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    Assembly and Owner ’ s Manual Great Outdoors ST AINLES S TM S t ainless Series Gas Grill FOR YOUR SAFETY : Never leave a grill unattended when in use. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. An unconnected liquid prop ane cylinder should not be stored in th[...]

  • Page 2

    Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of your new Great Outdoors grill. W e are pleased that you have recognized the value of the design, function, and quality of components used in this product. W e believe it is among the finest on the market. W e are committed to producing quality products that your family will enjoy for years to come.[...]

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    T able of Content s Chapter 1 - INST ALLA TION Necessary Information ........................... Choosing a Safe Location ......................... Liquid Propane Gas Grills .......................... L.P . Gas Dealer Instructions ....................... S tep 1 ( Identifying Part s ) ......................... S tep 2 ( Assemble Pillar ) ..........[...]

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    · · · · · Operating this or any gas-fired appliance in an enclosed area can produce a build-up of carbon-monoxide, which could result in injury or death. or , in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, NFP A 54 (USA), or CAN/CGA-B 149.2, Propane Inst allation Code (Canada) and CAN/CGA-B 149.1 Natural Ga[...]

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    Heat and hot drippings from cooking food could damage the fuel supply system. Liquid Propane (abbreviated L.P .) gas is stored under high pressure inside a cylinder and will vaporize when released. It is important that there are no leaky connections on the grill fuel supply system. Refer to the Leak T esting section of this manual. An L.P . gas gri[...]

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    4. The pressure regulator and hose assembly provided is factory set at an outlet pressure of 1 1 inches water column (.4 lb. per sq. Inch). L.P . Cylinders can be obtained at the store where you purchased your grill or from an authorized L.P . gas dealer . Any L.P . gas-supply cylinder used with this grill must be approximately 12 inches diameter a[...]

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    Have the gas dealer weigh the cylinder after filling to ensure that the cylinder is not overfilled. TRANSPORTING A FULL CYLINDER Y ou should transport only one cylinder at a time. T ransport the cylinder in an upright and secure manner with the control valve turned off and the POL plug in place. Do not transport a cylinder in the passenger compartm[...]

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    Example B T ype 1 (cut away to see fitting) Example A CGA-510 POL Filling a T ype 1 Cylinder V alve Example A: shows a CGA-510 POL fitting. Example B: shows using a T ype 1 POL fitting. The L.P . gas cylinder has a T ype 1 cylinder valve with a back-check module in its outlet that will not permit gas to flow until an evacuation device is installed.[...]

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    10mm Getting St arted Unp acking the Grill Parts 1. Please follow the steps in the order that they are presented. 2. Assemble the grill where you plan to use it. 3. Y ou may want to place an old towel or cloth at the assembly site to prevent nuts and bolts from becoming lost. 4. For each step, loosely tighten all the fasteners before tightening the[...]

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    10 Assembly S tep 1 - Identifying the Grill Part s Side Burner Assembly Side Pillar Panel Front Panel W arming Rack Pillar Cylinder Retainer Wire Grill Head Assembly Side T able Grease Pan Side Pillar Panel Cylinder Support Base Assembly Cooking Grids: KG432 Model: 4-Burner Unit (Shown) KG432 Model: KG540 Model: 4 pcs 5 pcs Heat T ents: KG540 Model[...]

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    3. 4. 11 Assembly S tep 2 - Assemble the Pillar Panels Firmly tighten the nuts and bolts. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the second Side Pillar Panel. T ools Needed: USE HARDWARE P ACK A : 10mm wrench LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: Side Pillar Panel (2) Front Pillar Panel (1) M6x1x10mm Bolt (6) Phillips head screwdriver Flat W asher (6) Lock W asher (6) M6x1[...]

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    12 Assembly S tep 3 - Assemble the Pillar to the Base T ools Needed: LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: Base Assembly USE HARDWARE P ACK B : M6x1x16mm Bolt (10) Flat W asher (10) Lock W asher (10) 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the Cylinder Support into the hole in the Base as shown with the notch toward the front. Set the assembled Pillar panels onto the Base Assembly as sh[...]

