Dickinson SPITFIRE 180 Operating And Installation Instruction Manual page 15

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Controlling Flare-ups
When cooking meat on a grill flare ups are inevitable but can be dangerous.
Use caution when opening the lid when cooking meat as the sudden
induction of oxygen can cause a flare up. To ensure minimal flare ups
always trim the excess fat from any meat you are going to cook, keep the
interior of the BBQ free of grease and do not over load the cooking surface
with food. Also ensure that the BBQ is on as level a surface as possible to
allow the grease to drain properly into the drip tray.
Grease Fires
Grease fires can be very dangerous situations. If a grease fire occurs please
follow these steps;
- If the lid is closed, do not attempt to open it as the sudden induction of
oxygen could lead to a large flare up. Just turn the regulator to the off
position and allow it to burn itself out.
- If the lid is open turn the regulator to the off position. If possible, re-
locate food to a different area or off the grill altogether to reduce the amount
of grease. Smother the flames with baking soda if necessary.
- NEVER pour water on a grease fire as it can cause the grease to flare up
and splatter and could result in bodily injury.
- If the fire does not extinguish itself quickly then use a type BC dry
chemical fire extinguisher to extinguish flames.
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