Capital MAESTRO SERIES, PRECISION SERIES Use And Care Manual

Use and Care Guide

MODELS:

CG (M) 36” & 48”

GRILL

CAPITAL

GRILL

ROTIS

GRILL

MAESTRO & PRECISION SERIES

Outdoor Collection

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MESSAGE 2

WARNINGS 3

SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS 4-6

NATURAL GAS REQUIREMENTS 7

LP (PROPANE) GAS REQUIREMENTS 8

LEAK TESTING 9

LOCATING GRILL 10

BUILT IN CLEARANCES 11

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS 12

FLAME HEIGHT 13

BURNER ADJUSTMENT 14-15

USING GRILL / FEATURES 16-17

HELPFUL HINTS 18

REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 18

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 19

USING THE ROTISSERIE 20-23

SMOKER TRAY / CHOPPING BOARDS 23

CARE AND CLEANING 24

BURNER REMOVAL AND CLEANING 25

ORIFICE CLEANING 25

TROUBLESHOOTING 26

WIRING SCHEMATIC 27

EXPLODE VIEWS / PARTS LIST 28-29-30-31-32

WARRANTY 33

SERVICE INFORMATION 34

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Dear Valued Customer,

Congratulations on making a smart choice! You have joined an elite group of cooking enthusiasts who
demand only the very best from their appliances. A Capital Cooking appliance promises years of en­joyment and maximum pleasure, allowing cooks everywhere to create culinary memories that last a
lifetime.

Because of the unique features found in our appliances, we urge you to read this manual thoroughly
before installation and use. And please RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: it
is an invaluable guide to help you better understand your Capital Cooking appliance.

Since your satisfaction is our topmost priority, please feel free to contact our service experts. You may
reach us toll free at 866-402-4600, or dial the factory direct at 562-903-1168. You can fax us a list of
your concerns, comments, and/or compliments at 562-903-1167, or drop us an email at customerser­[e-mail]. Feel free to also write us at 13211 E Florence Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA

90670.

Our products are designed and proudly manufactured in America. We trust that our strict adherence to
the highest quality assurance standards will provide you with years of troubled free, gourmet cooking.

Happy Cooking! Capital Cooking Test Kitchen Specialists

MAESTRO SERIES

PRECISION SERIES

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WARNING! FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

WARNING!

DO NOT attempt to light grill without reading the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS section in this manual.

WARNING!

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property

damage, personal injury or death. Please read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions

thoroughly before use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT store or use gasoline or any other

flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.

WARNING

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable 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 appliance.

MESURE DE SÉCURITÉ

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni

autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à

proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre

appareil.

DANGER

S’il y a une odeur de gaz:

1. Coupez l’admission de gaz de l’appariel.

2. Éteindre toute flame nue.

3. Ouvrir le couvercle.

4. Si l’odeur persiste, éloignez-vous de l’appa-
riel et appelez immédiatement le fournisseur
de gaz ou le service d’incendie.

AVERTISSEMENT

1. Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser de l’essence ni

d’autres vapeurs ou liquids inflammables
dans le voisinage de l’appareil, ni de tout

autre appareil.

2. Une bouteille de propane qui n’est pas rac-
cordée en vue de son utilisation, ne doit pas
être entreposée dans le voisinage de cet ap­pareil.

WARNING!

Our grills produce intense heat with temperatures in excess of 1000 degrees. To avoid the risk of dam­aging (warping) the lid and causing injury, DO NOT operate the grill with all burners on HI (including ro­tisserie burner) and lid closed for more than 8 minutes at any given time.

 Failure to follow provided instructions or follow basic safety precautions will void all warran-

ties.

 Capital Cooking is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by a failure to follow in-

structions or basic safety practices.

NOTE:

Children and pets should never be left alone or unattended in area where the grill is being used.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58b-2002/CGA 1.6 b2002 For US and Canada for

LP and Natural Gas.

STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence

of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel gas

Code. No. Z223.1-1998 and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

When in use, portions of this grill get hot enough to cause severe burns. Children and

pets should never be left alone or unattended in an area where the grill is being used.

Never allow children to sit, stand, or play on or around the grill at any time.

When properly cared for, your MAESTRO / PRECISION Series™ grill will give you years of safe and

reliable enjoyment. However, extreme care must be taken since the grill produces intense heat, in­creasing the risk of accident. When using this appliance, basic safety practices must be followed, in­cluding the following:

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, or other injury, read this Use and Care guide thoroughly. Begin by
ensuring proper installation and servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the grill unless specifi­cally recommended in this manual. All other service must be referred to a qualified Factory Authorized
Technician.

 DO NOT store items of interest to children in or around the grill. Never allow children to crawl

inside the cart storage drawers or inside access doors.

 NEVER let clothing, pot holders or other flammable materials come into contact with or come

too close to any grate, burner or hot surface until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in
personal injury.

 DO NOT heat unopened food containers. A build up of pressure may cause the container to

burst.

 ALWAYS use a covered hand when opening the grill lid and only do so slowly to allow heat

and steam to escape.

