Masterbuilt GRAVITY Series Manual page 3

WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Keep children and pets away from grill at all times. Do NOT allow children to use grill. Close
supervision is necessary when children or pets are in the area where grill is being used.
• Do NOT allow anyone to conduct activities around grill during or following its use until it has cooled.
• Never use glass, plastic, or ceramic cookware in grill. Never place empty cookware in grill while in
use.
• Never move grill when in use. Allow grill to cool completely (below 115°F (45°C)) before moving or
storing.
• Do not store grill with hot ashes or charcoal inside grill/hopper. Store only when fire is completely out
and all surfaces are cold.
• Never use grill as a heater (READ CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD).
• The grill and hopper heat shields are HOT while in use and will remain HOT for a period of time
afterwards and during cooling process. Use CAUTION. Wear protective gloves/mitts.
• Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective
gloves/mitts or long, sturdy, cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking
liquids.
• DO NOT bump or impact the grill to prevent personal harm, damage to grill, or spillage/splashing of
hot cooking liquid.
• Do not touch HOT surfaces
• Grill is hot during use. To avoid burns, keep face and body away from door(s) and vents. Steam and
hot air are expelled during use.
• Hopper heat shield, hopper lid and latch, hopper ash door and latch are HOT while the grill is in use
and during cooling. Wear protective gloves when working with and around these components.
• Grill has an open flame. Keep hands, hair, and face away from flame. Do NOT lean over grill when
lighting. Loose hair and clothing may catch fire.
• DO NOT obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation.
• Do not cover cooking grates with metal foil. This will trap heat and may cause damage to the grill.
• Never leave HOT coals or ashes unattended.
• Do not remove ashes while ashes and charcoal are HOT.
• Keep hands, hair, and face away from the burning charcoal. Be careful of loose hair and clothing
during operation as they could catch fire.
• Use protective gloves when handling this grill or working with fire. Use protective gloves or long,
sturdy fireplace tools when adding wood or charcoal.
• Never use charcoal lighting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal.
These fluids can explode causing injury or death. Always follow specific lighting instructions for this
grill.
• Never overfill charcoal hopper. This can cause serious injury as well as damage to the grill.
• Dispose of cold ashes by placing them in aluminum foil, soaking with water, and discarding in a non-
combustible container.
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following: 1) Do not plug in the appliance until fully assembled and ready for use. 2) Use only
approved grounded electrical outlet. 3) Do not use during an electrical storm. 4) Do not expose
appliance to rain or water at any time.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or control panel in water or other liquid.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Contact Masterbuilt Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-489-
1581.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.• If an extension cord is used: 1) The
marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance; and 2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or
tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.