Kamado Joe GasJoe GJ26 Owner's Manual page 8

Safe Care and Maintenance
Always keep your grill clean:
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When you have finished cooking turn the grill burners to high for up to 10
minutes to burn off any excess grease. Make sure your grease pan is clean to
avoid a grease fire.
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Let the grill cool before using a grill cover.
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Empty and clean grease pan.
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Clean the grill thoroughly at least twice annually.
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Check main opening, throat and venturi to each burner regularly for insect
nests and clean out thoroughly.
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Do not use caustic based cleaning agents on the grill.
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Check all gas hoses and line connections for damage, cuts or cracks before
use.
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Do not make any modifications to the grill. Any modification to the grill may
be dangerous and may void the warranty.
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Do not dismantle or adjust control valves or regulator.
If There Is a Fire:
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Most fires are caused by a buildup of grease or by an improper gas
connection.
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Ensure all people and pets are kept as far away as possible.
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If possible, turn the gas off at the cylinder or the on/off valve.
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Use a fire extinguisher if possible. If water is the only fire retardant available,
thoroughly soak the area around the grill. Spray the water lightly over the
frame and cooking surfaces to cool the grill to a temperature below the
ignition temperature.
Grilling in Windy Conditions
Using your grill in windy conditions may disrupt the front-to-back air flow. High
winds may cause hot gases from exiting the rear of the grill, and the control
panel and knobs may become extremely hot.
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On breezy days, do not to leave the front hood down for more than 15
minutes when the burners are on high. (Never leave the grill unattended
when in operation)
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If you suspect the grill is overheating, please use an oven mitt to open the
front hood. Then adjust the burner control knob to a lower setting.
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Position the grill so prevailing winds will not blow into the rear of the grill.
ADVISORY: Any damage caused from use in windy conditions, such as melted
knobs or igniter wire, or control panel discoloration from heat buildup, is
excluded from warranty coverage.
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