TEC Sterling FR Owner's Manual

TEC Sterling FR Owner's Manual

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Sterling
FR
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Sterling
FR G-Series
OWNER'S MANUAL
T
E
C
HERMAL
NGINEERING
ORPORATION
P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868
2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097
Fax: (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286
Website: www.tecinfrared.com

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  • Page 1 ® Sterling ® Sterling FR G-Series OWNER'S MANUAL HERMAL NGINEERING ORPORATION P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868 2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209 Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097 Fax: (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286 Website: www.tecinfrared.com...
  • Page 3 CONSUMER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE ON Warnings to Customer RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS. ALL GRILLS REQUIRE A TEC SPECIFIED DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE REGULATOR TO BE INSTALLED. WITHOUT HAVING CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 4: Residential Outdoor Grill Warranty

    IMPORTANT: RETAIN PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE TO ESTABLISH WARRANTY PERIOD. The repair or replacement of the product or any of its component parts under this warranty shall be made by TEC free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor and shipping. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and does not apply to commercial usage.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    APPLIANCE SHALL NOT BE USED UNDER Assembly ................. 6 OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION. General Overview Sterling FR and Sterling G-Series FR grills are designed Radiant Glass Panels to be built-in using a permanent masonry or other suitable Cooking Grids and Warming Rack patio fixture, or for mounting onto a mobile cabinet base.
  • Page 6: Cabinet Base Mounting Instructions

    Cabinet Base Mounting to install the included hardware. (See Figure 2, page 5) Instructions The Sterling FR and the Sterling G-Series FR grills are Remove the Pedestal Base from the packaging designed for cabinet mounting. The Grill is packaged materials and set it on a level surface.
  • Page 7 Installation continued In-Ground & Bolt-Down Post Base (Two Burner Sterling FR Models Only) continued Place the Grill Housing on the Base and align the holes in the bottom of the Grill Housing with the holes in the top of the Base.
  • Page 8: Side Shelf

    Installation Assembly continued continued Side Shelf Installation (Sterling FR only) Radiant Glass Panels Note: Our one (1) Side Shelf Vinyl Grill Cover is Remove the Radiant Glass Panels from the designed for grills with the Side Shelf Mounted on the packaging material.
  • Page 9: Gas Connection

    LP Bulk Tank installations. Gas regulators whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the specified by TEC must be installed and used at all times. type of dust cap on the cylinder that is provided with Refer to Table A.1 below for gas supply specifications,...
  • Page 10 Inspect the Coupling Nut, Nipple, Cylinder Valve Outlet and Cylinder Valve for any damage, dirt or debris. Remove dirt or debris. Replace any damaged parts with TEC-specified replacement parts or parts approved by your Gas Cylinder Supplier. Inspect Regulator and Hose Assembly for any damage, dirt or debris.
  • Page 11: Removing Your Lp Gas Cylinder

    Gas Connection continued Permanent Installation Removing Your LP Gas CAUTION: GAS PIPING TO YOUR GRILL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES. IN THE Cylinder ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, USE THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 (LATEST (See Figure 6, Page 9) EDITION) OR CAN/CGA B-149.1, NATURAL GAS AND Procedure: PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation FOR SLOW COOKING, preheat by maintaining the General Overview Burner Output Knob at HIGH for 3 to 5 minutes NOTICE: THE BURNER VENTURI TUBES (SEE with the hood open. Then, rotate Burner Output FIGURE 13, PAGE 11) SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR Knob to desired cooking level.
  • Page 13: Burner Ignition With Match

    Figure 12. Match Lighting (Sterling G-3000 FR Operation continued Shown) Burner Ignition With Match If your spark ignition system is not working properly, the burners may be ignited manually, using a match. CAUTION: DO NOT HOLD A MATCH IN YOUR HAND ABOVE A BURNER WHEN LIGHTING THE BURNER MANUALLY.
  • Page 14: Cabinet Base Brake

