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Operating Instructions
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connections
-AKE SURE THE REGULATOR VALVE AND HOSE CONNECTIONS
ARE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE BURNER AND THE TANK
6ISUALLY CHECK THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE BURNER
VENTURI PIPE AND ORIFICE -AKE SURE THE BURNER
VENTURI PIPE FITS OVER THE ORIFICE
WARNING: Failure to inspect this
connection or follow these instructions
could cause a fire or an explosion
which can cause death, serious bodily
injury, or damage to property.
0LEASE REFER TO DIAGRAM FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
&IGURE
)F THE BURNER PIPE DOES NOT REST FLUSH TO THE ORIFICE
PLEASE CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE
Tank/Gas Line Connection
-AKE OZ OF LEAK SOLUTION BY MIXING ONE PART
LIQUID DISHWASHING SOAP WITH THREE PARTS WATER
-AKE SURE CONTROL KNOBS ARE h/&& v POSITION
&IGURE
#ONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h)NSTALLING ,0 'AS 4ANKv
SECTION
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h/0%.v
3POON LEAK CHECK SOLUTION AT ALL h8v LOCATIONS
&IGURES AND
A )F ANY BUBBLES APPEAR TURN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO
h#,/3%$v RECONNECT AND RETEST
B )F YOU CONTINUE TO SEE BUBBLES AFTER SEVERAL
ATTEMPTS TURN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h#,/3%$v AND
disconnect LP gas tank, per “Disconnect LP Gas
4ANKv INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTACT
FOR ASSISTANCE
C )F NO BUBBLES APPEAR AFTER ONE MINUTE TURN ,0 GAS
TANK VALVE TO h#,/3%$v WIPE AWAY SOLUTION AND
PROCEED
Operating Main Burners
First Use
-AKE SURE ALL LABELS PACKAGING AND PROTECTIVE FILMS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE GRILL
2EMOVE MANUFACTURING OILS BEFORE COOKING ON THIS
grill for the first time by operating the grill for at
LEAST MINUTES ON ()'( WITH THE LID CLOSED 4HIS
WILL hHEAT CLEANv THE INTERNAL PARTS AND DISSIPATE
ODORS
Lighting Instructions
Caution: Keep outdoor gas cooking
appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Caution: Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Caution: Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect
nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the grill.
Caution: Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause
an explosion.
/PEN LID
-AKE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS OF AIRFLOW TO THE BURNERS 3PIDERS AND INSECTS CAN NEST
WITHIN AND CLOG THE BURNER VENTURI TUBE AT THE ORIFICE ! CLOGGED BURNER TUBE CAN LEAD TO A
FIRE BENEATH THE APPLIANCE
!LL CONTROL KNOBS MUST BE IN THE h/&& v POSITION &IGURE
#ONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h)NSTALLING ,0 'AS 4ANKv SECTION
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h/0%.v
3ELECT BURNER TO LIGHT 0USH AND TURN CONTROL KNOB TO ()'(
0RESS THE IGNITER BUTTON REPEATEDLY TO TIMES TO LIGHT BURNER
)F IGNITION DOES NOT OCCUR IN SECONDS TURN BURNER CONTROL KNOB h/&& v WAIT MINUTES AND
REPEAT LIGHTING PROCEDURE
)F IGNITER DOES NOT LIGHT BURNER USE A LIT MATCH SECURED WITH THE LIGHTING ROD PROVIDED TO LIGHT
BURNERS MANUALLY !CCESS THE BURNERS THROUGH THE COOKING GRID AND HEAT PLATES 0OSITION THE
LIT MATCH NEAR SIDE OF THE BURNER &IGURE
Important:
!LWAYS USE THE LIGHTING ROD PROVIDED WHEN LIGHTING BURNERS WITH A MATCH
4O KEEP FOOD FROM STICKING TO THE GRIDS SPRAY OR COAT WITH COOKING OIL BEFORE LIGHTING
4O REDUCE FLAREUP KEEP GRILL CLEAN USE LEAN CUTS OF MEAT OR TRIM FAT AND AVOID COOKING ON
VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES
0LACE DELICATE FOODS LIKE FISH AND VEGETABLES IN ALUMINUM FOIL POUCHES AND INDIRECT COOK OR
PLACE ON UPPER COOKING LEVELS WARMING RACK
WARNING: Never cover entire cooking area with aluminum foil.
