DANGER:Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury
WARNING: Be alert to the possibility of serious bodily injury if the instructions are not followed. Be sure to read and
carefully follow all of the messages.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
•Never use liquid propane gas (LP) in a unit designed for natural gas.
•Never use charcoal briquets or lighter fluid in a gas grill.
•Leak test all connections before first use, even if grill was purchased fully assembled
each time the hose is connected to natural gas supply.
•Never check for leaks using a match or open flame.
and after
CAUTION!Strong odors, colds, sinus congestion, etc. may prevent the detection of natural
gas. Use caution and common sense when testing for leaks.
•Always keep your gas grill free and clear of gasoline, paint thinner, or other flammable vapors and
liquids or combustible materials.
•Always check the grill prior to each use as indicated in the "Pre-Start Check List" section of this
manual.
•DO NOT use back rotisserie burner when main burners are in use.
•DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
•Keep children and pets away from hot grill. DO NOT allow children to use or play near this grill.
•DO NOT leave the grill unattended while in use.
•DO NOT allow the gas hose to come in contact with hot surfaces.
•DO NOT allow grease from drain hole to fall on hose.
•Keep any electrical supply cords away from water or heated surfaces.
•Keep a fire extinguisher on hand acceptable for use with gas products. Refer to your local
authority to determine proper size and type.
For household use only
•
•DO NOT use while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
•DO NOT attempt to move the grill.
•Wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
•DO NOT touch any hot grill surfaces.
•DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
. DO NOT use this grill for anything other than its intended purpose.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS
MANUAL COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
WARNING
•FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage,
shed or breezeway.
•Use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated space away from dwellings or other buildings to
prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill be
situated at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from buildings.
•Maintain a minimum clearance of 36 inches (91 cm) between all sides of grill and walls or other
combustible material. DO NOT use grill under overhead unprotected combustible construction.
•DO NOT use or install this grill in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boat.
WARNING
•DO NOT use hard metal piping of any kind to connect this type of grill to a natural gas source.
Use only hose specified by manufacturer. Using hard metal piping or convoluted metal tubing is
an unsafe practice. Movement of the grill can cause breakage of metal pipe.
•The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
•The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual
manual shut off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
•This grill is designed for natural gas use at 7 inch water column supply pressure. Verify supply
pressure with your local gas company. Not for use with LP gas.
•Connections to gas source must be performed by a certified plumber.
INST
ALLATION INFORMATION:
The installation of this appliance must be in accordance with:
All applicable local codes, or in the absence of local codes, either:
•National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 NFPA 54
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code: CAN/CGA
•
•Natural Gas Installation Code: CAN/CGA B149.1 (Canada)
To check local codes, please contact your local natural gas company. This grill was not intended to
be connected to an LP Gas Cylinder.
B149.1
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CONNECTING YOUR GRILL TO THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Coat pipe nipple with gas resistant teflon tape or pipe dope. Tighten quick-disconnect coupler onto pipe
nipple that leads to natural gas supply (Figure A).
2. After grill is completely assembled, make sure natural gas supply valve is “OFF” and then connect
natural gas hose to socket. Push sleeve back on socket (Figure B) and insert plug until sleeve snaps
forward, locking plug into socket. Be sure to leak test these connections prior to use.
nsert cover when hose is disconnected
(Figure A)
Natural gas supply
Quick-disconnect
coupler
Pipe nipple
I
Plug
Hose
Sleeve
Hose
Sleeve
(Figure B)
Natural gas supply
Supply valve
Supply valve
Push sleeve back to attach
Socket
DISCONNECTING YOUR GRILL FROM THE NATURAL GAS SOURCE
1. Turn natural gas supply valve “OFF”
o disconnect, push sleeve back and pull plug out of sleeve.
T
2.
WARNING
ver use y
Ne
•
our grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses.
“Leak Testing” in this manual for proper procedures.
•Visually inspect the hose assembly prior to each use for evidence of damage, excess wear or
deterioration. If found, replace the assembly before using your grill. Only the Brinkmann
supplied replacement should be used.
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See the section on
DANGER
LEAK TESTING:
To prevent fire or explosion hazard:
•DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.
•Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.
•Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame.
•Never perform a leak test while the grill is in use or while grill is still hot.
WARNING
WHEN TO PERFORM A LEAK TEST:
•After assembling your grill and before lighting for the first time, even if purchased fully assembled.
•Every time the gas hose is connected to the natural gas supply or if any of the gas components
are replaced.
