Prevention; Burner Flame Check; Flare-Ups; Grease Fires - Coleman Revolution Use & Care Manual

PREVENTION

ATTENTION
Once lit, confirm that the burner is properly lit and that the flame pattern is as desired. If the
flame pattern is other than normal, consult the troubleshooting guide for corrective action.

Burner Flame Check

Always do a visual check of all burners prior to lighting. Burners have been
factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is
shown in figure A. If you experience one of the following symptoms, follow
the burner cleaning procedure outlined in the maintenance section of this
manual, or reset the regulator flow limiting device.
• Large, unruly, or irregular orange burner flames.
• The smell of gas in conjunction with orange and lazy burner flames.
• Barbecue does not reach temperature.
• Barbecue heats unevenly.
• One or more of the burners do not ignite.

Flare-Ups

Your barbecue comes equipped with Flare-Free Technology™ which will eliminate most flare-ups when the
system is properly maintained. However, it is possible when cooking excessively fatty or saucy dishes that
grease and sauce, not captured by the top or bottom grate, may fall onto key parts, causing flare-ups. See
page 13 for maintenance instructions.
Flare-ups occur when food drippings fall onto heat plates or burners, and ignite. To avoid flare-
ups, do the following:
• Trim fat from meats before grilling.
• Always apply sauces after cooking.
• Always cook with the lid down, and cook at the lowest most efficient heat setting.
• Ensure key parts, such as: heat plates, cooking grates, and the burner box are cleaned regularly to eliminate
grease build up. A sudden increase in flare-ups will indicate the need to perform the regular maintenance
schedule to the components of the Flare-Free Technology™ system.
WARNING
Always monitor the barbecue carefully while cooking and turn the flame level down to low, or
off, if flare-ups intensify.
Flare-ups can increase the temperature of the barbecue, increasing the risk of a grease fire.
Keeping your barbecue clean, and regularly checking for obstructions, including; spider webs, will
ensure that your family is protected from serious safety hazards, such as; flash-back and grease
fires.

Grease Fires

Regular maintenance of the Flare Free Technology™ system will ensure that minimal amounts of grease
accumulate on key parts, minimizing risk of a grease fire. See page 14 for maintenance instructions.
Characteristics of a Grease Fire
• A fire burning inside the barbecue burner box that may become uncontrollable, if not monitored.
• Usually accompanied by high flames, a lot of smoke and black soot.
Prevent Grease Fires:
• Remove grease build-up on key parts such as heat distribution plates , cooking grates, grease drainage
channel, and burner box.
• Frequently empty the side grease tray located on the right side of the burner box.
• Always reducing cooking temperature to "MED" or "LOW" heat, following PREHEAT.
• Perform a burn-off of grease following each barbecue session, by adjusting your barbecues temperature to
"MAX" ( ), and letting it stand for 10-15 minutes with the lid closed.
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Figure A