Char-Broil 463230512 Owner’s Manual

PRODUCT GUIDE MODEL 463230512

C-69G5CB

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Date Purchased

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assistanceduringassembly, pleasecall1-800-241-7548.

For Your Safety .................................... 2-3

Grilling Guide...................................... 4-7

Use and Care .................................... 8-14

Limited Warranty.................................... 15

Parts List.......................................... 16

Parts Diagram...................................... 17

Assembly ....................................... 18-27

Troubleshooting.................................. 28-30

Registration Card ................................... 31

Safety Symbols The symbols and boxesshown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout

the manual.

WARNING: Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in deathor serious injury.

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas

supplier or your fire department.

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 other

appliance.

WARNING:

Failureto follow all manufacturer's instructionscouldresult

in serious personal injuryand/or property damage.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationor unsafe practicewhich, if not avoided, may result in minor

or moderate injury,

DANGER: Indicates an imminentlyhazardous situation which, if not avoided,will resultindeath orserious injury,

INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:

Leavethis manual with consumer.

CONSUMER:

Keepthis manualfor future reference.

CAUTION

Forresidential use only. Do not use for commercial

cooking.

CAUTION:

Readand follow all safety statements,assembly instructions,and use and care directions beforeattempting

to assemble and cook.

CAUTION:

Somepartsmay containsharpedges. Wearprotectivegloves if necessary.

CAUTION

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION65

1. Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.

2. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling this product.

Installation Safety Precautions

• Use grill, as purchased, only with LP(propane) gas and the regulator/valve assembly supplied. Ifyour grill is Dual Fuel ready,

a conversion kit must be purchased for use with natural gas.

• Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their

absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas

Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane

Installation Code, CSAB149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2.

• All electrical accessories (such as rotisserie) must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or

National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. Keep any electrical cords and/or

fuel supply hoses away from any hotsurfaces.

• This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and/or

Canada only. Donot modify for use in any other location.

Modification will result in a safety hazard.

Using pots larger than 6 quarts in capacity could exceed weight limit of the

side burner shelf or side shelf, resulting in failure

of grill cart components.

Do not attempt to repair or alter the hose/valve/regulator for any "assumed" defect. Any modification to this assembly will void your warranty

and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by

manufacturer.

NOTE: DO NOT over tighten screws and washers that come into contact with porcelain

coated surfaces. Over tightening may cause the porcelain coating to crack and break, resulting in exposed metal that will be prone to rust.

First Time Use Read your Assembly Manual and ensure the grill is puttogether

properly. Remove all Point-of-Purchase advertising material from all grill surfaces beforefirst use. We recommend operating your

grill on its highest setting for 15-20 minutes prior to your first use. This aids in removing theoils used during manufacturing.

Lava Rock / Briquettes This gas grill has been designed, engineered, and tested to be

used with flame tamers or heat distribution plates to provide more even heating, improve the cleaning process, and reduce flare-ups. The addition of after marketlava rocks, charcoal, or briquettes of any type will cause poor combustionand increase

the likelihood of a grease fire, and is not recommended. Using briquettes, lava rock, or charcoal in this grillwill void your warranty. For extra smoke flavor,we recommend using a smoker box with wood chips.

Temperature - Convective Grills ONLY. The temperature gauge in the hood of your new grill measures

air temperature. The air temperature inside your grill will never be as hotas the temperature at the cooking surface.

Note: Since 1995,all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas tank to regulatethe flow of gas) haveincluded a safety feature that restricts gas flow in theevent of a gas leak. You can inadvertently activate this safety feature without having a gas leak. This typically occurs when you turn on the gas using the

grill control knob before you turn on the LP tank valve. If the gas regulator safety feature activates, the grill will only reach temperatures between 250°F and 300°F evenwith all burners on the high setting.

Regulator Coupling Nut

If your grill is not getting hotter than 250°F to 300°F these steps should be taken first to reset the gas regulator safety

device:

1.Open the grill lid.

2. Turn off all knobs on the control panel in front.

3. Turn off the tank knob.

4. Disconnect the regulator from the LP tank.

5. Wait 30 seconds.

6. Reconnect the regulator to the LP tank.

7. Slowly open the LP tank knob all the way. Do notput excessive force on the valve at the full open position to avoid damaging the valve.

8. Turn on the appropriate control knob and lightthe grill per the

instructionson the control panel.

An illustration of this process is included in this Product Guide. See Troubleshooting section for additional information.

Pre-HeatingYour Grill Just like your home oven, your grill should be pre-heated to

provide optimum performance. Pre-heat the grill on highfor 10-

15 minutes-longer if weather conditions require. Please refer to

the lighting instructions inside the Product Guide if you have questions about how to light your grill. A match-light chain and

hole is provided for your convenience.

Outdoorgrillingisreallyquitesimple.You'llsucceedwith burgers,dogs,orsteaksusuallyonyourveryfirsttry.With

experience,youwilllearnhowtoworkwithyourgrill,creating moreimaginativemealsallthetime.Thisknowledgemakesup theartofgrilling.Beforeyoustartgrilling,organizeyourfood accordingtocookingtechniqueandrequiredcookingtime,and

optimizetheuseofyourgrillingarea. DirectCooking

Directcookinginvolvesgrillingyourmeatdirectlyoverhighheat. Itisperfectforsearingsteaks,chops,andothersmallerpiecesof

meatandvegetablesthatquicklymaketheirwaytothetable.