•Any time your grill has been moved.
•At least once per year or if your grill has not been used for more than 60 days.
CHECKING FOR LEAKS:
1. Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.
Open the lid.
2.
3. Insure all burner knobs are set to the OFF
position.
4. Turn on the natural gas supply.
5. Apply the soap water mixture to the following:
Watch For Bubbles
A
Quick-disconnect coupler
B
Plug and hose connection
C
The full length of gas supply hose
D
“Y” connector to all three gas supply
hoses.
Brass connections and quick
E
disconnect assembly.
F
Side burner connection to hose.
G
Side burner valve stem cap.
H
Gas supply connection to gas manifold.
G
F
H
E
D
C
A
B
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6. Check each place listed (A - H) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak.
7. Turn OFF gas at natural gas supply.
8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose.
9. Turn control knobs to OFF position.
10. Tighten any leaking connections.
11. Repeat soapy water test until no leaks are detected.
Contact a qualified gas appliance repair service.
12. Turn OFF gas supply at natural gas supply until you are ready to use your grill.
13. Wash off soapy residue with cold water and towel dry.
14. Wait 5 minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before lighting grill.
CAUTION!DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified gas appliance
repair service.
Note:The leak test must be performed in an area that has adequate lighting in order to see if
bubbles are developing.
DO NOT use a flashlight to check for bubbles.
DO NOT use the grill if leaks cannot be stopped.
WARNING
PRE-START CHECK LIST:
Property damage, bodily harm, severe burns, and death could result from failure to follow these
ety steps. These steps should be performed after the grill has been assembled, stored, moved,
saf
cleaned, or repaired. DO NOT operate this grill until you have read and understand ALL of the
warnings and instructions in this manual.
PRE-START CHECK LIST:
•Ensure that the grill is properly assembled.
•Inspect the gas supply hose for burns, chaffing, kinks, and proper routing before each use. If it is
evident there is excessive abrasion or wear
used. A replacement hose can be obtained by contacting customer service at 800-527-0717.
•Leak check all gas connections and hose. See section on "Leak Testing".
•Ensure that all electrical supply cords are properly grounded. Keep any electrical supply cord and the
fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces. Hose should be at least 3 inches from hot surfaces.
•Position your grill on level ground in a well ventilated location, a safe distance from combustible
materials, buildings and overhangs.
•Properly place the empty grease tray under the grease drain hole in the bottom of the
grill to catch grease during use.
•DO
NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior the grill being
WARNING
Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip
any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
WARNING
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Follow the instructions exactly.
1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light a burner so that fumes do not accumulate inside
the grill. An explosion could occur if grill lid is down.
2. Check that all burner control knobs and the natural gas supply are turned to the "OFF" position.
3. Turn on natural gas supply.
4. DO NOT stand with head, body, or arms over the grill when lighting.
LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS:
Open lid before lighting burner.
1.
Make sure all control knobs are in the "OFF" position.
2.
3. Select the burner to be lit. Push and turn the control knob of that burner to
the "HIGH" position.
4. Press the electronic igniter and hold for 3–5 seconds to light burner.
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to "OFF", wait 5
minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat lighting procedure.
6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for lighting each burner. Always use the electronic igniter
for lighting each burner. If burner does not ignite using push-button igniter,
wait 5 minutes, see ” Match Lighting the Main Burners” section.
7. To turn off, turn each control knob clockwise until it locks in the "OFF" position. This does not turn off the
gas flow from the natural gas supply.
Note:If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may have spider or other insect blockage in burner.
See "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance.
MATCH LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS:
1. Open lid before lighting.
urn the burner control knobs to “OFF”.
T
2.
3. Strike the match and place approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) above lighting
hole located on right and left hand side of the grill body.
4. Turn right or left burner control knob to the “HIGH” position. The burner
should light within 5 seconds.
5. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to “OFF” and wait 5
minutes for gas to evacuate the grill. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 until the
burner ignites.
Match
6. Once lit, light adjacent burners in sequence by pressing in and rotating the
control knob to the “HIGH” position.
7. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the gas
supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and cylinder.
found and corrected. See “Trouble Shooting” section of this manual.
DO NOT attempt to operate the grill until the problem is
Lighting Hole
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LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER:
1. Open grill hood before lighting rotisserie burner.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
3. Push and turn the control knob to the "HIGH" position.
Continue to push in control knob while pressing electronic
igniter for 3– 5 seconds.
