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As with all appliances, there are certain rules to follow for
safe operation. Verify everyone who operates the grill is
familiar with the operations and with these precautions.
Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described.
Pay close attention to the safety sections of this manual.
Recognize the safety section by looking for the symbol
or the word safety.
Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.
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If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by an
authorized installer, service agency or gas supplier.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage,
personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if
components were replaced. Verify proper and
complete operation of unit after servicing.
This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or
chemicals which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from
fuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained according to the instructions
in this manual.
Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a
result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a
fire is unlikely, if one occurs proceed as follows:
Surface Fires
1. Turn all controls to the OFF position.
2. As an added precaution turn off the gas at the
main supply valve.
3. Cover the food or grease to burn itself out.
If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.
NOTE: The maximum gas supply pressure for these
models must not exceed 14 inches W.C.P.
Safety Practices for Servicer
Safe and satisfactory operation of gas grills, depend upon
its design and proper installation. However, there is one
more area of safety to be considered:
Servicing
Listed below are some general precautions and safety
practices which should be followed in order to protect the
service technician and consumer during service and after
service has been completed.
1. Gas smell—Extinguish any and all open flames.
2. Turn gas off—Service grill with gas turned off unless
testing requires it.
3. Checking for gas leaks—Never check for leaks
with any kind of open flame. Soap and water solution
should be used for this purpose. Apply solution to
suspected area and watch for air bubbles which
indicates a leak. Correct leaks by tightening fittings,
screws, connections, applying approved compound or
installing new parts.
4. Using lights—Use a hand flashlight when servicing
grills or checking for gas leaks. Electric switches
should not be operated where leaks are suspected.
This will avoid creating arcing or sparks which could
ignite the gas. If electric lights are already turned on,
they should not be turned off.
5. Do not smoke—Never smoke while servicing gas
grills, especially when working on piping that contains
or has contained gas.
Safety Information
