Napoleon Grills FREESTYLE SS User Manual

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GOURMET GRILLS

LE GRILS DU GOURMET

PTSS215

MANUFACTURED BY/FABRIQUÉPAR: NAPOLEON APPLIANCE CORP., 214 BAYVIEW

DR., BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA L4N 4Y8 [phone], FAX [phone]

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GOURMET GRILLS

The PTSS215 has been designed with mobility in mind. With collapsable legs, the PTSS215 can be set up on any

flat surface. The legs fold out and lock into place, folding back into a locked position when on the go or used with

any of our mounting options (see illustrated diagrams on mounting options and accessories).

All NAPOLEON gas grills are manufactured under the strict Standard of the world recognized

ISO 9001-2000 Quality Assurance Certificate.

NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, and are assembled by trained

craftsmen who take great pride in their work. The burner and valve assembly are leaktested and test-fired at a

quality test station, and thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging and shipping to ensure

that you, the customer, receive the quality product you expect from NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON GAS GRILL PRESIDENT'S LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

NAPOLEON warrants the following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON gas grill against defects
for as long as you own the gas grill. This covers: stainless steel housings, stainless steel burners, ceramic infra­red burners, stainless steel rod cooking grids, and stainless steel lids. Subject to the following conditions. During
the first ten years NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts at our option free of charge. From the eleventh year
to lifetime NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts at 50% of the current retail price.

Components such as stainless steel sear plates, and igniter (excluding batteries) are covered and NAPOLEON

will provide parts free of charge during the first three years of the limited warranty.

Components such as regulator,warming rack, hoses and connectors, fasteners and accessories are covered and
NAPOLEON will provide parts free of charge during the first year of the limited warranty .

NAPOLEON shall not be liable for any transportation charges, labour costs or export duties.

CONDITIONSAND LIMITATIONS

"NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only (ie., the individual or legal entity (registered customer) whose
name appears on the warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON), provided that the purchase was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is
subject to the following conditions and limitations:"

This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended what-so-ever by any of our representatives.

The gas grill must be installed by a licenced, authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance with the installation
instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, grease fires, hostile environments, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect
and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, painted finishes, corrosion or discolouring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners, nor
chipping on porcelain enamel parts, nor any components used in the installation of the gas grill.

Should deterioration of parts occur to the degree of non-performance within the duration of the warranted coverage, a replacement part will be provided.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has
been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.

After the first year, with respect to this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge all obligations with respect to this
warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but defective part(s).

NAPOLEON will not be responsible for the installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the re-installation of a warranted part, and
such expenses are not covered by this warranty.

Notwithstanding any provision contained in this President's Limited Lifetime Warranty NAPOLEON's responsiblity under this warranty is defined as above and it
shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligation and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON gas grill and any other warranties expressed or implied with
respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale of this product. NAPOLEON
will not be responsible for: over firing, blow outs caused by environmental conditions such as strong winds, or inadequate ventilation,

Any damages to the gas grill due to weather damage, hail, rough handling, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from NAPOLEON. The warranty
registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty or you can register on-line at www.napoleongrills.com.

NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part prior to honouring any warranty claim.

NAPOLEON shall not be liable for any transportation charges, labour costs, or export duties.

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WARNING

Do not try to light this appliance without

reading "LIGHTING" instructions section of this manual.

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VA-

POURS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. AN LP

CYLINDER NOT CONNECTED FOR USE MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE VICINITY OF

THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. IF THE INFORMATION IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IS

NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY,A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT, CAUSING PROPERTY

DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Turn off main gas supply.

• Extinguish any open flame.

• Open lid.

• Immediately call your gas supplier, or your fire department if odour continues.

SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES

• Thisgas grillmust only beused outdoorsina well-ventilated

spaceand mustnot be used inside a building, garage or any
otherenclosed area.

• Keepany electricalsupply cord and fuel supplyhose away

fromany heated surfaces.

• Inspect the fuel supplyhose beforeeach use. Ifthere is

evidenceof excessive abrasionor wearor the hoseis cut,it
mustbe replaced, prior to using the gas grill, witha replace­menthose assembly specifiedby the manufacturer.