4. Once burner is lit, continue to push and hold control knob
for 30 seconds.
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to
"OFF”, wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat
lighting procedure.
6. To turn off, turn control knob clockwise until it locks in the "OFF" position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use back rotisserie burner when main burners are in use.
Note:If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may have spider or other insect blockage in
burner. See "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance.
MATCH LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER:
1. Open grill hood before lighting rotisserie burner.
Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
2.
3. Strike and carefully place a match approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) from the lower edge of burner.
4. Push and turn the control knob to the "HIGH" position. Continue to push in control knob for 3-5
seconds while holding match under burner. The burner should light within 5 seconds.
5. Once burner is lit, continue to push and hold control knob for 30 seconds.
6. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to "OFF" and wait 5 minutes for gas to dissipate and
repeat lighting procedure.
7. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the
gas supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and natural gas supply.
until the problem is found and corrected. See "Trouble Shooting" section of this manual.
DO NOT attempt to operate the grill
LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER:
1. Open lid before lighting side burner.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
Push and turn side burner control knob to the "HIGH"
3.
position.
Press the electronic igniter on the side burner
4.
5 seconds to light burner
–
3
5. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn control knob to
"OFF", wait 5 minutes to allow gas to dissipate and repeat
lighting procedure.
6. To turn off, turn each knob clockwise until it locks in the
"OFF" position.
Note:If burner does not light or flame is too low, you may
have spider or other insect blockage in burner. See
"Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care
and Maintenance.
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and hold for
MATCH LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER:
2"
1"
0"
1. Open the lid to the side burner before lighting.
2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position.
3. Strike and carefully place a match approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) from the burner.
4. Turn the side burner control knob to the "HIGH" position. The burner should light within 5 seconds.
5. If the burner does not light, turn the control knob to "OFF" and wait 5 minutes for gas to dissipate and
repeat lighting procedure.
6. If the burner does not light within the first few attempts of match lighting, there is a problem with the
gas supply. Turn off the gas at the burner and natural gas supply.
until the problem is found and corrected. See "Trouble Shooting" section of this manual.
Note:Observe flame height when lit: Flame
should be a Blue/Yellow color between
1"–2" when burner is on
"HIGH”.
DO NOT attempt to operate the grill
TURNING OFF THE GRILL:
1. Turn off the natural gas supply.
2. Turn all burner control knobs to the "OFF" position.
Note:Turn off natural gas supply first to prevent gas from being left in the system under pressure.
CAUTION!
•The natural gas supply should always be in the of
or closed, position when the grill is not in use.
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WARNING
OPERATING THE GRILL:
N
ever use Charcoal or Lighter Fluid inside your Gas Grill. Read and follow all warnings and
instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual.
BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL:
•In manufacturing and preserving the components of your grill, oil residue may be present on the
burner and cooking surfaces of your grill.
•Before cooking on your grill for the first time you should preheat it for 15 minutes on "HIGH" to burn
off these residual oils.
PREHEATING THE GRILL:
•Prior to use, it is recommended that you preheat your grill. This ensures that the grilling surfaces are
at the desired temperatures to sear the food sugars when cooking. After lighting your grill, set the
main burner control knobs to the "HIGH" position for 10 to 15 minutes. Close the cover during the
preheat period.
CONTROLLING FLARE-UPS:
•Flare-ups are a part of cooking meats on a gas grill. This adds to the unique flavor of cooking on a
gas grill. Excessive flare-ups can over-cook your food and cause a dangerous situation for you and
your grill. Excessive flare-ups result from the build-up of grease on the top of the heat tents. If this
should occur, DO NOT pour water onto the flames. This can cause the grease to splatter and could
result in serious burns or bodily harm. If grease fire occurs close the lid and turn off the main burners
until the grease burns out. Use caution when opening the lid as sudden flare-ups may occur.
WARNING
•DO NOT leave your grill unattended while in use.
•DO NOT move grill when in use.
•DO NOT use water to extinguish flare-ups.
•Have fire extinguisher readily accessible suitable for use with gas appliances.
TO MINIMIZE FLARE-UPS:
•Trim excess fat from meats prior to cooking.
•Cook meats with high fat contents (chicken or pork) on Low settings or indirectly
•Ensure that your grill is on level ground and the grease is allowed to evacuate the grill through the
drain hole in the bottom and into drip pan.