RotisserieCooking Rotisseriecookingisbestfor'round'meat,suchaslargeroasts,

wholepoultry,andpork.Itgenerallyrequiresanaccessorymotor andspitrodthatallowsthemeattobeturnedataconstant speed.Rotisseriecookingisbestdoneinfrontofaspecial

rotisserieburner,orutilizinganindirectcookingburner arrangement.Apancanbeplacedunderneaththemeattocatch

greaseandfooddrippings,andhelpsminimizeclean-up.

IndirectCooking Indirectcookingutilizesselectburnerstocirculateheat throughoutthegrill,withoutdirectcontactbetweenthemeatand theflame.Themeatisplacedovertheburnerthatis'off'.This

methodisgenerallyusedtoslowcooklargecutsofmeatand poultry.Apancanbeplacedunderneaththemeattocatch greaseandfooddrippings,andhelpsminimizeclean-up.

FoodSafety Foodsafetyisaveryimportantpartofenjoyingtheoutdoor

cookingexperience.Tokeepfoodsafefromharmfulbacteria, followthesefourbasicsteps:

Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hotsoapy water before and after handling raw meat.

Separate: Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when

removing cooked foods. Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to killbacteria. Use a

thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures. Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

Cookingonyournewgrillisahands-onexperience,anditis recommendedtoremainoutsidewithyourgrillwhilecooking. Grillingcanbeaffectedbymanyexternalconditions.Incold

weather,youwillneedmoreheattoreachanidealcooking temperature,andgrillingmaytakelonger.Themeat'sinternal

temperatureandthicknesscanalsoaffectcookingtimes.Cold andthickermeatswilltakelongertocook.

InternalMeatTemperatures Meatcookedonagrilloftenbrownsveryfastontheoutside.

Therefore,useameatthermometertoensureithasreached safeinternaltemperatures.

USDA Recommended Safe Minimum

internal Temperatures

Beef,Veal,Lamb,Steak,Roasts,&WholePork 145° F

(witha 3 minuteresttime) Fish 145° F Beef,Veal,Lamb,andPork - Ground 160° F EggDishes 160° F

Turkey,Chicken& Duck-Whole,Pieces& Ground 165° F

Please refer to the IJSDAfor complete, up-to-date information. Our internal temperature chart is based on USDAstandards for

meat doneness. Check it out at www.isitdone_gD2

Wood Chips For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try adding wood chips.

Soak the chips in water for approximately 30 minutes before adding to a smoke box or pan. Placesmoke boxor pan on top of the cooking grate above the flame. Turn grill on high untilthe

wood starts to smoke. Reduce heat to desired temperature for cooking, and placefood on cooking grate as desired. Close lidto

retain more smoke. Hardwood varieties that work particularly well with grilled foods includeAlder, Apple, Cherry, Grapevines,

Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Rosemary and Sassafras.

Skewers Metal skewers should be flat,with long handles. Round skewers

allow food to roll when turned, so it may not cook as evenly. Use metal skewers when cooking meatkabobs. Wooden skewers

should be soaked in water for an hour before use, and are best usedfor quick cooking foods such as vegetables and fruits.

Sauces

Sauces containing sugars and fats can cause flare-ups, and your food may burn. In general, apply these sauces during the final

10 minutes of cooking. Keep in mind, use of excessive sauces or glazes will also require extra cleaning afterwards.

Marinades and Rubs Toenhance the flavor of grilled foods, a liquid marinadeor dry

rub can be used prior to cooking. Meat can be either soaked or injected with liquid marinade up to 24 hours prior to grilling. Dry rubs can be applied directly to the meat immediately before

grilling.

Utensils

Use tongs or a spatula to handle the food instead of a fork, and don'tturn the food too

often. Piercing thefood

with a fork will release juices that you want in

the meat, and may cause flare-ups.

WhyClean? We'veallheardthesaying'Anounceofpreventioniswortha

poundofcure'.Thisisgreatadvicewhenitcomestokeeping yourgrillclean.

RoutineCare Periodiccleaningofthisgrillisnecessary,

asgrillfirescanoccurwhengreaseand fooddebriscollectinthebottomofthegrill.

Aftereachuse,removeanyremaining foodparticlesfromthecookinggrateand

insideofthegrillusingagrillbrush.Do thisafterthegrillhascooleddown,yetis

stillwarm.Itismucheasiertocleanfood particleswhilewarmthisstillpresent,than

afterthefoodparticleshavecompletely cooledandhardened.Thisgrillisnot

designedtobe'burnedoff'byclosingthe lidandturningtheburnersonHighforan

extendedtime.Theexcessiveheat generatedcancauseleftovergreaseto

catchfire,andcancausepermanent damagetoyourgrill.

Cooking surfaces: If a bristlebrush isused to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking

surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot.

