The Rotisserie SystemStainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center14BastingpanThe location of the burner allows theplacement of the rotisserie basting pan(included) beneath the food to collect juicesand drippings for basting and gravy.To flavor the contents of the basting pan, youcan add herbs, onion, garlic or spices. Hamsare especially good with the addition ofpineapple slices and brown sugar to thebasting pan.CookingtimesTo help you in planning your rotisseriecooking, these are representative cookingtimes. Refer to a cookbook for suggestedmarinade and menu ideas.Food Setting Approx. TimeLarge chicken thighs/kabobs Med. High 40 minutesRack of spare ribs High 50 minutes12–15 lb. Turkey High 3 hours10 lb. Pork roast High 11⁄2–2 hours8–12 Lamb chops Med. High 20–25 minutesTo load theskewer1. To load the skewer begin with the handle inplace and slide one of the meat holders, withthe prongs facing away from the handle,onto the skewer.2. Push the skewer through the center of thefood, then slide the second meat holder withthe prongs toward the food, onto the skewer.3. Center the food on the skewer. Push the meatholders firmly together. (Some models havegrooves on the skewer to indicate the burnerposition. Use them to position the meatholders.) When cooking foods such as multiplechickens, always place the thickest portion ofthe food nearer the center of the skewer.4. Tighten the wing nuts with pliers. It may benecessary to wrap the food with butcher’sstring to secure any loose portions. Neveruse nylon or plastic string.5. Once the food is secure, insert the skewerinto the motor. If needed, remove the grillracks. Place the basting pan beneath thefood. It is normal for the skewer to flex whenlarger cuts of meat are being cooked.To light therotisserieburnerOpen the lid. Push the control knob to theLITE position.Press the safety valve button, hold in, and beginturning the rotary ignitor button located next tothe control knob. It may be necessary to turnthe ignitor knob several times until the burnerlights. You will hear a snapping sound. At thesame time, a spark will be provided at the safetyprobe. Once the burner ignites, hold the safetyvalve button in for about 10 seconds or until theburner remains lit.This is the only burner on the grill with a safetyvalve. Once lit, turn the control knob to thedesired setting.If the burner does not light within 4 seconds,release the safety valve button and turn thecontrol knob to OFF.If the ignitor does not function, the burner canbe lit by holding a lit match to the burner (withthe control knob at LITE and the safety valvebutton pressed).Wait 5 minutes before relighting a hot rotisserieburner.NOTE: The location of the rotisserie burnermakes it susceptible to strong wind conditions,more so than the protected grill burners. Forthis reason you should avoid utilizing therotisserie burner during windy conditions. Asan added precaution we’ve equipped theburner with an automatic safety valve whichwill not allow gas to flow to the rotisserieburner unless the following conditions arepresent with the knob on:1. The safety valve button is pressed.2. The safety probe is sufficiently heated toopen the valve.