INDIRECT COOKING:
•Indirect cooking is the process of cooking your food without the heat source being directly under your
food. You can sear meats over a high flame on one side of the grill while slow cooking a roast on the
other (unlit) side of the grill.
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ROTISSERIE COOKING:
•This grill has pre-drilled mounting holes for a rotisserie. Do not use a rotisserie not specifically
manufactured for this grill.
•Read and follow all warnings and instructions in the owner’s manual provided with the rotisserie. Save
instructions for future reference.
•Do not use the side burner when using a rotisserie.
•DO NOT use back rotisserie burner when main burners are in use.
WARNING
•When using an AC current rotisserie, it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes, or in the absence of local codes:
•In the US: The National Electrical Code – ANSI-NFPA No. 70 – Latest Edition
•In Canada: the Canadian Electrical Code – CSA C22.1
•The Rotisserie is equipped with a three pronged plug for your protection against electrical
shock. This plug should be plugged directly into a properly grounded 3 prong receptacle. Never
cut or remove the grounding plug. Any extension cord must also have a 3 prong receptacle.
•All electrical supply cords should be kept away from water and any hot surfaces of the grill.
USING OTHER FEATURES OF THE GRILL:
THE SIDE BURNER:
•The side burner can be used to prepare side dishes such as beans, potatoes, corn, or to warm
sauces.
•The burner valve can be adjusted from high to low depending upon your cooking demands.
WARNING
•Read instructions on lighting your grill to light the side burner.
•Never close the side burner cover when the burner is lit.
•Use a 10"(25cm) diameter pot or smaller that does NOT have an extended handle when cooking
on the side burner. Center pot over burner.
Use caution to avoid bumping grill, side burner or pot to prevent pot from spilling contents
•
possibly leading to severe burns.
DO NOT use side burner to deep fry food in oil to avoid dangers associated with oil igniting
•
creating a very dangerous situation.
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GRILL COOKING TIPS
CLEANLINESS
•Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw meat,
uncooked poultry or seafood.
•When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the
platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use different
p
latters for raw and cooked foods.
•Never use the same utensils when handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood unless you wash the
utensils thoroughly with soap and hot water.
•Never re-use marinade from raw meat or uncooked poultry on foods that have been cooked and are ready
to be served.
GRILLING TO PROPER TEMPERATURE
•Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature. You may order a
Commercial-quality thermometer from Brinkmann. For more information on this product and other
Brinkmann accessories, please refer to the accessory pages at the end of this manual.
•The US Department of Agriculture recommends the
following food items:
•If you pre-cook meat or poultry, do so immediately before grilling.
•Never defrost meat at room temperature or on a countertop.
•Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of taking food of
•For additional information, please phone the USDA’s toll free Meat & Poultry Hotline at 800-535-4555.
f the grill.
PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE
•To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be kept clean and covered at all times when not
in use. A grill cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252 or 800-527-0717.
•Wash cooking grills with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry. Lightly coat cooking grill with vegetable oil or
vegetable oil spray.
Clean inside and outside of grill by wiping off with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of vegetable oil or vegetable
•
oil spray to the interior surface to prevent rusting.
•The exterior surface of your grill, can be cleaned with stainless steel cleaner.
Never apply paint to the interior surface. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buf
•
with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to minimize rusting.
•To protect granite countertops against stains and discoloration, use a high quality penetrating sealant made
specifically for granite. The sealant should be applied periodically throughout the year.
•For standard maintenance on granite countertops, wipe with warm water or mild soapy water. Cleaners made
specifically for cleaning granite may be used as necessary. Do not use vinegar, cleaners that contain acid, abrasive
cleaners, or furniture polish. We suggest the following routine care:
Clean up spills immediately;
•
•Dust with an untreated cloth;
Use coasters;
•
Keep planters of
•
•Always keep covered when not in use.
For standard maintenance on fiberglass walls, wipe with warm water or mild soapy water. Do not use vinegar,
•
cleaners that contain acid, abrasive cleaners, or furniture polish. Keep covered when not in use.
f the surface;
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fed, cleaned, then lightly coated
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:
•Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
•
Keep the ventilation openings free and clear of debris.
•Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance"
under Proper Care and Maintenance). Spiders or other insects can nest in the burner causing gas
blockage.
•For safe grilling and peak performance of your grill, perform these checks at least twice per year or
after extended periods of storage.
•Be sure to tighten up all hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) at least twice per year.
CAUTION! Some parts may contain sharp edges. Wear protective gloves if necessary.
