Save instructions for future reference. • Do not use the side burner when using a rotisserie. • When using an AC current rotisserie, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes: • In the US: The National Electrical Code – ANSI-NFPA No. 70 – Latest Edition • In Canada: the Canadian Electrical Code – CSA C22.1 • The Rotisserie is equipped with a three pronged plug for your protection against electrical shock. This plug should be plugged directly into a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle. Never cut or remove the grounding plug. Any extension cord must also have a 3 prong receptacle. • All electrical supply cords should be kept away from water and any hot surfaces of the grill. WARNING USING OTHER FEATURES OF THE GRILL: THE SIDE BURNER: • The side burner can be used to prepare side dishes such as beans, potatoes, corn, or to warm sauces. • The burner valve can be adjusted from high to low depending upon your cooking demands. • Read instructions on lighting your grill to light the side burner. • Never close the side burner cover when the burner is lit. • Use a 10" diameter pot or smaller that does NOT have an extended handle when cooking on the side burner. Center pot over burner. • Never place more than 15 pounds on the side burner. The side burner is not constructed to hold weight exceeding 15 pounds. • Use caution to avoid bumping grill, side burner or pot to prevent pot from spilling contents possibly leading to severe burns. • DO NOT use side burner to deep fry food in oil to avoid dangers associated with oil igniting creating a very dangerous situation. WARNING GRILL COOKING TIPS CLEANLINESS • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood. • When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use different platters for raw and cooked foods. • Never use the same utensils when handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood unless you wash the utensils thoroughly with soap and hot water. • Never re-use marinade from raw meat or uncooked poultry on foods that have been cooked and are ready to be served. GRILLING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE • Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature. You may order a Commercial-quality thermometer from Brinkmann. For more information on this product and other Brinkmann accessories, please refer to the accessory pages at the end of this manual. • The US Department of Agriculture recommends the minimum temperature be reached for the following food items: Chops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8°C) Ground Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 degrees F (71°C) Pork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 degrees F (71°C) Poultry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 degrees F (82° C) Roasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8°C) Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 degrees F (60° C) Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 degrees F (62.8°C) HELPFUL HINTS • If you pre-cook meat or poultry, do so immediately before grilling. • Never defrost meat at room temperature or on a countertop. • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of taking food off the grill. • For additional information, please phone the USDA’s toll free Meat & Poultry Hotline at 800-535-4555. PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE • To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept clean and covered at all times when not in use. A grill cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252 or 800-527-0717. • Wash cooking grills and heat distribution plates with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. • Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting. • The stainless steel exterior surface of your grill, can be cleaned with stainless steel cleaner. • Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, then lightly coated with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: • Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris. • Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas blockage. • For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform these checks at least twice per year or after extended periods of storage. • Be sure to tighten up all hardw...