Char-Broil LP Gas Grill manual

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    T o installer or person assembling grill: Leave this manual with grill for future reference. T o consumer: Keep this manual for future reference. This manual applies to a variety of grill styles. Y our grill will not have all of the features shown. For Outdoor Use Only 2005 Generic U & C_E • 4165451 (01-31-05) 2 WARNING Read this manual befor[...]

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    2 FOR YOUR SAFETY 1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 2. An LP tank not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Open lid.[...]

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    3 For Y our Safety .........................................................................2 Call Grill Service Center For Help and Parts ...................................................2 Fill Out W arranty Information ...............................................................2 Installation Safety Precautions ..............................[...]

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    4 D ANGER Safety Symbols The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury . WARNING W ARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a[...]

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    5 D ANGER • Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full. An overfilled LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas released from the safety relief valve. • The safety relief valve on the LP tank could activate releasing gas and cause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death. • NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near gr[...]

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    LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) • For Y our Safety • LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. , LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled. LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air . LP T ank Filling LP T ank Exchange LP T ank Leak T est • Use only licens[...]

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    Do not use a POL transport plug (plastic part with external threads)! It will defeat the safety feature of the valve. 7 Straight Hold coupling nut and regulator as shown for proper connection to LP tank valve. 6. An additional one-half to three- quarters turn is required to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools. NOTE: d[...]

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    8 Sideburner Valve s Never remove opening at end of valve. HeatWave Hose (if featured) 5. If “growing” If leaks cannot be stopped “do not try to repair” 6. bubbles appear , there is a leak. Close LP tank valve immediately and re-tighten connections. call for replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial number , model number and n[...]

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    WARNING For Safe Use Of Y our Grill And T o A void Serious Injury: • • • • • • Use grill at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface. • Apartment Dwellers: • NEVER attempt to light burner with lid closed. A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is hazardous. • Never operate grill with LP tank out of correct position specifi[...]

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    10 Ignitor Lighting: Performance and Advantage Series T wo Burner Grill: s s s s T urn on gas at LP tank. T urn left knob to . Push and hold Electronic Ignitor button. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls off, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. T o ignite right burner , turn right knob to . . T urn on gas[...]

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    HIGH LOW Burner Flame Check • Light burner , rotate knob(s) from HIGH to LOW . Y ou should see a smaller flame in LOW position than seen on HIGH. Always check flame prior to each use. Perform flame check on sideburner (if equipped). If only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low flame" in the . T roubleshooting Section Rotisseri[...]

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    12 Cleaning The T raditional Series, QuickSet and QuickSet T raditional Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill. 1. 2. Remove cooking grate and V -Bar . 3. Under grill remove soup can, (unscrew ignitor button and remove battery on electronic ignition models[...]

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    13 Remove button and battery on electronic ignition models QuickSet Burner Electrode Burner T ube V alve Clip Short Ignitor Wire A B C[...]

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    14 Cleaning The Performance and Advantage Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill. 1. 2. Remove cooking grids and vaporizer tents. 3. Remove two pal nuts, carry-over tube and burners. 4. Under grill remove grease pan and tray . Clean with soap and water . 5[...]

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    15 A Burner tubes correctly engaged in valves Burner T ube V alve Burner Carry-Over T ube V aporizer T ents Pal Nuts[...]

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    16 Burner T ube C Housing Burner Portholes Gas T ube B Gas T ube Burner T ube Ignitor Wire Electrode Hitch Pin Hinge Pin Thumbscrew Shield BACK OF GRILL Rotisserie Burner Hitch Pin Hinge Pin A D Cleaning The Rotisserie Burner Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting the grill. 1. 2. [...]

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    17 Rotisserie Burner Use The rotisserie burner is a 10,500 BTU radiant heat burner that transforms your grill into a multilevel cooking center . It is attached to the back of the bottom casting, above the main grid. Y ou can use the burner as a broiler to cook foods on the cooking grates or bonus-grid. If you do, then you cannot use the bottom burn[...]

