Use and Care Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheating Grill

It is extremely important that your grill be up to temperature before you begin using it. After

lighting, close the hood and preheat the grill on “HIGH” for 15 minutes. This preheating will

ensure that the cooking grid and grate are hot enough for proper grilling.

CAUTION: Do not cover the grids during the preheating period.

WARNING: Never leave a grill unattended to guard against possible grease fires

getting out of control. Grease fires can be severe and cause grill damage, property

damage and bodily harm.

Open or closed hood for grilling

Cooking with the lid open or closed is a matter of personal preference. Cooking with the lid

closed is recommended if you enjoy cooking at maximum “searing” temperatures. This

method will also produce more “flare up,” speed the cooking procedure and will give you a

more robust, smoky, outdoor flavor. If you prefer cooking slower with less flare up, we suggest

the lid-open method.

We recommend always cooking with the lid CLOSED if you are in a windy area or colder

climate. Your grill has been designed and constructed to give you maximum flexibility

and cooking performance. Try different cooking methods on your grill to

determine which suits your needs best.

Checking Gas Leaks

Before operating your grill, after refueling, check carefully to be certain that all connections

are tight and there are no gas leaks.

1. Make 2-3 ounces of leak solution by mixing liquid dishwashing soap with water.

2. Make certain all control knobs are in the “OFF” position.

3. Brush small amounts of the leak solution on all the fittings and turn the gas on.

4. If bubbles appear, there is a leak. Proceed to step 5.

5. Turn the gas off and tighten all connections.

6. Go back to step 1 to retest the fittings.

7. If bubbles continue to appear, turn the gas off. Contact customer service.

WARNING

Never use a match or open flame for leak detection. Use of an open flame

could result in a fire, explosion and bodily harm.

IMPORTANT: When connecting or replacing any gas pipe or fittings, all joints must be

sealed with approved leak-proof sealing compound or plumber's tape.

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