This manual should be read thoroughly by the person installing the grill and all persons
who will use and maintain the grill. The installer should be sure the manual is left in the
possession of the user. The user should retain this manual for future reference when using or cleaning the grill and to properly identify any repair parts that may be required.
WARNING
Reference this manual for proper installation and maintenance instructions. Improper
installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause personal injury or
property damage. For assistance or additional information consult a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
DANGER: FOR YOUR SAFETY
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. Open the grill lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and imme-
diately call your gas supplier or your re department.
WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
CAUTION:
Parts may have sharp edges. Wear leather work gloves and handle parts carefully during the unpacking, assembly and installation.
WARNING
Broilmaster® Gas Grills must ONLY use propane cylinders equipped with an Overll
Protection Device (OPD). Use only a reputable propane dealer when exchanging or
lling cylinders. An overlled or improperly lled propane cylinder can be dangerous.
B101623-5-1012Page 2
Congratulations!
Welcome to the beauty, durability, and prestige of a Premium Gas Grill
by Broilmaster®. With award-winning excellence built into every feature
and durability that surpasses other Premium gas grills, Broilmaster has
manufactured the ultimate gas grill for discriminating outdoor chefs for
over 30 years.
At Broilmaster, we continually strive to enhance the performance and
quality of our products for your grilling enjoyment. Every effort will be
made to ensure that Broilmaster continues to be your choice as the
Premium grill of the future.
Whether you are at the lake or in the privacy of your own backyard, the
Broilmaster
®
Premium Gas Grill performs far beyond the ordinary and is
designed to provide your family with years of outdoor cooking pleasure.
Thank You!
Broilmaster® is a registered trademark of
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
918 Freeburg Ave.
Belleville, Illinois 62220
Telephone 800-851-3153
B101623-5-1012Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Congratulations!
You have chosen the nest grill for your outdoor cooking pleasure. Please take time to read this entire
manual before assembling your Premium Broilmaster® gas grill.
Master Parts Distributor List ........................................................................................................... 5
How To Order Repair Parts ............................................................................................................5
P3X Series Parts Diagram..............................................................................................................6
P3X Series Parts List......................................................................................................................7
P4X Series Parts Diagram..............................................................................................................8
P4X Series Parts List......................................................................................................................9
H3X Series Parts Diagram ...........................................................................................................10
H3X Series Parts List ................................................................................................................... 11
H4X Series Parts Diagram ...........................................................................................................12
H4X Series Parts List ...................................................................................................................13
R3 Series Parts Diagram ..............................................................................................................14
R3 Series Parts List ...................................................................................................................... 15
Appliance Service History........................................................................................................23-55
B101623-5-1012Page 4
MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST
To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com. To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, purchase date and serial number, and the nature of the problem with the unit.
To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below. This list changes
from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com.
Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equipment repair parts
for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc.
Dey Distributing
1401 Willow Lake Boulevard
Vadnais Heights, MN 55101
Parts can be ordered through your Service Person, Dealer, or a Master Parts Distributor. See this page for the Master Parts Distributors list. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the
service person/dealer.
Warranty Parts
Warranty parts will need a proof of purchase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer. Proof of purchase is required for
warranty parts.
All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, rst obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the
name plate on your equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the following illustration and part list. Be sure to give all this information . . .
Appliance Model Number Part Description
Appliance Serial Number Part Number
Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)
Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.
Shipments contingent upon strikes, res and all causes beyond our control.
B101623-5-1012Page 5
P3X SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM
All repair part orders should be placed through your local Broilmaster® dealer. To locate a dealer in your
area visit www.broilmaster.com. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following
information when placing a repair part order: Model Number, Serial Number, Part Name, Part Number,
and Quantity of parts needed.
2
3
1
4
12
10
5
6
7
8
9
27
26
25
11
24
34
28
29
17 or 18
14 or 15
22
35
23
19
21
16
32
20
B101623-5-1012Page 6
P3X SERIES PARTS LIST
Index
NS - Not Shown
*Valves are not convertible. To convert the unit to a different gas type, a new valve must be purchased.
Part Description
No.
1Grill Body Top (with heat indicator, hinge, B100453B100453B100453B100453B100453B100453
1Grill Body Top (casting only)B100456B100456B100456B100456B100456B100456
All repair part orders should be placed through your local Broilmaster® dealer. To locate a dealer in your
area visit www.broilmaster.com. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following
information when placing a repair part order: Model Number, Serial Number, Part Name, Part Number,
and Quantity of parts needed.
1
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
28
32
27
17 or 18
12
22
10
11
26
25
14 or 15
24
21
16
20
3423
19
B101623-5-1012Page 8
P4X SERIES PARTS LIST
Index
*Valves are not convertible. To convert the unit to a different gas type, a new valve must be purchased.
Part Description
No.
1Grill Body Top (with heat indicator, hinge, B073286B073286B073286B073286
1Grill Body Top (casting only)B076621B076621B076621B076621
All repair part orders should be placed through your local Broilmaster® dealer. To locate a dealer in your
area visit www.broilmaster.com. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following
information when placing a repair part order: Model Number, Serial Number, Part Name, Part Number,
and Quantity of parts needed.
B101623-5-1012Page 10
H3X SERIES PARTS LIST
Index No.Part Description
1Grill Body Top (with heat indicator, hinge, B100453B100453
*Valves are not convertible. To convert the unit to a different gas type, a new valve must be purchased.
** Note: H3 Series grills do not come with a Lid Stop Kit. The Lid Stop Kit must be purchased separately.
H3XH3XN
Part Number
B101623-5-1012Page 11
H4X SERIES PARTS DIAGRAM
1
5
6
7
8
2
3
4
32
12
22
10
11
9
27
26
25
24
17 or 18
14 or 15
21
16
3423
20
19
B101623-5-1012Page 12
H4X SERIES PARTS LIST
Index
13**Lid Stop KitDPA106DPA106
*Valves are not convertible. To convert the unit to a different gas type, a new valve must be purchased.
** Note: H4 Series grills do not come with a Lid Stop Kit. The Lid Stop Kit must be purchased separately.
Part Description
No.
1Grill Body Top (with heat indicator, hinge, B073286B073286
All repair part orders should be placed through your local Broilmaster dealer. To locate a dealer in your
area, visit www.Broilmaster.com. To ensure prompt and accurate service, please provide the following
information when placing a repair part order: Model Number, Serial Number, Part Name, Part Number,
and Quantity of parts needed.
N/SHardware Pack, Adjustable Lid StopB101097B101097B101097B101097
N/S - NOT SHOWN
*Control Housing is used only when installing grill head onto cart. See the instructions that come with the cart for Control Housing
installation instructions.
** Cover Plate is used only when installing grill head onto post. See the instructions that come with the post for Cover Plate installation
instructions.
Description
1Grill Body Top - BlackB100456B100456B100456B100456
6Stainless Steel Rod Cooking Grid B101282B101282B101282B101282
7Briquet RackN/AN/AB101369B101369
8BurnerN/AN/AB101030B101030
9Burner ShieldN/AN/AB101154B101154
R3R3NR3BR3BN
Part Number
B101623-5-1012Page 15
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Before You Begin
All Broilmaster grills require some assembly and installation. Follow
all instructions unless noted to apply only to other specic models.
If you purchased an accessory with your Broilmaster, follow
the instructions provided with the accessory for assembly and
installation. If an instruction refers to a step that is not required for
your grill model, please continue to the next step.
Compare the parts found in the shipping container to the parts list
provided. If any parts are missing contact your Broilmaster® dealer
before beginning assembly.
CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY
Parts may have sharp edges. Wear leather work gloves and
handle parts carefully during the unpacking, assembly and
installation.
Recommended Tools
These items are recommended for the assembly of your grill:
Do NOT use power tools.
• Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench set
• Socket set
• Soapy water solution (to test for leaks)
• Liquid soap (for foam grip)
Grill Mountings
Assemble your base option before assembling your Broilmaster® grill head.
Refer to the Broilmaster® Cart, Base, and Post instructions
provided with each accessory for assembly, installation, and
mounting procedures.
WARRANTY TERMS
Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this Broilmaster premium gas grill to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the
periods specied below. Broilmaster Premium Gas Grills must be installed by a qualied technician and must be maintained and operated safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not
transferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualied gas appliance technician.
Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through
If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
• Aluminum Grill Housing (except paint)
• Stainless Steel Rod Cooking Grids and Stainless Steel Griddles
• Select Stainless Steel Components – Cart, Mounting, Bowtie Burner, Side Burner (DPSBSS), Side Burner Housing, and
Warming Rack
• Stainless Steel Built-In Components – Built-In Kits for 3-Series Grill Heads, Door Kit, Tilt-Out LP Tank Door, and Vent Register
Kit
Limited Ten-Year Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through
If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
• H-Series and R3B Stainless Steel Burners
• Side Burner (DPASBC), Side Burner Housing (BSA)
B101623-5-1012Page 16
WARRANTY TERMS
Limited Five-Year Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through
If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
• Infrared Burners on R3 or R3B
• Flare Buster™ Ceramic Flavor Enhancers
• Painted Electro-Galvanized Steel Components
• Stainless Steel Smoker Shutter
Limited Two-Year Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through
If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
• Porcelain Coated Steel Briquette Racks
• Chrome-Plated Warming Rack
• Stainless Steel Flavor Screen
• Stainless Steel Heat Shield
Limited One-Year Parts Warranty
If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.
• Valves, knobs, ignitors, labels, hoses, ttings and all other parts and accessories – including those made from stainless steel –
unless specied above
• Paint on Aluminum Grill Head
Duties Of The Owner
The appliance must be installed by a qualied installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the appliance.
A bill of sale, cancelled check, or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period.
Ready access to the appliance for service.
What Is Not Covered
Damages that might result from the use, misuse, or improper installation or storage of this appliance.
Travel, diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory.
Claims that do not involve defective workmanship or materials.
Unauthorized service or parts replacements.
Removal and reinstallation cost.
Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance.
The costs of a service call to diagnose a problem and labor for replacement or repairs.
How To Get Service
To make a claim under this warranty, please have your receipt available and contact your installing dealer. Provide the dealer
with the model number, serial number, type of gas, and purchase verication. The installing dealer is responsible for providing service
and will contact the factory to initiate any warranted parts replacements. Empire will make replacement parts available at the factory.
Shipping expenses are not covered.
If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations Department,
Empire Comfort Systems Inc., PO Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to info@empirecomfort.com with “Consumer
Relations” in the subject line.
Your Rights Under State Law
This warranty gives your specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Broilmaster is a Division of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
B101623-5-1012Page 17
PROPANE GAS GRILLS
Grill Location
When choosing the ideal location for your Broilmaster® Premium
Gas Grill, remember this grill is designed for outdoor use ONLY.
You should never install or operate your grill in any building, garage,
or other enclosed area.
For your safety, this grill should not be installed or operated under
any combustible materials, such as carports, covered porches,
awnings, or overhangs.
Never install or operate your grill in or on any recreational vehicle
or boat.
CAUTION: The installation and operation of this grill at clear-
ances less than specied below may lead to the possibility of
re, property damage, or personal injury.
A minimum clearance of sixteen inches (16") is required from the
sides of the grill to any combustible material.
A minimum clearance of eighteen inches (18") is required from the
back of the grill to any combustible material.
Some examples of combustible materials are a wall, a fence, patio
furniture, or the wall of your home.
The area surrounding the grill should be clear to ensure proper
ventilation. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation
air in any way. The ventilation openings on the propane cylinder
enclosure must also remain free and clear of debris.
The maximum height allowable for a replacement cylinder is approximately twelve (12") inches (30.5 centimeters)
The propane gas cylinder used must be:
1. Constructed and marked in accordance with the specications
for LP gas cylinder of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
Cylinders, Spheres, and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous
Goods; and Commission as applicable.
2. Provided with a listed overlling protection device (OPD).
3. Provided with a listed safety device having direct access with
the vapor space of the cylinder and the cylinder supply system
must be arranged for vapor removal.
4. Provided with a shutoff valve terminating in a valve outlet as
specied in the Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Outlet
and Inlet Connections, ANSICGA-V-1.
5. Provided with a plug to effectively seal off the cylinder outlet
when the cylinder is being stored or transported.
6. Provided with a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
Caution: Do not use a propane gas cylinder which has a
capacity greater than twenty (20) pounds with this grill and
side burner.
.
Portable grills should be level and positioned away from direct wind
prior to each use.
WARNING: Do not install or operate this grill where gaso-
line or other ammable materials are used or stored. Failure
to comply with this warning could result in explosion or re
causing property damage or personal injury.
Cylinder Requirements
Your Broilmaster® Premium Gas Grill requires a standard twenty
(20) pound propane gas cylinder.
B101623-5-1012Page 18
PROPANE GAS GRILLS
Propane Cylinder Safety
Liquid Propane (LP) gas has a long history of safe use when the
safety precautions provided in this manual are followed.
Failure to follow these safety precautions could result in a
re or explosion causing property damage or personal injury.
Propane gas cylinders should always be handled, stored, and
transported with extreme caution in a secured upright position.
Never attempt to use or repair a propane gas cylinder that has been
damaged. Never attempt to use or repair a cylinder with a faulty or
damaged valve outlet. A cylinder that has been dropped, dented,
or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
A propane gas cylinder should never be transported in the passenger area of a vehicle.
Keep cylinders out of direct sunlight and never apply any other
source of direct heat to them.
When relling your cylinder, always insist on a reputable, qualied
gas dealer. Your propane gas cylinder is lled by weight, and should
never exceed eighty percent (80%) of its weight limit. If the cylinder is not completely empty, the gas dealer must make necessary
adjustments to ensure it is not overlled. Never use an overlled
Propane gas cylinder.
installation shall be in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149.2 Propane
Installation Code, or CAN/CGA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation
Code, and local codes where applicable. Consult your local gas
supplier or propane gas dealer for code regulations and recommended procedures.
Warning: Broilmaster® Premium Gas Grills require Liquid
Propane (LP) cylinders equipped with an Overll Protection
Device (OPD). An overlled or improperly lled Propane cyl-
inder can be dangerous.
Always use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied
with your Propane gas grill.
Note: Not all valve and cylinder combinations are compatible.
Check warning tag on valve and cylinder as well as external tting
threads.
All Broilmaster® pressure regulators and hose assemblies require
Propane cylinders with a Type 1 connection device as illustrated.
See Figure 1.
Cylinder Storage
Your grill must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area if the
cylinder is attached to it.
Disconnected cylinders must have a threaded valve plug tightly
installed and must not be stored in any building, garage, or other
enclosed area.
Flammable materials (gasoline, grill covers, etc.) must not be stored
in the cylinder enclosure.
Always store Propane cylinders in a secured upright position, out
of the reach of children.
Connection Requirements
Caution: Never use Liquid Propane (LP) gas in a grill designed
for Natural gas, or Natural gas in a grill designed for Liquid
Propane gas. Questions regarding different types of gases
should be directed to your local gas supplier.
Installation must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. In Canada,
Figure 1
B101623-5-1012Page 19
PROPANE GAS GRILLS
Pressure Regulator and Hose Assembly
The pressure regulator has an outlet pressure of not more than eleven (11") inches water column. It must be connected to the Propane
gas cylinder’s female valve outlet before the grill can be operated.
