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Page 1 To installer or person assembling grill: Leave this manual with grill for future reference. To consumer: Keep this manual for future reference. © Read this manual before cooking on grill Failure to follow all ® manufacturer's instructions could result in serious personal injury ®...
Page 2: Foryoursafety
FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flarnmablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 2. An LP Tank not connected for use shali not be stored the vicinity of this or any other appJiance. FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: Shut off gas to the appliance.
Page 3: Installation S Afetyprecautions
CAUTION: Indicates a potentialy hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury CHAR-BROIL e,FLAVORMASTER% MASTERFLAME2 _,HeatWave '_,CoolingZone1000 ", SabeP,Pafo Caddie " _, S ierra "-'_, Signature Series _,SwingAway _;, H 20 Smo_e_,andPatoKtchen `_ areregistered trademarks of W C Bradtey Co Precision Flame",SureFire",StackRack'", FastStart 's,Tit Tank",WideBody",and Patio...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ForYourSafety ....................... CallGfi!l S erviceCenterForHelpAnd Parts.............. 2 Warrantylnforrnation ....................Installation S afetyPrecautions................... SafetySymbols......................TableofContents ....................... Warranty's ......................5 Connectlng TheRegulatorToThe LPTank .............. LeakTest ......................8, 9 ForSafe Use OfYourGrill ..................Safety]qps....................... BeforeYourFirstCookout..................IgnitorLighting F orFrontControl G rills................MatchLighting .
Page 5: Warranty's
(3) All olher paris for a period done (I) year from the date of purchase Char-Broil will, al its option, refinish or replace any product or part found to be defective during the warranly period Char-Broilwilt require you to return the parti s) claimed to be...
Page 6: Connectlng Theregulatortothe Lptank
Connecting The Regulator To The LP Tank LP tank must be properly secured onto grill Turn all control knobs including sidebumer (if featured) to the OFF position Turn LP tank OFF by turning handwheel clockwise to a ful! stop, OI_ Clockwise OPD Hand Wheel 4-,_----- Type I outlet with thread on outside...
Page 7 Hold coupling nut and regulator as shown for proper connection to LP tank valve i" Regulator J. - CouplingNut Turn the coupling nut clockwise to tighten to a ful! solid stop The regulator wilt seat on the back check feature in LP tank valve, resulting in some resistance An additional one-half to three quarters turn is required to complete connectiom Tighten by hand only - do not use tools, NOTE: tf you cannot complete connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5...
Page 8: Leaktest
• Do not use grill until leak checked. • If leak is detected at any time, STOP and correct before using grill fu rth er. , If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department! Leak Test...
Page 9 i. / Sideburner Valve (if featured) HeatW_ve Hose (if featured) Sidebumer Hose i "¸¸. , LPTank...
Page 10: Forsafe Use Ofyourgrill
For Safe Use Of Your Grill: • Do not let children operate or play near grill • Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn. , Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill Cheek burner flames regularly. o Use grill only in well-ventilated space NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under a surface that can catch fire.
Page 11: Safety]Qps
Safety Tips Before opening LP tank valve, check the coupling nut for tightness ,& When grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and LP tank valve. Never move grill while in operation or still hot. Use long-handled barbecue utensils to avoid bums and spralters ,&.
Page 12: Matchlighting
Match Lighting A Do not lean over gr[ti while lighting, 1 Open lid, Turn on gas at LP tank 2 Piace fit match into match lighting hole from outside grill bottom (as shown) 3 Push in and turn Single or RIGHT knob to IGNITE..
Page 13: Ignitor L Ighting Forheatwave Rotisserie Burner
Ignitor Lighting For HeatWave Rotisserie Burner Turn all knobs to OFF Open lid during lighting, Turn gas on at LP tank. Push in and turn Burner Selector Knob to ON ROTISSERIE BURNER Press Ignitor Switch, hotd up to 4 seconds Or turn Ignitor Knob rapidly (up to 5 times) Be sure burner lights and stays lit.
