Operating The Grill - Brinkmann 810-2512-S Owner's Manual

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this
manual.
• Never use charcoal, lava rocks or wood briquets in a gas grill. Flavoring chips must be contained
in a metal smoking box to contain ash and prevent fires.
• DO NOT cover cooking grates or other components with aluminum foil, as this blocks ventilation
and damage to grill or personal injury may occur.
• DO NOT leave your grill unattended while "ON" or in use.
• DO NOT move grill when in use.
• DO NOT use water on a grease fire. Closing the lid to extinguish a grease fire is not possible.
Use type BC dry chemical fire extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda.
• Never cook on the grill without the grease cup/tray in place.
BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL:
• In manufacturing and preserving the components of your grill, oil residue may be present on the
burners and cooking surfaces of your grill.
• Before cooking on your grill for the first time you should preheat it for 15 minutes on "HIGH" to burn
off these residual oils.
PREHEATING THE GRILL:
• Prior to each use, it is recommended that you preheat your grill. This ensures that the grilling surfaces
are at the desired temperatures to sear the food sugars when cooking. After lighting your grill, set the
main burner control knobs to the "HIGH" position for 5 to 10 minutes. Close the lid during the preheat
period.
CONTROLLING FLARE-UPS/GREASE FIRES:
• Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a gas grill. This adds to the unique flavor of cooking on a gas
grill. Use caution when opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur. Excessive flare-ups can over-
cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you and your grill. Excessive flare-ups result from
the build-up of grease in your grill. If this should occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames. This can
cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious burns or bodily harm.
• If grease fire occurs while lid is open, leave lid open, turn burner knobs to "OFF", turn off LP cylinder
valve. If possible, relocate food to a different section of cooking grate and allow grease to burn out or
smother the flames with baking soda.
• If grease fire occurs while lid is closed, leave lid closed, as a sudden burst of air may increase flames.
Turn burner knobs to "OFF", turn off LP cylinder valve. Allow grease to burn out.
• Never pour water on a grease fire as grease may splatter/spread and could result in bodily injury or
property damage.
• If grease fire does not quickly burn out or the fire is growing/spreading, use type BC dry chemical fire
extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand or baking soda. Closing the lid to extinguish a grease fire is not
possible.
TO MINIMIZE FLARE-UPS:
• Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
• Cook meats with high fat contents (chicken or pork) on Low settings or indirectly.
• Ensure that your grill is on level ground and the grease is allowed to evacuate the grill through the drain
hole in the bottom and into grease cup/tray.
• Clean grill frequently to minimize grease buildup.
INDIRECT COOKING:
• Indirect cooking is the process of cooking your food without the heat source being directly under your
food. You can sear meats over a high flame on one side of the grill while slow cooking a roast on the other
(unlit) side of the grill.
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OPERATING THE GRILL:

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