KitchenAid KFGR274PSS Gas Grill User Manual


 
1. Do not install portable or built-in grills
in or on a recreational vehicle,
portable trailer, boat or in any other
moving installation.
2. Always maintain minimum clearances
from combustible construction, see
“Location requirements” section.
3. The outdoor cooking gas appliance
shall not be located under overhead
combustible construction.
4. This outdoor cooking gas appliance
shall be used only outdoors and shall
not be used in a building, garage, or
any other enclosed area.
5. Keep any electrical supply cord and
fuel supply hose away from any
heated surfaces.
6. Keep outdoor cooking and appliance
area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
7. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air. Keep the ventilation
openings of the cylinder enclosure free
and clear from debris.
8. Inspect the gas cylinder supply hose
before each use of the grill. If the
hose shows excessive abrasion or
wear, or is cut, it MUST be replaced
before using the grill. Contact your
dealer and use only replacement
hoses specified for use with the grill.
9. Visually check the burner flames.
They should be blue. Slight yellow
tipping is normal for L.P. gas.
10. Check and clean burner/venturi tube
for insects and insect nest. A clogged
tube can lead to fire under the grill.
11. The L.P. gas supply cylinder to be
used must be:
constructed and marked in
accordance with the Specification
for L.P. Gas Cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
or the National Standard of Canada,
CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres,
and Tubes for Transportation of
Dangerous Goods; and Commission.
• provided with a listed overfilling
prevention device.
• provided with a cylinder connection
device compatible with the con-
nection for outdoor grill appliances.
12. Always check connections for leaks
each time you connect and
disconnect the L.P. gas supply
cylinder. See “Installation
Instructions” section.
13. When the outdoor cooking gas
appliance is not in use, the gas must
be turned off at the supply cylinder.
14. Storage of an outdoor gas grill
appliance indoors is permissible only
if the cylinder is disconnected and
removed from the outdoor gas grill.
15. Cylinders must be stored outdoors
and out of the reach of children and
must not be stored in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area.
16. The pressure regulator and hose
assembly supplied with the outdoor
gas grill must be used. Replacement
pressure regulator and hose
assembly part number listed in
the “Installation Instructions” section.
17. The cylinder supply system must be
arranged for proper vapor
withdrawal.
18. Gas cylinder must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
Before you start...
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediatel
y
follow instructions.
WARNING
For grills that are to be used at elevations
above 2000 feet, orifice conversion is
required. See “Gas supply requirements”
section.
It is the responsibility of the installer to
comply with the minimum installation
clearances specified on the model/serial
rating plate. The model/serial rating plate
can be found on the heat shield behind
control panel, close to smoker box.
WARNING: If the information
in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire causing death
or serious injury may occur.
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Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the word
“DANGER” or “WARNING”. These
words mean:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the
appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues,
immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire
department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
2. An L.P. cylinder not
connected for use shall not
be stored in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
IMPORTANT:
This grill is manufactured for
outdoor use only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If the following information is not
followed exactly, a fire causing death or
serious injury may occur.
• Do not store a spare LP-gas cylinder
under or near this grill.
• Never fill the cylinder beyond 80
percent full.