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 dam-
age. For assistance or additional information consult a qualied installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
DANGER
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 immediately
call your gas supplier or re department.
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable liquids or vapors 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.
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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 en-
sure 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 Broil-
master Premium Gas Grill performs far beyond the ordinary and is designed to
provide your family with years of outdoor cooking pleasure.
Thank You!
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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.
Parts Diagram ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Propane Gas Grills ...................................................................................................................................... 14-16
Gas Conversion to Natural Gas ................................................................................................................... 17-18
Natural Gas Grills ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Your Broilmaster Premium Gas Grill is identied by model number, serial number, and gas type. This
information is provided on a product identication label located on the grill’s control panel. For your
convenience, complete this section for future reference when contacting your dealer.
Model No. Dealer
Serial No. Dealer Phone No.
Gas Type: Propane Natural Date of Purchase
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Ha r d w a r e Pa C k a g e
B101082 SPACER, IGNITOR
B069747 LUG, IGNITOR GROUND
B073097 FOAM GRIP
B101048 WIRE, IGNITOR GROUND
B076529 BATTERY, AA
R3918 KNOB
B101212 COLLECTOR BOX ASSEMBLY
B073978 SCREW #10-24X1PHILLIPS TRUSS STAINLESS
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2
1
3
6
4
5
7
8
12
11
10
9
13
14
16
19
20
21
22
18
17
15
23
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.
6Stainless Steel Rod Cooking Grid B101282B101282B101282B101282
7Briquet RackN/AN/AB101369B101369
8BurnerN/AN/AB101030B101030
9Burner ShieldN/AN/AB101154B101154
R3R3NR3BR3BN
Part Number
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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 ma-
terials, 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
required. 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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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.
In each step, parts are identied with “Key” numbers. Key
numbers appear in parenthesis after a part name is mentioned
for the rst time in the instructions. You can reference each
part by its key number on the Parts List if you need help in
identifying a part.
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:
• 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.
CAUTION: Hood Position
Due to the intense heat generated by the Broilmaster burner
system, cooking with the hood closed can only be done
with the control knobs set on LOW. The control panel label
clearly indicates the highest safe setting for cooking with
the hood closed.
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1. Mount grill onto cart, post or base per the mounting instructions.
2. Place radiation shield (13) (ange side up) onto four
raised bosses located on the interior bottom of the grill.
See Figure 1.
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 3.
Figure 1
3. R3B model only: Slide ignitor spacer (11) onto collector box assembly (10) and secure with nuts.
See Figure 2.
Figure 2
Attention: Do not cut or damage ignitor wires.
R3B
R3
Figure 3
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5. Place blue ame burner on the left and infrared on the
right into grill and insert burner tubes over orice t-
tings on valve (17). Secure each burner and burner
shield (9) with one (1) 1/4-20 x 3/4 phillips screw and
nut. See Figures 4, 5 and 6. R3 model only: Use lugs
to attach ground wire before screwing the two infrared
burners on. See Figure 6. Tuck ground wire underneath
the burners to prevent damage.
R3B
Figure 5
R3
Figure 4
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6. Remove ignitor from the control panel by unscrewing
the ignitor button and nut. Attach ignitor wires to terminals on the ignitor. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
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 8.
Figure 8
8. Install foam grip (4) on lid handle (3). See Figure 9.
Tip: For ease of installation, slightly lubricate the lid
handle with liquid soap before pushing the foam grip
into place.
R3
Figure 6
Figure 9
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90 ANGLE ON BRIQUETTE
RACK TO CENTER OF GRILL
°
9. Fasten the lid handle to the grill body top (1) with two
#10-24 x 1" screws. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
10. R3B models only: Place the briquet rack (7) over the
blue ame burner only. See Figure 11.
11. R3Bmodels only: Position the Char-Master briquet
evenly on the briquet rack without overlapping. See
Figure 11.
Lid Stop
Attach the lid stop assembly to the grill bottom as shown.
Figure 12.
Lid stop assembly hardware
Figure 11
12. Set the cooking grids (6).
13. Push valve knobs (22) on to valves.
Figure 12
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Pr o P a n e ga s gr i l l s
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.
Gas TypeGrill Location
Never use Liquid Propane (LP) gas with a grill designed for
Natural gas, or Natural gas with a grill designed for Liquid
Propane gas. 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 gas supplier.
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 clearances 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.
Cylinder Requirements
Your Broilmaster Premium Gas Grill requires a standard
twenty (20) pound propane gas cylinder.
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 speci-
cations 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 overfilling 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.
Portable grills should be level and positioned away from
direct wind prior to each use.
WARNING: Do not install or operate this grill where
Caution: Do not use a propane gas cylinder which has a
capacity greater than twenty (20) pounds with this grill
and side burner.
gasoline 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.
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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.
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/
NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.
Warning: Broilmaster Premium Gas Grills require Liq-
uid Propane (LP) cylinders equipped with an Overll
Protection Device (OPD). An overlled or improperly
lled Propane cylinder 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.
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 (80%) percent 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.
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.
All Broilmaster pressure regulators and hose assemblies
require Propane cylinders with a Type 1 connection device
as illustrated. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
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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 male 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
Position the cylinder in the opening in the bottom of the cart and secure with the cylinder retaining bracket.
