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Operating Instructions
Figure 3
X
X
X
X
X
Lighting
W CAUTION: Keep outdoor gas cooking appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
W CAUTION: Do NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
W CAUTION: Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A
clogged tube can lead to a fire.
W CAUTION: Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an
explosion.
Figure 1: Main Burners
LP Gas
Connection
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
Burner/
Venturi
Tube
Figure 2
Operating Main Burners
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.
1. Open lid.
2. Check for obstructions of airflow to the burners. Spiders, insects and webs can clog the burner/
venturi tube. A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire.
3. All control knobs must be in the “ OFF” position (Figure 2).
4. Connect LP gas tank per “Installing LP Gas Tank” section.
5. Turn LP gas tank valve to “OPEN.”
6. Push and turn left control knob to
(HIGH).
7. Press the
(igniter) button quickly 3 to 4 times to light burner.
8. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob “ OFF,” wait 5 minutes, and
repeat lighting procedure.
9. If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the lighting rod (included with grill)
to light burners. Access the burners through the cooking grid and heat plates. Position lit match
near side of burner (Figure 4).
Important: Always use the lighting rod (included) when lighting burners with a match.
10. After lighting, observe the burner flame. Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration (Figure 5).
Note: For right burner, turn control knob to
(HIGH).
Tank/Gas Line Connection
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak detection solution by mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap with three
parts water.
2. Make sure control knobs are in the “ OFF” position (Figure 2).
3. Connect LP gas tank per “Installing LP Gas Tank” section.
4. Turn LP gas tank valve to “OPEN.”
5. Spoon several drops of solution, or use a squirt bottle, at all “X” locations (Figures 1 and 3).
a. If any bubbles appear, turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED,” reconnect and re-test.
b. If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED” and
disconnect LP gas tank, per “Disconnecting LP Gas Tank” section.
c. If no bubbles appear after one minute, turn LP gas tank valve to “CLOSED,” wipe away solution
and proceed.
Figure 4
Lighting
Rod
Match
Figure 5
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
W CAUTION: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn the
control knobs to the “ OFF” position, LP gas tank valve “CLOSED” and open
lid to let the gas clear for 5 minutes before re-lighting.