Getting Started - ProFire SDBOPN Owner's Manual

Section.
-Replace all damaged or worn parts. Do not at-
tempt to use your grill with damaged or worn
parts.
-Replace all parts as shown in the assembly in-
structions.
-Check for proper burner and venture placement.
-Do not operate with any loose or missing bolts.
Tighten or replace.
-Check hose for deterioration or damage. Replace
at first sign of leak or if "cracking" becomes notice-
able.
Stainless Steel Cleaning
Before cleaning, determine which way the
"grain" of the metal runs and always clean
with the grain. NEVER USE STEEL WOOL
PADS TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL.
1. Routine cleaning is done with a warm soapy
water applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Always
rinse with clean hot water and wipe dry with a soft
cloth. Glass cleaners like Windex also works well.
2. Stubborn stains can be removed with a mild
non-scratching abrasive household powder. Add a
small amount of vinegar to the scouring powder to
increase its potency.
3. Commercial stainless steel cleaners and polish-
ers also work well, such as MHP's Stainless Steel
Cleaner (Part #SSC). Note: Over time the stain-
less steel will turn a mild gold patina from the
grill's heat. This is normal.
4. We recommend covering your grill with a MHP
felt-backed cover. A cover will prolong the life of
the grill and prevent rain water from draining into
the grease bucket, causing it to overflow. A cover
can be purchased through you Phoenix Dealer.
COOKING TIPS FOR YOUR
PHOENIX GAS GRILL
Thank you for purchasing a Phoenix grill. Your
new Phoenix eliminates flare-ups because the
cooking surface is shielded from direct flame con-
tact by a drip pan. For best results we recom-
mend that all preheating, grilling, smoking,
baking and steaming be performed with the lid
closed! (Warning: Always light your grill with
the lid open.

GETTING STARTED

Before you use your grill for the first time be sure
to read and thoroughly understand all grill safety,
lighting, locating, operating and maintenance pro-
cedures found in this book.
Please Note: as long as the grease can flow
into the grease bucket it is not necessary to
clean the drip pan after each use. Clean as
needed or approximately every 10 uses.
We recommend after each use, you turn the
control knobs to "HIGH" (with the lid closed)
and run the grill for approximately 10 minutes.
This will allow the accumulated fats and greas-
es to cook off, and avoid a possible flare up on
the next use. HINT: The fats and greases are
cooked off when no more smoke is flowing
from grill vents.
We recommend cleaning the cooking surface
(cooking grid) before each use and before you
light the grill. Simply run a wire brush front to back
and side to side across the diamond shaped cook-
ing surface. This can be performed with cooking
grid in place or you can remove the cooking grid
for cleaning.
The drip pan drain valve should be kept open
while your grill is in use. This allows the grease
that drips from your food. To continuously drain
into the grease catch bucket. If you are cooking a
small quantity of food or food with very little fat,
you may not notice any grease collecting in the
grease bucket. However, If you notice grease ac-
cumulating in the drip pan but it is not running into
the grease bucket, then either your drain valve is
not open or the drip pan pipe is clogged. Don't at-
tempt to clear the clog while the grill is hot! Wait
until the grill has cooled, remove the cooking grid
and run a stick down the drain pipe until the clog
is cleared.
The only time the drip pan drain valve should be
closed during grill use, is when you are steaming
or smoking with liquid smoke. See below for
steaming and smoking instructions.
The following grilling, steaming, smoking and bak-
ing tips are provided as helpful guidelines. With
experience you will find the cooking times and
temperature control settings that best suit your
taste. Please refer to page 15 for suggested cook-
ing times.
Grilling
Heat your grill with both controls on "HIGH" for 15
minutes. If you are cooking hamburgers or steaks
we recommend that you leave the temperature
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