10Beforelightingthe grillWARNING: IMPORTANT!Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior toturning the gas on. If there is evidence of cuts,wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior touse. Any replacement pressure regulators orhose assembly must be the type specified bythe manufacturer.For LP use, the pressure regulator and hoseassembly supplied with the unit must be used.This LP tank is equipped with overfillprotection. When you refill or trade in yourtank, make sure the one you receive also hasoverfill protection.If the grill uses LP gas, connect the regulator tothe LP tank and check the hose and regulatorconnections for leaks with a soap and watersolution before operating the grill.Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gassupply valve and check the connections for gasleaks before each use.Turn all knobs to OFF then turn on the gassupply.Do not use the grill if the odor of gas is present.Lava rock(on some models)The grill is supplied with natural lava rock(on some models). Because of the porosity ofnatural lava rock it is superior in its ability tocapture heat as it rises from the grill burners.It also possesses the thermal mass needed forprofessional results. Flare-ups are controlledbecause the lava radiant keeps grease fromgetting to the flames and igniting.The intense heat produced by this systemproduces true grilled flavor as fats and juicesare brought to the surface of the food andcaramelized.Place lava rocks in a single layer on top of thestainless steel radiant tray located under thegrill rack. It is important to distribute the rocksevenly over the tray without leaving any largegaps. Uneven distribution of the rocks and airgaps can cause localized “hot” and “cold” spotswhich could result in unsatisfactory cookingperformance.Ceramicbriquettes(on some models)The intense radiant heat from the ceramicbriquettes caramelizes the fats and juices thatare brought to the surface of the food, giving itthe barbecued flavor.The ceramic briquettes are in two separatestainless steel trays located under the grillracks. The small tray is to be placed in the backand the large tray is to be placed in the front.(See the Rotisserie section for placement whenrotisserie cooking.)Make sure the briquettes are in place in the traysso that they do not cover the holes in the trays.AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANT!Inspecter la canalisation d’alimentation de gazou le tuyau avant d’allumer le gaz. S’il existeun indice de coupure, usure ou abrasion, cettecanalisation doit être remplacée avantl’utilisation de l’appareil. Tous les régulateursde pression ou montage de tuyau deremplacement doivent être du type spécifié parle fabricant.Pour l’utilisation avec le gaz propane, lerégulateur de pression et le montage de tuyaufournis avec l’appareil doivent être utilisés.Ce réservoir de gaz propane est muni d’undispositif de protection contre le remplissageexcessif. Lorsque vous remplissez de nouveauou échangez votre réservoir, s’assurer que celuique vous recevez a aussi une protection contrele remplissage excessif.Si le gril utilise du gaz propane, connecter lerégulateur au réservoir de gaz propane etvérifier les connexions du tuyau et durégulateur pour les fuites, avec une solutionde savon et d’eau avant de faire fonctionnerle gril.Garder une bouteille de vaporisation d’eausavonneuse près du robinet d’alimentation degaz et vérifier les connexions pour les fuites degaz avant chaque utilisation.Tourner tous les boutons à OFF (ARRÊT)ensuite ouvrir l’approvisionnement de gaz.Ne pas utiliser le gril s’il existe une odeurde gaz.The GrillStainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center