Page 14: Ignitorcheck
Ignitor Check , Turn gas off at LP tank. Press ignitor button or turn ignitor knob rapidly "Click" should be heard and spark seen each time between collector box or burner and electrode See Troubleshooting if no click or spark. Valve Check o important', Make sure gas is OFF at LP tank before checking valves.
Page 15: Lptankremovat, T Ransportandstorage
° NEVER store a spare LP tank under or near grill or in enclosed areas° ° An oveffifled spare LP tank is hazardous due to possible gas released from the safety relief valve. The safety relief valve on a LP tank could activate releasing gas and causing a fire.
Page 16: Lptank
LP Tank , The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following requirements. o Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45 7 cm) ([all) with 20 lb (9 kg ) capacity maximum •...
Page 17 StainlessSteel:Washwithmilddetergent or nonabrasive c leaner a ndwarm soapy water,wipedrywitha softnonabrasive cloth ExteriorStainlessSteelParts:Usenonabrasive stainless or glasscleaners or a spraylubricant W ipedrywitha softnonabrasive cloth Note:Spray lubricant i s excellent f or removing fingerprints BriquetandFire grates:will eventually d ecompose a ndweaken withuse Remove gratefromgrillandtapto loosen anyscalingBlushgratevigorously w itha wirebrush to remove anyadditional scaling, r ustor residue CAUT ©H ....
Page 18: Cleaningthefrontcontrol B Urnerassembly
Cleaning The Front Control Burner Assembly Follow these instructionsto clean and/orreplace parts of bumer assemblyor if you have trouble ignilJng grill "rum gas off at control knobs and LP tank. Removecooking grate and drip vaporiser b ar. Discard briquets before removingburner and briquet g rate. Removecan from grease clip.
Page 19 Single Valve Burner attact Grate to Valve /r, x ..Round • i "_" end to Spring " '_ ignitor Spring...
Page 20: Cleaningthesidecontrotbumerassembly
Cleaning Side Control Burner Assembly Followthese instructionsto clean and!or replace partsof burner assemblyor if you have Iroubleigniting gdll Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank. Removecooking grate(s) and otd briquets. RemoveDripVapoRtSER Bar from tube burner by carefullybendingfour tabs down and awayfrom tube burner (A) Undergrill remove soup can from grease clip.
Page 21 Drip VapoRISER Burner Support Bracket Burner " ' Hitch Pin Hinge Pin Match- _Wire Ignitor..i_l_..Mesh -_. Shield..: ..ube Burner fighting hole aurner_ Screw Electrode ___..:Z_.. 0% '_'_ Control ,anel Non-Electronic Ignition Grills: End of Ignitor Wire with round connection goes to Ignitor under Side Control Panel...
Page 22: Cleaning Theheatwaverotisserie Burner
Cleaning The HeatWave Rotisserie Burner Follow these instnJctionsto clean andtor replace parts or if you have trouble igniting the HeatWave burner Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank, Disconnectignitor wire from electrode(A) Removescrew from shield (B), removeshield and clean any accumulationof grease with soap and water Using screwdnver,pry clamp (C) off d grill bottom,pry the other clampoff Remove HeatVVave burner from grill...
Page 23 Gas Tube Housing "?. " Burner Tube _l_:t" Burner Portholes _ i.> Gas Tube =u=er To_e i .................... i: ..
Page 24: Seasoning Andusingcastironcookinggrates
Seasoning Using Cast Iron Cooking Grates Before using cast iron grates wash with dish washing liquid to remove a waxed coating used for protection in shipping. Rinse with hot water and dry complete!y Never allow to drain dry, or wash in a dishwasher. Tt}is can cause rust and cause food io have a metallic taste or discolor foods After drying grates, coat entire surfaces with a thin coat of solid vegetable shortening, Do not use salted fat such as margarine or butter...