Caution: Operation of a Propane gas grill without the pressure regulator and hose assembly will cause gas leaks which could
lead to re or explosion, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
The pressure regulator’s tting must remain clean and free of nicks and scratches. A dirty, nicked or scratched tting can cause a gas
leak, resulting in an explosion or re. Use only genuine Broilmaster® replacement parts unless otherwise specied by the manufacturer.
Connecting to Propane Gas / Cylinder Retention Means
ATTENTION: Propane gas cylinders that are acceptable for use with this grill must comply with Cylinder Requirements, Page 18,
and Connection Requirements, Page 19.
Position the cylinder in the opening in the bottom of the cart and secure with the cylinder retaining bracket. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Attach the pressure regulator to the Propane gas cylinder’s valve
using the plastic handwheel. Tighten in a clockwise motion to
achieve a gas tight seal. See Figure 3.
Caution: Do not use a wrench or any other tool to tighten. Use
of a wrench or other tool will damage the plastic handwheel.
To disconnect the Propane gas cylinder, turn OFF the cylinder’s
valve and the grill’s control valve. Remove the regulator by turning
the plastic handwheel counterclockwise.
Caution: Assure hose does not touch the casting or mounting
components.
CLOCKWISE
Figure 3
B101623-5-1012Page 20
NATURAL GAS GRILLS
Grill Location
When choosing the ideal location for your Broilmaster Premium
Gas Grill, remember this grill is designed for outdoor use ONLY.
You should never install or operate your grill in any building, garage,
or other enclosed area.
For your safety, this grill should not be installed or operated under
any combustible materials, such as carports, covered porches,
awnings, or overhangs.
Never install or operate your grill in or on any recreational vehicle
or boat.
CAUTION: The installation and operation of this grill at clear-
ances less than specied below may lead to the possibility of
re, property damage, or personal injury.
A minimum clearance of sixteen (16") inches is required from the
sides of the grill to any combustible material.
A minimum clearance of eighteen (18") inches is required from the
back of the grill to any combustible material.
Some examples of combustible materials are a wall, a fence, patio
furniture, or the wall of your home.
The area surrounding the grill should be clear to ensure proper
ventilation. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation
air in any way. The ventilation openings on the propane cylinder
enclosure must also remain free and clear of debris.
Portable grills should be level and positioned away from direct wind
prior to each use.
Connection Requirements
Broilmaster grills are not equipped with pressure regulators. Your
gas grill operates at a manifold pressure of seven (7") inches water
column.
Connect cart mounted Natural gas grills to a pre-installed gas sup-
ply line using the twelve (12’) foot exible hose and quick disconnect
kit which can be purchased from your local dealer.
Hazardous Locations and Conditions
• The LP gas cylinder must be arranged upright for vapor withdrawal.
• Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and ventilation air.
• This grill should only be used outdoors in a well-ventilated space
must not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed
area.
• Keep all ammable substances away from the grill. These
include most aerosols and aerosol containers, gasoline and
similar liquids, paper and paper products, containers of grease,
paint, etc.
• Never store ammable materials or objects such as those
described above in the pedestal base.
• Never leave grill unattended while in operation.
• Never use any liquid in an attempt to control are-up.
• It may be necessary to adjust your grill away from the direction
of prevailing wind.
• Avoid wearing ammable and/or loose clothing such as long-
sleeves, neckties, scarves, aprons, etc., while the grill is in
operation.
• Avoid contact of hair to heat and ames.
Caution: The grill and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
system pressure testing at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG.
WARNING: Do not install or operate this grill where gaso-
line or other ammable materials are used or stored. Failure
to comply with this warning could result in explosion or re
causing property damage or personal injury.
Gas Type
The type gas required for your grill can be determined from the
product identication label located on the grill’s control panel.
Questions regarding different types of gases should be directed to
your local gas supplier.
Caution: Never use Liquid Propane (LP) gas in a grill designed
for Natural gas, or Natural gas in a grill designed for Liquid
Propane gas. Questions regarding different types of gases
should be directed to your local gas company.
Caution: The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG.
B101623-5-1012Page 21
Owner’s Manual For Models
P3X-1P4X-1H3X-1H4X-1
P3SX-1P4XF-1H3XN-1H4XN-1
P3XF-1P4XN-1
P3XN-1P4XF-1
P3SXN-1
P3XF-1
GAS-FIRED
B101623-5-1012Page 22
HARDWARE PACK
1/4 ID X 5/8 OD FLAT WASHER
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 1/4-20 X 1 1/2
BRIDGE PIN
10-24 KEPS NUT
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 10-24 X 1
1/4-20 HEX NUT
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 10-24 X 3/4
10-24 HEX NUT, LOCK
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQUANTITY SUPPLIED
10-24 KEPS NUTB0739672
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 10-24 X 1B0739782
1/4-20 HEX NUTB0763311
1/4 ID X 5/8 OD FLAT WASHERB0763322
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 10-24 X 3/4B6623251
10-24 HEX NUT, LOCKR40211
PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD SCREW 1/4-20 X 1 1/2B1016491
BRIDGE PINB0578051
B101623-5-1012Page 23
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Installing the Hose and Regulator
To ease assembly, remove grill top before assembling. Remove the
2 pins and clips at the rear of the grill top and set aside. See Figure 4.
Installing Control Panel Shield
Attach shield by inserting the shield over the studs. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
Figure 4
LP Models: Attach the hose and regulator supplied with the unit as
shown in Figure 5.
Installing Control Panel
Attach control panel assembly to grill bottom with two 10-24 keps
nuts. See Figure 7.
Figure 5
Figure 7
B101623-5-1012Page 24
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Ignitor Assembly
Slide the collector box spacer and nut (provided on assembly) onto
the collector box shaft and tighten. See Figure 8.
Note: Peel protective lm from control panel label before
installing ignitor.
Nut
Installing the Ignitor
Caution: Do not cut or damage ignitor wire.
Carefully thread the end of the ignitor wire through the center hole
in the grill bottom. Slide the ground lug over the ignitor wire and
fasten with nut provided.
Attach one end of the ground wire to the terminal on the rear of
the electronic ignitor. Attach the remaining end to the ground lug.
See Figures 8 and 9.
Attach ignitor wire to the spark terminal on the rear of the electronic
ignitor.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Installing Control Knobs
Place control knobs onto valve stems. The knobs will only t onto
the stems one way.
B101623-5-1012Page 25
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Wind Deector
Place the wind deector in the grill bottom.
See Figure 10.
Figure 10
B101623-5-1012Page 26
6. The burner bracket should be at a slight angle as shown in
Figure 12. Once the proper angle is achieved, tighten the screw
securing the burner bracket to the venturi assembly and burner
body.
11°
C
L
“H” Series Burner Shown
Figure 12
7. Insert the 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 Phillips Truss Head Screw from the
underside of the grill and secure with the 1/4-20 Hex Nut. See
Figure 13.
Installing the Burner
1. Insert the burner assembly into the grill bottom with the venturi
tubes facing the front of the grill. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
Note: If the Grill Head is installed on a PCB1 or DCB1, make sure
the cart shield is not installed until the burner bracket is mounted.
2. Slide the venturi on to the valve assembly.
3. Raise the unsecured end of the burner bracket and slip it over
the 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 Phillips Truss Head Screw as shown in Figure
15. The screw will t into the hole on the burner bracket.
Figure 13
“P” Series Shown
Figure 15
B101623-5-1012Page 27
4. Slide the bridge pin through the hole in the 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 Phil-
lips Truss Head Screw as shown in Figure 16.
Handle
For your added comfort a foam grip has been provided. See
Figure 17.
Tip: For ease of installation, slightly lubricate the front handle with
liquid soap before pushing the foam grip into place.
Fasten the front handle to the grill lid with two #10-24 x 1" screws.
See Figure 18.