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    13 Assembly S tep 4 - Att ach the Grill Head to the Pillar T ools Needed: LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: Grill Head Assembly USE HARDWARE P ACK C : M6x1x16mm Bolt (7) Flat W asher (7) Lock W asher (7) 1. 2. 3. Set the Grill Head Assembly onto the top of the assembled Pillar and Base as shown. Ensure that the hose and regulator hanging from the bottom of th[...]

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    14 Assembly S tep 5 - Att ach the Side T ables T ools Needed: LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: Side Burner T able Assembly USE HARDWARE P ACK D : M6x1x16mm Bolt (8) Flat W asher (8) Lock W asher (8) Phillips head screwdriver 1. 2. 3. 4. S tarting with the Side Burner T able Assembly , line up the mounting holes with the corresponding holes in the side of the[...]

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    Burner Control V alve V alve Orifice Burner T ube 15 Assembly S tep 6 - Mount the Side Burner Knob T ools Needed: USE HARDWARE P ACK E : Burner Control Knob Match Holder and Chain Phillips head screwdriver 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Working underneath the Side Burner Assembly , locate and remove the two bolts that are holding the brass burner to the side table[...]

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    8. Find the single loose black igniter wire under the Grill Head Assembly , near where the side burner hose is ran through the collar . Run the wire up through the mounting tab and connect the end to the side burner igniter electrode. 16 Assembly S tep 6 - Continued 9. Attach the Match Holder Chain to the same tab by crimping the s-hook end of the [...]

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    17 Assembly S tep 7 - Assemble Cooking Grids 1. 2. 3. Set the Heat T ents into the tub of the grill, one each directly above each burner . There are notches in the shelf to keep the Heat T ents in place. Make sure the slotted ends of the Heat T ents are towards the front of the grill. Place the Cooking Grids on the upper shelf of the grill tub. One[...]

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    18 Assembly S tep 8 - Grease Pan and L.P . T ank 1. Place the Grease Pan underneath the Grill T ub from the back side as shown. There are bracket s mounted to the underneath side of the tub to hold the Grease Pan in place. LOCA TE THESE P AR TS: Grease Pan Cylinder Retainer Wire L.P . Gas Cylinder (filled) NOT INCLUDED[...]

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    19 Assembly S tep 8 - Continued 2. 3. 4. Set the L.P . Gas Cylinder in the bottom of the grill from the back side. The bottom of the cylinder rests inside the hole in the grill base. Insert the bent ends of the tank ret ainer wire into the retainer holes in the grill base as shown. Lift the ret ainer wire up around the gas cylinder and lock it in p[...]

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    Connecting the Regulator to Cylinder 1. The top knob on the supply cylinder must be closed. See that the top cylinder knob is turned clockwise to a full stop. 2. Check that all the grill burner knobs are turned off. 3. Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut, if present. 4. Hold the regulator in one hand and insert the n[...]

  • Page 21

    A quick-connect coupling sleeve with 3/8” female end is provided. Install the connector socket at the pipe end, after the shut-of f valve. This must be installed where the grill will be in use. It is important to observe the safety guidelines for choosing a safe location. The gas supply must be shut off prior to inst allation of the quick connect[...]

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    5. Push the plug into the connector until the sleeve snaps forward to lock the fitting in place. T urn on the shut-of f valve. The flow of gas to the appliance will be restricted if the plug is not connected properly . 6. T est for gas leaks using an ammonia-free soap and water solution. 1. Pull connector sleeve back and pull plug out of socket. Th[...]

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    2 3 Use and Care Directions 3 Chapter S t ainless Series Gas Grill Lighting Instructions Leak T esting the Fuel Supply System Replacement Part s[...]

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    Perform a leak test each time the gas supply cylinder is connected to the regulator . Leak test any time a part of the gas system is replaced. Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the L.P . gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. Have a dealer check the cylinder for deterioration after 10 years, according to DOT regulations[...]

