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GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
• Alwaysuseunitinaccordancewithallapplicablelocal,stateandfederalrecodes.
• Beforeeachusecheckallnuts,screwsandboltstomakesuretheyaretightandsecure.
• Never operate unit under overhead construction such as roof coverings, carports, awnings, or overhangs.
• Unit is for HOUSEHOLD OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
• Never use inside enclosed areas such as patios, garages, buildings or tents.
• Never use inside or on recreational vehicles or boats.
• Maintain a minimum distance of 10ft (3m) from overhead construction, walls, rails or other structures.
• Keep a minimum 10ft (3m) clearance of all combustible materials such as wood, dry plants, grass, brush,
paper, or canvas.
• Never use unit for anything other than its intended use. This unit is NOT for commercial use.
• Accessory attachments not supplied by Masterbuilt Manufacturing, LLC are NOT recommended and may
cause injury.
• Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s ability to properly assemble or
safely operate unit.
• Keepareextinguisheraccessibleatalltimeswhileoperatingunit.
• Whencookingwithoilorgrease,haveatypeBCorABCreextinguisherreadilyavailable.
• Intheeventofanoilorgreaseredonotattempttoextinguishwithwater.Immediatelycallthere
department.ATypeBCorABCreextinguishermay,insomecircumstancescontainthere.
• Useunitonalevel,non-combustible,stablesurfacesuchasdirt,concrete,brickorrock.Anasphalt
surface(blacktop)maynotbeacceptableforthispurpose.
• Unit MUST be on the ground. Do not place unit on tables or counters. Do NOT move unit across uneven
surfaces.
• Donotuseunitonwoodenorammablesurfaces.
• Keepunitclearandfreefromcombustiblematerialssuchasgasolineandotherammablevaporsand
liquids.
• Do not leave unit unattended.
• Keep children and pets away from unit at all times. Do NOT allow children to use unit. Close supervision is
necessary should children or pets be in area where unit is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around unit during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Neveruseglass,plasticorceramiccookwareinunit.Neverplaceemptycookwareinunitwhileinuse.
• Never move unit when in use. Allow unit to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or storing.
• Storeonlywhenreiscompletelyoutandallsurfacesarecold.
• Never use unit as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The unit is HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time afterwards and during cooling
process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from unit. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective
gloves/mittsorlong,sturdycookingtoolsforprotectionfromhotsurfacesorsplatterfromcookingliquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the unit to prevent personal harm, damage to unit or spillage/splashing of hot
cookingliquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces.
• Unitishotduringuse.Toavoidburns,keepfaceandbodyawayfromdoor,lidandvents.Steamandhot
air are expelled during use.
• Air dampers are HOT while the unit is in use and during cooling; wear protective gloves when adjusting.
• Unithasanopename.Keephands,hair,andfaceawayfromburnerame.DoNOTleanoverburner
whenlighting.Loosehairandclothingmaycatchre.
• DONOTobstructowofcombustionandventilation.
• Donotcovercookingrackswithmetalfoil.Thiswilltrapheatandmaycausedamagetotheunit.
• Installation of unit must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes, with National Fuel Gas
Code,ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54,StorageandHandlingofLiqueedPetroleumGasses,ANSI/NFPA58orCSA
B149.1, Natural Gas Installation Code; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2; or the Standard for
Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series as
applicable.
• Before each use inspect gas hose for signs of damage.
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