Ventilation System; Using The Grill - GE PGP990DENBB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Grilling.

Using the Grill

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• Before using the grill for the first time, wash
• Precondition grate by brushing with
vegetable oil or spraying with a non-stick
coating such as Pam . Do this every time
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before you grill.
• For easier clean-up, spray grate and burner
basin with a non-stick coating.
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• Preheat the grill on high for 5 to 10 minutes.
Preheating improves the flavor and
appearance of meats and quickly sears the
meat to help retain the juices.
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Some fat is necessary
to produce the smoke needed for that
smoked "outdoor" flavor. However, excessive
fat can create cleaning and flare-up problems.
• Allowing excessive amounts of grease or
drippings to constantly flame voids the
warranty on the grill grate. Excessive flare-
ups indicate that either the grill interior
needs to be cleaned, excessive amounts of
fat are in the meat or that the meat was not
properly trimmed.
Should a Sustained Flare-Up Occur:
1. Use the vent control to turn the fan on.
2. Immediately turn the grill control knobs to
the OFF position.
• Grease drippings will occasionally ignite
to produce harmless puffs of flame for a
second or two. This is a normal part of the
cooking process.
• Never leave the grill unattended during
operation.
IMPORTANT:
IN CASE OF A POWER FAILURE, THE
VENTILATION SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE.
DO NOT USE THE GRILL MODULE OR
GRIDDLE IF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IS NOT
OPERATIONAL.
• Do not use aluminum foil inside the grill area.
• Do not use charcoal or wood chips in the grill
area.
• Do not allow burner basin to become
overloaded with grease. Clean after each use.
• Do not cover grate completely with meat.
Leave air space between each steak, etc., to
allow proper ventilation as well as to prevent
flare-ups.
• Do not use cooking pots, pans, skillets, etc.,
on the grill grate.
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