• When the propane cylinder is not disconnected from the

appliance,the gas grilland cylindermust be stored outdoors in
awellventilated space.

• Donot locatein windy settings. Highwinds adversely affect

thecooking performanceof thegas grill.

• Thisgas grillis designed for L.P .only.

• Adultsand especiallychildren should bealerted to the hazards
ofhigh surface temperatures.Youngchildren shouldbe
supervisednear the gasgrill.

• Under no circumstances shouldthis gas grillbe modified.

• Gas must be turned off at the propanecylinder when the gas
grillis not in use.

• When the gas grill is to be stored indoors, the connection
betweenthe propane cylinder and thegas grillmust be
disconnectedand the cylinder removed and stored outdoorsin
awell ventilated spaceout of reach of children.Disconnected
cylindersmust notbe storedin abuilding, garageor anyother
enclosedarea.

• The top lid is to be closed duringthe gas grill preheat period

• This gas grill is designed foroutdoor use only.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This gas barbecueis certified under Canadian andAmerican national standards, CSA1.8 - 2002 and ANSI Z83.11- 2002 respectively for
outdoorgas grills, with references to ANSI Z21.57 - 2001, CSA 1.16 M79 (r1996), NFPA302, CFR title 33, ANSI Z21.89 - 2002,ANSI
Z21.72b - 2002, and CSA11.2b - 2002 and should be installed toconform with local codes. In absence of local codes, install to the current
NationalFuel Gas Code CAN/CGA-B149.1 orANSIZ223.1/NFPA54, natural gas and propane installation code.

Use only the pressure regulator provided with this barbecue. Replacement pressure regulators must be suppliedby or specified by the
manufacturer. The regulator supplies a pressure of 22 inches water column to the gas grill and has a female CGA#600 type fitting. To

installthe regulator, screw it into the threaded hole on the right side of the grill. Tube burners may have to be pushed upwards
slightly from underneath to ensure that the orifice is aligned with the opening in the burner. 1lb disposable cylinders to be used with

this unit mustbe equipped with a male CGA #600 type connection. This cylinder has a positive seating connection, which will not allow gas
flow until a positive seal has been achieved. Toinstallthe cylinder simply screw it into the regulator - tighten hand tight.

OPTIONALSUPPLYHOSE INSTRUCTIONS: An optional hose is available from yourNapoleon Dealer that allows the grill to be connected to
a 20 lb (9.1 kg) cylinder. Adented or rusted cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane supplier. Never use a
cylinderwith a damaged valve. Use only a propane supply cylinder constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas
cylinders of theCanadian Transport Commission (CTC) or the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Thepropane cylinder must be
providedwith a shut-off valve terminating in a propane cylinder valve type QCC1, and asafety relief device having direct communication with
the vapour spaceof the cylinder.The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapour withdrawal and the cylinder shall include a collar to
protect the cylindervalve. The cylinder shall incorporate a listed OPD (overfill protection device). Touse the hose, connect it (note the

the connection to the 20 lb cylinder is a left hand thread) between the tank valve and the regulator on the grill. These connections
should be tightened hand tight, and leak tested when performing a leak test. Ensure that the cylinder valve is turned off whenever
the grill is not in use.

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IMPORTANT DO'S AND DON'TS

DO'S

Readthe entire instruction manual before operating thegas grill.
Maintainproper clearance to combustibles (6" to rear of unit, 4" to

sides). Additional clearance is recommended nearvinyl siding or
largepanes of glass.

Leaktest the unit before initial use, annually and and whenever
anygas components are replaced.

Followlighting instructions carefully when operating grill.
Ensure sear plateis positioned properly. The holes must be

towards the right side of the gas grill.
Cleangrease tray and sear plates regularly toavoid build-up

whichmay lead to grease fires.
Inspect infra-red burnerventuri tubes for spider webs and other

obstructionsperiodically. Clean thetubes completely if you find
any such obstructions.

Ifinstalled on a boat or R.V.suppliedwith a regulated propane
source, the fuel line must be tee’d off prior to the pressure
regulator of theboat or R.V.

DON'TS

Donot route hose (optional) underneath drip pan- proper hose
clearanceto bottom of unit must be maintained.

Donot locate unit under unprotected combustible construction.
Donot leave grill unattended whenoperating.
Do not light burners with lid closed.
Donot move grill when hot or operating.
Do not allow cold water (rain, sprinkler,hose, etc.) to come in

contactwith ceramic burners. Alarge temperature differentialcan
cause cracking inthe ceramic tile.

Do not use water,beer,or any other liquids to control flare-ups.
Donot pinch electrode lead between bottom surface of grilland

foldingleg.

LEAK TESTING INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT USE A FLAME TO LEAK TEST.

LEAK TESTING: This must be done before initial use, annually and wheneverany gas componentsare replaced orserviced. Nosmoking

whileperforming this test, and removeall sources of ignition. See

1.Connect the 1 lb cylinder to the grillregulator,or if using the optional supplyhose, connect it between the cylinder valve andthe grill regulator.
Ensurethe grill regulator is inthe “LOCK OFF” position, turnthe cylinder valve on.

2.Brush a half and half solution of liquid soap and water onto thejoint between the regulator andthe 1 lb cylinder. When using the optional
supplyhose, brush thesolution onto the connections at each end ofthe hose.

3.Bubbles will indicatea gas leak. Eithertighten the loosejoint or replacethe part withone recommended by the dealer.

4.If the leak cannot bestopped, disconnect the 1 lbcylinder,or shut offthecylinder valve on the 20 lb cylinder, disconnect itand have the
barbecueinspected by yourgas supplier or dealer. Do notuse the appliance until the leak has been corrected.

5.Turnoff gas supply.

LeakTestingDiagram

forareas to check.

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LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

Open Lid

Turnregulator control to

highposition.

Pressand hold igniter until

lit, or light by match.

LIGHTING PORT

HOLE

If ignition is not immediate, turn

regulator control to off. Wait 5

minutes.

For infra-red units,allow a 5

minutepre-heat period on

high,before adjusting to

mediumor low.

Do not operate the infra-red burner with the lid closed.

IGNITER

BURNER

CONTROL

INFRA-RED HEAT

Most people don’trealize that the heat source that we are most familiar with, namely the sun warms the earth using mainlyinfra-red energy.
Infra-red energy isa formof electro-magnetic energy that has a wavelength just greater than the red end of the visible light spectrum, but
less than that of radiowaves. This energy was discovered in 1800 by Sir William Herschel who, dispersed sunlight into itscomponent
colours using a prism. He showed that most of the heat in the beam fell into the spectral region just beyond the red end of the spectrum,
whereno visible light existed. This isinfra-red energy. Mostmaterials readily absorb infra-red radiation in a wide range of wavelengths,
causing an increase in temperatures of the materials. Thisis the same phenomenon that causes us to feel warmth when we are exposed to
sunlight. The infra-red rays from the sun travel through the vacuum of space, through the atmosphere and penetrate our skin. This causes
increasedmolecular activity in the skin, which creates internal friction and generates heat, allowing us to feel warmth.

Foodscooked over infra-red heat sources are heated by the same principle. Charcoalis the traditional way of infra-red cooking that we are
all familiar with. The glowing briquettes emit infra-red energy to the food being cooked, with very little drying effect. Any juices or oils that
escapefrom the food drip down onto the charcoal and vaporize intosmoke giving the food its delicious grilled taste. TheNapoleon infra-red
burner cooks in the same way. In each burner, 10000 ports each with its own tiny flame cause the surface of the ceramic to glow red. This
glow emits the same type of infra-red heat to the food, without the hassle or messof charcoal. It also provides a more consistent heated area
that is far easier to regulate thana charcoalfire. For instan taneous searing the burners can be set to high, yet they can also be turned down
for slower cooking. Weall know how difficult that is on a charcoal fire. Traditional gas burners heat the food in a different way. The air
surrounding the burneris heated by the combustion process and then rises up to the food being cooked. Thisgenerates lower grill
temperaturesthat are ideal for more delicate cuisine such as seafood orvegetables. Thebottom line is that Napoleon’sinfra-red burners
produce searing heat for juicier,tastiersteaks, hamburgers and other meats. Forcooking times and tips refer to the Infra-red Grilling Chart.