Page 25: Heatwave Rotisserie B Urneruse
HeatWave Rotisserie Burner The HeatWave rotisserie burner is an 11,000 BTU radiant heat burner that trans- forms your grill into a multilevel cooking center It is attached to the back of the bottom casting, above the main grid To install, just follow the instructions in this manual. You can use the burner as a broiler to cook foods on the cooking grates or bonus- grid If you do, then you cannot use tile bottom burner Or, you can remove the cooking grates or bonus grid, install a rotisserie and use the...
Page 26 Cooking Chart Cooking times and temperatures rnay vary according to specific recipes, cooking conditions or barbecue equipment used, Take these factors into consideration to insure best results If you use tile indirect cooking method (indirect cooking is lighting only one burner and placing food on opposite side of cooking grate), allow more grilling time Temperatures: High = 650 F_I Medium = 450 F°...
Page 27: Foodsafety
Food Setting Cooking Time _Vfigetables Wrap vegetablesin foil 55-60 rain Bakingpolato, whole 45 rain Onions,whole Medium Tomaloes, h alf 3040 rain Corn, whole 35-45 rain Medium Mushrooms t5-20 min Food Safety • Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps: Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after...
Page 28: Troubleshooung -General
Troubleshooting - General Possible Cause PreventiontCure Problem Cleanwire(s) and/or electrode with Burner will not light Wire(s) and/or electrode rubbing alcohol and dean swab. using ignitor. covered with cooking residue Wipe drywith clofl_ Electrode(s) and burner are Replaceelectrode(s) Electrode(s) crackedor broken "sparks atcrack"...
Page 29 Problem PreventienlCure Possible Cause Flames blow out Turn front of gril! to face wind or Highor gusting winds increaseflameheight RefillLP tank Low on LP gas Excessflow valve tripped Refer to "Suddendrop in gas flow" above Flare-up Greasebuildup Cleangrill Excessivefafin meat Trimfat from meatbeforegrilling Excessivecooking Adjust (lower)temperature...
Page 30: Troubleshooting- E Lectronicignition System
Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition System Solution Problem Possible Cause Check Procedure Installbattery (makesure No sparks Batterynotinsta!led Doesbattery stideout hat"+" and %"connectors appear at any completely of modulewith little electrodes when effort? are oriented correctly); battery should snap when ignition switch completelyinstalled is pushed;...
Page 31 Problem Solution Possible Cause 1Cileck I Procedure Remove and reconnectall Sparks are Outputfead Are output 3resent but not connectionsnot cormecfionson and outputconneclionsatmodule and electrodes at all electrodes complete [igii? andlor not at full strength. Incompleteground Is ground ring Tighten mounling screwwith conneciion terminal Iooseon ground ring securely Io leg...
Page 32 ASSEMBLY MANUAL This Grill is for Outdoor Use Only Caution: Read and foflow Safety Statements, Assembly Instructions, and Use and Care Directions before attempting assemble and cook. Installer I assembler: Leave these instructions with consumer. To Consumer: Keep this manual for future reference.
Page 33 DdpVapoRISER B ar 4501754 Tube Burner 4068250 SpiderGuard 4153731 WireMesh 4153741 5150106 E_ecttode Ignitor Shield 4501764 Briquets 4159300 BriquetRale 4501749 GCkBoitore 4581747 BurnerSupport B racket 4501335 LegAsserebly 4503650 TankWire 4154195 Console 4525414 31it*Tank B racket 4503027 Wheel 4154417 Grease Cltp 5156007 Rat] 4503056...
Page 34 ,I, Rail with labels has serial number and model number grill, for your Write this information on page 2 of your use & care manual in the "Warranty Information" box. ,,u,i Qty.4 369 or 377 Rail Labels NOTE:Labelson rail shouldNOT be or377 upside.downwhen cartstands In upright...
Page 35 left side (Tapwith hammer if neccesanj) Wheel Completed Assembly Qty,2 Qty.4 Firsttwo holesIn casting Note: Wheelsare to right. 4.4639071...
