It’s important to preheat your gas grill thoroughly before cooking. Proper preheating has the following benefits:

• Preheating burns off any residue left from the last time you grilled.
• Foods tend to stick less to grates that have been preheated.
• Foods tend to cook more quickly and evenly in a grill that’s been preheated.

Check the owner’s manual for your grill for the recommended preheating instructions and length of time. Although your grill may vary, many experts recommend 10-15 minutes of preheating before grilling.