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Guide to Grill Safety

When the weather is warm, why not get out of the kitchen and into your backyard to cook up a taste that’s hard to beat? Before you fire up the grill, however, you may want to take some time to review grilling safety precautions. Read on for ways you can make sure you are safe each time you cook outdoors.
* Check grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes or leaks.
* Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping grease.
* Replace scratched or nicked connectors, which can eventually leak gas.
* If you detect a gas leak, immediately turn off the gas at the tank and don’t attempt to light the grill until it is repaired.
* Never use the grill indoors; always place it at least 10 feet away from buildings or structures.
* Keep the lid open when lighting the grill. If it does not light in the first several attempts, wait five minutes before trying again so the gas can dissipate.
* When storing gas tanks, keep containers upright. Never store a spare tank under or near the grill.
* Keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case and never leave a fire unattended.
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