Page 36 RearView) Panelassembly insidecart Into r_iiedge Qty.4 holes Use pliers if necessary. Short Panel Wire i npanei hole a nd upper leg hole,., Condiment Long P anel Basket Wire i n Pushfirmly x hole. Snap 3/4 panel onto wire. BasketWire CAUTION •...
Page 37 Plate Rest Withburnerholes facingupward,usefirst holeIn bumero Center of tube Correct Incorrect A Tightento snugf'_. Ovedighteninl; hole on burner, A Pushelectrodeto right, into slot. CorrectJyattached ignitor shleld/etoctrodeaesembly 6 • 4639071...
Page 38 A Flextube burnerif necessary to obtain fit. Tube Burner Burner Support Bracket Qty.1 Qtyol Electrodefits into smallhole towardfront. Spiderguards tube burner A, Drip VapoRISERBar shouldba directly overheadof and cover all holes on tube burner, ,L Metaledgescan be sharp.Usecaution duringassembly, 4639071* 7...
Page 39 _y. 2 Position Control Panel a sshown aty,2 __Valve openings facingto right Threadhalfway into HestWave valve,Rest valve in cutout of control panel, add remaining361, bghten both, HeatWave G as Control Panel HeatWave Control IMPORTANT: Panel _ , Valve mustengage Control burnertube D, plderguard A Noteillustrationof...
Page 40 Attach ignitor to sparkmodule Qty.2 (This side of shelf) Side (Style mayvanJ) Side Shelf withspark module (Shelfstyle mayvary) Stem ,z SeeUSE&CARE manual forValve Check, A Maximumloadfor side shelf is 10 ]bs. Do not overtlghten scrsws_ Ring_ 4639071 . 9...
Page 41 Electrodemay haveto be adjusted 1. Electrode must remain onoutside of grill b ottom, /assembledfeaturesnot Bumer_L 2. Angle H eatWave burner tubs over gas ,shown for C'_arity _ hole "__ tubs. 3. Using hammer, LIGHTLY tap clamps over grill b ottom_ Note correct engagement o f burnertubeover HsatWave...
Page 42 Log, Handle GrillLid 3096 (Stylemay vary) Gasket Qty,2 Qty.2 Qty°2 L513 Qty,2 3096 (Turncloc) Qty.2 6515 Qty,2 Lid style mayvary Swing.Grid...
Page 43 HolderBracket Sldebumer Qty.2 Body 369or 377 Thread36t halfwayinto sidebumer valve,place Sideburner Slot in r_ Burner bracket. Attachbracketwith Qty.2 208. Attach lebumer ignitor wire to electrode. Qty.2 Tube Qty.3 A Note propervalve opening-to.burner tube engagementIFo Donot tighten until F iscomplete. I2 • 4639071...
Page 44 A See Use& CareManualfor ValveCheck, W]refrom Knob epa_modu|e SldebumerIgnitor A Be sureignitorWiresdo not comeintocontactwith gflll Sideshelf andj bottom= controlpanel ] not pictured A Ignitorwiresmust befirmly for c arity, connected for proper Ignition° Insed TankWire into rightlegs and rotate inward, I Some previously assembled features not picturedfor clarity.| 4639071 , 13...
Page 45 Removepackingfrom aroundtank. If LP gastank ts filled, installas shown. A Curvedportionof tank wire shouldbe insideof tank coilar. T_ltLPgas ,& For filling of tank and connection of tank to regulator,see tank to Use& Care Manual upright ....iiiiii1,11, Ulll CAUTION position ::::::::::::::::::::::: •...
Page 46 A. Place 20 briquets,Do not layer or stack °,. Justenoughto coverbriquet plate surface. Bdquets_ Briquetsshouldsurround and can touch burner,Do not place briquetsin center of burner, A Do not let briquetscover burnerholes,, Cooking Grates 4639071 • 15...

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