Normal Operation - Ducane Affinity 3100 Guia Del Propietario

NORMAL OPERATION

breaKinG in Your Grill
When firing your grill for the first time, it is advisable to run the Main Burner(s) on "HI"
for 20 minutes with the hood down and then turn the Main Burners "OFF". This tempers
the grill.
preheatinG Grill
It is extremely important that your grill be up to temperature before you begin using it.
After lighting turn all burners on "HI". Close the lid and preheat the grill between 500°
and 550° F (260° and 290° C) for 10 minutes. This preheating will ensure that the
cooking grid is hot enough for proper grilling.
m warninG: never leave a grill unattended to guard against
possible grease fires getting out of control. Grease fires can
be severe and cause grill damage, property damage and
bodily harm.
Close lid for GrillinG
We recommend always cooking with your lid CLOSED if you are in a windy area or
colder climate. Your Ducane gas grill has been designed and constructed to give you
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maximum flexibility and cooking performance. Be creative, try different cooking methods
on your grill to determine what suits your needs best...there is no "right" or "wrong" way
to cook...just different individual styles.
m warninG: please remember that this is an outdoor gas
cooking appliance. many areas of the grill generate extreme
heat. we have taken every precaution to protect you from
the contact areas. however, it is impossible to isolate all
high-temperature areas. therefore, use good judgment and
a certain degree of caution when grilling on this product. we
suggest a covered, protected hand during operation of grill.
do not move your grill when it is in operation or hot to the
touch. wait until your unit is turned off and properly cooled
down before moving from place to place. failure to follow
this warning could result in personal injury.
post heatinG Grill
In order to assist cleaning your cooking grid and to completely vaporize remaining
juices, post heat grill for 10 minutes with the burners on "HI" and the lid closed.
m Caution: do not cover the cooking grate during the post
heating period.
After the post-heating of your grill is completed turn the control knobs to the "OFF"
position.
propane tanK shut-off
After the burner box cools down, the propane tank valve should also be closed. If you
do not want to wait for the burner box to cool down, use a covered hand to turn off the
propane tank valve.
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