When the weather is warm, you want to get out of the kitchen and into your backyard. Before you fire op the grill, you may want to take some time to review some basic grilling safety precautions. Below are some tips to help keep you and your family safe when you cook outdoors.

1. Check the grill hoses for cracking.

2. Move gas hoses as far away as possible from hot surfaces and dripping grease.

3. Replace scratched or nicked connectors, which can eventually leak gas.

4. If you detect a gas leak, immediately turn of the gas at the take and don’t attempt to light the grill until it is repaired.

5. Never use the grill indoors; always place it at least 10 feet away from buildings or structures.

6. 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.

7. When storing gas tanks, keep containers upright. Never store a space tank under or near the grill.

8. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case and never leave a fire unattended.

     

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