Char-Griller 5050 - Manual (Page 20)

Lighting Your Grill
Danger : Failure to open hood while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does
not light, may result in an explosive flare-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.
Before cooking on this grill for the first time, operate the grill for about 15 minutes with the lid closed and the
gas turned on “high.” This will “heat clean” the internal parts and dissipate odor from the manufacturing
d i t d fi i h processes and painted finish.
Main Burners
1. Always open the lid before lighting the grill.
Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an explosion!
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the gas unit. Spiders and insects can
nest within and clog the burner/venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged burner tube can
lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
3. Make sure all burner knobs are in the OFF position.
4. Open the valve on the LP gas cylinder.
5. Ignite only the burners you desire to use, using the same method for each: Push in
desired burner knob fully and rotate slowly about ¼ turn counter-clockwise to
“HIGH”. If the burner does not light immediately, return the knob to OFF, wait
Five minutes for the gas to clear and repeat the procedure. After the burner ignites,
repeat the same procedure with any other burner desired.
6. Adjust knob(s) to desired cooking setting.
After lighting observe the burner flame make sure all burner ports are lit After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure all burner ports are lit.
If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn the gas “off” at the control panel and at the gas
cylinder and open hood/lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes before re-lighting.
Clean your grill after each use, DO NOT use abrasive or flammable cleaners, as it will damage the parts of
this product and may start a fire.
Side Burner
1. Open lid during lighting. Lid must be open when burner is on.
2. Burner valves must be in the “off” position.
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3. Open cylinder valve.
4. Push in side burner valve knob fully and rotate slowly about ¼ turn counter-clockwise
until a click is heard. If the burner does not light, immediately turn the valve knob to OFF.
Wait 5 minutes for the gas to clear and repeat the procedure.
5. After burner ignites, adjust valve knob to desired cooking setting.
Shutting Off Burners :
1. Always turn the valve knob(s) clockwise to the HI position, then push in and turn
to OFF. Never force the knob without depressing it as this can damage the valve.
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2. Promptly turn the gas supply OFF at the propane cylinder.
3. Close the lid of the grill.
Lighting Burner With a Match :
1. Place a match in the end of the match holder that is installed on the side of
Grill Housing. Once lit, immediately place the flame through the cooking
grates as shown near the burner ports.
2. Press in knob and rotate counter-clockwise to the High setting and burner
should light immediately
Cooking Grate
Cooking Grate
LOW
should light immediately.
3. Adjust burners to desired cooking settings.
Observe Flame Height When Lit :
Flame should be a Blue / Yellow color.
To visually check that the burner is operating, look at the burner flame through
the flame viewing hole. The flame should be approximately 1/2-3/4 inch long
with the high setting.
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Match Holder
Chain
Burner Ports