Brinkmann 810-3240-s Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL.

WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS!

READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.

WARNING

• Only use this product on a hard, level, noncombustible, stable surface (concrete, ground, etc.). Never use on wooden or
other surfaces that could burn.

• Always use a drip pan/ash guard under grill to protect surface from heat damage and/or discoloration and to catch
ashes, embers and drippings. Place a thin layer of water in drip pan/ash guard to help extinguish falling ashes and
embers. A drip pan/ash guard is designed for use with a grill for easy clean up of drippings that can cause discoloration
of surface and to catch falling ashes and embers.

• Proper clearance of 10 feet between the grill and combustible material (bushes, trees, wooden decks, fences, buildings,
etc.) or construction should be maintained at all times when grill is in use. Do not place grill under a roof overhang or
other enclosed area.

• For household use only. Do not use this grill for other than its intended purpose.

• For outdoor use only. Do not operate grill indoors or in an enclosed area.

• Do not leave grill unattended when in use.

• Use extreme caution when adding charcoal/wood. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
section of this manual.

• Never move grill when it is in use.

• Do not store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where flammable vapors may be present.

• We recommend the use of a Charcoal Chimney Starter to avoid the dangers associated with charcoal lighting fluid. If
you choose to use charcoal lighting fluid, only use lighting fluid approved for lighting charcoal. Carefully read
instructions on the charcoal lighting fluid and charcoal prior to use.

• If using charcoal lighting fluid, allow charcoal to burn until covered with a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). This
will allow charcoal lighting fluid to burn off. If charcoal lighting fluid does not completely burn off, fumes could
accumulate in grill (if grill is covered) causing an explosion or flash fire when grill is uncovered.

• Do not use self-starting charcoal. Use only high grade plain charcoal or charcoal/wood mixture.

• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products will cause an
explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.

• Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals.

When grilling, gr

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with clean, noncombustible, fir
EXTINGUISH GREASE FIRE.

ease from meat may drip into the charcoal causing a grease fire or flame flare-up. If this occurs, cover

esistant material (aluminum foil) to suffocate the flame. DO NOT USE WATER TO

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WARNING

• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the dome lid,
keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam and flame flare-ups. Remove the dome lid by tilting it toward you to
allow heat and steam to escape away from your face.

• Use caution when assembling and operating your grill to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges of metal parts.

• Place grill in an area where children and pets cannot come into contact with unit. Close supervision is necessary when
grill is in use.

• Use caution when lifting or moving grill to prevent strains and back injuries.

• In windy weather, place grill in an outdoor area that is protected from the wind.

• Do not wear loose clothing or allow hair to hang freely while using grill.

• Use caution when reaching into or under grill. Always wear oven mitts or gloves to protect your hands from burns.
Avoid touching hot surfaces.

• We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire
extinguisher.

• Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not
recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.

• Never leave coals and ashes in grill unattended.

• Before grill can be left unattended, remaining coals and ashes must be removed from grill. Use caution to protect
yourself and property. Place remaining coals and ashes in a noncombustible metal container and completely saturate
with water. Allow coals and water to remain in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.

• Extinguished coals and ashes should be placed a safe distance from all structures and combustible materials.

• With a garden hose, completely wet the surface beneath and around grill to extinguish any ashes, coals or embers
which may have fallen during the cooking or cleaning process.

• Store the grill out of reach of children, indoors in a dry location when not in use.

• Do not attempt to service grill other than normal maintenance as explained in “After-Use Safety and Proper Care &
Maintenance” sections of this manual. Repairs should be performed by The Brinkmann Corporation only.

• Properly dispose of all packaging material.

USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN USING YOUR GRILL.

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL

COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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