Cleaning And Care - Blue Rhino GBC1705WV Owner's Manual

Outdoor lp gas barbecue grill

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5 .

Spoon several drops of solution, or use a squirt bottle, at all "X" locations (Figures 1 and 3) .

a. LP: If any bubbles appear, turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED," reconnect and re-test .

NG: If any bubbles appear, turn natural gas main valve "OFF," reconnect and re-test .

b. LP: If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED" and disconnect LP gas tank, per "Disconnect LP Gas

Tank" section . Contact 1 .800 .694 .0013 for assistance .

NG: If you continue to see bubbles after several attempts, turn natural gas main valve to "OFF ." Disconnect natural gas line and contact

1 .800 .694 .0013 for assistance .

c. LP: If no bubbles appear after one minute, turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED," wipe away solution and proceed .

NG: If no bubbles appear after one minute, turn natural gas main valve to "OFF," wipe away solution and proceed .

Operating Main Burners

First Use

1 .

Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill .

2 .

Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time by operating the grill for at least 15 minutes on (HIGH) with the lid closed .

This will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate odors .

Lighting

W CAUTION: Keep outdoor gas cooking appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other

flammable vapors and liquids.

W CAUTION: Do NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

W CAUTION: Check and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire.

W CAUTION: Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an explosion.

1 .

Open lid .

2 .

Check for obstructions of airflow to the burners . Spiders, insects and webs can clog the burner/venturi tube . A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire .

3 .

All control knobs must be in the " OFF" position (Figure 2) .

LP: Connect LP gas tank per "Installing LP Gas Tank" section .

NG: Connect NG main line per "Installing Natural Gas Line" section .

LP: Turn LP gas tank valve to "OPEN ."

NG: Turn natural gas main valve to "ON ."

6 .

Push and turn any control knob to (HIGH) .

7 .

Press the (igniter) button repeatedly 3 to 4 times to light burner .

8 .

If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control knob " OFF," wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting procedure .

9 .

If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match secured with the Lighting Rod (included with grill) to light burners .

Access the burners through the cooking grid and heat plates . Position lit match near side of burner (Figure 4) .

Important: Always use the Lighting Rod (included) when lighting burners with a match .

10 . After lighting, observe the burner flame . Make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height matches illustration (Figure 5) .

Note: Each burner lights independently - repeat steps 5-9 for the other burners .

Turning Off

LP: Turn LP gas tank valve to "CLOSED ."

NG: Turn natural gas main valve to "OFF ."

2 .

Turn all control knobs clockwise to the " OFF" position .

Note: A "poof" sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is burned .

LP: Disconnect LP gas tank per "Disconnecting LP Gas Tank" section .

NG: Keep NG main gas line connected .

Controlling Flare-ups

W CAUTION: Putting out grease fires by only closing the lid is not possible.

1. If a grease fire develops, turn control knobs to the " OFF" position

(a) LP gas tank valve "CLOSED" or

(b) NG main valve "OFF"

Do NOT use water on a grease fire. This can cause the grease to splatter and could result in serious burns, bodily harm or other damage.

2. Do NOT leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on (HIGH). If grill has not been cleaned, a grease fire can occur.

Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a grill and add to the unique flavor of grilling .

Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and be dangerous.

Important: Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease in the bottom of your grill .

If a grease fire occurs, close the lid AND turn the control knob(s) to " OFF" until the grease burns out . Be careful when opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur .

If excessive flare-ups occur, do NOT pour water onto the flames .

Minimize Flare-ups:

1 .

Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking .

2 .

Cook high fat content meats on (LOW) setting or indirectly .

3 .

Ensure that your grill is on a hard, level, non-combustible surface and the grease is allowed to drain into grease receptacle .

W CAUTION:

1. All cleaning and maintenance should be done when grill is cool and with the fuel supply

disconnected.

2. Do NOT clean any grill part in a self-cleaning oven. The extreme heat will damage the

finish.

3. Do NOT enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.

W CAUTION: Unplug rotisserie motor from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow

to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

Before Each Use:

1 .

Keep the grill area clean and free from any combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids .

2 .

Do NOT obstruct the flow of the combustion of LP gas and the ventilation of air .

3 .

Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the LP gas tank area free and clear from debris .

4 .

Visually check the burner flames to make sure your grill is working properly (Figure 6) .

5 .

See below for proper cleaning instructions .

6 .

Check for obstructions of airflow to the burners . Spiders, insects and webs can clog the burner/venturi tube . A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire .

Operating Instructions (continued)