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    IGNITER LIGHTING SYSTEM LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS The Igniter System consists of an electronic igniter unit, individual burner-mounted ceramic electrodes, and lead wires. Gas is routed to the electrodes at each burner . When the igniter knob is pressed, an electric spark is created at the ceramic electrode. The gas is then ignited by the spark. T o tes[...]

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    MA TCH LIGHTING Locating the Match Lighting Hole Repeat steps 1 to 4 of “Igniter Lighting Instructions.” STEP 5. T o match light: push down and turn the burner control knob counterclockwise to the high setting. STEP 6. IMMEDIA TEL Y strike a long wooden match and position the burning match through match lighting hole in the grill tub. Extend th[...]

  • Page 27

    T o open the side burner , simply lif t up and out on the side burner lid. The lid can be used as additional side table sp ace. T o match light the side burner , follow step s 1 and 2 above, then strike a match and set it in the side burner , near the burner as shown to the right. T urn the side burner control knob to the high position. The side bu[...]

  • Page 28

    TO BREAK IN A NEW GRILL BURNER'S FLAME Before using it for the first time; operate the grill with lid closed on a low setting for about 30to 45 minutes to “season” the grill. This will help burn away oil and the smell of new paint. After the oil has burned away , check the burner flame. Keep the grill lid closed and the grids in place. Ins[...]

  • Page 29

    CARING FOR YOUR GRILL REGULAR CLEANING AND UPKEEP Regular care of your grill will help keep it operating properly . Cleaning or maintenance may be done only when the grill is cool and with the fuel supply turned off. Clean grill p arts and tighten loose hardware as needed. Do not put grill part s in a self-cleaning oven as the extreme heat could da[...]

  • Page 30

    Inspect and clean the burners regularly . Remove grill components from the grill bottom necessary to get to the burner inside. Use a wire bristle brush to clean the burner surface. A straightened paper clip is useful to remove debris or rust from the small burner ports. S piders and other insects are known to sometimes build homes inside the burner[...]

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    S t ainless Series Replacement Part s Part No. AZ001200 AZ001201 AZ001202 AZ001203 AZ001204 AZ001205 AZ001206 AZ001207 AZ001208 AZ001209 AZ001210 AZ00121 1 AZ001212 AZ001213 AZ001214 AZ001215 AZ001216 AZ001217 AZ001218 AZ001219 AZ001220 AZ001221 AZ001222 AZ001223 AZ001224 AZ001225 AZ001226 AZ001227 AZ000803 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I[...]

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    DISAPPEARING SHISH KEBOBS 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak (1-1/2 inches thick), cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes 1/2 fresh pineapple, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks 2 to 3 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms (medium[...]

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    PORK BEST PORK RIBS HMM - HMM HAM STEAK GRILLED HAM & SWISS SANDWICHES 3 pounds country-style pork ribs 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup p acked brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup spicy brown must ard 2 t ablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional 1-pound ham steak, 1/2 inch thick 1 t[...]

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    SIDE DISHES RICE ON THE SIDE AU GRA TIN POT A T O POUCHES GRILLED BREADS 1-1/3 cup s uncooked inst ant rice 1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup ketchup 1 t ablespoon butter or margarine 4 cup s frozen O'Brien pot atoes (16 ounces) 1 t ablespoon veget able[...]

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    DESSERTS CINNAMON APPLES SUMMER MEDLEY MEXICAN SMORES 4 medium t art apples, cored 4 teaspoons brown sugar 1/4 cup red-hot candies V anilla ice cream, optional 3 medium ripe peaches, halved and pitted 1 cup fresh blueberries 2 t ablespoons brown sugar 2 t ablespoons butter or margarine 1 t ablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 4 flour [...]

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    Manufacturer ’ s Limited W arranty The Great Outdoors grill is guaranteed against broken or damaged p arts at the time of purchase. Components are guaranteed against defect as follows: All cast-aluminum and stainless steel p anel parts are warranted against burn through and structural failure excluding paint, neglect, or abuse, for 75 years from [...]