Viking VGBQ13603 Use and Care Manual - Page 5

Getting Started Warnings & Safety • When using the grill, do not touch the grill grates, open burner grates, or immediate surrounding areas. These surfaces become extremely hot and could cause burns. Be sure all controls are turned off and the unit has cooled before touching or cleaning any surfaces. WARNING This unit is for outdoor use only! Do not operate in a building, garage or an other enclosed areas. This could result in carbon monoxide buildup which could result in injury or death. • DO NOT use aluminum foil to line drip pans or grill racks. This can upset combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area, resulting in melted knobs. • The handle of your cooking utensil should be positioned so that it does not extend over adjacent surface burners or interfere with closing the canopy. This will minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials, and possible spillage. Let hot pans cool in a safe place out of children's reach. • NEVER grill without the drip tray in place. Make sure it is pushed all the way to the back-in proper position-to catch the drippings. Let the grease cool before attempting to remove for cleaning or disposal. Do not allow large amounts of grease to accumulate in the drip tray as it can catch on fire. WARNING Before lighting the burners inspect the gas supply piping or hose. If there is evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting. • Before storing, make sure the gas grill is cool. The gas must be turned off at the supply tank, removed, and stored outside in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children. • Keep all electric cords away from heated areas of the grill. • When cooking in windy conditions, provide a wind break. Locate the unit with proper clearance from combustible surfaces. 8 Warnings & Safety • Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of the grill and block the gas and air flow to the burner ports. This may cause a fire from behind the manifold cover. Inspect and clean the burners periodically. • Keep the ventilation openings at the rear of the cart and cylinder enclosure free and clear to allow proper flow of air. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. • Clothing fires are potential hazards. Do not wear long flowing sleeves around the grill. They are easily caught on pan handles or ignited by burners and are generally in the way. Highly flammable clothing-especially synthetic fabrics-should not be worn while cooking. • DO NOT heat any unopened glass or metal containers on the grill. Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst, resulting in serious personal harm or damage to the grill. • DO NOT move the appliance during use. • Be sure all controls are turned off and the grill is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. • DO NOT remove the plastic cover on the rotisserie motor switch due to safety considerations. • If the following instructions are not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur. o Do not store a spare gas cylinder under or near this appliance. o Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full. WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not use the grill as storage area for flammable materials. Keep area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 9 Getting Started