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SECTION 1: SAFETY PRACTICESTOAVOID PERSONAL INJURY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BARBECUE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Whenproperlycaredfor,yournewThermador®Char
Glo® barbecue has been designed to be a safe and
reliable appliance. However, extreme care must be
usedasthegrillproducesintenseheatandcanincrease
the potential for accidents or injury. When using this
appliance, basic safety precautions must be followed,
including the following:
• Read this manual carefully before using the
barbecue to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
•Insureproperinstallation.Followthe instructions
in Sections 3 through 5 in the Installation Instructions.
Have the installer show you where the gas supply
shutoff valve is located, and how to shut off the gas to
thebarbecue.Alwaysadheretotheminimumclearances
to combustible materials as specified in Section 3.
• Do not repair or replace any part of this
appliance unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
•Ifyou smell gaswhentheunitisnotinuse,havethe
unit checked for leaks as defined in Section 6 in the
Installation Instructions. Finding a gas leak is not a do-
it-yourself procedure as some leaks can only be found
with the burner control in the ON position. This must
be done by a qualified technician.
•Ifyousmellgas whentheunitisinuse, immediately
shut off all controls. Open the lid and let the gas
dissipatefor at least fiveminutes. Relight the burner(s)
and verify that they are operating properly. If the
burner(s) fail to relight or are not operating properly,
shutofthegastotheunitandhavetheunitcheckedby
a qualified service technician. See Section 8.
• Children should not be left unattended in the
areawherethebarbecuebeingused.Neverallow
childrentosit,standorplayonoraroundthebarbecue
at any time. When in use, portions of the grill get hot
enough to cause severe burns. Children should never
be allowed to crawl inside the enclosure.
•Toavoidthepotentialforagreasefire,frequently
clean the drip tray. Be sure to let the unit cool
completely before removing the tray for cleaning.
• This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properlygroundedthree-prongreceptacle.Donotcut
or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
• Be aware that spiders and insects can nest in
theburnersof thisbarbecue.Thiscanobstructthe
proper flow of gas into the burner and cause improper
operation,firehazardandpotentialdamagetotheunit.
Inspect the burners periodically, or immediately if any
of the symptoms denoted in Section 8 exist.
•Thetop cover(hood)istobe closedduringthe
outdoor cooking gas appliance preheat period.
•Keep handsandfingersawayfromalledgesofthe
hood when it is in raised position.
WARNING: Never block vent opening at rear of
hood. Use with the vent opening
blocked will result in damage to the
unit and may cause a fire or injury.
LP TANK REQUIREMENTS
AllunitscanbeconvertedforusewithanLPtankwhich
can be purchased locally at a barbecue supply store or
other retail outlet. The maximum tank capacity
forusewithThermador®CharGlo®barbecues
is twenty pounds (five gallons). The tank must be
constructed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for LP-gas tanks of the U.S. Department
of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of
Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, tank, Spheres and Tubes for
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods. To minimize
the potential for fire or an explosion, the following
precautions should be observed when using, filling or
storing an LP tank:
• Never use a dented or rusty LP tank. If there is
any question as to the soundness of the tank, have it
checked by your LP supplier.
• Never use a tank with a damaged or defective
shut off valve.
• Always close the tank shut off valve after use.