Amana Am33lp (2008) Owner's Manual

AMANA®FOUR BURNER GAS GRILL w/ REAR BURNER

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.

AM33LP-P

DPCI 009 07 0293

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 Wheel Channels...........................................................................................8

Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart..................................................................................................9-12

Step 3: Assemble Grill Head....................................................................................................13

Step 4: Assemble Drawers.................................................................................................14-16

Step 5: Assemble Cart Door....................................................................................................17

Step 6: Assemble Side Shelf Left............................................................................................18

Step 7: Assemble Side Burner Cover & Igniter Module..........................................................19

Step 8: Assemble Side Burner Shelf Right..............................................................................20

Step 9: Assemble the Side Burner Valve.................................................................................21

Step 10: Assemble the Side Burner Casting......................................................................22-23

Step 11: Assemble the Igniter Wires.......................................................................................24

Step 12: Assemble the Side Burner Accessories....................................................................25

Step 13: Assemble the Drip Pan.............................................................................................26

Step 14: Complete the grill assembly......................................................................................27

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................28-30

Location Requirements............................................................................................................28

Product Dimensions.................................................................................................................29

Gas Supply Requirements.......................................................................................................29

Gas Pressure Regulator..........................................................................................................29

Burner Requirements for High Altitude....................................................................................29

Gas Supply Line Pressure Testing..........................................................................................30

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................30-32

20 lb LP Gas Fuel Cylinder......................................................................................................30

Make Gas Connection.............................................................................................................30

Check and Adjust the Burners.................................................................................................31

Burner Flame Characteristics..................................................................................................31

OUTDOOR GRILL USE...............................................................................................................32-35

Using Your Outdoor Grill....................................................................................................32-33

Using Your Side Burner...........................................................................................................33

Using Your Rotisserie Burner.............................................................................................34-35

TIPS FOR OUTDOOR GRILLING....................................................................................................36

Cooking Methods.....................................................................................................................36

OUTDOOR GRILL CARE.................................................................................................................37

Replacing the Igniter Battery...................................................................................................37

General Cleaning................................................................................................................37-39

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................40

ASSISTANCE...................................................................................................................................40

REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................................................................................41-43

WARRANTY.....................................................................................................................................44

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 side panels located in front of 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. Remov ethe two hood locking bolts, then 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 grates

B. Bread warming rack

C. Flavor grids

D. Drip pan

E. Side burner griddle

F. Drawer slide rail brackets

G. Wheel channel right

H. Wheel channel left

I. Side shelf left

J. Side burner shelf right

K. Cart back

L. Cart side left

M. Cart side right

N. Drawer assemblies

O. Grill head assembly

P. Cart base

Q. Cart middle

R. Cart door right

Not Shown but included in the box:

Small components package Tank securing ring Middle bracket

ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

Assembly Hardware Supplied

■ 40 - self-tapping screws

■ 4 - sunken head self-tapping 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. Control knob: back IR burner

C. Side shelf

D. Grilling/cooking surface

E. Bread warming rack

I. Electronic igniter: main burners,

back IR burner and side burner

J. Control knob: side burner

K. Drawers

L. Cart door

F. Roll top grill hood

G. Hood handle

H. Side burner with griddle

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Assemble Wheel Channels

A. Cart base B. Wheel channel left C. Wheel channel right

1. Remove the four (4) caster assembly nuts and two (2) bolts from the wheel channel assemblies.

Note: The nuts and bolts are hand tightened to the wheel channels.

2. Set the cart base on the floor and then lay the wheel channel left on the left side and the wheel channel right on the right side of the cart base. (The large hole in the cart base should be on the right side.)

3. Pick up the left side of the cart base and set the wheel channel left in place by inserting the attached bolts through the two (2) holes in the cart base.

4. Pick up the right side of the cart base and set the wheel channel right in place by inserting the attached bolts through the two (2) holes in the cart base.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart

A. Cart base B. Cart side left C. Drawer rail brackets D. Wheel channel assembly bolt E. Wheel channel assembly nut

1. Place the cart side left onto the two (2) outer caster assembly bolts, make sure the large

flange is toward the front of the cart base.

2. Secure the cart side left in place by tightening the caster assembly nuts onto the caster

assembly bolts.

3. Use six (6) self-tapping screws to secure the two drawer slide rail brackets onto the cart

side left as shown.

Note: Install the self-tapping screws from outside of cart so that the point of screw is in the inside of the cart.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart (Cont.)

A. Cart side right B. Cart back C. Wheel channel assembly bolt D. Self-tapping screws

4. Repeat step 1-2 to install the cart side right in position.

5. Place the cart back onto the grill cart base. Place two wheel channel assembly bolts through the

holes on the bracket and cart base, then tighten the bolts to the thread hole on the wheel channel. Make sure that the cart back flanges wrap and cover the cart sides. Use six (6) self-tapping screws to secure the cart back in position.

Note: Install the self-tapping screws from outside of cart so that the point of screw is in the inside of the cart.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart (Cont.)

A. Cart middle B. Self-tapping screws

6. Place the cart middle shelf onto the cart base.

7. Use three (3) self-tapping screws to secure the cart middle on the cart base.

8. Use three (3) self-tapping screws to secure the cart middle to the cart back. The screws should go from outside to the inside.

Note: Install the self-tapping screws from outside of cart so that the point of screw is in the

inside of the cart.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 2: Assemble Grill Cart (Cont.)

A. Middle bracket B. Self-tapping screws

9. Use two (2) self-tapping screws to secure the middle bracket onto the cart side left.

Note: Install the self-tapping screws from outside of cart so that the point of screw is in the inside of the cart.

10. Use two (2) self-tapping screws to secure the middle bracket onto the cart side middle.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 3: Assemble Grill Head

A. Grill head assembly B. Grill head mounting bolts C. Self-tapping screws

1. Take the side burner package out from inside the grill head.

2. Tilt the grill head on its back and loosen the four (4) grill mounting bolts so that there is approxi-

mately 1/4” between the bolt head and grill bottom.

Note: The bolts are already attached to the grill head bottom.

3. Unpack the side burner valve and regulator assembly from the bottom of the grill. Then have

someone help you pick up the grill and set it squarely on top of the cart.

Note: Be careful not to damage the side burner, valve and regulator.

4. Make sure the four (4) bolts fall through the large opening on the “key hole” slots in the cart sides.

5. Slide the grill forward in the “key hole” slots until the back of the grill head matches the cart back.

Check on the inside of the cart to make sure that both sides of the grill are flush with the cart.

6. Install four (4) self-tapping screws into the top front and side cart flanges.

Note: Install the self-tapping screws from outside of cart so that the point of screw is in the inside of the cart.

7. Tighten the four (4) grill head mounting bolts underneath the grill to secure the grill to the cart.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Step 4: Assemble Drawers

A. Handle B. Drawer front face C. Phillips head screws D. Drawer tray E. Self-tapping screws

1. With a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two phillips pan head screws from the handle, then attach the handle to the drawer front face by these screws.

2. Carefully insert the drawer tray bottom into the gap at the bottom of the drawer front face.

3. Use four (4) self-tapping screws to secure the drawer tray onto the drawer front face.

4. Repeat to setup the other drawer.

Note: Please follow the drawing to install the drawer tray, use the four holes on the right

side.

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