4O AVOID LOSING NATURAL JUICES USE LONG HANDLED TONGS OR SPATULAS INSTEAD OF FORKS AND TURN
FOODS OVER JUST ONCE DURING COOKING
7HEN DIRECT COOKING ADJUST YOUR BURNERS TO DIFFERENT LEVELS SO FOODS CAN BE PREPARED TO
DIFFERENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE SAME TIME FRAME
7HEN INDIRECT COOKING ROASTS AND LARGER CUTS OF MEAT PLACE MEAT ONTO A ROASTING RACK
INSIDE A HEAVY GAUGE METAL PAN 0LACE PAN OVER THE UNLIT BURNERS
4RY WATER PANS TO REDUCE FLAREUPS AND COOK JUICER MEATS "EFORE STARTING GRILL REMOVE
COOKING GRIDS AND PLACE A HEAVY DUTY SHALLOW PAN DIRECTLY ON HEAT PLATES &ILL HALF WAY WITH
WATER FRUIT JUICES OR OTHER FLAVORED LIQUIDS 2EPLACE COOKING GRIDS AND POSITION FOOD OVER THE
LOADED PAN
%NHANCE FOOD FLAVORS BY USING WOOD CHIPS IN SMOKER BOXES OR ALUMINUM FOIL POUCHES
&OLLOW THE WOOD MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS
2OTISSERIES GRILL BASKETS VERTICAL POULTRY HOLDERS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES CAN ENHANCE YOUR
EXPERIENCES REDUCE COOKING TIMES AND AID IN CLEANUP
#LEAN COOKING GRIDS AND RACKS AFTER EVERY USE WITH A QUALITY GRILL BUSH DESIGNED FOR YOUR
GRID MATERIAL 7EAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND GENTLY REMOVE THE BUILDUP WHILE GRIDS ARE HOT
!FTER EVERY USE ALLOW GRILL TO COOL 4HEN PROTECT CLEAN COOKING GRIDS WITH A LIGHT COAT OF
COOKING OIL EMPTY GREASE PAN WIPE OUTSIDE SURFACES WITH A SUITABLE KITCHEN CLEANER AND
PROTECT SURFACES WITH A QUALITY COVER THAT PROPERLY FITS YOUR GRILL
7ATCH BARBECUE THEMED 46 SHOWS OR PURCHASE RELATED BARBECUE COOKBOOKS TO LEARN MORE
interesting tips like –
A gas grill is ideal for reheating leftover pizza. Set burners on low and place pizza slices
directly on preheated cooking grid. Close lid and cook until cheese starts to bubble.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION:
1. All cleaning and maintenance should be done when grill is cool and
with the fuel supply disconnected.
2. DO NOT clean any grill part in a self cleaning oven. The extreme heat
will damage the finish.
3. Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the
valves or burners.
Notices
1. This grill should be thoroughly cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.
2. Abrasive cleaners will damage this product.
3. Never use oven cleaner to clean any part of grill.
Before Each Use:
+EEP THE GRILL AREA CLEAN AND FREE FROM ANY
combustible materials, gasoline, and other
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
$O NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF THE COMBUSTION OF ,0
AND THE VENTILATION AIR
+EEP THE VENTILATION OPENINGS OF THE ,0 GAS TANK
AREA FREE AND CLEAR FROM DEBRIS
6ISUALLY CHECK THE BURNER FLAMES TO MAKE SURE YOUR
GRILL IS WORKING PROPERLY &IGURE
3EE SECTIONS BELOW FOR PROPER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
#HECK AND CLEAN THE BURNERVENTURI TUBES FOR INSECTS
AND INSECT NESTS ! CLOGGED TUBE CAN LEAD TO A FIRE
BENEATH THE GRILL
Cleaning Surfaces
7IPE SURFACES CLEAN WITH MILD DISHWASHING
DETERGENT OR BAKING SODA MIXED WITH WATER
&OR STUBBORN SURFACES USE A CITRUS BASED DEGREASER
AND A NYLON SCRUBBING BRUSH
2INSE CLEAN WITH WATER
!LLOW TO AIR DRY
Cleaning Main Burners
-AKE SURE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THEh/&& v POSITION
AND ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h#,/3%$v
$ISCONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h$ISCONNECT ,0 'AS
4ANKv INSTRUCTIONS
2EMOVE COOKING GRIDS AND HEAT PLATES
2EMOVE BURNERS BY REMOVING THE FASTENERS SECURING THE BURNERS TO THE GRILL BOTTOM
!FTER LIGHTING OBSERVE THE BURNER FLAME MAKE SURE ALL BURNER PORTS ARE LIT AND FLAME HEIGHT
MATCHES ILLUSTRATION &IGURE
Note
%ACH BURNER LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY REPEAT STEPS FOR THE OTHER BURNERS
CAUTION: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the control knobs to the “OFF ” position, turn the LP gas tank valve to
“CLOSED” or Natural Gas Main Valve to “OFF” and open lid to let the
gas clear for 5 minutes before re-lighting.
Turning Off
4URN ,0 GAS TANK VALVE TO h#,/3%$v
4URN ALL CONTROL KNOBS TO THE h/&& v POSITION
Note:
! hPOOFv SOUND IS NORMAL AS THE LAST OF THE ,0 GAS IS BURNED
$ISCONNECT ,0 GAS TANK PER h$ISCONNECT ,0 'AS 4ANKv INSTRUCTIONS
Direct Cooking
Caution: Do not leave grill unattended while preheating, cooking or
burning off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a
grease fire can occur.
