Using Your Grill; Basic Grill Operation - Cal Flame BBQ08874CP Owner's Manual

Using Your Grill

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Read all instructions before you operate your grill .
We recommend you wash your entire grill with soap
and water prior to lighting it for the first time. Oils
are used during the manufacturing process and some
residual oil may still be on the stainless steel parts
of your grill. Washing will reduce the possibility of
discoloration. We also recommend you keep your
grill covered when not in use. This will minimize the
amount of dust and dirt that accumulates on your grill
and extend the life of your grill.
Remember to use your Cal Flame grill safely by
following these reminders:
• It is dangerous to use barbecue grills and side
burners in any manner other than for what it is
designed for.

Basic Grill Operation

Before lighting, make sure all burner controls are off.
Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of
gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and
water solution after attaching the hose. For LP units,
make sure there is gas in the tank and it is sitting
upright. For natural gas units, make sure the shut off
valve is on.
1. Make sure the drip tray is in place.
2. Light the grill burners using the instructions on the
previous page.
Warning
NEVER cover the entire cooking or grill surface with griddles or pans. Overheating will occur and burners
will not perform properly when combustion heat is trapped below the cooking surface.
CAUTION: NEVER spray water on a hot gas unit. This may damage porcelain or cast iron components.
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• Do not use charcoal in a gas grill or side burner.
• Do not heat sealed containers such as cans or jars
on grills or side burners. Explosion may result
resulting in injury or death. Any sealed container,
such as a pressure cooker, must have a properly
operating pressure relieve valve to minimize
explosion hazard.
• Never put combustible material such as paper,
cloth, or flammable liquids on your grill at any
time. Do not use grill, side shelves, cabinets, or
any area around grill to store flammable materials.
• Never operate main burners and rear infrared
convection burners at the same time. Excessive
grill temperatures will result.
3. Turn the control knob to HIGH and preheat the
grill for 15 minutes. Close the top cover during
the appliance preheat period.
4. Place the food on the grill and cook to desired
completion. Adjust heat setting if necessary. You
may set the control knob to any position between
HIGH and LOW.
5. Allow the grill to cool and clean the drip tray after
each use.
Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking .
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