Caution, Warning – Char-Broil 415.161209 User Manual
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WARNING
For Safe Use Of Your Grill And To Avoid Serious 
Injury:
•Do not let children operate or play near grill.
•Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn.
•Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill.
•Check burner flames regularly.
•Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in
enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered 
patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.
•Do not use charcoal or ceramic briquets in a gas grill.
(Unless briquets are supplied with your grill.)
•Use grill at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain
10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of 
ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical 
appliances, etc.
•Apartment Dwellers:
Check with management to learn the requirements and fire 
codes for using an LP gas grill in your apartment complex. If 
allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot 
clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under 
balconies.
•NEVER attempt to light burner with lid closed. A buildup
of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is hazardous.
•Never operate grill with LP tank out of correct position
specified in assembly instructions.
•Always close LP tank valve and remove coupling nut
before moving LP tank from specified operation 
position.
Safety Tips
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Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for 
tightness.
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When grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and LP 
cylinder valve.
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If the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas 
must be turned off at the supply cylinder. Storage of an 
outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if 
the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the appliance.
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Never move grill while in operation or still hot.
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Use long-handled barbecue utensils and oven mitts to avoid 
burns and splatters.
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Maximum load for side shelves is 10 lbs.
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The grease cup must be inserted into grease clip and 
emptied after each use. Do not remove grease cup until grill 
has completely cooled.
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Clean grill often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle
brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces,
ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to
grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces
while grill is hot.
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If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from grill 
onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas supply at once. 
Determine the cause, correct it, then clean and inspect valve, 
hose and regulator before continuing. Perform a leak test.
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The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during 
operation. This will not affect safety or use of grill.
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Only use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied 
with this grill. Replacement pressure regulator and hose 
assemblies must be specified or supplied by Char-Broil, LLC.
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If you have a grill problem see the "Troubleshooting Section".
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If the regulator frosts, turn off grill and LP cylinder valve 
immediately. This indicates a problem with the cylinder and it 
should not be used on any product. Return to supplier!
CAUTION
•Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not
possible. Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons.
•Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may
result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP tank 
off. 
•Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or
burning off food residue on high. If grill has not been 
regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may 
damage the product. Follow instructions on General 
Grill Cleaning and Cleaning The Burner Assembly to 
prevent grease fires. 
