Amana Am27lp 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,
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IMPORTANT:
Save for local inspector's use.
Installer: Leave installation instructions with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Keep installation instructions for future reference.
AM27LP
DPCI 009 07 0291
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 Grill Cart Base..............................................................................................8
Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart Sides.............................................................................................9
Step 3: Assemble Casters.......................................................................................................10
Step 4: Assemble Grill Cart back.............................................................................................11
Step 5: Assemble Cart Front Top Bar......................................................................................12
Step 6: Assemble Grill Cart Door.............................................................................................13
Step 7: Assemble Grill Head Assembly...................................................................................14
Step 8: Assemble Side Shelf Left............................................................................................15
Step 9: Assemble Side Burner Shelf Right..............................................................................16
Step 10: Assemble the Side Burner Valve...............................................................................17
Step 11: Assemble the Side Burner Casting...........................................................................18
Step 12: Assemble the Side Burner Bracket...........................................................................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
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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.
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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
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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 side panels located at the side the grill
head assembly.
ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
B
D
E
A
F
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. Remove the hood locking botles and 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.
C
H
I
G
J
A. Main cooking grate
B. Bread warming rack
C. Flavor grid
D. Front top cross bar
E. Cart back
F. Cylinder secure ring
G. Cart door left
H. Cylinder limiting handle
L
K
N
Q
I. Side shelf left
J. Cart door right
K. Cart side left
L. Grill head assembly
M. Cart side right
N. Side burner shelf right
O. Swivel caster with lock
P. Cart base
R
M
S
O
P
Q. Swivel caster
R. Drip pan holder
S. Drip pan
Not shown but included:
Small components package
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ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
Assembly Hardware Supplied
■ 20 - self-tapping screws
■ 2 - sunken head self-tapping screws
■ 8 - M6 x 40 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
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ASSEMBLED GRILL VIEW
B
A
C
D
F
E
G
H
I
A. Control knob: main burners
B. Side shelf
C. Grilling/cooking surface
D. Roll top grill hood
E. Hood handle
F. Bread warming rack
J
G. Side burner
H. Control knob: side burner
I. Electronic igniter: main burners and
side burner
J. Grill cart with doors
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Assemble Grill Cart Base
C
A
B
A. Cart base
B. Cylinder limit handle
C. Self tapping screw
1. Use two (2) self-tapping screws to secure the cylinder limit handle on the cart base as shown.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart Sides
B
D
Front
A
A. Cart base
B. Cart side left
C. Cart side right
D. Phillips pan head M6 x 40 screw
D
Rear
C
1. Use four (4) phillips pan head M6 x 40 scews to secure the cart side left to the cart base.
2. Use four (4) phillips pan head M6 x 40 scews to secure the cart side right to the cart base.
Note: The poles have two holes on the side that should be at the front and the top
flange of the cart sides should be on the outside of the cart.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 3: Assemble Casters
C
A
Left
B
Right
D
A. Cart side left
B. Cart side right
C. 3” Swivel casters
D. 3” Swivel casters with brake
1. Hand screw the two swivel casters to the cart side left, then use the supplied wrench to tighten the
two swivel casters to the cart side left as shown.
2. Hand screw the two swivel casters with brake to the cart side, then use the supplied wrench to
tighten the two swilvel casters with brake to the cart side right as shown.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 4: Assemble Grill Cart back
B
A
Front
C
Rear
A. Cart back
B. Self-tapping screws
C. Tank secure ring
1. Use four (4) self-tapping screws to secure the grill cart back to the rear of the cart sides as
shown.
2. Install the tank secure ring to the cart back.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5: Assemble Cart Front Top Bar
B
A
D
D
A. Cart front top bar
B. Self-tapping screws
C. Sunken head self tapping screws
D. Cart door pivot bracket
1. Use four (4) self-tapping screws to secure the cart front top bar onto the cart sides.
C
2. Use two (2) sunk head screws to secure the cart door pivot brackets in position.
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