    Operation continued Cabinet Base Brake involuntarily extinguish while gas is still flowing. This Your grill cabinet comes equipped with a Base Brake condition is unsafe; therefore, adjustments should only mechanism for use while the grill is stationary. The be made with the Burner Output Knob positioned at the Brake is located at the right front inside corner of the LOW setting while keeping a close eye on changes.
  • Page 15: Infrared Cooking

    Add woodchips by placing them between the procedures when cooking. channels of the Cooking Grids onto the Radiant The infrared energy generated by your TEC grill has Glass Panels. many advantages. For example, food is evenly cooked For best results, close the hood.
  • Page 16: Sample Cooking Methods And Times

    100% hot air. Infrared grills that use ceramic burners cook with about 35% infrared energy and 65% hot air. But TEC’s patented grilling system cooks with 100% infrared energy, totally eliminating the hot air associated with gas grilling so moisture loss in food is reduced by 30-35%. And...
  • Page 17 Fish Fillet (Hood Open) 1/2" thick High fire, 2 to 3 minutes each side 4 to 6 minutes 1" inch or more thick (Hood Medium-Low fire, 4 to 5 minutes each side 8 to 10 minutes Closed) Shrimp, Shelled Medium fire, 3 minutes each side 6 minutes (Hood Open) Kabobs (Hood Open)
  • Page 18: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning under Cleaning on page 16 and in Appendix G. General Overview Care should be taken to avoid harsh impact of the Radiant Glass with hard objects. This is particularly true Proper care, maintenance and cleaning will help ensure of the beveled sides of the glass.
  • Page 19: Spark Module Battery Replacement

    g ELCO/Weimann CookTop Cleaning Creme Maintenance and g Golden Ventures Cerama Bryte Cleaning g Hope's Cooktop Cleaning Cream continued g Whirlpool Cooktop Cleaner WARNING: DO NOT USE ABRASIVE SPONGES OR SCOURING PADS OF ANY TYPE. DO NOT USE CORROSIVE CLEANERS SUCH AS OVEN SPRAYS, STAIN REMOVERS, OR CLEANERS CONTAINING CHLORINE OR AMMONIA.
  • Page 22: Appendix C: Replacement Parts Sterling Fr

    Appendix C: Replacement Parts Sterling FR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION FM3028A ............Burner Assembly FM3464….…………………………………. Burner Head Kit HW0806 ............Burner Output Knob FM3015 ............Cooking Grid (one grid) FM3058 (for Sterling II FR) ......Drip Tray FM3087 (for Sterling III FR) ....... Drip Tray FM3114 (for Sterling IV FR) .......
  • Page 23: Appendix D: Replacement Parts Sterling G-Series Fr

    Appendix D: Replacement Parts Sterling FR G-Series PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION FM3028A ............Burner Assembly FM3464……………………………………..Burner Head Kit HW0814 ............Burner Output Knob FM3015 ............Cooking Grid (one grid) FM3058 (for Sterling G2000 FR ....Drip Tray FM3087 (for Sterling G3000 FR) ....Drip Tray FM3114 (for Sterling G4000 FR) ....
  • Page 24: Appendix E: Troubleshooting

    Appendix E: Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner will not light. Lack of gas supply. Ensure gas supply valve is in open position or fill LP gas cylinder, if applicable. Clean burner orifice (See Figure 13, Page 11) Obstruction in burner orifice. Burner will light with a Igniter wire has come unplugged from Look under the front panel where the Ignition...
  • Page 25: Appendix F: Electrode Locator Instructions

    Appendix F: Electrode Location...
  • Page 26: Appendix G: Radiant Glass Panels

    Appendix G: Radiant Glass Panel Care, Maintenance and Cleaning ABOUT THE RADIANT GLASS PANELS your grill is to do this after each use. BUILD ® grills are easy to clean, primarily because the UP OF RESIDUE ON THE RADIANT PANELS CAN CAUSE THE GLASS TO radiant glass panels, located below the cooking grids, OVERHEAT AND BREAK.

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