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    18 General Grill Cleaning • Keep the outside of your grill looking new by cleaning it once a month with warm soap and water or a non-abrasive cleaner . If you don’t have a grill cover , wipe off dust and grime before starting your grill. • Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are no[...]

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    19 Care And Cleaning Of Stainless Steel Routine cleaning is necessary to preserve the appearance and corrosion resistance of Stainless Steel. The methods below are suggestions for cleaning stainless steel surfaces. Choose a cleaning method appropriate to the requirement. If you choose to use scouring powder or solvents, consult with the solvent man[...]

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    CA UTION F ACT : Sometimes spiders and other small insects climb into the burner tubes attached to the burner . The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests can be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow of gas. Clean burner(s) prior to use after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a perio[...]

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    Charcoal/Gas Grills If you haven’t attached the handles to the grate follow step 1. . Step 1. • • Left handle is shown in the correct position between second and third wire from end. Hook end of right handle over back and pull to hook over front wire. Remove cooking grate(s) and hang on back of grill using the hanger wire. Remove V -bar and p[...]

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    Cooking Chart Cooking times and temperatures may vary according to specific recipes, cooking conditions or barbecue equipment used. T ake these factors into consideration to insure best results. If you use the indirect cooking method (indirect cooking is lighting only one burner and placing food on opposite side of cooking grate), allow more grilli[...]

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    Food Safety Storing Y our Grill • Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. T o keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps: W ash hands, utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry . Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods [...]

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    Troubleshooting Emergencies Problem Gas leaking from cracked/cut/burned hose. Gas leaking from LP tank. Gas leaking from LP tank valve. Gas leaking between LP tank and regulator connection. Fire coming through control panel. Grease fire or continuous excessive flames above cooking surface. Burner(s) will not light using ignitor . (See Electronic Ig[...]

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    Troubleshooting ( ) continued Problem Burner(s) will not light using ignitor . (See Electronic Ignition T roubleshooting also) Burner(s) will not match light. Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame. Flames blow out. Flare-up. Persistent grease fire. Flashback... (fire in burner tube(s)). Unable to fill LP tank. One burner does not light from other bu[...]

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    Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition Problem (Ignition) SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III No sparks appear at any electrodes when ignition button is pushed; no noise can be heard from spark module. No sparks appear at any electrodes when ignition switch is pushed; noise can be heard from spark module. Sparks are present but not at all electrodes an[...]

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    Recipes by Chef Christopher Koetke, CEC, CCE Five-Spice Grilled Duck Breast with Asian BBQ Sauce Asian BBQ Sauce Ratatouille Melts Serves 4 4 boneless skinless duck breasts 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teas. finely grated orange zest 1-1/2 teas. five spice mix 1-1/2 teas. salt 1/4 teas. black pepper Combine garlic, orange zest, five spice, salt and pep[...]

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    Char-Broil T urkey Giblet Gravy Smoked T urkey Breast Y ield: 14 to 16 generous servings or 1 lb. per person Cooking time: 25 minutes per pound • Method: Grill on low 12 to 14 lb. turkey , thawed completely vegetable oil 1 large apple, quartered 1 quart water 1-1/2 sticks butter 2 stalks celery , cut in 2” pieces 1 orange, quartered 2 onions, c[...]

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    30 Please register your grill online at: (If you register online, you do not need to send in this registration card.) WWW .GRILLREGISTRA TION.COM[...]

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    ST OP Should you encounter any problem Do not return this product to the store. 24 Hours a Da y - 7 Days a week Read all Owner ’s Manuals Complete W arranty Card Ensure valves are correctly installed in burner tubes Ensure control knobs lock on OFF position Fill LP T ank, if provided Perform Leak T est CALL US FIRST WE CAN HELP Thank Y ou for Y o[...]