Helpful Hints - Ducane Affinity 3400 Guia Del Propietario

HELPFUL HINTS

HELPFUL HINTS
FLARE UPS
Any time you cook fatty foods over an open flame, you can expect flare ups. Flare ups
are caused by the flash which occurs when the natural juices fall on the heat distribution
plates. Controlled flare ups give foods their delicious outdoor flavor and appearance.
Excessive flare ups may occur when your grill is not level or when cooking fatty foods
such as spare ribs and chicken parts, especially if the cooking temperature is set too
high. These flare ups should be controlled or your food will burn, although it will not burn
nearly as much as you might think even in the direct flame.
WARNING: Do not spray or pour any liquid into the cooking
box to control flare ups. Doing so will void your warranty
and may damage the grill.
To help control flare ups, we suggest using leaner cuts of meats and trimming excess
fat from the meats to be grilled. Also, your grill should be level. If flare ups do occur,
use the "LO" control setting and relocate the meat on the cooking grid until the flare ups
have subsided.
1) To prevent food from sticking to the grid, preheat the cooking surface with the
hood down for 10 minutes. Place the meat product on the grid and allow it to
remain there for at least half of the suggested grilling time.
2) It is unnecessary to keep flipping meat products— allow them to sear and seal in
their juices, then halfway through the cooking period flip the meat product onto its
other side. When grilling chicken, always place the meat side on the grill first.
3) A light coating of oil applied to any of the meat products prior to grilling will also
help. The use of a commercial spray cooking product is also helpful. This spray
should only be used prior to lighting your grill but never during the cooking period.
Use of spray cooking products can leave a black stain on areas of your cook
grate. This is not harmful and does not affect cooking; however, if this becomes
an appearance problem, the best way to remove the discoloration is by placing
the cooking grate in a self-cleaning oven during the clean cycle.
WHEN USING THE ROTISSERIE
WARNING: The rotisserie motor must be stored indoors
when not in use. Do not leave it mounted on the grill.
1) When using the rotisserie, the hood must be closed except when basting.
2) Important: Always light rotisserie burner with the hood in the full open position.
3) It is important to evenly balance the meat on the spit rod. Proper balancing will
lead to more even cooking and prolong the life of the rotisserie motor.
4) Pliers may be used to tighten thumb screws on meat forks when larger cuts of
meat are being cooked.
5) Use twine to secure the meat on the spit rod, especially fowl or other cuts of meat
that require tying.
ROTISSERIE BRACKET (MOTOR BRACKET SIDE)
When mounting the spit rod motor onto the motor bracket (right side burner box), the
ears of the motor bracket must be fully inserted into the spit motor slots. Accomplish
this by sliding the spit motor down to the stops of the spit motor bracket.
The spit rod should not be making surface contact with the slot in the spit motor bracket.
See Assembly Guide for more information.
SIDE TABLES
Do not use side table(s) as a cutting board. Clean with soap and water.
MOVING PORTABLE GRILLS
When your grill is not in use and you wish to relocate it, we recommend you push the
grill by the side shelf.
CAUTION: When moving grill, make sure you turn the
appliance control knobs to "OFF" first, and then the gas
supply at source.
STORING LIQUID PROPANE GAS GRILLS
After you have finished cooking and have cleaned your grill (see Maintenance section
for cleaning) turn your grill off! If the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the
gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
When the grill is to be stored indoors, the connection between the propane gas supply
tank and the grill must be disconnected, and the tank removed from the grill and stored
outdoors in a well-ventilated space. When the propane gas supply tank is not removed
from the grill, the grill and the tank must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated space.
GAUGING AMOUNT OF FUEL IN LIQUID PROPANE TANK
To gauge the amount of propane fuel in your gas tank, (propane tank without gauge)
the grill must be in operation. Place your hand at the top of the tank and slowly move it
down the side until the tank feels cool to the touch of your hand. This will indicate the
approximate amount of propane gas in your tank.
GAS VALVE ORIFICE
WARNING: Any alteration made to the orifice(s) such as
drilling it out, will void your warranty and may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion
causing damage to property.
27