•Remove the cooking grills, heat distribution plates, and burners from inside your grill. Use a brush with
hot water and detergent to remove excess residue. NEVER use a commercial oven cleaner. Rinse
completely with water. Towel dry and replace all components as described in the assembly instructions.
BURNER ASSEMBLY/MAINTENANCE
Although your burners are constructed of brass, they may rust as a result of the extreme heat and
•
acids from cooking foods. Regularly inspect the burners for cracks, abnormal holes, and other signs of
corrosion damage. If found, replace the burner.
•
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Burner tubes can become blocked by
spiders and other insects building their nests. Blocked burner tubes can prevent gas flow to the
burners and could result in a burner tube fire or fire beneath the grill. To clean the Burner Assembly
follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting
the grill.
1. Turn gas off at control knobs and natural gas supply.
2. Remove cooking grills and heat distribution plates.
3. Remove cotter pins from beneath each burner
“foot” using a screwdriver or needle nose pliers.
4. Carefully lift each burner up and away from
valve openings.
5. Use a narrow bottle brush or a stiff wire bent
into a small hook to run through each burner tube and flame port several times.
Note: Wear eye protection when performing procedure 6.
Use compressed air to blow into burner tube and out the flame ports. Check each port to make sure air
6.
comes out each hole.
7. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food residue and dirt.
8. Check burner for damage, if any large cracks or holes are found replace burner.
IMPORTANT: Burner opening must slide over
valve nozzle.
Carefully replace burners.
9.
10. Replace cotter pins beneath each burner and follow
the "Gas Leak
Relight burners to verify proper operation.
Testing" section of this manual.
Valve Nozzle
Debris
Burner Orifice
11. Replace heat distribution plates and cooking grills.
PROPER
BURNER OPERATION
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COOKING GRILLS
•Clean with mild soap detergent and water. A brass bristled brush or a nylon cleaning pad can be used
to remove residue from the stainless steel surfaces. Do not use steel wire bristles to clean the
porcelain coated cooking grills. Steel can cause the finish to chip or crack. DO NOT use a commercial
oven cleaner.
HEAT DISTRIBUTION PLATES
•Periodically, it may be necessary to inspect and clean the heat distribution plate to prevent excess
grease build-up. When the grill is cold, remove the cooking grill. Inspect the heat distribution plates
and replace if broken or damaged. Do not allow heat distribution plates to become damaged to the
extent that they may fall through onto the burners. Replace the heat distribution plates and cooking
grills and light the burners. Operate the grill on "HIGH" for 10 minutes to remove the excess grease.
WARNING
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE:
•Never move a grill when it is hot or when objects are on the cooking surfaces.
•Make sure that the natural gas supply is shut off. After moving the grill check that all gas
connections are free of leaks. Refer to instructions for Leak Testing.
•DO NOT store a spare LP gas cylinder (filled or empty) under or near the grill.
•Never store flammable liquids or spray canisters under or near the grill.
•DO NOT extinguish grease fires using water.
•If the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the natural gas
supply.
•Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the natural gas
supply is disconnected and removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.
•When removing the grill from storage, spider webs or other debris may be blocking the burner.
See "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance.
BEFORE STORING YOUR GRILL:
•Ensure that the natural gas supply has been turned off.
Clean all surfaces.
•
•Lightly coat the burners with cooking oil to prevent excess rusting.
If storing the grill indoors, disconnect the hose from the natural gas supply
•
•Clean burner prior to use after storing, at the beginning of grilling season or after a period of one
month not being used. Spiders and insects like to build nests in burner tubes (especially during colder
months). These nests can cause fires in burner tubes or under grill.
.
•If storing the grill outdoors, cover the grill with a grill cover for protection from the weather. A grill cover
may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 800-468-5252 or 800-527-0717.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem:Possible Causes:
1. Check natural gas supply.
2. Bad electrode spark.
•Burner will not light
•Fire at control knob
•Yellow Flames at burner
Check to see if the grill will match light.
Electrode or collector may need adjustment.
3. Burner may not be properly seated.
4. Burner may be obstructed.
1. Burner holes may be obstructed. See section on
"Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care
and Maintenance.
2. Burner is improperly seated on control valve.
3. Gas connections may be loose.
Leak Check and tighten all connections.
1. Burner is obstructed. See section on
"Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care
and Maintenance.
•Flame blows out on "LOW"
•Grill is Too Hot
1. Burner holes may be obstructed. See section on
"Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care
and Maintenance.