See Figure 14.
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 15.
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.
When not in use, the cylinder's valve must be closed.
Attention: Propane gas cylinders that are acceptable for use
with this grill must comply with "Cylinder Requirements"
section and "Connection Requirements" section.
Figure 14
Clockwise
Figure 15
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LPG
NAT
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
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 16.
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 16.
R3B
3. Remove LP burner orices marked 1.25 mm for R3B.
Remove LP burner orice marked 1.3 mm for R3. See
Figure 17.
Figure 17
4. Install natural gas burner orice marked 49 into each
orice tting. Apply pipe compound to threads on orices prior to installation.
5. Blue Flame Burner: Place burner shield and burners into grill and insert burner tubes over orice t-
tings. 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 18.
R3
Figure 16
Figure 18
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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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 adjust-
ment.
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 yellow 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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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 clearances 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.
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.
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 supply line using the twelve (12’) foot exible hose and
quick disconnect kit which can be purchased from your local dealer.
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.
WARNING: Do not install or operate this grill where
gasoline 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.
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.
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General Overview
Broilmaster Infrared gas grills make it possible for you to
enjoy cooking outdoors quickly and effortlessly. In minutes,
you can enjoy 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.
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. Piercing 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 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 page 21.
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 sur-
faces. The ashes and smoke greatly enhance the avor of
food.
The intense infrared energy generated by your Broilmas-
ter 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.
Flare-Up Control
NOTICE: NEVER DOUSE A FLARE-UP WITH
LIQUID. IT WILL DAMAGE THE BURNER AND
VOID THE WARRANTY!
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 heavyduty 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.
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.
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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
FOOD "DONENESS"
FOOD
Boneless Chicken Breast - 3/4" Thick
Chicken Breast - Bone InNot RecommendedNot 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 RecommendedNot 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?").
COOKING GRID
POSITION 1
DoneNot RecommendedNot Recommended
Not RecommendedDoneNot Recommended
Not RecommendedNot RecommendedDone
COOKING GRID
POSITION 2
COOKING GRID
POSITION 3
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME
WITH INFRARED
14 Minutes, Turn
over every 2 minutes
16 Minutes, Turn
over every 2 minutes
18 Minutes, Turn
over every 2 minutes
8 Minutes per Side
on High, Turn every
4 minutes
NOTICE: NEVER DOUSE A FLARE-UP WITH LIQUID. IT WILL DAMAGE THE BURNER AND VOID THE
WARRANTY!
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oP e r a T i o n - Pr o P a n e & na T u r a l ga s gr i l l s
LIGHTING STICK
R734
KEEP HAND AW AY FROM
TOPOFGRILL WHEN LIGHTING
INFRARED BURNER
MATCH LIGHT HOLE
BLUE FLAME BURNER
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 Infra-
red 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 19.
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.
Figure 19
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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.
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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.
bl u e fl a m e bu r n e r ma i n T e n a n C e
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 20. 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 (v e n t u r i ) tube to dry be f o r e
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
Incorrect Flame Pattern
Figure 20
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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.
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 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 rain-
fall, 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.
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
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Grease Tray
Empty periodically. Replacement tray liners can be
purchased at most supermarkets where disposable aluminum
baking pans are displayed.
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 sur-
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face 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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Tr o u b l e s H o o T i n g
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
Misalignment of burner tube and gas injector.
Realign/engage gas injector with the venturi
tube.
manual.
grill 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.
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The Most Durable Grill Known
Limited Lifetime
10 Years
WARRANTY TERMS
To Man
• Casting top and bottom (except paint)
• Control panel, stainless steel fasteners, shelves, warming racks
• Cast stainless steel cooking grids (Damage caused by dropping, scraping, or abrasive
cleaning voids the warranty for cooking grids)
• Stainless steel burner
Limited 5 Years
1 Year
• Infrared burners (Damage caused by liquid voids the warranty for burners)
• All other parts
What Is Covered And For How Long
From the date this Broilmaster Premium Gas Grill is rst purchased, we will make available at our factory a free
replacement for any defective part covered by this warranty on the following basis. Proof of purchase required.
Warranty applies to original owner and is not transferable.
What Is Not Covered
• Removal and reinstallation cost.
• Labor for replacement or repairs.
• The costs of a service call to diagnose a problem.
• Transportation and shipping cost.
• Surface corrosion.
• Grills and nishes damaged by abrasive cleaning, improper installation, improper storage, accident, mis-
use, abuse, alteration, commercial use, and unusually harsh environmental conditions. Harsh conditions
could include, but are not limited to: continual seawater spray, direct contact with pool chemicals or lawn
chemicals, direct contact with corrosive materials.
This warranty does not imply or assume any responsibility for consequential damages that might result from misuse, or improper installation of this cooking appliance. This warranty does not cover claims that do not involve
defective workmanship or materials.
A bill of sale, cancelled check, or payment record must be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty
period. Note: Empire Comfort Systems is committed to continuous product improvement. Materials and
specications are subject to change without notice.
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TH e mo s T du r a b l e gr i l l
kn o w n To ma n
BROILMASTER
is registered trademark of
Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.
918 Freeburg Ave.
Belleville, Illinois 62220
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