- Vermont Castings USER'S MANUAL Gas Barbecue Grill VCS3008 Series, VCS3008BI Series, VCS4008 Series, VCS5008 Series, VCS5008BI
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Never stand directly over the Grill when lighting the main burn-
ers, to avoid exposure to possible flare-ups.
1.   the 
Grill and burners before lighting the main burners. 
2.   are in 
the OFF position before opening the gas supply.
3.   (1 to 2 turns) 
(Fig. 8)or turn on the main natural gas supply valve.
4.   posi-
tion by pushing down on the knob and turning it counter-
clockwise. 
5.  (Refer to Page 6) e 
selected burner should light within five seconds. Light the 
burners sequentially from either left to right or right to left.
immediately turn the burner control knob to the OFF posi-
tion, to prevent gas buildup. Wait five (5) minutes for the gas to 
clear and then repeat the preceding 
starting procedure. If the burner will not light when using the Igniter, follow the match lighting instructions. 
(Refer to Page 8)
6.  Confirm that the burner is properly lit and the flame pattern is as desired. Refer to Figures 9a, 9b & 9c, for the 
proper flame patterns. If the flame pattern is other than normal, consult the Troubleshooting Guide on Page 23 for 
corrective action.
7.  Always preheat the grill before starting cooking. A light coating of cooking oil on the cooking grids, before heating 
the Grill, will prevent foods from sticking to the Grill. Light all burners and adjust them to the HIGH position for 
5 to 10 minutes. Before placing any food on the Grill, clean the cooking grids with a brass wire brush.
8.  Adjust the Controls to a medium setting for most cooking requirements. 
Figure 9a
Figure 9b
Figure 9c
Normal: Soft blue flames Out of Adjustment: Noisy, hard blue 
flames indicate too much air
Poor Combustion: Wavy, yellow flames 
indicate too little air.
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NOTICE: When lighting the grill for the first time, burn with the 
main burners on HIGH for at least 30 minutes, to burn off any 
manufacturing residues.
Figure 8
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WARNING
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