Thanks for the clarification Old Biscuit. You certainly have a great deal of knowledge on the subject.
Guess eleven years of success with my Rodd was just a lucky coincidence from which no one else could benefit.
But I sure enjoy the electric operation convenience in addition to the LP result without having to replace my unit with Atwood's gas and electric version to achieve the same result.
Sometimes manufacturers proclaim, do not use, because they sell a more expensive competing product. Good marketing, but not necessarily in the best interest of of the consumer.