17 FOOD SAFETY: Always adhere to the following tips to enjoy a safe and healthy outdoor grilling. Always use hot soapy water to wash hands, surfaces & utensils after processing raw meat. Always separate the raw meats from done foods to avoid cross contamination Always use clean utensils to handle the food. Always cook the meat thoroughly to kill germs. If in doubt, use a use a meat thermometer to inspect theinner temperature of the meat. Place all foodstuffs promptly into refrigerator once the meal is over, to prevent spoiling.1. GENERAL: The thickness of the meat will affect the grilling time and results; whether rare, medium, or well done. The pre-heated temperature of the grill affects grilling time and results. Defrost meat in the refrigerator overnight. Do not use a microwave, as this dries out the meat. To get the juiciest meats, use appropriate cooking times and temperatures. Cut off any excess fat from the meat before grilling, as this will prevent flame flare ups. The hot grids sear the food, caramelizing it for optimal flavor. The longer your grill is the preheated, thefaster the meat will sear.2. USING THE GRILLING SURFACE (Cook Grids): Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the (high) heat setting for the entire cooking time. When grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may benecessary to turn the heat to a lower setting, after the initialsearing. This allows the food to cook through without burning the outside. Foods cooked for a long time or basted with a sugary marinade may need a lower heat setting near the endof the cooking time. Turn the control knob(s) to (high) and preheat the grill for 8 minutes. (Time may vary based onclimate)Note: Keep the grill closed during preheating. Place the food on the grill and cook to the desired doneness. Adjust heat setting, if necessary. The controlknobs may be set to any position between (high) and ► (low).3. USING THE ROTISSERIE KIT: Take off the rotisserie kit (spit rod & forks assembly) from the grill. Loosen and slide the left fork off of the spit rod. Trim all excess fat from the meat; too much fat can cause a high volume of melted fat to accumulate in thegrease tray, resulting in the potential for a grease fire. Load the meat or poultry onto the spit rod; center the meat as much as possible. Re-install the left fork, and then slide the two forks into the meat to secure. Center the forks and meat on the spit rod, then tighten down the fork wing nuts If the meat has any loose portions, wrap the meat with butcher’s string (never use nylon or plastic ) Re-install the rotisserie kit into your grill, ensuring that the pointed end is fitted into the motor.!WARNING!Clean your grill often, especially the grease pan andgrease cup. Failure to do so may cause a greasefire, resulting in injury or property damage!!WARNING!Do not leave grillunattended while cooking!Potential BURN and FIRERISK!