Figure 17
Figure 16
Figure 18
Install side shelves or side burner to side of grill at this time.
Reinstall grill top to grill bottom with 2 pins and clips removed in
Figure 4.
B101623-5-1012Page 28
GRILL ASSEMBLY
Lid Stop
Attach the lid stop assembly to the grill bottom as shown.
See Figure 19.
Note: H3X/H4X Series grills do not come with a Lid Stop Kit. The
Lid Stop Kit is available as an accessory.
Figure 19
Installing Flare Busters
Place the briquet rack in the grill.
Position the are busters as shown in Figures 20a and 20b.
P3X
Figure 20a
P4X
Figure 20b
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GRILL ASSEMBLY
Installing Racks
Place the briquet rack or on the burner assembly.
Position the are busters on the briquette rack or the ceramic
briquets evenly on the briquette rack without overlapping. See
Figures 20a and 20b.
For Smoker Shutter installation see DPA100 manual included with
your P3SX grill.
Set the multilevel cooking grids. See Figures 21a and 21b.
Installing Char-Master Briquets
Individually place the ‘Char-Master’ briquets in a single layer evenly
on your grill’s briquet rack; DO NOT dump them onto the briquet
rack. A single layer of ‘Char-Master’ briquets is all that’s needed.
DO NOT overlap or stack the briquets.
See Figure 21b.
Figure 21a
After properly placing the ‘Char-Master’ briquets on your grill’s
briquet rack, there may be some briquets left over. Save them for
future use.
Before cooking, always preheat the grill as directed by the grill’s
operating instructions. Hot briquets cause better, quicker cooking
and better avor.
Cleaning
Routine preheating and routine burn-off (also called post-heating)
of a grill will clean the ‘Char-Master’ briquets. Periodically turn the
briquets over while they are cool.
Note for H3 Package Owners: The side shelf must be installed
before installing the Briquets and Briquet Rack.
Figure 21b
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OPERATION - PROPANE & NATURAL GAS GRILLS
Checking for Gas Leaks
Check for gas leaks every time you connect your Broilmaster® propane gas grill to a Propane gas cylinder, when a connected cylinder
has not been used recently, or when either a natural or propane grill
is being used for the rst time.
Caution: Do not use an open ame when checking for leaks.
Checking for leaks with an open ame may lead to a re or
explosion, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
To check for gas leaks:
1. Use dish washing liquid and a little water to make a soapy solution.
2. Turn OFF the knob on the control panel.
3. Turn ON the gas at the supply or cylinder. A hissing sound
indicates a leak. Turn OFF the gas and repair the leak.
4. Apply the soapy water solution to all gas connections.
5. Look for bubbles. Bubbles indicate a leak.
6. If there are bubbles turn OFF the gas and repair the leak.
7. Turn the gas back ON and repeat the above procedures until
all leaks are repaired.
Air Shutter Adjustment
The venturi air shutter(s) are preset at the factory so that after ve
minutes the burner ames are blue with well dened cones. If,
after ve minutes the ame is yellow, or there is a gap between
the burner and the ame, adjust the venturi air shutter as follows:
1. Turn gas OFF and let the burner cool.
2. Loosen shutter set screw
3. Close the air shutter to the minimum opening.
4. Light the burner, wait ve minutes and then carefully open the
air shutter until the ame is blue and well dened.
5. Retighten the set screw.
Operating Instructions
Using the Ignitor
Caution: If a burner fails to light after 5 seconds, turn the burner
OFF for 5 minutes, to allow the gas to clear, then try again.
1. Turn knob on the grill CLOCKWISE to the OFF position.
2. Turn ON gas at the source.
3. With the grill lid open, push and turn the burner control knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Hi.
4. Push and hold the ignitor button until the burner lights (approximately 5 seconds).
5. If a burner does not light, turn OFF all gas and refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Operating Instructions
Using Matches
Caution: If a burner fails to light after 5 seconds, turn the burner
OFF for 5 minutes, to allow the gas to clear, then try again.
1. Turn knob on the grill CLOCKWISE to the OFF position.
2. Turn ON gas at the source.
3. Open the grill lid.
4. Insert a burning long wooden match through the lighter hole on
either side of the grill. See Figure 21.
5. Turn the burner control knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to HI.
6. If a burner does not light, turn OFF all gas and refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
Figure 22
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OPERATION
Before Cooking
Before cooking on a grill for the rst time, it should be broken in to
burn off any oil residue from the manufacturing process.
1. Raise the grill lid.
2. Light grill burner.
3. Burn on HI for ten minutes.
4. Close the lid and burn on HI for an additional ten minutes.
5. Turn OFF gas. The grill is now ready for use.
Preheating
Before cooking on a gas grill, allow the grill to preheat on HI for 5
minutes with the lid closed.
This uses very little fuel and provides better avor.
Electrical Accessories
If an electrical accessory (e.g. rotisserie) is used on your grill, the
accessory must be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In Canada, the electrical accessory must
be electrically grounded in accordance with the applicable section
of the current Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
Any electrical accessory should be equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug, and plugged into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle or wall outlet. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from the plug.
If an extension cord is required, use only a three-prong cord and
plug into a properly grounded receptacle as described above.
Do not expose an electrical accessory to water. Avoid using any
electrical accessory in wet weather as it may present a shock
hazard.
Keep any electrical cord and fuel supply hose away from all heated
surfaces.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Grill
Caution: To prevent injury, use care when cleaning a hot grill.
Note: Do not use a commercial cleaner on the cooking grid.
Do not brush grids while they are hot. Do not scrape grids.
For baked on residue use a brass (NOT STEEL) brush on the
cooking grid and other components.
Burn Off
This process is much like that used in self-cleaning ovens and is
most efcient when completed after each use of the grill.
Caution: Do not open the grill during the burn off process.
Opening the grill during the burn off process may cause a
sudden grease re are up that could burn your face and arms.
Wait until the grill has cooled before opening.
1. Turn gas knob to HI. Close lid and allow the grill to burn for ten
minutes, or until no smoke is present. Do not allow the grill to
burn for more than 30 minutes.
2. Turn gas knob and supply to OFF and allow the grill to cool.
3. Wipe COOL grill with a damp cloth to remove soot.
Venturi Tubes
The venturi tubes allow air and gas to mix prior to burning, thus
ensuring an efcient ame. Spiders or other small insects may
build webs or nests inside the tubes obstructing air ow. Fire, or
ashback, can occur, in and/or around obstructed venturi tubes
and can cause damage to components beneath the grill or an
unsafe condition. To reduce risk, inspections and cleaning should
be performed at least twice monthly when spiders are active. If the
grill has been unused for an extended period of time inspect the
tubes before using the grill.
Clean venturi tubes as follows:
1. Remove the cooking grids and briquette rack.
2. Remove the burner from the grill.
3. Lay the burner face down and remove the four retaining screws
from the venturi tube plate and the burner. See Figure 23.
4. Use a small exible brush to remove any debris for the tube(s).
5. Flush with water.
6. Allow the tube(s) to dry before reinstalling.
7. Reinstall the venturi tubes and burner.
Grill Bottom
Periodically remove cooking grids and are guard to clean the
interior of the grill. Scrape off baked on residue with a putty knife
or brass brush and rinse with water. Clean the bottom air holes
with a small knife.
Burner Maintenance
Stainless steel burners often turn reddish brown after use. This does
not effect the performance of the grill. When cleaning the interior of
the grill, remove the burners and clean with a brass brush. Wash
with water and a mild detergent.
Grease Cup
Empty periodically.
Figure 23
Note: Bowtie burner is shown. Follow the same steps for the
H burner assembly.
Exterior
Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and hot water.
Touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Broilmaster® protective covers are recommended. Stainless steel components can
be easily cleaned with a spray-on stainless steel cleaner found in
most hardware stores.
