12USCAUsing the grillThe grill has a reversible grate. It will change color with use as oils cook onto the surface. This isnormal and doesn’t affect grilling performance.To use the grill1 Remove the cover and check that the grease drip-pan and the grill grate are properly in placeand you have the best side for your food. The grate should always be sloping towards the greasedrip-pan, with its support bar firmly resting in the groove of the rear ledge, as shown.Important!Never turn on or use the grill with the grill cover in place.2 Turn the grill knob counterclockwise to the LITE/HI setting.The halo around the knob will glow red.There may be a delay of a minute or so before the grill burner lights. This is normal.3 Allow the empty grill to preheat for about 15 minutes.4 Adjust the heat anywhere between HI (high) and LO (low) during grilling.5 When you have finished using the grill, turn the grill knob clockwise back to OFF.6 Clean the grill grate immediately after use. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.7 When the grill has cooled down, clean the grease drip-pan. See ‘Care and cleaning’ forinstructions.RearLedgeSupportbar SupportbarRearLedgeGrill grateGrill grateRadiant trayRadiant tray Grease drip-panGrease drip-panRidged sideFor foods where youwant the fat to rundown, such as:Hamburger pattiesSteakSausagesFor foods that needmore support and don’tcontain a lot of fat,such as:FishVegetablesLean chicken piecesFlat sideCORRECT WRONG