Cuisinart CPO-600 User Manual - Page 6

5. Operating Your Grill (cont.) 5.5 Lighting Instructions 1. Read all instructions before lighting. 2. Open lid during lighting. 3. Make sure the gas control knob is in "OFF" position. 4. Push the gas control knob and quickly turn counterclockwise to "Start/High" position. The igniter will click and light the burner. 5. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the gas control knob off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat step 4. Start / Hi OFF LOW * Before cooking on this grill for the first time, operate the grill for about 15 minutes with the lid closed and the gas turned on "HIGH". This will "heat clean" the internal parts and dissipate odor from the painted finish. *Clean your grill after each use. DO NOT use abrasive or flammable cleaners, As it will damage the parts of this product and may start a fire. If the burner does not light, turn the gas control knob off and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again.( please see the 5.3 Installing the gas cylinder) 5.6 Match lighting IMPORTANT! A match lighting hole is located on the left side of the firebox. Match lighting instructions: 1. Read all instructions before lighting. 2. Open lid during lighting. 3. Make sure the gas control knob is in "OFF" position. 4. Strike a long wooden match and position the burning match through the match lighting hole in the firebox bottom. Place the flame near the bottom edge of the burner. 6. Push down and turn the burner control knob counter-clockwise to the high setting. 7. The burner should light. The flame will carry around the burner. Allow grill to pre-heat with the grill lid closed for 2-3 minutes before cooking. mCAUTION: Do not touch any hot grill parts. The outside of the grill bottom especially becomes very hot during use. Use protective gloves to handle any parts that might become hot during use. 5.7 Using the Grill Inspect the burner flame by looking through the match lighting holes. A good flame should be blue with some yellow tips coming from the burner holes. Yellow tips on flames up to 1/4" in height are acceptable as long as no carbon or soot deposits appear. During operation, stand to the side of grill when opening the grill lid. Do not expose any part of your body directly above the cooking area. The burner opening must be positioned properly over the valve orifices. 10 5.8 Warming Tray The warming tray is an easy way to keep cooked pizzas warm while cooking more. Simply slide the tray out and place cooked food on surface and return to it's original position. Some pizzas may be larger than the tray in which case it is OK to have some over hang or cut the pizza to fit. Always use caution when using the warming tray as this area can get hot. 5.9 Tool Hooks Two tool hooks are included on the left carry handle of your grill. They flip up into the handle for out of the way storage when not in use and you can swing them down to hang tools on when cooking. Best when used on a stand or at the left edge of the table you are cooking on. 6. Care And Maintenance 6.1 Care Regular care of your grill will help keep it operating properly. All maintenance should be done only when the grill is cool and with the fuel supply turned off. Occasionally inspect and tighten hardware that may become loose. 6.2 Cleaning The Venturi Tube A spider's nest or wasp's mud inside the Venturi Tube can block gas flow and can even cause a fire at the gas control valve. Such a fire can cause operator injury and serious damage to your grill. To prevent insect related problems, inspect the Venturi Tube screen cover regularly and remove any dirt. WARNING! Do not disassemble or alter the fuel supply system. Improper assembly can result in a hazardous condition. Seek qualified professional assistance if repairs are required. 6.3 Cleaning And Maintenance WARNING: Do not clean any grill surface while grill is operating. Let grill cool to a safe temperature prior to cleaning. • Disconnect the fuel supply and remove the fuel supply cylinder prior to cleaning. • Cleaning should be done where detergent won't harm work surface or lawn. Exterior Cleaning • Clean grill exterior surfaces with warm soapy water and stainless steel cleaner. • Wash drip tray in warm soapy water - do not run through dishwasher. Pizza Stone Cleaning You can scrape debris off when you're done to keep the surface clear, and you can wash the stone with water if you choose, but it is not necessary. Pizza stones condition a lot like a cast iron pan. You can also "bake" the stone clean by running on high for about 15 minutes with nothing on it. The high temperatures will burn off a lot of the material. Never use detergents to clean the stone as it is porous and will absorb the detergents. Interior Cleaning • Cooking grate can be cleaned with a grill brush. For best results, cooking grate should be warm (warm, not hot - never brush with grill operating, or when interior is very hot). If desired, cool cooking grate can be removed from grill and cleaned with warm soapy water. 11