Grill Cooking (Direct Method) - Pit Boss PTG2SS Instructions And User Manual

then turn it to the "Off" position.
- If the fire involves the LP gas Cylinder, leave it alone, evacuate the area, and
call the Fire Department.
- If there is any type of fire that threatens either personal safety or endangers
property, call the Fire Department.
• Do not use the gril without the drip tray in place. Check the drip tray for build-
up. Empty excess grease before each use to reduce the risk of a grease fire in
the drip tray.
• Do not place containers of oil or grease on or near the grill.
• Do not operate a gas grill if you have knowledge or suspect a gas leak.
• Do not leave grill unattended.
• Do not wear loose clothing (hanging shirt tails, clothing with frills, etc.) around
a gas grill while in use or hot.
• Do not lean your body over the gas grill when lighting it or while it is in use or
hot.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat-resistant gloves, long-handled tongs, or
cooking mitts at all times, since the grill will become very hot. Open the hood
carefully when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and steam trapped
inside.
• Do not allow children to operate or play near a gas grill. Keep children, animals
and bystanders out of the grill area.
• Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.
• When grill is not in use, turn off all grill regulator knobs, and disconnect the LP
gas cylinder.
• Do not cover more than half (50%) of the cooking area if using griddle plates.
Full coverage of cooking area will cause overheating below the plates.
• Do not leave any utensils or cookware on a hot cooking surface.
• To reduce risk of burn injury from flame rollout or hot air/steam trapped inside
grill, open hood carefully.

GRILL COOKING (DIRECT METHOD)

Direct Cooking on the Grids: Food is cooked directly over the heat source. The
burner heats up the flavor activator under the cooking grid, which in turn heats
the food on the grill. The natural food juices from cooking fall onto the hot flavor
activator below and vaporize. Rising smoke bastes the food, giving it that unique
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