Important Safeguards - Weber 1400 Owner's Manual

m DANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers,
Warnings and Cautions contained
in this Owner's Manual may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or in a
fire or an explosion causing damage to
property.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

m WARNINGS
m WARNING: Do not use charcoal or
other combustible fuels in this grill.
This grill is not designed for charcoal
use and a fire could result. The fire
could create an unsafe condition and
damage to the grill.
m Always plug Temperature Controller
into grill before plugging power cord
into outlet.
m Do not operate unit if plug receptacle
is damaged.
m Operate grill only on a level, stable
surface.
m Do not in any way alter this product or
its use.
m If using an extension cord it must
be rated no less than that of the
appliance. Extension cords must be
marked with the letter "W" and with
a tag stating, "Suitable for use with
outdoor appliance".
m Use shortest length extension cord
possible. Do not connect 2 or more
extension cords together.
m Do not immerse grill or Temperature
Controller in water when cleaning.
m Do not leave Temperature Controller
in the ON position during periods of
non-use.
m Do not leave grill unattended when
in use.
m Keep children and pets away from grill
when in use.
m Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
m This appliance is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
unless they have been adequately
supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
m Clean grease catch pan regularly.
m Locate power cord away from traffic
areas. Arrange the cord so that it will
not be pulled or tripped over.
m Do not use grill near combustible
materials such as dry grass, shrubs,
etc.
m Do not allow grill to come into close
contact with flammable materials such
as paper, walls, draperies, towels,
chemicals, etc.
m Do not use as a heater.
m Do not move the grill while it is in use.
Allow the appliance to cool before
moving, cleaning or storing it.
m Do not use grill when raining or
snowing.
m To prevent grill from being splashed
or falling into water, do not use grill
within 10 feet of any body of water
such as a pool or pond.
m Do not operate grill with a
Temperature Controller that has a
damaged cord or plug. Call Weber for
a replacement Temperature Controller.
The Temperature Controller is made
specifically for this grill.
m Pulling Temperature Controller by the
knob could cause the knob to come
off. Remove Temperature Controller
by gripping on it's side (Refer to
"MAINTENANCE").
m Do not allow cord to touch the grill
when it is hot.
m This grill is intended for outdoor
household use only. Do not use
indoors or for commercial cooking.
m If a flare up occurs, do not use water
to put out fire. Turn grill to OFF.
Unplug power cord and wait for grill to
cool.
m Make sure no other high wattage
appliances are plugged into the same
circuit when using grill.
m Do not clean this product with a water
spray or the like.
m Unplug grill when not in use and
cover when cool. Properly store the
appliance indoors when not in use -
out of the reach of children.
m Use this grill only as described
in this manual. Any other use not
recommended in this manual may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
m Always ensure that electrical socket
being used has the correct rating.
Socket must be rated no less than
120V AC.
m This appliance conforms to technical
standards and the safety requirements
for electrical devices.
m The grease catch pan must be in place
at all times during grill operation.
m Do not build this model of grill in
any built-in or slide-in construction.
Ignoring this warning could cause a
fire or an explosion that may damage
property or cause serious bodily injury
or death.