Dangers and warnings – Ducane AFFINITY 3100 User Manual

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daNGErS aNd WarNiNGS

m daNGEr

Failure to follow the dangers, Warnings and cautions contained in this owner’s manual may result in serious bodily injury or
death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

m WarNiNG

m do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.

m improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.

m after a period of storage, and/or non-use, the ducane

gas barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions

before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

m do not operate the ducane

gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present.

m do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.

m combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, back or sides of your ducane

gas barbecue.

m do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue.

m your ducane

gas barbecue should never be used by children. accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young

children away while it is in use.

m you should exercise reasonable care when operating your ducane

gas barbecue. it will be hot during cooking and should

never be left unattended or moved while in operation.

m Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to

relight using the lighting instructions.

m do not use charcoal or lava rock in your ducane

gas barbecue.

m Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.

m Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.

m do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.

m the ducane

gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

m liquid propane gas is not natural gas. the conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid

propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

m do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

m Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.

m Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

m combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of california to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

m do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. the unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions

outlined in the “assembly Guide” section.

m remove all packing material before use.

m do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide in construction. ignoring this Warning could cause a fire or an explosion

that can damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.

m Proposition 65 Warning: handling the brass material on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the state of

california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

(Wash hands after handling this product.)

m do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended.

liqUid ProPaNE GaS UNitS oNly:
m Use the regulator that is supplied with your ducane

gas barbecue.

m do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

m a dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. do not

use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

m although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should be

transported and stored accordingly.

m do not use in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

m if you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. call your fire department.