Guide if youhave questionsabout howto lightyour grill. A
match-lightchain and hole is providedfor your
convenience.
Outdoorgrillingis reallyquite simple. You'llsucceedwith
burgers,dogs,or steaksusuallyon your very first try.
With experience,youwill learnhow to workwith your grill,
creating more imaginativemealsall the time. This
knowledgemakesup the art of grilling. Beforeyou start
grilling,organizeyourfood accordingto cooking
techniqueandrequiredcooking time, and optimizethe
useof your grillingarea.
Direct Cooking
Directcooking involvesgrillingyour meatdirectly over
highheat, It is perfectforsearing steaks,chops, and
other smaller piecesof meatandvegetablesthat quickly
maketheir way to the table.
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Indirect Cooking
Indirectcookingutilizesselect burnersto circulate heat
throughoutthe grill,withoutdirect contactbetweenthe
meatand theflame. The meat is placedover the burner
that is 'off'. This methodisgenerallyused to slow cook
largecuts of meatand poultry. A pancan be placed
underneaththe meatto catch greaseand food drippings,
and helps minimizeclean-up.
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Rotisserie Cooking
Rotisseriecookingis bestfor 'round' meat,such aslarge
roasts,wholepoultry,and pork. It generallyrequiresan
accessorymotor and spit rod that allowsthe meatto be
turnedat a constantspeed. Rotisseriecooking is best
donein front of a specialrotisserieburner,or utilizingan
indirectcookingburnerarrangement.A pan can be
placedunderneaththe meatto catchgreaseandfood
drippings,and helps minimizeclean-up.
Food Safety
Foodsafety is a very importantpartof enjoyingthe
outdoorcookingexperience. To keepfood safe from
harmfulbacteria,follow these four basicsteps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils,and surfaceswith hot
soapywaterbeforeand after handlingraw meat.
Separateraw meatsfrom ready4o-eatfoods
to avoid crosscontamination. Usea clean platterand
utensilswhen removingcookedfoods.
Cook: Cook meatand poultrythoroughlyto kill bacteria.
Usea thermometerto ensureproper internalfood
temperatures.
Chill: Refrigeratepreparedfoodsand leftoverspromptly.
Regulator
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If your grill is not getting hotterthan 250°F to 300°F
thesestepsshould be takenfirst to resetthe gas
regulatorsafetydevice:
1. Open the grill lid.
2. Turnoff all knobson the control panel infront.
3. Turnoff the tank knob.
4. Disconnectthe regulatorfrom the LP tank.
5. Wait 30 seconds.
6. Reconnectthe regulatorto the LPtank.
7. Slowly openthe LPtank knoball the way.Do not put
excessiveforceon the valve at the full open positionto
avoid damagingthevalve.
8. Turnon the appropriatecontrol knoband lightthe grill per
the instructions.
An illustrationof this processis includedin this Product
Guide. SeeTroubleshootingsectionfor additional
information.
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