 NEVER lean on an open grill. When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you

are doing. Be certain the gill has electricity connected and the igniter glows when a burner
knob is turned ON.

 DO NOT touch the grill burner grate, warming rack, lights or any item in the interior cavity or

surrounding area of the grill when burners are on. These areas become extremely hot and
could cause severe burns.

 GREASE is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting

grease deposits collect in the drip pan. Clean the grill often.

 DO NOT line drip tray or grill racks with aluminum foil. This may severely disrupt combustion

airflow or trap excessive heat in the controlled area. This may result in melted knobs and/or
igniter, damage to the lighting system and may cause excessive heat on the control panel
area.

 TAKE PRECAUTION when cleaning the grill. To 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.

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

 BE SURE all control knobs are in the OFF position and grill is cool prior to using any aerosol

cleaner on or around the grill. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the
presence of heat, ignite or cause metal part to corrode.

 ALWAYS use dry potholders: moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause steam

burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders.

 DO NOT let potholders touch hot portions of the grill rack or burner.

 DO NOT use the grill to cook excessively fatty meats or products that promote flare-ups.

 NEVER use the grill without the drip tray in place and pushed all the way to the back of the

grill. Grease could leak downward and produce a fire or explosion hazard.

 DO NOT operate the grill under unprotected combustible construction. Use only in a well ven-

tilated area. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

 DO NOT use the grill in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeway or other such enclosed areas.

This unit is for Outdoor Use Only!

 KEEP ALL electrical cords away from the heated areas of the grill.

 BEGIN by ensuring proper installation and servicing. Follow the installation instructions pro-

vided with this product. Have your grill installed by a qualified technician. Have the installer
show you where the gas supply shut off valve is located so you know where to shut off the gas
to the grill in an emergency.

 IF YOU SMELL GAS, your installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. If the

connections are not perfectly sealed, you can have a small leak and therefore a faint gas

smell. Finding a leak is not a “do-it-yourself” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the
burner control in the “ON” position. This must be done only by a qualified technician.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE REGARDING LP TANKS:

Certain Liquid Propane dealers may fill liquid propane cylinders for use in the grill beyond cyl-

inder filling capacity. This “Overfilling” may create a dangerous condition.

“Overfilled” tanks can build up excess pressure. As a safety device, the tank’s pressure relief

valve will vent propane gas vapor to relieve this excess pressure. This vapor is combustible
and therefore can be ignited. To reduce this danger, you should take the following safety pre­cautions:

1. When you have your tank filled, be sure you tell the supplier to fill it to no more than ¾
(75%) of its total filling capacity.

2. If you own or use an extra tank, or have a disconnected tank, you should never store it
near or under the grill unit or heat box, or near any other ignition or heat source.

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the unit.

NEVER fill the tank beyond ¾ full.

A fire causing death or serious injury may occur.

Never use a dented or rusty LP tank.

A NOTE ON CLOTHING:

For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be
worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not
be worn while cooking.

A NOTE ON COOKWARE:

Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for grill use. Other types of materials may break with sudden temperature
changes. Use only on low or medium heat setting according to the manufacturer’s directions.

WARNING:

Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this and any other grill, and cause the
gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition that can
cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the grill and making it
unsafe to operate.

WARNING:

Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible materials, trash, combustible
fluids and vapors such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. DO NOT obstruct the flow
of combustion and ventilation air.

WARNING:

NEVER use the grill in windy conditions. If located in a consistently windy area
(oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a windbreaker will be required. Always adhere to spe­cific clearances listed.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates
some by-products which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of
California to cause Cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to
these substances, always operate this unit according to the Use and Care Guide, and
ensure you provide good ventilation when cooking with gas.

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NATURAL GAS REQUIREMENTS

Verify the type of gas to be used, either LP (propane), or Natu­ral gas, and make sure the marking on the appliance rating
plate agrees with that of the supply.
The rating plate is located under grease tray of the grill. Never
connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance.

An installer supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an
easily accessible location. All installer-supplied parts must con­form to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Codes, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990, and the Na­tional Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1-1998.

All pipe sealants must be an approved type and resistant to the
actions of LP gases. Never use pipe sealant on flare fittings. All
gas connections should be made by a qualified technician and
in accordance with local codes and ordinances.
In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with
the National Fuel Gas code, ANSI Z223.1-1998. Gas conver­sion kits are available from the factory. When ordering gas con­version kits, please have the model # and gas type (natural or
LP) available from your grill.

TOTAL GAS CONSUMPTION OF THE GRILL WITH ALL BURNERS ON “HI”:

MODELS:

CG(M) 36 – 3 BURNERS + Rotisserie, 90,000 BTU/Hr

CG(M) 48 – 4 BURNERS + Rotisserie,120,000 BTU/Hr

The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of ½ PSIG (3.5kPa). The appli­ance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ PSIG
(3.5kPa). The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1a-1998 installation in Canada Must be in accor­dance with standard Can 1-b149.1 and /or.2 (installation code for gas burning appliances and local
codes.