Briquettes
If the briquettes did not come clean during burn off, after cooling turn
them over. The residue will burn off during warm-up for the next use.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and satisfactorily,
sometimes problems do arise. The following troubleshooting guide lists several possible problems and
their probable cause and solution.
ProblemCauseSolution
Burner will not light.Gas injector not inserted in venturi
tube.
Clogged gas injector.Remove gas injector from gas con-
Obstruction in gas line.For propane models, ensure gas
Spider webs in venturi tubes.Clean venturi tubes. See Mainte-
Misalignment of collector box and
burner.
Out of gasRell LP gas cylinder. If natural
Dead battery.Replace with AA Alkaline battery.
Inadequate grill temperature.
Poor combustion.Adjust air shutter.
Misalignment of venturi tube and
gas injector.
Inadequate gas pressure.Contact gas supplier for assistance.
Realign/engage gas injector with
the venturi tube.
trol assembly and clean.
valve on cylinder is OFF. Remove
exible hose and blow out any
debris.
nance Section.
Position electrode properly. Clean
collector box.
model, turn on gas at source.
Realign/engage gas injector with
the venturi tube.
Incorrect orice/valve setting.Refer to gas conversion instructions
in this manual.
Flames blow out.Cold grill.Preheat grill at least 5 minutes on
HI with the grill lid closed.
Misalignment of burner tube and
gas injector.
Poor combustion.Adjust air shutter.
Extreme wind.Turn or shield grill.
Yellow ames.Air shutter improperly set.Open air shutter
Spider webs in venturi tubes.Clean venturi tubes. See Mainte-
Seasoning salts on burner.Clean by washing burner with mild
Oil lm on burner.Allow burner to operate on HI for
Realign/engage gas injector with
the burner tube.
nance Section.
detergent.
10-15 minutes.
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Owner’s Manual For Models
R3-1, R3N-1 ,R3B-1, R3BN-1
GAS-FIRED
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HARDWARE PACK
SCREW 1/4-20 X 3/4 PH TRUSS HEAD SS
SPACER, IGNITOR
R3B ONLY
SCREW #10-24 X 1 PHILLIPS TRUSS STAINLESS
FOAM GRIP
GROUND WIRE
R3 ONLY
KNOB
COLLECTOR BOX ASSEMBLY
BATTERY, AA
DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQUANTIT SUPPLIED
Screw 1/4-20 x 3/4 PH Truss Head SSB0630966
Spacer, Ignitor (R3B Only)B1010821
Screw #10-24 x 1 Phillips Truss StainlessB0739782
KnobR39182
Battery, AAN/A1
Foam GripB0730971
Ground Wire (R3 Only)B0726841
Collector Box Assembly (R3B Only)B1012121
R3B ONLY
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Practices to Avoid
Personal Injury
When properly cared for your Broilmaster Infrared Grill will give
safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must
be used since the grill produces intense heat, which can increase
accident potential. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed, including the following:
Read this Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual carefully and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk
of re, burn hazard or other injury.
Begin by ensuring proper assembly.
Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specically
recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred
to a qualied technician.
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose tting garments
or sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Some
synthetic fabrics are highly ammable and should not be worn
while cooking. Never let clothing, pot holders or other ammable
materials come in contact with or too close to any grate, burner
or hot surface until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in
personal injury.
Use only dry pot holders: moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam. Do not use a towel or bulky
cloth in place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders touch hot portions of the grilling grids.
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill use. Use of these
types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes.
Grease is ammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to
handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the bottom of the
grill. Clean often.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the grilling grids or grill bottom.
This can severely upset combustion airow or trap excessive heat
in the control area. The result of this can be melted knobs, igniters
and increased chance of personal injury. The drip tray accessory
may be lined with aluminum foil.
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where
the grill is being used. Never allow them to sit, stand or play on or
around the grill at any time. Do not store items of interest to children around or below the grill or in the cart. Never allow children
to crawl inside of a cart.
Do not heat unopened food containers as a build-up of pressure
may cause the container to burst.
Use a covered hand when opening the grill lid. Never lean over
an open grill.
When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you
are doing. Be certain you are depressing the igniter button. When
using the grill: do not touch the grilling grids, burner, warming rack
or immediate surrounding area as these areas become extremely
hot and could cause burns.
For proper lighting and performance of the burners keep the ports
clean. The burners will only operate in one position and must be
mounted correctly for safe operation.
Clean the grill with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet
sponge or cloth to clean the grill while it is hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes or can ignite if applied to a hot surface.
Insect Warning - Spiders and insects can nest in the burners
of this and any other grill, and cause the gas to ow from the front
of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition, which can cause
a re to occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill
and making it unsafe to operate. Inspect the grill at least twice per
year.
Be sure all grill controls are turned off and the grill is cool before
using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of
heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. Do not operate the
grill under unprotected combustible construction. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways or any enclosed areas.
Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible materi-
als, trash, or combustible uids and vapors such as gasoline or
charcoal lighter uid. Do not obstruct the ow of combustion and
ventilation air. Keep the back of the cart free and clear from debris.
If the unit is stored indoors ensure that it is cool. If propane is used,
the cylinder must be unhooked and the propane cylinder stored
outside in a well-ventilated area, out of reach of children.
Never use the grill in windy conditions. If located in a consistently
windy area (oceanfront, mountain top, etc) a windbreak will be re-
quired. Always adhere to the specied clearance.
Keep any electrical supply cord, or the optional rotisserie motor
cord away from the heated areas of the grill. Do not use the grill
for cooking excessively fatty meats or products, which promote
are-ups.
OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Your Broilmaster Infrared Grill is designed for outdoor use
only and must not be installed in or on recreational vehicles
and/or boats.
NEVER USE A DENTED OR RUSTY PROPANE TANK.
SHUT OFF TANK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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GRILL ASSEMBLY
1. Mount grill onto cart, post or base per the mounting instructions.
2. Place wind deector (ange side up) onto four raised bosses
located on the interior bottom of the grill. See Figure 24.
Figure 24
4. R3B model only: Insert collector box assembly into hole adjacent to burner. The opening of the collector box should be
facing the burner. The infrared ignitor wire slides through the
empty hole next to the burner. See Figure 26.
5. Place blue ame burner on the left and infrared on the right
into grill and insert burner tubes over orice ttings on valve.
Secure each burner and burner shield with one (1) 1/4-20 x
3/4 phillips screw and nut. See Figures 27, 28, and 29. R3
model only: Use lugs to attach ground wire before screwing
the two infrared burners on. See Figure 28. Tuck ground wire
underneath the burners to prevent damage.
R3B
Figure 28
R3
Figure 27
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GRILL ASSEMBLY
6. Remove ignitor from the control panel by unscrewing the ignitor button and nut. Attach ignitor wires to terminals on the
ignitor. See Figure 30.
Figure 30
R3B
7. Re-attach the ignitor to the control panel, then tighten nut and
insert AA battery, positive side down, and replace ignitor button. See Figure 31.
Figure 31
8. Install foam grip on lid handle. See Figure 32.
Tip: For ease of installation, slightly lubricate the lid handle
with liquid soap before pushing the foam grip into place.
R3
Figure 29
Figure 32
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GRILL
GRILL ASSEMBLY
9. Fasten the lid handle to the grill body top with two #10-24 x 1"
screws. See Figure 33.
Figure 33
10. R3B models only: Place the briquet rack over the blue ame
burner only. See Figure 31.
11. R3Bmodels only: Position the Char-Master briquet evenly on
the briquet rack without overlapping. See Figure 34.
°
90 ANGLE ON BRIQUETTE
RACK TO CENTER OF
Lid Stop
Attach the lid stop assembly to the grill bottom as shown in Figure 32.