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

When lit for the first time, the gas grill will emit a slight odour.This is a normal temporary condition caused by the "burn-in" of internal paints
and lubricants used in themanufacturing processand will not occur again. Simply run the main burners on high with the lid open for approxi­mately ½ hour. When cooking very lean meats, such as chicken breasts, or lean pork, the grids can be oiled before pre-heating to reduce
sticking. Cookingmeat witha highdegree of fat content, may create flare-ups. Either trim some fat or reduce temperatures to prevent this.
Should a flare-upoccur,move food away from flames,reduce heat. Leave the lid open. See 'Your All SeasonGrill' cookbook by Napoleon for
moredetailed instructions.

INFRA-RED MAIN BURNER USE:

1. Followthe infra-red burner ignition procedures and operate on high for 5 minutes or until the ceramic burners glow red.

2. Place food on grills and cook accordingto timeslisted inthe Infra-RedGrilling Chart.

3. Dependingupon your taste, continue cooking over infra-redburners on high, medium or low, turning food frequently,or place foodaway
frominfra-red burners, close lid, and allow oven temperature to slowly finish cooking your food.

Caution: Due to theintense heat the infra-red burners provide, food left unattended over burners will burn quickly. Keep the lid open when
cookingwith the infra-red burners on high. The intenseheat ensures adequate searing temperatures even with the lid open. This also allows
observationof the food, so as to prevent burning.

CONVENTIONALMAIN BURNER USE: Thelower temperatures that these burners provide makethem ideal for cooking seafood, vegeta­bles and other delicate cuisine. These burners can be used for searing, but the infra-red burners are better suited for this type of cooking.
Food cooked for a shortperiod of time (fish, vegetables) may be grilled with the lidopen. Cooking with the lid closed will ensure higher,more
even temperatures that will reduce cooking time and cook meat more evenly.Foodthat has a cooking time longer than 30 minutes, such as
roasts,may be cooked indirectly. Followthe tube burner lighting instructions and operate on high for 5 to 10 minutes with the lid closed to
preheatthe grill.

FOOD

Steak

1”Thick

Hamburger

1/2”Thick

Chicken

Pieces

PorkChops

INFRA-RED GRILLING CHART

CONTROL SETTING COOKING TIME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS

Highsetting 2 min. each side 4 min. - Rare
Highsetting 2 min. each side

thenmedium setting

Highsetting 2 min. each side

thenmedium setting

Highsetting 2 min. each side 4 min. - Rare

Highsetting 2 1/2 min.each side 5 min. - Medium

Highsetting 3 min. each side 6min. - Well Done

Highsetting 2 min. each side

medium-lowto low setting

Medium

6min. - Medium

8 min. - Well Done

20-25min.

6min. per side

Whenselecting meat for grilling, askfor meat with a
marbledfat distribution. The fat actsas a natural
tenderizerwhile cooking andwill keep the meat
moistand juicy.

Preparinghamburgers to orderis made easierby
varyingthe thickness of your patties. Toadd an
exotictaste to yourmeat, try adding hickory­flavoredwoodchipsinto Napoleon’s woodchip
smoker.

Thejoint connecting the thigh and the leg fromthe
skinlessside, should be sliced 3/4of the way
thoughin order for the meatto lay flatter on thegrill.
Thiswill help it to cookfaster and more evenly. To
adda trademark tasteto your cooking, try adding
mesquite-flavouredwoodchipsin your Napoleon
woodchipsmoker.

Trimoff the excess fat before grilling. Choose
thickerchops to getmore tender meat.

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SpareRibs

LambChops

HotDogs

Highsetting for 5 minutes

lowto finish

Highsetting for 5 minutes

mediumto finish

Medium- Low

20min. per side

turnoften

15min. per side

4-6min.

Chooseribs that are lean and meaty. Grill until
meateasily pulls awayfrom the bone.

Trimoff the excess fat before grilling. Choose extra
thickchops to get more tender meat.

