Installation and Owner's Manual

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BEFORE INITIAL USE
Ensure that:
• the unit has been properly installed and leak tested by a qualified professional service technician and as instructed
in this manual.
• you have read and understand all of the information in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
Ensure that:
• you smell around the appliance area for gas. If you smell gas (and all control knobs are in the OFF position),
immediately shut off the gas supply and contact a qualified professional service technician or the gas supplier
for inspection.
• the required vent openings and surrounding area of the unit enclosure are clear at all times.
• the cooking area is clean.
• you inspect all piping and hoses for damage, cuts, wear, and tear. Replace any damaged components prior to use.
OPERATION
• The unit becomes HOT during use.
• NEVER touch any part of the cooking area or surrounding hot surfaces with bare hands. Use long-handled
insulated BBQ tools and wear an insulated glove / oven mitt.
• Always keep your face and body as far from the unit as possible during use. Avoid wearing loose-fitting
clothing as they could ignite.
• NEVER leave the unit unattended during use.
• NEVER cover more than 75% of the cooking grid surface with griddles or pans to prevent overheating.
• After each use, turn the control knob(s) to the OFF position and turn off the gas supply to the unit.
After reading and understanding all bullets above, follow these steps to light and use your unit:
1. Light the unit per the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS section.
2. Turn the control knob(s) to the HI-LIGHT position, place cookware over the burner and allow the cookware to
preheat as needed until desired cooking temperature is reached.
3. Place your ingredients on the cookware and cook as desired. Monitor the flames and temperature, and adjust
the heat setting if necessary.
4. See the sections below and the following pages for all other information regarding use.
WIND CONSIDERATIONS
Proper airflow (front-to-back, Fig. 26-1) MUST be maintained for the unit
to perform as it was designed. See the INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
section for details.
When using the unit in windy conditions, the wind can disrupt the airflow
and cause overheating.
AFTER EACH USE
5. Clean off any food particles and grease from the stainless steel surfaces
once the unit has completely cooled.
6. Cover the unit.
Note: For additional cleaning, refer to the SERVICING AND CLEANING section.
Fig. 26-1 Airflow diagram
USING THE APPLIANCE