Lid stop assembly hardware
Figure 33
12. Set the cooking grids.
13. Push valve knobs on to valves.
Note: Control Housing is used only when installing grill head
onto cart. See the instructions that come with the cart for Control
Housing installation instructions.
B101623-5-1012Page 41
Figure 35
LPG
NAT
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
GAS CONVERSION TO NATURAL GAS
1. R3B Grills: Remove cooking grids, briquets and briquet rack
from grill.
2. Blue Flame Burner: Remove blue ame burner shield and
blue ame burner from grill (one (1) 1/4-20 x 3/4 phillips screw
for burner). See Figure 36. Infrared Burner: Remove ignitor
wire, lugs and infrared burner from grill (one (1) 1/4-20 x 3/4
phillips screw for each burner). See Figure 36.
3. Remove LP burner orices marked 1.25 mm for R3B. Re-
move LP burner orice marked 1.3 mm for R3. See Figure
37.
Figure 37
4. Install natural gas burner orice marked 49 into each orice
tting. Apply pipe compound to threads on orices prior to in-
stallation.
5. Blue Flame Burner: Place burner shield and burners into
grill and insert burner tubes over orice ttings. Secure
each burner with one (1) 1/4-20 x 3/4 phillips screw from
Step 2.
Infrared Burner: Place infrared burners, ignitor, and lugs into
grill and insert burner tubes over orice ttings. Secure each
burner with one (1) 1/4-20 x 3/4 phillips screw from step 2.
6. Grasp valve knobs and remove from valves.
7. The low input adjustment screws are located inside the two
valve stems. Use a small screwdriver to turn each adjustment
screw clockwise 1/4 turn (90 degrees). When valves are in
the "OFF" position, the slot in the adjustment screw should be
vertical. See Figure 38.
R3B
R3
Figure 36
Figure 38
8. Remove the hose and regulator from the gas connection on
grill with adjustable wrench.
9. Connect the grill to the natural gas supply. Attention: Before lighting your grill check all gas connections including the adjustment screws in valve stems
for gas leaks with a soapy water mixture. Caution: Do not use the grill if a gas leak is detected until gas
leak is corrected. If a gas leak can not be stopped, do not use
grill. You must contact a qualied repair person.
10. Push valve knobs onto valves.
11. Apply the completed conversion label adjacent to the rating
plate label on the grill.
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GAS CONVERSION TO NATURAL GAS
12. The natural gas inlet pressure at the grill is to be set at 7.0" of
inlet pressure.
13. Ignite burner on grill and observe ame pattern. If ame is yellow in color or ame is lifting off burner, the air shutter on blue
ame burners only will require adjustment.
14. Beneath the control panel you can access the air shutter
which is located on the end of the burner tube.
15. Loosen phillips screw at air shutter, open air shutter for a yel-
low ame or close air shutter for a lifting ame. Tighten phillips
screw at air shutter.
16. Ignite burners on grill to verify burner ame characteristics.
17. Replace briquet rack and briquets and reinstall cooking grids.
Installation must conform to local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.
Caution: The grill and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any system pressure testing at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG.
Caution: The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG.
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INFRARED COOKING
General Overview
Broilmaster Infrared gas grills make it possible for you to enjoy
cooking outdoors quickly and effortlessly. In minutes, you can en-
joy steaks, hamburgers, poultry, pork chops, sh and other foods.
You can also cook more slowly if you wish. Broilmaster's optional
accessories are designed to enhance your grill's versatility.
Infrared Searing Method
Searing is a process that seals juices in food by cooking with intense heat for a short period of time. The juices stay in the food
where they belong and the outside gets coated with avorful
smoke. For best results, follow these procedures when cooking.
Searing Method
1. Follow the Burner Ignition procedures and operate the grill for
5 minutes or until the burners glow uniformly.
2. Set the Burner Output Knob to HIGH and place the food on
the cooking grid for 1 - 2 minutes, or until food lifts without
sticking.
3. Turn the food and repeat Step 2.
4. Depending upon your taste, continue cooking on HIGH, turning the food frequently, or adjust the Burner Output Knob to
a setting between LOW and "medium" and continue cooking
until the food is cooked to your satisfaction. Turn as necessary (generally every one to three minutes).
During the searing period, ashing might occur when juices vaporize on contact with the cooking grid and burner surfaces. The
ashes and smoke greatly enhance the avor of food.
The intense infrared energy generated by your Broilmaster Grill has
other advantages. For example, food is evenly cooked throughout.
Also, upon contact with the cooking grids and burners, drippings
vaporize into avorful smoke that cooks back into the food.
not recommend cooking portion meats from a frozen state.
3. Start slowly. Infrared grilling is unlike other outdoor cooking
methods. It may take time to get used to the fast cooking process. As a benchmark, foods which generally cook in 20 minutes or less on conventional grills cook in about one-half the
conventional time on a Broilmaster infrared grill. Please refer
to the Infrared Cooking Sample Times on pages 43 and 44.
Indirect Cooking with a Broilmaster Infrared Grill
Indirect cooking is a slower process used to prepare large main
dishes - roasts, hams, turkeys, etc. Foods are placed on one side
of the grill and the other side is lighted to produce heat.
To protect the infrared burner from damage, place a heavy-duty disposable aluminum pan over the burner to catch drippings.
Note: Make sure the aluminum pan is the same size or larger than
the infrared burner. Any liquids that land on the burner while it is
not burning may cause it to break when ignited.
The pan may be lled part-way with liquid (water, marinade, etc.)
to enhance the moisture content of the meat, but take special care
not to spill anything onto the burner when adding liquids or when
removing the pan after cooking.
Flare-Up Control
NOTICE: NEVER DOUSE A FLARE-UP WITH
LIQUID. IT WILL DAMAGE THE BURNER AND VOID THE WARRANTY!
To minimize ame are-ups:
• Trim excess fat from meat.
• Reduce heat and reposition foods away from are-ups when
the occur.
• Prevent excess grease build up by periodically cleaning cooking grids.
Helpful Hints
1. Use the proper tools. Long handled tongs, spatula, knife, and
mitts or a hot pad for handling hot items. When turning or
moving foods, use tongs or a spatula, instead of a fork. Pierc-
ing the food with a fork allows the natural juices and avor to
escape.
2. Monitor meat temperature. Bring large cuts of meat, roasts,
or fowl to room temperature before cooking. Smaller meat
cuts such as hamburgers, hot dogs, or small steaks may be
cooked directly from the refrigerator. Note: Broilmaster does
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedWell8 Minutes per Side
DoneNot RecommendedNot Recommended
Not RecommendedDoneNot Recommended
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedDone
DoneNot RecommendedNot Recommended
Not RecommendedDoneNot Recommended
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedDone
Not RecommendedDoneNot Recommended
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedDone
Medium WellMedium/Medium WellMedium
WellWellMedium Well
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedWell
COOKING GRID
POSITION 2
COOKING GRID
POSITION 3
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME
WITH INFRARED
4 Minutes, 2 minutes
per Side
6 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
8 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
10 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
4 Minutes, 2 minutes
per Side
8 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
10 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
12 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
3 Minutes, Turn as
Needed
4 Minutes, Turn as
Needed
4 to 6 Minutes, Turn
as Needed
3 Minutes, Turn as
Needed
4 Minutes, Turn as
Needed
5 Minutes, Turn as
Needed
12 Minutes, 1/3 turn
every 2 minutes
14 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
16 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
7 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
9 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
11 Minutes, Turn
every 2 minutes
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Cooking Grid Position 2
Cooking Grid Position 1
Cooking Grid Position 3
INFRARED COOKING SAMPLE TIMES & GRID POSITIONS
FOOD “DONENESS”
FOOD
Boneless Chicken Breast
- 3/4” Thick
Chicken Breast - Bone InNot Recommended Not Recommended40 Minutes (Low)Turn as Needed
Chicken Legs - Bone InNot Recommended15 Minutes (Low)20 MinutesTurn as Needed
Chicken Wings - Bone InNot Recommended15 Minutes (Low)20 MinutesTurn as Needed
Spare RibsNot Recommended Not RecommendedPreferred Position
Cooking temperature setting is on HI unless otherwise specied.
