Amana Am26lp Owner's Manual

AMANA®THREE BURNER GAS GRILL

Assembly/Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service,

call: 1-800-229-5647 or visit our website at www.sureheat.com

IMPORTANT:

Save for local inspector's use.

Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.

AM26LP

DPCI 009 07 0290

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OUTDOOR GRILL SAFETY............................................................................................................3-4

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................5

ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................5-6

Parts Supplied...........................................................................................................................6

Tools Needed............................................................................................................................6

Assembled Grill View.................................................................................................................7

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................8-24

Step 1: Assemble Cart Base.....................................................................................................8

Step 2: Assemble Support Poles..............................................................................................9

Step 3: Assemble Rear Top Cross Bar....................................................................................10

Step 4: Assemble Cart Base....................................................................................................11

Step 5: Assemble Casters.......................................................................................................12

Step 6: Assemble Heat Shield.................................................................................................13

Step 7: Assemble Front Panel.................................................................................................14

Step 8: Assemble Side Shelf Left............................................................................................15

Step 9: Assemble Side Burner Shelf Right..............................................................................16

Step 10: Assemble the Side Valve..........................................................................................17

Step 11: Assemble the Side Burner Casting...........................................................................18

Step 12: Assemble the Side Valve..........................................................................................19

Step 13: Assemble Igniter Module...........................................................................................20

Step 14: Assemble the Side Burner Accessories....................................................................21

Step 15: Assemble the Drip Pan.............................................................................................22

Step 16: Complete the grill assembly......................................................................................23

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................24-26

Location Requirements............................................................................................................24

Product Dimensions.................................................................................................................25

Gas Supply Requirements.......................................................................................................25

Gas Pressure Regulator..........................................................................................................25

Burner Requirements for High Altitude....................................................................................25

Gas Supply Line Pressure Testing..........................................................................................26

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................26-27

20 lb LP Gas Fuel Cylinder......................................................................................................26

Make Gas Connection.............................................................................................................26

Check and Adjust the Burners.................................................................................................27

Burner Flame Characteristics..................................................................................................27

OUTDOOR GRILL USE...............................................................................................................28-29

Using Your Outdoor Grill....................................................................................................28-29

Using Your Side Burner...........................................................................................................29

TIPS FOR OUTDOOR GRILLING....................................................................................................30

Cooking Methods.....................................................................................................................30

OUTDOOR GRILL CARE.................................................................................................................31

Replacing the Igniter Battery...................................................................................................31

General Cleaning................................................................................................................31-33

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................34

ASSISTANCE...................................................................................................................................34

REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................................................................................35-37

WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................38

OUTDOOR GRILL SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the

shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the

State of Massachusetts.

■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

IMPORTANT: This grill is manufactured for outdoor use only. For grills that are to be used at elevations above 2000 ft (609.6 m) orifice conversion is required. See “Gas Supply Requirements” section. It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the minimum installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate for freestanding models can be found on inside of the right cart door.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the outdoor cooking gas appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ Do not install portable or built-in outdoor cooking gas appliances in or on a recreational vehicle, portable trailer, boat or in any other moving installation.

■ Always maintain minimum clearances from combustible construction, see “Location Requirements” section.

■ The outdoor cooking gas appliance shall not be located under overhead unprotected combustible construction.

■ This outdoor cooking gas appliance shall be used only outdoors and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

■ Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

■ Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.

■ Inspect the gas cylinder supply hose before each use of the outdoor cooking gas appliance. If the hose shows excessive abrasion or wear, or is cut, it MUST be replaced before using the outdoor cooking gas appliance. Contact your dealer and use only replacement hoses specified for use with the outdoor cooking gas appliance.

■ Visually check the burner flames. They should be blue. Slight yellow tipping is normal for LP gas.

■ Check and clean burner/venturi tube for insects and insect nest. A clogged tube can lead to fire under the outdoor cooking gas appliance.

■ The LP gas supply cylinder to be used must be:

- constructed and marked in accordance with the Specification for LP Gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and Commission.

- provided with a listed overfilling prevention device.

- provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking gas appliances.

■ Always check connections for leaks each time you connect and disconnect the LP gas supply cylinder. See “Installation Instructions” section.