Selectthe larger size wieners. Slit the skin
lengthwisebefore grilling.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that the burners are turned off prior to cleaning. Avoidunprotected contact with hot surfaces. Clean grill in an area where
cleaning solutions will not harm decks, lawns or patios. Do not use oven cleaner to clean any part of this gas grill. Do not use a
self cleaning oven to clean cooking grids or any other partsof the gas grill. Barbecue sauce and salt can be corrosive and will
cause rapid deterioration of the gas grill componentsunless cleaned regularly.

GRIDSAND WARMING RACK - The grids and warming rack are best cleaned during the pre-heat period with a soft brass wire brush. Steel

wool can beused for stubborn stains. Stainlessgrids will discolour permanently from normal usage, due to the high temperature of the
cookingsurface.

CLEANING INSIDE THE GAS GRILL- Remove the cooking grid. Use a soft brass wire brush to clean loose debris from the insides of the
lid. Scrape sear plate with a putty knife or scraper,and use a wire brush to remove ash. Remove the sear plate and brush debris off of the
burner with a brass wire brush. Brush all debris from inside the gas grill into the removable drip pan. Ensure that the sear plate is placed
properly when reinstalled(holes towards the right end of the grill), or whenever the grill is packed away for transport.

DRIPPAN- Slide the drip pan out for easy cleaning. It should be cleaned frequently (every 4-5 uses) toavoid grease buildup. Grease and
excess drippings accumulate in thedrip panlocated under the grill. Accumulated grease can cause a fire hazard. Donot line the drip pan
with aluminum foil, as it can prevent the proper amount of air needed for burner to operate. The pan should be scraped out with a putty knife
orscraper.

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE GAS GRILL - Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean stainless steel parts. Tocleanstainless surfaces,
use a stainlesssteel cleaner or a non-abrasive cleaner. Always wipe in the direction of the grain. Do not use steel wool, as it will scratch the
finish and leavesmall particles of ferrous metal which can promote rusting. Stainlesssteel parts will discolourwhen heated, usually to a
golden or brown colour. This discolouration is normal and will not affect the performance of the grill.

INFRA-RED BURNERS - Because of the high intensity of the infra-redburner,most drippings and food particles that fall onto the burner
surfaceare immediately incinerated. However,somedebris and residue may remain. To remove this residue after cooking, operate the grill
on high for 5-10 minutes with the lid open.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off the gas at the source and disconnect unit before servicing. Maintenance should only be done when the grill is cool, to avoid
the possibility of burns. A leak test must be performed annually,and whenever any component of the gas train is replaced.

COMBUSTIONAIRADJUSTMENT - (This must be done by a qualified gas installer.) The air shutter is factoryset and should not have to

beadjusted under normal conditions. However,someextreme field conditionsmay exist that require adjustment. When theair shutter is
adjustedcorrectly,the flames will bedark blue withlight blue tips,and occasional yellow tips.

BURNER

LIGHT BLUE

YELLOWTIPPING

DARK BLUE

Ifthe burner is getting toolittle air, the flameswill be lazy yellow,and possibly produce soot. If the burner is getting too much air,the flames will
belifting erratically from the burner andmay cause difficultieswhen lighting.

1. Loosen air-shutter lock screw,located under the regulator/ignitermount, and open or closeair shutter as required. Thenormal setting for the
tubeburner is 1/8”.

2. Lightburner and set to high. Visuallyinspectburner flames. When shutters are set, turn regulator off, tighten locking screw. Be sure the
airshutter does not move when tightening the screw.

BURNER PORT

APPROXIMATELY1/2"

