Operating The Grill - Brinkmann Elite Owner's Manual

6. To turn off, turn control knob clockwise until it locks in the "OFF" position. This does not turn off the gas
flow from the cylinder.
Note: If burner does not light or fl ame is too low, See "Trouble Shooting" section of the owners manual.
MATCH LIGHTING THE SEAR BURNER:
1. Open the lid to the sear burner before lighting.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" positi on.
3. Strike and carefully place a match approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) from the sear burner.
4. Push and turn the sear burner control knob to the "HIGH" position. The burner should light within
5 seconds.
5. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to "OFF" and wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate
and repeat lighting procedure.
6. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the
gas supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and cylinder. DO NOT attempt to operate the sear burner
until the problem is found and corrected.
Note: If burner does not light or fl ame is too low, See "Trouble Shooting" section of the owners manual.
Note: Observe fl ame height when lit: Flame should be a Blue/Yellow color
between 1"–2" when burner is on "HIGH" .
See section in manual on burner adjustment to adjust fl ame.
• 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 fi res.
• 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 fi re. Closing the lid to extinguish a grease fi re is not possible.
Use type BC dry chemical fi re 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 fi rst 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.
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