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READ THIS CARE AND USE MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR
GRIDDLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURN HAZARD OR OTHER INJURY. KEEP THIS MAN-
UAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
When properly cared for, your Alfresco™ Griddle will give safe, reliable service for many years. Howev-
er, extreme care must be used since the Griddle produces intense heat, which can increase accident po-
tential. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed, including but not limited to
the following:
1) To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquid.
2) Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts.
3) Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged cord, plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact the manufacturer for repair.
4) Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
5) Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.
6) If applicable, when connecting, first connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance then plug appli-
ance into the outlet.
7) Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance.
8) Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs.
9) Use only extension cords with a 3 prong grounding plug, rated for the power of the equipment, and
approved for outdoor use with a W-A marking.
10) Begin by ensuring proper assembly. A qualified technician should perform all other service.
11) Do not repair or replace any part of the Griddle unless specifically advised in this manual.
12) All other service should be referred to and performed by a qualified technician.
13) For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be worn
while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while
cooking.
14) If the Griddle is used to heat other cooking utensils such as pots and pans, only certain types of glass,
heatproof glass, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for Griddle , burner or hot
surface use. These types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low
or medium heat settings and according to their manufacturer’s directions.
15) Never let clothing, potholders or other flammable materials come in contact with or too close to the ex-
haust or hot surfaces until it has cooled down sufficiently. Some fabrics may ignite and result in per-
sonal injury.
16) Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause personal burns from
steam. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot por-
tions of the Griddle surface.
17) Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it on the Griddle Surface, grease
trough or grease tray.
18) Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the bottom of the Griddle trough by cleaning the grease trough
and grease tray often. Never remove the Griddle grease trough or grease tray while the Griddle is on
or hot from recent use.
19) Never cook without the grease trough or grease tray in place. Without the grease tray, hot grease
could leak downward creating a fire or explosion hazard.
20) Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the Griddle is being used. Never al-
low them to sit, stand or play on or around the Griddle. Do not store items of interest to children
around or below the Griddle or in the cart. Never allow children to crawl inside of the cart (cart mount-
ed models) or inside the built-in structure.
21) Never leave unopened food containers (cans, etc.) over a hot Griddle that may cause the container to
build-up pressure and burst.
