Charbroil 06601357 Owner's Manual

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ASSEMBLY/USE & CARE

MANUAL

FOR OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT USE INDOORS OR FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING.

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety statements, assembly

instructions and use and care directions before attempting to assemble and cook. INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER: Leave these instructions with consumer. CONSUMER: Keep this manual for future reference.

WARNING

Failure to follow all manufacturer’s instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

CAUTION

Some parts may contain sharp edges — especially as noted in the manual! Wear protective gloves if necessary.

If you have any questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.

Visit us on the web at: www.charbroil.com

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Safety Symbols

The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Be alert to the possibility of serious bodily injury if the instructions are not followed. Be sure to read and carefully follow all of the messages.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Call Grill Service Center for Help and Parts

• If you need assistance with your product or warranty parts call

1-800-241-7548. Hours of Service Center Operation are 8:00 A.M. To 6:00 P.M. EST Monday - Friday.

• To order non-warranty replacement parts or accessories please visit us on the web at www.charbroil. com or call

1-800-241-7548 and one of our friendly and knowledgeable agents will be glad to assist you.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

DANGER

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL OR RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY

To prevent electrical shock:

• Use only with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) protected circuit.

• Do not use grill when raining.

• To prevent grill from being splashed or falling into water, do not use grill within 10 feet of a pool, pond or other body of water.

• Keep grill and electric controller dry and out of rain at all times.

• When connecting controller to grill, plug electric controller into grill first, make sure controller is set to OFF, then plug into outlet. When unplugging, turn controller to OFF, disconnect from outlet, then remove controller from grill.

• Unplug grill when not in use and before moving.

• Do not operate grill with an electric controller that has a damaged cord, plug or metal probe. Call Char-Broil for a replacement controller. The electric controller is made specifically for this grill.

• Never remove grounding plug or use with an adapter to two prongs.

• Keep electric plugs off ground and dry.

• Never put controller, cord or heating element in water or any other liquid.

• Do not allow cord to touch hot grill.

• Store controller indoors when not in use.

• Do not use water or other liquid spray to clean product without first unplugging electric controller and removing heating element.

IMPORTANT: Fill out the warranty information below.

Model Number

Serial Number

See rating label on grill for serial number.

Date Purchased

CAUTION

This grill is for residential use only. Do not use for commercial cooking.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not use 16 or 18 gauge extension cords. Damage to household wiring and/or fire could result.

DO NOT USE CHARCOAL. A charcoal fire will result and the grill is not designed for charcoal. The fire will create an unsafe condition and damage the grill.

General Safety

1. Do not touch hot surfaces with unprotected hands. Use handles and knobs provided for operation.

2. Never leave grill unattended when ON.

3. Keep children away from grill both when hot and cold.

4. Use long barbeque utensils for cooking.

5. Allow grill to cool before moving, cleaning or storing.

6. Do not cook under a roof.

7. Keep grill 24" (2 feet) away from walls and rails.

8. For outdoor household use only. Do not use indoors or for commercial cooking.

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9. Do not use or store gasoline, kerosene or other flammable liquids within 20 feet of this grill when in use.

10. Store grill in weather protected area or under grill cover when not in use and electric controller indoors when not in use.

11. Use only accessory attachments recommended by manufacturer.

12. It is the responsibility of the assembler/owner to assemble, install and maintain grill.

Extension Cord Use and Safety

• For best grill performance use of extension cord is not

recommended.

If you must use an extension cord for your safety:

• Use only outdoor type with 3 prong grounding plug, rated for 15

amperes or more, approved by UL, marked with a W-A and a tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliance”.

• Use the shortest length extension cord required. Do not connect

2 or more extension cords together. A 12 or 14 gauge extension cord of 50 ft. or less is acceptable.

• Keep connections dry and off ground.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table top or other items where

it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

Ground Fault Interrupter

•Since 1971 the National Electric Code (NEC) has required Ground Fault Interrupter devices on all outdoor circuits.

• If your residence was built before 1971, check with a qualified electrician to determine if a Ground Fault Interrupter protector exists.

• Do not use this appliance if the circuit does not have GFI protection.

• Do not plug this appliance into an indoor circuit.

WARNING

Use care when operating your grill. Be sure you read and understand all the information and safeguards in this manual before operating this grill.

Use and Care of Your Grill

Before first use of grill:

• Remove all packaging and sale labels from the grill. Do not use sharp tools to remove stickers.

• Wash cooking grate with warm soapy water, rinse and dry throughly.

Before each use of grill:

• Use grill only on a firm and level surface to prevent tipping over.

• To prevent household circuit breakers from tripping, keep electric controller dry and do not use other electrical products on the same circuit.

• Check grease cup to make sure it is empty and is mounted under the drain hole.

• For stick-free cooking, apply a thorough coating of vegetable oil or vegetable oil based spray to the cooking grate.

Turn grill on:

• Ensure electrical controller is turned fully counterclockwise to OFF position.

• Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI protected outlet. If extension cord must be used refer to “Extension Cord Use and Safety” on page 3.

• With controller fully seated in grill, turn knob clockwise. Indicator light should come on.

Preheating the grill:

• Keep lid closed.

• Preheat for searing, 15-20 minutes with controller set to MAX. ( See illustration below)

• For foods requiring a lower cooking grate temperature use a setting lower than maximum. See cooking chart.

• When the controller light turns off, the maximum temperature has been reached for the knob setting. During use this light

will cycle on and off.

OFF

MAX

Align settings on controller knob with light/pointer on controller casing as shown

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CAUTION

Do not use sharp or pointed tools to clean grill. These type cleaning tools may tear or puncture the insulation bowl.

Do not use abrasive oven cleaners, steel wool or metal brushes to clean porcelain grates or grill body. They will damage the finish.

Replace damaged insulation bowl(s) only with Char-Broil certified replacement parts. Do not attempt to repair damaged parts.

DANGER

In case of fire turn controller to OFF, unplug grill from outlet and allow fire to burn out. Do not use water to put out a fire in this or another electrical appliance.

To avoid electrical shock disconnect electric cord and remove electric controller before removing heating element and cleaning grill. Never immerse electric controller or heating element in any liquid.

To avoid the possibility of burns be sure grill is cool before removing and/or cleaning electric controller and heating element.

Grilling:

• For best results, cook with lid on the grill to hold in heat and provide complete cooking.

• Temperature gauge on the lid indicates approximate cooking temperature inside the grill.

• During initial cooking phase it is common for the gauge to show the temperature falling below original preheat value. As time continues temperature will rise somewhat, indicating food is being properly heated and cooked.

• Controller setting for various foods are dependant upon conditions and personal cooking preferences.

Turn grill off:

• Turn controller knob fully counterclockwise to OFF position.

• Unplug cord from outlet.

• Remove controller from grill and store indoors.

Cleaning electrical controller and heating element bracket:

• Clean controller case by wiping with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.

• It is not necessary to clean the heating element. However, the element bracket may be cleaned with a damp cloth using a mild detergent or hot soapy water.

• Dry electrical controller and heating element before use.

Controlling grease fires:

Although some flare-up is desirable as burning juices give meat that char-broiled flavor; too much flare-up can result in a fire hazard and overcook meat. To aid in controlling grease fires use the following precautions:

• Keep grill free from grease; chance of fire is greatly increased by grease buildup.

• Trim excess fat off meat and use less fatty cuts of meat to reduce chance of grease fires.

• If flare-up occurs during cooking reduce controller setting and close lid.

• If flare-up continues turn controller to OFF and unplug the power cord.

Cleaning your grill:

Excess build up of burned grease and food particles will reduce the grill’s cooking performance. To obtain optimum performance.

• Clean the lower insulation bowl at least once a season, more often with heavy use. Note: The insulation bowl will darken as it becomes seasoned. Do not attempt to restore a shiny or aluminum appearance when cleaning.

• Best results are obtained by brushing particle buildup downward and through drain hole in bottom of grill.

• Using a mild detergent or hot soapy water, moderately scrub surface of the lower insulation bowl with a plastic or brass bristle brush.

• Clean porcelain grates regularly with warm soapy water or a baking soda and water solution. Use non-abrasive scouring powder for stubborn stains.

• Clean porcelain lid and body with a non-abrasive cleaner. Use Cream of Tarter for stubborn stains.

Storing your grill:

• Clean cooking grate.

• Remove electric controller from grill. Store controller indoors.

• Store grill in weather protected area or under grill cover when not in use.

Food safety:

• Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry. Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods. Cook: Cook meat and poultry throughly to kill bacteria. Use a Thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures. Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

• For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. In Washington DC 1-202-720-3333—10:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern time.

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Parts List

Key Qty. Description Part #

A.......1 .......Base ......................................................................55710305

B.......1 .......Hi-temp Black Bottom Kit .......................................55710306

C ......1.......Heating Element Kit................................................55710165

D ......1.......Extension Cord W/ Warning Tag ............................29101093

E.......1 .......Control Panel Leg Kit .............................................55710166

F.......2 .......Cart Leg Kit ............................................................55710167

G ......1 .......Top Lid, Hi-temp Black ...........................................29101626

H ......1.......Top Insulation Bowl Kit ...........................................55710168

I........1 .......Top Handle Kit ........................................................55710307

J .......1 .......Heat Indicator Kit....................................................55710170

K.......1 .......Grease Cup Kit.......................................................55710171

L.......1 .......Cooking Grate ........................................................29001631

M......1 .......Grill Insert Insulation Bowl, Bottom ........................29101086

N ......3.......Hood Hanger Bracket.............................................55710309

- -......1 .......Hardware, Bag .......................................................42030453

Necessary tools for assembly of your grill include a Phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench or pliers.

NOTE: You may have hardware left over after completing assembly of your grill. This is normal as in some cases we have included extra hardware to ensure that you have enough.

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