Gas Grilling; First Use - Grill Burn-Off; Lighting Procedure - Pit Boss COMPETITION Serie Manual Del Propietário

FIRST USE – GRILL BURN-OFF
Before cooking on your grill for the first time, it is important to complete a grill burn-off. Start the grill and operate at any
temperature over 176°C / 350°F (with the lid down) for 30 to 40 minutes to burn-off the grill and rid it of any foreign matter.

LIGHTING PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Keep outdoor gas cooking appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Check
and clean burner/venturi tubes for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire. Attempting
to light the burner with lid closed may cause and explosion.
1. Open lid during lighting.
2. Set all control knobs to the "O" position.
3. Open the cylinder/gas valve according to the operating instructions on tank.
4. Push and turn the burn control knob counter-clockwise to "
5. Push the igniter button in repetitively until the burner catches flame. Listen for
a "click" sound to indicate a spark from the igniter, and look for flame to ensure
the burner is lit.
6. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn valve to "O", wait 5 minutes,
and repeat lighting instruction. After lighting, observe the burner flame. Make
sure all burner ports are lit and flame height matches illustration shown.
7. If the above points do not work, follow Manual Lighting Procedure.
If the burner goes out during operation, turn the Control Knobs to the "O" position. Wait five minutes
before attempting to relight to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate.
IGNITER FAILURE PROCEDURE
If for any reason your igniter fails after three or four attempts, check the following steps, or start your grill
using the manual method.
1. Ensure the Control Knobs are turned to the "O" position. Allow any accumulated gas to dissipate.
2. After five minutes, check the following:
• Visually confirm that the igniter is working by pushing the igniter button and looking at the igniter tip for a
spark. If no spark, adjust the distance between the igniter (electrode) tip and burner to 4.5 mm (3/16 in).
• Visually confirm that the burner tube and portholes are not obstructed. If blocked, follow Care & Maintenance
instructions .
3. If the above points do not work, follow Troubleshooting instructions .
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GAS GRILLING

(light position)".
Slight Yellow
Flame
Slight Blue
Burner
Dark Blue