Marinades and rubs will cause are-ups. Use caution with cooking foods seasoned in this manner.
Caution: Under-cooked and raw meat can cause serious illness. Cook all meats to USDA recommended internal temperatures.
Cooking times are provided as guideline only. For the best results use a high quality instant-read out thermometer and follow the USDA
recommended temperatures (www.usda.gov keyword "Is it done yet?").
NOTICE: NEVER DOUSE A FLARE-UP WITH LIQUID. IT WILL DAMAGE THE BURNER AND VOID THE WARRANTY!
COOKING GRID
POSITION 1
Not Recommended Not Recommended Not Recommended14 Minutes, Turn over every 2 minutes
Not RecommendedDoneNot Recommended16 Minutes, Turn over every 2 minutes
Not Recommended Not RecommendedDone18 Minutes, Turn over every 2 minutes
COOKING GRID
POSITION 2
COOKING GRID
POSITION 3
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME
WITH INFRARED
8 Minutes per Side on High,
Turn every 4 minutes
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LIGHTING STICK
R734
KEEP HAND AWAY FROM
TOPOFGRILL WHEN LIGHTING
INFRARED BURNER
MATCH LIGHT HOLE
BLUE FLAME BURNER
OPERATION - PROPANE & NATURAL GAS GRILLS
Checking for Gas Leaks
Check for gas leaks every time you connect your Broilmaster propane gas grill to a Propane gas cylinder, when a connected cylinder
has not been used recently, or when either a natural or propane grill
is being used for the rst time.
Caution: Do not use an open ame when checking for leaks.
Checking for leaks with an open ame may lead to a re or
explosion, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
To check for gas leaks:
1. Use dish washing liquid and a little water to make a soapy solution.
2. Turn OFF the knob on the control panel.
3. Turn ON the gas at the supply or cylinder. A hissing sound
indicates a leak. Turn OFF the gas and repair the leak.
4. Apply the soapy water solution to all gas connections.
5. Look for bubbles. Bubbles indicate a leak.
6. If there are bubbles turn OFF the gas and repair the leak.
7. Turn the gas back ON and repeat the above procedures until
all leaks are repaired.
Air Shutter Adjustment For R3B Series
Only
The burner (venturi) tube air shutter is preset at the factory so
that after ve minutes the burner ames are blue with well dened
cones. If, after ve minutes the ame is yellow, or there is a gap
between the burner and the ame, adjust the burner (venturi) tube
air shutter as follows:
1. Turn gas OFF and let the burner cool.
2. Beneath the control panel you can access the air shutter(s)
which are located on the end of the burner tubes.
3. Loosen shutter set screw
4. Close the air shutter to the minimum opening.
5. Light the burner, wait ve minutes and then carefully open the
air shutter until the ame is blue and well dened.
6. Retighten the set screw.
Operating Instructions
Before each use, inspect all hoses. If it is evident there is
excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be
replaced prior to using your Broilmaster grill. Call your local Broilmaster dealer for a replacement.
Using the Ignitor
Caution: If a burner fails to light after 5 seconds, turn the burner
OFF for 5 minutes, to allow the gas to clear, then try again.
Note: Each burner must be lit individually.
1. Turn knob on the grill CLOCKWISE to the OFF position.
2. Turn ON gas at the source.
3. With the grill lid open, push and turn the burner control knob
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Hi.
4. Push and hold the ignitor button until the burner lights (approximately 5 seconds).
5. If a burner does not light, turn OFF all gas and refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for other burner.
Using Matches to Light the Grill
Caution: If a burner fails to light after 5 seconds, turn the burner
OFF for 5 minutes, to allow the gas to clear, then try again.
Note: Each burner must be lit individually.
1. Turn knob on the grill CLOCKWISE to the OFF position.
2. Turn ON gas at the source.
3. Open the grill lid.
4. For Blue Flame grills, insert a burning long wooden match
through the lighter hole on the left side of the grill. For Infrared
grills, insert the lighting stick with a long wooden match attached
through the cooking grid to ignite the infrared burner from the
top. See Figure 38.
5. Turn the burner control knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to HI.
6. If a burner does not light, turn OFF all gas and refer to the
Troubleshooting section of this manual.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other burner.
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Figure 39
OPERATION - PROPANE & NATURAL GAS GRILLS
Before Cooking
Before cooking on a grill for the rst time, it should be operated to
burn off any oil residue from the manufacturing process.
1. Raise the grill lid.
2. Light grill burners.
3. Burn on HI for ten minutes.
4. Close the lid and burn on HI for an additional ten minutes.
5. Turn OFF gas. The grill is now ready for use.
Preheating
Before cooking on a gas grill, allow the grill to preheat on HI for 5
minutes with the lid open.
This uses very little fuel and provides better avor.
WARNING!
HOOD MUST BE OPEN WHEN LIGHTING GRILL BURNERS,
WARMING UP THE GRILL, AND WHILE GRILLING.
HOOD MAY ONLY BE CLOSED WHILE INFRARED IS IN USE
AND BOTH KNOBS ARE SET ON "LOW," OR WHILE BLUE
FLAME BURNER IS IN USE ONLY, OR WHEN THE GRILL IS
NOT IN USE.
AVOID WATER DAM-
AGE TO BURNER!
NEVER ALLOW WATER TO
CONTACT THE BURNER AS
DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
WATER DAMAGE IS NOT
COVERED BY YOUR BROILMASTER WARRANTY.
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BLUE FLAME BURNER MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Grill
Caution: To prevent injury, do not clean a hot grill.
Note: Do not use a commercial cleaner on the cooking grids.
Do not brush grids while they are hot.
For baked on residue use a BRASS (NOT STEEL) brush on the
cooking grid and other components.
Burn Off
This process is much like that used in self-cleaning ovens and is
most efcient when completed after each use of the grill.
Caution: Do not open the grill during the burn off process.
Opening the grill during the burn off process may cause a
sudden grease re are up that could burn your face and arms.
Wait until the grill has cooled before opening.
1. Turn gas knob to HI. Close lid and allow the grill to burn for ten
minutes, or until no smoke is present. Do not allow the grill to
burn for more than 30 minutes.
2. Turn gas knob and supply to OFF and allow the grill to cool.
3. Wipe COOL grill with a damp cloth to remove soot.
Grill Bottom
Periodically remove cooking grids and Char-Master Briquets or
avor screen to clean the interior of the grill. Scrape off baked on
residue with a putty knife or brass brush and rinse with water. Clean
the bottom air holes with a small knife.
Blue Flame Burner Maintenance
Visually inspect the burner ames with each use. Five minutes after
lighting, the ames should be blue and have well dened cones.
See Figure 40. See the troubleshooting section if the ames are
yellow or lift off the burner.
Stainless steel burners often turn reddish brown after use. This does
not effect the performance of the grill. When cleaning the interior of
the grill, remove the burners and clean with a brass brush. Wash
with water and a mild detergent.
Grease Tray
Empty periodically. Replacement tray liners can be purchased at
most supermarkets where disposable aluminum baking pans are
displayed.
Burner (Venturi) Tubes
The burner (venturi) tubes allow air and gas to mix prior to burning,
thus ensuring an efcient ame. Spiders or other small insects may
build webs or nests inside the tubes obstructing air ow. Fire, or
ashback, can occur, in and/or around obstructed burner (venturi)
tubes and can cause damage to components beneath the grill or an
unsafe condition. To reduce risk, inspections and cleaning should
be performed at least twice monthly when spiders are active. If the
grill has been unused for an extended period of time inspect the
tubes before using the grill.
