Meco Aussie Portable LP 2200 - Manual (Page 10)

To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death:
· Never use charcoal in your gas grill. Keep gas grill
clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
· Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose
away from any heated surfaces.
· Make sure there are no gas leaks or obstructions to the
flow of combustion and ventilation air before each use.
· Keep the ventilation openings of the LP cylinder
enclosure free and clear from debris.
· To prevent an explosion from gas build-up, always
open the hood before lighting the LP gas grill.
· Do not attempt to extinguish a grease fire with water
or other liquids. Have an BC fire extinguisher
accessible. Do not douse or spray the grill or cooking
surfaces with water when hot. Burns from grease or
the water splatters could occur.
· If your gas grill catches on fire:
- If the fire is in the grill portion and you can safely
reach the control knobs on the control panel, then
turn them to the off position.
- If the fire is in one of the hoses, and you can safely
reach the LP cylinder valve, then shut the valve off.
- If the fire involves the cylinder, leave it alone,
evacuate the area and call the fire department.
- If there is any type of fire that threatens either
personal safety or endangers property, call the fire
department.
· If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from
the grill onto the cylinder, or the valve, hose and
regulator, turn off the gas supply immediately. After the
grill has cooled, determine the cause and correct it.
After cleaning the cylinder, valve, and hose and
regulator, perform a leak test before continuing use.
(See Performing a Leak Test.)
· Do not operate a gas grill if you have knowledge of or
suspect a gas leak.
· Do not wear loose clothing (example: hanging shirt
tails, clothing with frills, etc.) around a gas grill while in
use or hot.
· Do not lean your body over the gas grill when lighting
it or while it is in use or hot.
· Do not touch hot surfaces. Use heat resistant gloves,
long-handled tongs, or cooking mitts at all times since
the grill will become very hot. Open the hood carefully
when cooking to avoid burns from the hot air and
steam trapped inside.
· Do not allow children to operate or play near a gas
grill. Keep animals and bystanders out of the grill area.
Do not leave grill unattended.
· Do not move an LP gas grill when in use or hot.
· When grill is not in use, turn off all grill control knobs,
LP cylinder valve and disconnect the LP cylinder.
Cooking on the Gas Grill
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FIG. 22A
Smooth Surface
Hooks over
Ribbed Surface
Grease Drain
FIG. 22B
Stove Grate
4) Light the Burner, turn the Control Knob from “High” to
“Low” while checking through the opening between the Grill
Body and the Cooking Surface to see if it is lit. (See FIG. 19C)
and Check Your Flame (FIG. 22C).
5) To preheat: With the Grill Hood closed, preheat on high for
about 8 minutes. During the first use, you may notice a slight
odor caused by the curing oil on paint or parts.
6) After 8 minutes of preheating, carefully place food on the
Cooking Surface. Cook until done, turning food at least once
halfway through the cooking time for most foods. Adjust flame
as needed with the Control Knobs.
1) Wash the Cooking Surfaces with a mixture of hot water
and dish detergent. Do not use an abrasive scrubber. This
product is non-stick coated and harsh cleaners will ruin the
finish.
2) Place the Ribbed Cooking Surface in the Grill to the left
with grease drain over the grease cup. Place the Smooth
Cooking surface to the right and hook it over the Ribbed
Surface. (FIG. 22A)
3) If you wish to use pans or cookware, simply remove the
Smooth Cooking Surface and place the Stove Grate over the
Round Burner. (FIG. 22B) Be sure and do this before you
heat the rest of the grill.
· Do not pre-heat over 10 min. or the cooking surface
coatings may be destroyed.
· Do not leave any utensils on the Cooking Surface while
it is hot.