2. Grill is not sufficiently preheated.
3. Burner is improperly seated on control valve.
1. Excess grease build-up causing grease fires.
2. Cook on a lower temperature setting.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your grill's serial number and model number, and the contact information for Brinkmann Customer Service, are listed on a
silver label found on the back of the grill or on the grill body side, under the side shelf.
These questions and answers are for your general knowledge, and may not be applicable to your model grill.
Question: Why does my grill not light properly?
A
nswer:
•Check natural gas supply.
•Check to ensure all gas connections are secure.
•The igniter AA battery may need replacing.
•Ignition wires may be loose. Remove the battery, inspect the igniter junction box found behind the control panel and
•Spark electrode tips may need repositioning. With the gas supply closed and control knob set to the "OFF" position,
•Check that the end of each burner venturi tube is properly located over its gas valve orifice fitting.
•There may be an obstruction in the gas line. To correct this, remove gas supply line from Quick-disconnect coupler.
Question: How and when do I clean the interior cooking components of my grill?
Answer:
grease containers. Never use a wire brush or metal scraper on porcelain-finished parts, as they can scratch or chip the
porcelain finish and promote rusting.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Cooking Grills: Wash grills with a mild detergent and rinse with hot water before initial use
and as needed. DO NOT use a commercial oven cleaner. For stubborn food residue, use a degreaser and fiber or brass
cleaning brush.
A
lways follow lighting instructions as listed on the control panel or in this manual. Also check these causes:
connect any loose wires.
press the igniter button and have another person watch for the presence of a spark at the electrode tips. The gap
between the spark electrode tip and spark receiver should be about 3/16" (,47cm). If the electrode tip needs to be
adjusted, bend it to the appropriate gap distance.
Open gas supply for one second to test for obstruction. If no obstruction is present, reconnect fuel line. If the fuel line
is blocked, please contact your local natural gas company.
Use a fiber or brass cleaning brush to clean the interior or the grill, cooking grills, heat distribution plates and
Cleaning Porcelain-Finished Cast-Iron Cooking Grills: Wash grills with a mild detergent and rinse with hot water
before initial use and as needed. For stubborn food residue, use a degreaser and fiber or brass cleaning brush. Dry
immediately using a soft cloth or paper towels.
Cleaning Heat Distribution Plate: Heat distribution plates should be cleaned whenever food or grease drippings
accumulate to reduce the chance of flare-ups. Wash heat distribution plates with a mild detergent and rinse with hot
. Use a degreaser and fiber or brass cleaning brush to remove stubborn food residue. Do not use a wire brush or
water
metal scraper on porcelain-finished heat distribution plates, as they can scratch or chip the porcelain finish and promote
rusting.
Cleaning the Grease T
before each grill use to reduce the chance of fire. Remove grease (a plastic spatula works well) and wash all parts with a
mild soap or degreaser and warm water solution.
Question: What causes grill parts to rust and what affect does it have on the grill materials?
Answer:
short-term performance of your grill. Stainless steel grill parts will not rust. However, weathering and extreme heat can
cause a stainless steel lid to turn a bronze color
defect.
Question: What causes my stainless steel grill lid to discolor and how do I clean my grill lid?
Answer:
confused with rust and is not a product defect. Machine oils used in the manufacturing process of stainless steel as well
as cooking oils and a dirty grill lid can also encourage discoloration if the lid is not cleaned prior to grill use. After your grill
is assembled, remove the protective PVC film from your grill lid and use a stainless steel cleaner and soft cloth to remove
residual adhesive and oils from the inside and outside of your grill lid. Never use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. In
addition to the initial cleaning, routine cleaning to remove dirt, grease and oils will help discourage lid discoloration.
Rusting is a natural oxidation process and may appear on cast-iron and steel parts. Rust will not af
Smoke, weathering and high heat can cause a stainless steel grill lid to turn bronze in color. This is not to be
ray and/or Grease Cup:
.
The grease tray and/or grease cup (some models) should be inspected
fect the
This is discoloration, not rust, and is not considered a manufacturing
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PARTS BAG CONTENTS
Hex Nut Wrench
M5 x 10mm
Bolts
M6 x 12mm Bolts
M8 Nuts
M8 Full Thread Studs
M8 Washers
Screwdriver
Hex Nut Wrench (small)
AA/1.5V
Alkaline Batteries
M6 Nut
Make sure you have all items listed under PARTS LIST and PARTS CARD CONTENTS before
you begin the installation process. Your Parts Card will include: