Full Product Manual
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WHY DOESN’T THE HOSE AND REGULATOR SUPPLIED WITH
MY GRILL FIT THE OLDER PROPANE TANK I’VE USED FOR YEARS?
U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and propane gas tanks. When regulations are changed, propane gas tank
ttings are altered to ensure compliance. lf your propane gas tank does not t the hose and regulator supplied with
your new grill, the tank is outdated and must be replaced.
NOTE: Eective April 1, 2002, all propane gas tanks sold must include an Overll
Protection Device (OPD). This internal device prevents the propane gas tank from
being overlled. Tanks without an OPD valve can not be relled.
ARE THE SERIAL AND MODEL NUMBERS OF MY
GRILL LISTED SOMEWHERE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE?
The model and serial numbers are listed on a silver label on the main cart door.
WHAT CAUSES GRILL PARTS TO RUST, AND WHAT EFFECT DOES IT HAVE ON MY GRILL?
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and will not aect the short-term performance of your grill.
To slow the rusting process on cooking grids, grease the grates before and after each use. Use a brush to apply a
thin layer of cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each grate. We do not suggest spray-type oils unless they are
specied for high-temperature cooking. lf your cooking grates are porcelain coated, be sure to coat the entire cooking
surface, including the edges and any areas with chipped porcelain.
Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve the appearance and corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
Stainless steel can corrode, rust, and discolor under certain conditions. Rust is caused when regular steel particles in
the atmosphere become attached to the stainless steel surface. Steel particles can also become attached to your
grill if you use steel wool or sti wire brushes to clean the grill instead of non-abrasive cloth, sponge, or nylon cleaning
tools. ln coastal areas, rust pits can develop on stainless surfaces that cannot be fully removed. Bleach and other
chlorine-based solutions used for household and pool cleaning can also cause corrosion to stainless steel.
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking, and machine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless
steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in color. Although there are many factors which can aect the surface
appearances of stainless steel, they do not aect the integrity of the steel or the performance of the grill. To help
maintain the nish of your grill, clean your grill after each use. See “Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces” (PAGE 47) for
instructions.
WHY WON’T MY GRILL LIGHT PROPERLY?
- Always light the burner farthest from the fuel source rst. This draws gas across the manifold and helps prevent air
pockets that obstruct gas ow.
- Check your propane gas supply. An empty propane gas tank weighs about 20 pounds. A full tank weighs about 40
pounds.
- Make sure that all gas connections are secure.
- Reposition the igniter.
- Make sure that the end of each burner tube is properly located over each gas valve orice.