#OOKING DIRECTLY OVER LIT BURNERS IS IDEAL FOR SEARING IN JUICES AND GRILLING FOOD REQUIRING LESS THAN
MINUTES OF GRILLING TIME SUCH AS STEAKS HAMBURGERS HOT DOGS CHICKEN PARTS VEGETABLES
AND FRUIT
/PEN LID AND IGNITE THE DESIRED BURNERS PER h,IGHTING )NSTRUCTIONSv SECTION
#LOSE LID AND PREHEAT GRILL ON ()'(
7EAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND USE LONG HANDLE TONGS TO PLACE FOOD ONTO COOKING GRIDS ABOVE THE
LIT BURNERS
!DJUST CONTROLS TO DESIRED FLAME HEIGHT
7ITH LID OPEN OR CLOSED COOK UNTIL DESIRED INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES ARE ACHIEVED
4URN GRILL /&& PER h4URNING /FFv INSTRUCTIONS
&OR MORE TIPS ON DIRECT COOKING PLEASE SEE h4IPS FOR "ETTER #OOKOUTS AND ,ONGER 'RILL ,IFEv
Indirect Cooking
Caution: Do not leave grill unattended while preheating, cooking or
burning off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a
grease fire can occur.
.OT COOKING DIRECTLY OVER LIT BURNERS IS IDEAL FOR SLOW COOKING AND FOODS REQUIRING MORE THAN
MINUTES SUCH AS MOST ROASTS LOINS CHOPS WHOLE CHICKENS TURKEY FISH AND BAKED GOODS
/PEN LID AND IGNITE THE DESIRED BURNERS PER h,IGHTING )NSTRUCTIONSv SECTION
#LOSE LID AND PREHEAT GRILL ON ()'(
7EAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND USE LONG HANDLE TONGS TO PLACE FOOD ONTO COOKING GRIDS ABOVE THE
UNLIT BURNERS
!DJUST CONTROLS TO DESIRED FLAME HEIGHT
7ITH LID CLOSED COOK UNTIL DESIRED INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES ARE ACHIEVED
4URN GRILL /&& PER h4URNING /FFv INSTRUCTIONS
&OR MORE TIPS ON INDIRECT COOKING PLEASE SEE h4IPS FOR "ETTER #OOKOUTS AND ,ONGER 'RILL ,IFEv
Controlling Flare-ups
Caution: Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible.
s $O NOT USE WATER ON A GREASE FIRE 4HIS CAN CAUSE THE GREASE TO
splatter and could result in serious burns, bodily harm or other
damage. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs “OFF ” and LP gas
tank valve “CLOSED”
s $O NOT LEAVE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE PREHEATING COOKING OR BURNING
off food residue on
(HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease
fire can occur that may damage the product.
WARNING: When cooking, fire extinguishing materials shall be readily
accessible. In the event of an oil/grease fire. Use type BC dry chemical
fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda. Do not
attempt to extinguish with water.
&LAREUPS ARE A PART OF COOKING MEATS ON A GRILL AND ADDS TO THE UNIQUE FLAVOR OF GRILLING
Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you
and your grill.
Important:
%XCESSIVE FLAREUPS RESULT FROM THE BUILDUP OF GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF YOUR GRILL
Minimize Flare-ups:
4RIM EXCESS FAT FROM MEATS PRIOR TO COOKING
#OOK HIGH FAT CONTENTS MEATS ON ,/7 SETTING OR INDIRECTLY
%NSURE THAT YOUR GRILL IS ON HARD LEVEL NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AND THE GREASE IS ALLOWED TO
DRAIN INTO GREASE CUP
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
&OR GREAT RECIPES AND TIPS VISIT RECIPESUNIFLAMECOM
&OR FOOD SAFETY TIPS VISIT HTTPWWWFSISUSDAGOV&ACT?3HEETS"ARBECUE?&OOD?3AFETY
5SE THE UPPER COOKING GRID WARMING RACK FOR KEEPING COOKED FOOD WARM TOASTING BREADS OR
COOKING DELICATE FOODS IN ALUMINUM FOIL POUCHES
5SE THE SIDE BURNER OF THIS APPLIANCE LIKE A NORMAL KITCHEN RANGE FOR BOILING SAUTÏING OR
FRYING
&IGURE
Burner Flame Conditions
Use this chart check to see if your
BURNERS NEED TO BE CLEANED
1-2 in.
/
25.4 - 50.8 mm
1-2 in.
/
25.4 - 50.8 mm
Normal:
3OFT BLUE FLAMES WITH
YELLOW TIPS BETWEEN IN IN
HIGHT
Needs Cleaning:
.OISY WITH HARD
BLUE FLAMES
Has to be cleaned:
7AVY WITH
YELLOW FLAMES