NATURAL GAS HOOKUP:

Connection: ½” NPT male with 3/8” flare adapter. Operating Pressure: 4.0” w.c., Supply Pressure: 5”
to 14” w.c. If in excess of 14” W.C. a step down regulator is required. Check with your local gas utility

company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply lines. Be sure to check on type
and size or run, and how deep to bury the line. If the gas line is too small, the grill will not function
properly. Any joint sealant used must be an approved type and be approved type and be resistive to
the actions of LP gases.

TO HOOK-UP THE FITTINGS SUPPLIED WITH THE GRILL:

Assemble as shown (Fig 1). Use threading compound on male threads only. Do not use threading
compound on the male end of the 1/3 NPT to 3/8 flare adapter. Use second pipe wrench to hold the
grill inlet pipe to avoid shifting any internal gas line of the grill Ensure that the regulator arrow points in
the direction of the gas flow toward the unit, away from the supply. Do not forget to place the installer
supplied gas valve in an accessible location.

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LP GAS REQUIREMENTS

DRAWER AVAILABLE FOR

30 LBS HORIZONTAL LP TANK

NOTE: When an LP unit is directly connected to in-house LP
system, a step down regulator MUST be used to reduce the supply pressure to a
max. 14”W.C. and min. 11” W.C. to the grill regulator.

Grills that have orifices for use with LP gas come equipped with capacity hose/regulator assembly for con­nection to a standard 30lb. cylinder (Type 1). The LP tank is not included.

Connection:1/2” NPT MALE WITH A 3/8” Flare adapter (included). LP hose with a quick disconnect and fit-

tings
are included. Operating Pressure: 10.0” W.C.

To connect the LP regulator/hose assembly to the tank/valve assembly, first make sure the main valve on
the tank is completely closed. Although the flow of gas is stopped when the Type 1 system is disconnected
as part of its safety feature you should always turn off the LP tank main valve (Fig 2) after each use and dur­ing transport of the tank or unit. Insert the regulator inlet into the tank valve and turn the black coupler clock­wise until the coupler tightens up. Do not over –tighten the coupler. Turn the main tank valve ”ON” and turn

the burner control valve on the unit to the “HI” position for about 20 seconds to allow the air in the system to

purge before attempting to light the burners.

LP TANK REQUIRMENTS:

A dented, damaged or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP supplier. Never
use a cylinder with a damaged valve. Always check for leaks after every LP tank change. The LP gas cylin­der must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) and designed for use with a Type 1 system only. Do not change the
regulator/hose assembly with a standard 510 POL tank/valve assembly. The cylinder must be provided with
a shut off valve terminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet specified, as applicable for connection
Type 1. If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be disconnected and removed from the appli­ance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of the reach of children.

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LEAK TESTING

GENERAL:

Although all gas connections on the grill are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness
check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure un­knowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or immediately check if the smell
of gas is detected.

BEFORE TESTING:

Do not smoke while leak testing. Extinguish all open flames. Never leak test with an open flame. Make a soap solu­tion of one part liquid detergent and one part water. You will need a spray bottle, brush, or rag to apply the solution to
the fittings For LP units, check with a full cylinder. The valve panel must be removed to check the valves and fittings
First, remove the knobs. Next, pull the drip pan tray forward slightly to access the screws that affix the front panel to
the unit. Using a screwdriver, remover the screws. Finally, gently pull the panel downward and out, making sure that
you are not pulling out the wires. Remove the screws which hold the service panel in place.

TO TEST :

Make sure that all control valves are in the

“OFF” position. Turn the gas supply “ON”.

Check all connections from the supply line,
or LP cylinder up to and including the mani­fold. Soap bubbles will appear where a leak
is present. If a leak is present, immediately
turn off gas supply, tighten any leaking con­nections, turn gas on, and recheck. Check all
the gas connections at the base of the con­trol valves where they screw into the mani­fold pipe.

To check rotisserie burner and safety valve,
the burner must be lit, then leak test the con­nections located behind the service panel. If
you cannot stop a gas leak, turn off the gas
supply and call your local company, or the
dealer from whom you purchased the grill.
Only those parts recommended by the
manufacturer should be used on the Grill.
Substitution can void the warranty.

Do not use the grill until all connections have
been checked and do not leak.

Check all gas supply fittings for leaks before
each use. It is handy to keep a spray bottle
of soapy water near the shut-off valve of the
gas supply valve. Spray all the fitting. Bub­bles indicate leaks. (See Fig 3 and 4)

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LOCATING GRILL/ BUILT IN CLEARANCES

GENERAL:

The grill is designed for easy placement into non-combustible masonry enclosures. For non­combustible applications the grill drops into the opening shown in (Fig 5) and hangs from its side
flanges. A deck is not required to support it from the bottom.

LOCATION:

When determining a suitable location, take into account concerns such as exposure to wind, proximity
to traffic paths and keeping any gas or electrical supply lines as short as possible. Locate the grill only
in a well- ventilated area.

IMPORTANT :

A minimum of 12” clearance from the side and a minimum of 12” from the back must be maintained

from the grill above and below the cooking surface to adjacent vertical combustible construction. See
(Fig 6) on the next page.

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