Clean burner (venturi) tubes as follows:
1. Remove the cooking grids and briquet rack (R3B only).
2. Remove the burner from the grill.
3. Use a small exible brush to remove any debris from the burner
(venturi) tube.
4. Flush with water.
5. Allow the burner (venturi) tube to dry before reinstalling.
6. Reinstall the burner, briquet rack and briquets and cooking grids.
Exterior
Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and hot water.
Touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Broilmaster protective covers are recommended. Stainless steel components can
be easily cleaned with a spray-on stainless steel cleaner found in
most hardware stores.
Char-Master Briquets
If the briquets did not come clean during burn off, after cooling turn
them over. The residue will burn off during warm-up for the next use.
Correct Flame Pattern
Figure 40
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Incorrect Flame Pattern
INFRARED BURNER MAINTENANCE
General Overview
Proper care, maintenance and cleaning will help ensure a long life
for your grill. Periodic cleaning will help avoid accumulations of
ammable grease and other debris.
Exterior
Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and hot water.
Touch-up paint is available from your dealer. Broilmaster protective covers are recommended. Stainless steel components can
be easily cleaned with a spray-on stainless steel cleaner found in
most hardware stores.
Protection of Burners
The burners of your grill are designed to provide a long life of
satisfactory performance. However, there are steps you must take
to prevent cracking of their ceramic surfaces, which will cause the
burners to malfunction. Following are the most common causes of
cracks and the steps you must take to avoid them. Damage caused
by failure to follow these steps is not covered by your grill warranty.
IMPACT WITH HARD OBJECTS - Never allow hard objects to
strike the ceramic. Take particular care when inserting or removing
the cooking grids and accessories into or from the grill. If objects
such as these fall onto the ceramic, it is likely to crack the ceramic.
IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF HOT AIR FROM THE GRILL - In order
for the burners to function properly, hot air created by the burners
must have a way to escape the grill. If the hot air is not allowed
to escape, the burners may become deprived of oxygen, causing
them to backre, especially if the burner output is set at HIGH. If
this occurs repeatedly, the burners may crack. Never operate your
grill with very little or no open space at the cooking surface (the
cooking grids provide sufcient open space.
it to swell and expand. This expansion will create pressure on the
ceramic and cause it to crack and crumble.
To prevent burner damage caused by liquids, please do the following:
• Never throw liquid into the grill to control a are-up.
• Never expose the burners to the risk of soaking by rainfall,
sprinklers or otherwise. We recommend that the grill be covered with a heavy duty vinyl cover at all times when it is not in
use. Do not attempt to operate your grill in the open air while
it is raining. Finally, using the grill, close the hood as soon as
the burners are off so that, if it rains, the burners will not be
exposed to direct rainfall while the grill is cooling.
• If standing water is in the grill (because of exposure to rainfall,
etc.) examine the ceramic burner surfaces for evidence of possible water soaking. If the ceramic appears to be wet, remove
the burners from the grill and turn them upside down to empty
any water from the burner box. After draining all the water, place
the burners indoors and allow to dry thoroughly. Also, empty
any water standing in the grill's drip tray. Then, reinstall the
burners. After testing for gas leaks around all ttings, resume
normal use of the grill.
Cleaning
CAUTION: ALWAYS ALLOW THE GRILL TO COOL BEFORE
CLEANING. DO NOT LET LIQUIDS COME IN CONTACT WITH
THE BURNER SURFACE AT ANY TIME.
Grease Tray
Empty periodically. Replacement tray liners can be purchased at
most supermarkets where disposable aluminum baking pans are
displayed.
Examples:
• DO NOT operate the grill on "HIGH" with the hood closed.
• DO NOT use accessories in combinations that cover more than
75% of the cooking surface with solid metal.
• DO NOT cover the entire surface with aluminum foil, a large
pan, etc.
WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS - When the burners are in operation,
their intense heat is normally sufcient to vaporize any drippings,
marinates or sauces that contact the surface as a by-product of
grilling. This does not include water thrown into the grill to douse a
ame. Cold liquid contacting a hot surface in substantial amounts
can cause the surface to break. Also, if the ceramic or interior of a
burner becomes wet while not in use, later operation of the burner
can create steam, which may produce enough pressure to crack
the ceramic. In addition, repeated soaking of the ceramic will cause
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INFRARED BURNER MAINTENANCE
Cooking Grids
Burn Off
This process is much like that used in self-cleaning ovens and is
most efcient when completed after each use of the grill.
Because of the high intensity of the Infrared burner, any drippings
and food particles that fall onto the burner surface are immediately
incinerated. However, some debris and residue may remain. To
remove this residue after cooking, turn the grill on HIGH for 5-10
minutes with the hood OPEN.
Standard Cleaning
The cooking grids may also be removed and cleaned with a brass
or stainless steel bristle brush and soapy solution. Standard oven
cleaners may be used for further cleaning. Rinse the cooking grids
thoroughly with clean water before using.
Maintenance
The Broilmaster requires very little maintenance. However, a
periodic inspection of orice openings and venturi inlets to clear
obstructions to gas ow is recommended.
Burner Head
To maintain the performance of the Infrared burner it is important
to operate the grill on HIGH for at least 5 minutes after each use.
This procedure will leave some ash on the surface of the burner
head. If it accumulates in excessive amounts, it will clog the small
ports in the ceramic surface. To prevent this blockage, remove
the cooking grid and the burner screen, and vacuum the burner
surface with a low-suction vacuum cleaner every six months, or
as necessary. When completing this procedure be careful not to
scrape or strike the ceramic with the suction device, which may
damage the ceramic.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that your grill will operate properly and satisfactorily, sometimes problems do arise.
The following troubleshooting guide lists several possible problems and their probable cause and solution.
ProblemCauseSolution
Burner will not light.Gas injector not inserted in venturi tube.Realign/engage gas injector with the venturi tube.
Clogged gas injector.Remove gas injector from gas control assembly
and clean.
Obstruction in gas line.For propane models, ensure gas valve on cylin-
der is OFF. Remove exible hose and blow out
any debris.
Spider webs in venturi tubes.Clean venturi tubes. See Maintenance Section.
Misalignment of collector box and burner.Position electrode properly. Clean collector box.
Out of gas.Rell LP gas cylinder. If natural model, turn on
gas at source.
Dead battery.Replace with AA Alkaline battery.
Inadequate grill temperature.Poor combustion.Adjust air shutter.
Misalignment of venturi tube and gas injector.
Inadequate gas pressure.Contact gas supplier for assistance.
Incorrect orice/valve setting.Refer to gas conversion instructions in this
Flames off the burner.Cold grill.Preheat grill at least 5 minutes on HI with the grill
Misalignment of burner tube and gas injector.
Realign/engage gas injector with the venturi tube.
manual.
lid open.
Realign/engage gas injector with the burner tube.
Poor combustion.Adjust air shutter.
Extreme wind.Turn or shield grill.
Yellow ames.Air shutter improperly set.Open air shutter.
Spider webs in venturi tubes.Clean venturi tubes. See Maintenance Section.
Seasoning salts on burner.Clean by washing burner with mild detergent.
Oil lm on burner.Allow burner to operate on HI for 10-15 minutes.
Low heat with knob in "High" position.
Infrared back burner won't light.Check the burner inlet for obstructions.
Check for proper gas supply and pressure.
Pre-heat grill for a full 15 minutes.
If using L.P. gas, check for empty tank.
Check for kinks in supply line.
If only one burner appears low, clean burner,
clearing ports of any obstructions.
Grill may be in a dusty area. Move to a less dusty
area if possible.