■ When the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.

■ Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.

■ Cylinders must be stored outdoors and out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

■ The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the outdoor cooking gas appliance must be used. A replacement pressure regulator and hose assembly specific to your model is available from your outdoor cooking gas appliance dealer.

■ Gas cylinder must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.

■ For appliances designed to use a CGA791 Connection: Place a dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

If the following information is not followed exactly, a fire

causing death or serious injury may occur.

■ Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this outdoor cooking gas appliance.

■ Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using a utility knife, cut the tape to open top flaps of carton.

2. Remove Assembly/Installation Instructions and Use and Care Guide.

3. Remove the large cardboard panels on the top and each side of the inside of the carton.

4. Remove the cart base on the top of the inside of the carton.

5. Remove the cart support poles above the grill head assembly.

ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

6. Using a utility knife, vertically cut at the side corners of the carton, lay the box sides flat.

7. Remove foam packaging and plastic wrap from top of grill.

8. Open hood and remove parts carton and interior packaging.

9. Remove warming shelf and set aside.

10. Using 2 or more people, remove grill head assembly and set aside.

11. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

A. Main cooking grate

B. Bread Warmer Rack

C. Flavor grid

D. Cylinder retention bar

E. Drip pan holder

F. Drip pan

G. Front panel

H. Cylinder limiting handle

I. Side shelf left

J. Cylinder holder

K. Grill support poles

L. Grill head assembly

M. Rear top cross bar

N. Side buner shelf right

E F

O. Swivel caster with lock

P. Cart base

Q. Swivel caster

R. Heat shield

Not shown but included:

Small components package

ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

Assembly Hardware Supplied

■ 21 - self-tapping screws

■ 8 - M6 x 65 Phillips pan head screws

■ 4 - M6 x 16 Phillips pan head screws

■ 1 - Side burner knob with bezel

■ 1 - “AA” battery

NOTE: Other hardware required is attached to the grill where needed.

Tools Needed

■ #2 Phillips screwdriver

■ Adjustable wrench

■ ½" wrench or socket

■ ¼" nut driver or socket

■ Tape measure

■ Level

■ Non-corrosive leak detection

solution

Parts Supplied

■ Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly set for 11" WCP LP gas (attached to manifold).

Parts Needed

■ 20 lb LP gas fuel cylinder

ASSEMBLED GRILL VIEW

A. Control knob: main burners

B. Side shelf

C. Grilling/cooking surface

D. Roll top grill hood

E. Hood handle

F. Bread warming rack

G. Side burner

H. Control knob: side burner

I. Electronic igniter: main burners and

side burner

J. Grill cart

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assemble Grill Cart Base

A. Cart Base B. Cylinder retention bar C. Cylinder holder D. Cylinder limiting handle E. Self-Tapping Screws

1. Insert the end of cylinder retention bar through the holes of the cart base as shown.

2. Use four (4) self-tapping screws to install the gas cylinder holder and the gas cylinder limiting handle onto cart base.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2: Assemble Support Poles

Front right

Front left

Back left

A. Grill head assembly B. Support poles C. M6 x 65 phillips pan head screws

1. Tilt the grill head assembly onto back with control panel facing up.

2. Use eight (8) M6 x 65 phillips pan head screws to secure the four (4) support poles onto the Grill head.

Back right

Note: There are labels on the support poles. Make sure the poles in the right position and the

extension part of the poles facing outside of the cart.

Note: Add flat washer and lock washer then install the screws in position.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 3: Assemble Rear Top Cross Bar

A. Rear top cross bar B. Self tapping screws

1. Use four (4) Self tapping screws to secure the rear top cross bar in position as shown.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 4: Assemble Cart Base

A. Grill cart base B. M6 x 16 phillips pan head screws

1. Use four (4) M6 x 16 phillips pan head screws to secure the Grill cart base to the support poles as shown.

Note: Add flat washer and lock washer then install the screws in position.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 5: Assemble Casters

A. Swivel casters with locks B. Swivel casters

1. Install the casters to the support poles with the Hex nut wrench provided.

Note: The casters with locks should be on the right side of the grill.

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