Char-Broil 15601860 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
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the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
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appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. Use only accessory
attachments recommended by manufacturer.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
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surfaces.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
To prevent barbecue from being splashed or falling into water, do
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not use barbecue within 3 meters of a pool, pond or other body of
water.
Keep barbecue and electric controller dry and out of rain at all
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times.
Keep electric plugs off ground and dry.
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Do not use water or other liquid spray to clean product without first
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unplugging electric controller and removing heating element.
DO NOT USE CHARCOAL. A charcoal fire will result and the
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barbecue is not designed for charcoal. The fire will create an
unsafe condition and damage the barbecue.
Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be used with appliance.
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or any other liquid.
This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven
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mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils for protection
from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
Do not use or store gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids
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within 7 meters of this barbecue when in use.
clear and free from materials that burn.
Do not move the appliance when in use.
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When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable surface in
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an area clear of combustible material.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
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impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the appliance.
To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord and remove
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electric controller before removing heating element and cleaning
barbecue. Never immerse electric controller or heating element in
any liquid.
Do not use this appliance on the same circuit as other high
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powered appliances.
CAUTION
• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. This
appliance is well ventilated for safety reasons.
• Do not leave appliance unattended while burning off food
residue. If appliance has not been regularly cleaned, a grease
fire can occur that may damage the product.
Use and Care of Your Barbecue
Before first use of barbecue:
Remove all packaging and sale labels from the barbecue. Do not
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use sharp tools to remove stickers.
Wash cooking grate with warm soapy water, rinse and dry
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throughly.
Before each use of barbecue:
Use barbecue only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping
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over.
To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep electric
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controller dry and do not use other electrical products on the same
circuit.
Check grease tray to make sure it is empty and is mounted under
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the drain hole.
For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable oil or
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vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.
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Keep appliance area
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Turn barbecue on:
Ensure electrical controller is turned fully counterclockwise to the
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off position.
Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, RCB protected
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outlet. If extension cord must be used refer to "Extension Cord
Use and Safety". Turn knob clockwise. Indicator light should
come on.
Preheating the barbecue:
Keep lid closed. Preheat for searing, 15-20 minutes with
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controller set to 5 HIGH.
When the controller light turns off, the maximum temperature has
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been reached for the knob setting. This light will cycle on and off
during use.
Turn barbecue Off:
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Unplug cord from outlet.
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Barbecuing:
For best results, cook with the lid closed to hold in heat and
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provide complete cooking.
Temperature gauge on the lid indicates approximate cooking
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temperature inside the barbecue.
Controller setting for various foods are dependant upon outdoor
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conditions and personal cooking preferences.
The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and emptied
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after each use.
Clean barbecue often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle
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brush is used to clean any of the barbecue cooking surfaces,
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to
barbecueing. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces
while barbecue is hot.
Controlling grease fires:
To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:
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Keep barbecue free from grease; chance of fire is greatly
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increased by grease buildup.
Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to
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reduce chance of grease fires.
If flare-up occurs during cooking reduce controller setting and
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close lid.
If flare-up continues turn controller to OFF position and unplug
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the power cord.
Clean the porcelain bowl under the heating element at least
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once a season, more often with heavy use.
Cleaning your barbecue:
Excess build up of burned grease and food particles will reduce
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the barbecue's cooking performance. To obtain optimum
performance.
Clean the porcelain bowl and frame at least once a season,
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more often with heavy use.
Using a mild detergent or hot soapy water, moderately scrub
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surface of the lower porcelain bowl with a plastic or brass bristle
brush.
Clean cooking grates regularly with warm soapy water or a
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baking soda and water solution. Use non-abrasive scouring
powder for stubborn stains. If a bristle brush is used to clean
any of the barbecue cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles
remain on cooking surfaces prior to barbecueing. It is not
recommended to clean cooking surfaces while barbecue is hot.
Clean porcelain lid and body with a non-abrasive cleaner.
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Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes
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to clean porcelain grates or barbecue body. They will damage
the finish.
Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean barbecue.
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