Cuisinart GAS0356AS User Manual - Page 8

Step 2 Make sure temperature control knob is "OFF". Plug power cord into a GFI (grounded) outdoor electrical outlet. When Control Panel connecting, first connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance then plug appliance into the outlet; Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance; Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs; and Use only extension cords with a 3 prong grounding plug, rated for the power of the equipment, and approved for outdoor use with a W-A marking. Step 3 Open the pellet hopper lid. Make sure the auger is free from Temperature Control Dial debris and other objects. Turn the temperature control knob to 200°F. Auger Step 4 In the cooking chamber, place your hand about 3" above the fire pot and make sure you can feel air blowing out from the fire pot. Step 5 Look inside the fire pot and make sure the ignitor is getting hot. It will take a couple of minutes for the ignitor to glow red. DO NOT TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENT! Turn temperature control knob to "OFF". Step 6 Fill the pellet hopper with cooking pellets. NEVER USE HEATING FUEL PELLETS AS THEY ARE NOT SAFE Inside Pellet Hopper FOR COOKING. Step 7 Turn the temperature control knob to 200°F. Fire Pot NOTE: During the initial loading of the auger tube, it will take approximately 2 minutes for the pellets to move from the pellet hopper to the fire pot. Step 8 When the pellets start falling into the fire pot, turn the temperature control knob to "OFF". Step 9 Replace heat baffle, heat plates and cooking grates into the cooking chamber. Step 10 Keep the cooking chamber lid open. Turn temperature control knob to 200°F. You should see smoke coming out of the cooking chamber as the pellets ignite in about 2 to 4 minutes. NOTE: The ignitor will stay on for the first 8 minutes and then turn off. Step 11 Close cooking chamber lid and set the temperature control knob to the desired setting. See note below for curing process. NOTE: Curing the grill is highly recommended before first use. Close cooking chamber lid and set temperature control knob to 400°F and allow grill to cure for 45 minutes. This will burn off any oil or paint residue inside the cooking chamber before cooking for the first time. SUBSEQUENT LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Step 1 Open pellet hopper lid and check the pellet level. Add more pellets if necessary. WARNING: NEVER add cooking pellets to a hot fire pot by hand. You could be seriously burned. 7