3. Infra-red burners have noair adjustment.

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TUBE BURNERS - The burner is madefrom 304 stainlesssteel, but dueto the extreme heat and corrosive environment, surface corrosion will
occur. Use a brasswire brush to remove surfacecorrosion. Clean any blocked ports using anopened paper clip. Do not enlarge the burner
ports. Spidersand insects are attracted to the smell of propane and natural gas. The burner isequipped with an insect screenin the air
shutter,which will reduce the likelihood of insectsbuilding nests inside the burner,but does not entirely eliminate the problem. The nest orweb
willcause the burner to burnwith a softyellow or orange flame orcause a fire (flashback) atthe air shutter underneath the regulator mount. To
cleanthe inside of the burner,it must be removedfrom the gas grill. Remove the cookinggrid and sear plate. Remove the screw that attaches
theburner to the side wall. Remove theregulator. Slide theburner to the front and upwards to remove. Use a flexible venturitube cleaning
brushto clean out the insideof the burner. Shake any loose debris out of theburner,through the gas inlet. Ensure that none of the burner
portsare blocked. Use an opened paperclip to clean any blocked ports. Ensurethat the insect screen is clean, and free of any lint or other
debris. Check also that thevalve orifice is clean. Do not enlarge the orifice. Re-install the burner in the reverse procedure. Checkthat the
regulatororifice enters theburner when installing. Replace searplate and tightenscrew to completeinstallation.

PROTECTION OF INFRA-RED BURNERS - The infra-redburners of your grill are designed to provide a long servicelife. However,there are
stepsyou must taketo prevent crackingof their ceramic surfaces, whichwill cause the burners tomalfunction. Following are the common
causesof cracks and the stepsyou must taketo avoid them. Damagecaused by failure to follow these steps isnot covered by your grill
warranty .

Impactwith Hard Objects- Never allow hard objects to strike the ceramic. Take care when inserting or removing cookinggrates and

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accessoriesinto or from the grill. Ifthese objects were to fallon the ceramic, it is likely tocrack.

Wateror Other Liquids- Cold liquid contacting a hot surface insubstantial amounts cancause the surface to break. Do not throw water into

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thegrill to douse a flame. Alsoif the ceramic or interiorof a burner becomes wetwhile not in use, lateroperation of the burner cancreate
steam,which may produce enough pressure to crack theceramic. In addition, repeated soaking of theceramic will cause it to swell and
expand. This expansion willcause undue pressureon the ceramic and therefore it may crackand crumble.

i) Neverthrow water into the grill to control flare-ups
ii) Do not attempt tooperate the infra-red burners in open air whileraining.
iii)If you findstanding water inyour grill (because of exposure to rainfall, sprinklersetc.), inspect ceramic for evidenceof possible
watersoaking. If ceramic appears to be wet, remove the burnerfrom the grill. Turnupsidedown to drainthe excess water. Bring
indoorsand allow todry thoroughly.

ImpairedVentilationofHotAir From the Grill - In order for the burners to function properly,hotair must have a wayto escape the grill. If the

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hotair is not allowed to escape, the burnersmay become deprived of oxygen, causing them toback flash. If this occurs repeatedly,theceramic
maycrack. Do not covermore than 75% of the cooking surface with solid metal (ie. griddle orlarge pan).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Causes Solution

Lowheat / Lowflame when
valveturned to high.

Excessiveflare-ups/uneven
heat.

Blockageofgas. Checkfor spider webs in the burner or orifice.
Improperpreheating. Pre-heat grill withmain burners on high for5 to 10 minutes.
Cylinderfreezing up. Whencooking for long periods of time, orwhen the cylinder is

closeto being empty,or low outside air temperatures, 1 lb
cylindersdo not haveenough wetted surfacearea to allow liquid
propaneto turn to vapour. Put on a fresh1 lb cylinder or hook-up
to a 20 lb tank.

Searplate installed incorrectly. Ensuresear plate is installed with the holes towardsthe right end

ofthe grill.

Improperpre-heating. Pre-heat grill withmain burners on high for5 to 10 minutes.
Excessivegrease and ashbuild up

onsear plates and in drip pan.

Cleansear plate and drip pan regularly . Do not line panwith
aluminumfoil. Referto cleaning instructions.

Burnersburn with yellowflame,
accompaniedbythe smell of
gas.

Flameslift away fromburner,
accompaniedbythe smell of
gas,and possibly difficultiesin
lighting.

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Possiblespider web orother debris,
orimproper air shutter adjustment.

Improperair shutter adjustment. Closeair shutter slightlyaccording to combustion air adjustment

Thoroughlyclean burner by removing. See generalmaintenance
instructions. Open air shutter slightlyaccording to combustion air
adjustmentinstructions.

instructions.