KP1711
Owner’s Manual
10
DANGER
To prevent fire or explosion hazard when testing for a leak:
1. Always perform the “leak test” on page 10 before lighting the grill and each time the cylinder is connected for use.
2. Do not smoke or allow other sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
3. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
4. Do not use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks.
5. Do not use grill until all leaks have been sopped, if you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the propane supply, call for gas
appliance service or your local propane gas supplier.
Checking
for
Leaks
1.
Make 2-3 oz. of leak solution by
mixing one part liquid dishwashing soap
with three
parts
water.
2.
Make sure control knobs are in the “OFF” position.
3.
Spray some solution on the tank valve up to the regulator connection.
4.
Inspect the solution at the
connections for bubbles. If no bubbles appear, the connection is secure. .
5.
If bubbles appear,
you
have a leak. Go to step 6.
6.
Disconnect the regulator from
the
tank and reconnect.
Make sure the connection is secure.
7.
Retest
with solution.
8.
If
you continue to see bubbles, replace the cylinder.
Lighting Your Grill
Danger:
Failure to open lid while igniting the grill’s burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow gas to clear if the grill does
not light, may result in an explosion, which could cause serious bodily injury or death.
WARNING
: Never stand with your head directly over the grill when preparing to light the main burners, to prevent
possible bodily injury.
Main Burner
WARNING
: Attempting to light the burner
with the lid closed
may cause an explosion. Make
sure there are no
obstructions of airflow to the gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest and clog the burner/venturi tube at the
orifice. A
clogged burner tube can lead to
a fire beneath the appliance.
Open top lid during lighting.
Ensure Control dial is in "OFF" position.
Turn gas supply "ON" by connecting propane cylinder to regulator inlet fitting.
Push and turn control valve to "HIGH".
Place a lighted match up through the hole in the side of the unit to be near
the burner port. After lighting observe the burner flame, make sure all burner
ports are lighted- a blue/yellow flame of 1-2 inches from the burner ports should appear.
If the burner ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control
Knob "off "position, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure
Adjust burners to the desired cooking temperature.
Precautions
1.
After lighting, observe the
burner flame.
Make sure all burner ports are lit.
2.
If the burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the gas “OFF”.
Open
lid to let the gas clear for at least
5 minutes before re-lighting.
3.
Before
cooking on the grill for the first time, operate the
grill for approximately 15
minutes
with the lid closed and the gas
turned on “HIGH”.
This
will
“heat clean” the internal parts, dissipate odor from the manufacturing process and painted
finish.
4.
Clean the grill after each use. DO NOT
use
abrasive orflammable cleaners. This may damage parts of the grill and cause
a fire.
Observe flame
height
when lit:
Flame
should
be a blue/yellow
color between 1 to 2 inches
high.
2 in.
1 in.
0in.