Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns, and death could result from failure to follow these
safety steps. These steps should be performed after the grill has been assembled and prior to each
use. DO NOT operate this grill until you have read and understand ALL of the warnings and
instructions in this manual.
PRE-START CHECK LIST:
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Ensure that the grill is properly assembled.
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Position your grill on level ground in a well ventilated location, a safe distance from combustible
materials, buildings and overhangs.
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Properly place the empty grease tray under the grease drain hole in the bottom of the
grill to catch grease during use.
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DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
CLEANLINESS
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Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw
meat, uncooked poultry or seafood.
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When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the
platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use
different platters for raw and cooked foods.
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Never use the same utensils when handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood unless you wash the
utensils thoroughly with soap and hot water.
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Never re-use marinade from raw meat or uncooked poultry on foods that have been cooked and are
ready to be served.
GRILLING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE
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Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature.
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The US Department of Agriculture recommends the minimum temperature be reached for the
following food items:
Chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8° C)
Ground Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 degrees F (71° C)
Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8° C)
Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 degrees F (82° C)
Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8° C)
Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 degrees F (60° C)
Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8° C)
WARNING
GRILL COOKING TIPS
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