Lighting The Main Burners - Vermont Castings VCS5017 User's Manual & Assembly

LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS

1. a. Always open the Hood completely and always inspect the Grill
and burners to confirm that all components are properly positioned
before lighting the main burners.
b. Make sure the grease cup is empty and grease tray is clean.
c. Always visually inspect the gas supply line for fraying, cracking, or
rodent damage before lighting the grill and, if necessary, install a
replacement obtained from your dealer prior to lighting the grill.
WARNING: Never stand with your head directly over the Grill
when preparing to light the main burners, to prevent possible
bodily injury.
2. Always confirm that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF
position before opening the gas supply.
3. Turn on the propane gas supply valve at the tank (1 to 2 turns) or
turn on the main natural gas supply valve (see Fig. 8).
4. Turn the selected Burner Control Knob to the HIGH position by
pushing down on the knob and turning it counter-clockwise.
5. Immediately activate the Igniter (see Page 6). The selected burner should light within five seconds. Light the
burners sequentially from either left to right or right to left.
WARNING: IF THE SELECTED BURNER DOES NOT LIGHT,
knob to the OFF position, to prevent gas buildup. Wait five (5) minutes for the gas to clear and then repeat the
preceding starting procedure. If the burner will not light when using the Igniter, follow the match lighting
instructions (see Page 8).
6. Confirm that the burner is properly lit and that the flame pattern is as desired, (see Figs. 9a, 9b & 9c, for the proper
flame patterns). If the flame pattern is other than normal, consult the Troubleshooting Guide on Page 23 for
corrective action.
7. Always preheat the grill before starting cooking. Light all burners and adjust them to the HIGH position for 5 to
10 minutes or until the Grill reaches the desired cooking temperature. Before placing any food on the Grill, make
sure that the cooking surface is free from food and debris.
8. Adjust the Controls to a medium setting for most cooking requirements. A light coating of cooking oil on
the cooking grids, before heating the Grill, will help prevent foods from sticking to the Grill.
Normal: Soft blue flames
Fig. 9a
Out of Adjustment: Noisy, hard blue
flames indicate too much air
NOTE: When lighting the grill for the first time,
burn with the main burners on HIGH for at least 30
minutes, to burn off any manufacturing residues.
Fig. 9b
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immediately turn the burner control
Poor Combustion: Wavy yellow
flames indicate too little air.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9c