Storing Your Grill

• Clean cooking grates.

• Store grill indry location.

• When LP cylinder isconnected to grill, store outdoors in a well ventilated space and out of reachof children.

• Cover grill ifstored outdoors. Choose from avariety of grill covers offered by manufacturer.

• Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off, disconnected, and removed from grill. Never store LPcylinder

indoors.

• When removing grill from storage, follow the 'Cleaning the

BurnerAssembly' instructions in the Use and Care section of

the Product Guide.

GeneralCleaning

Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners,degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.

Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition, most residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or

glass cleaner. Use non-abrasive scouring powderfor stubborn stains.

Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner and warm water. Wipe dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth.

Stainless steel surfaces: Stainless steel can rust under certain conditions. This can be caused by environmental conditions

such as chlorineor salt water, or improper cleaning tools such as wire or steel wool. It can also discolor due to heat,

chemicals, or grease build-up. To maintain your grill's high quality

appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm water,or use a stainless

steel grill cleaner.Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an

abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid

damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areaswith graphics.

Critters Spiders like to make their homes in the venturi tubes of grills.

These must be inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure there are no blockages. Refer to the Use and Care portion of this

Product Guide for complete information.

• NEVERstore a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.

LP Cylinder *The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the

following requirements:

*Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"

(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.

,LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance

with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,

cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous

goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for

marking.

*LPcylinder valve must have:

,Type 1 outlet compatible with

regulatoror grill.

,Safety relief valve. ,UL listed Overfill Protection OPDHandWheel

Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use

only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.

,LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include

collar to protect LP cylinder valve.Always keep LP cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.

• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.

• An over filled or improperlystored cylinder is a

hazard due to possible gas release from the

safety relief valve. This couldcause an intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or

death.

If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediatelyget away from the LP

cylindedappliance and call your fire department.

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage

•Turn OFF all control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to

disconnect. Loosencylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or

disconnect other retention means, then lift PLcylinder up and

and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve. Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.

Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

•Adisconnected LP cylinder in LPCylinder

storage or being transported

must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do notstore an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces

such as a carport, garage, porch, covered

patioor other building. Never leave an LP cylinder Safety inside a vehicle which maybecome overheated Cap

bythe sun. RetainerStrap

•Do notstore an LP cylinder in anarea where children play.

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LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) *LPgas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For

Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten

cabbage) so that itcan be smelled.

*LPgas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when

mixed with air.

LP Cylinder Filling *Useonly licensed and experienced dealers. *LPdealer must purge new cylinder before filling. *Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP

cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by temperature.

*Afrosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP

cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.

,Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.

This is a hazardous practice.

,To remove gas from LP cylinder,contact an LP dealer or call a

local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone

directory under "Gas Companies" for nearest certified LP dealers.

LP Cylinder Exchange Connecting Regulatorto the LP Cylinder

•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing

your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only

for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described

in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.

•Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in upright

position during use, transit or storage.

•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE

connecting to grill.

•Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinderis

notin use. Only install the type ofdust cap on the cylinder valve

outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps

or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

LP Cylinder Leak Test For your safety

•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder isexchanged

or refilled.

•Do notsmoke during leak test.

•Do notuse an openflame to check for gas leaks.

•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,

away from ignitionsources such as gas fired or electrical appliances. During leak test, keepgrill away from openflames

or sparks.

•Usea clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water

solution. Brushsoapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows

in figure below.

A Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas

train components can result.

1.LP cylinder mustbe properly secured onto grill. (Refer to assembly section.)

2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a

full stop.

4.Remove the protective cap from LPcylinder valve. Always use

cap and strap supplied with valve.

OPDHandWheel

j Type1 outlet with

threadon outside

SafetyReliefValve

Strapand Cap

Do not use a POL transport plug (plastic part with external threads)!

It will defeat the safety feature of the valve.

If"growing" bubbles appear do not useor move the LP cylinder.Contact an LPgas supplier or your fire department!

5.Hold regulator and insert nipple into LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the

coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line with LP cylinder valve so

as notto cross-thread the connection.

Nipplehas to be centered intothe LP cylinder valve.

Holdcoupling nut and regulator asshown for properconnection

to LP cylinder valve.

6.Turn the coupling nut clockwiseand tighten to a full stop. The regulatorwill seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder

valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the

connection. Tighten by hand only - do not use tools.

NOTE:

Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator

1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.

2.Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder.

3.Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off

immediately.There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding.

4.Brush soapy solution onto areas circled below,or other similar

fittings on your grill.

If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to completethe

connection, do not use this regulator!

Do not insertany tool or foreignobject intothe valve

outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve

and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in explosion,fire, severe _ersonalinjury,or death.

Outdoorgas appliance is not intendedto beinstalled in or on a boat.

Outdoorgas appliance is not intendedto beinstalled in or on an RV.

, Never attemptto attach this grill to theself-contained

LPgas system of a campertrailer or motorhome.

, Do not usegrill until leak-tested. , If a leak is detectedat any time, STOP and call the fire

department.

, If you cannotstop a gas leak, immediatelyclose

LPcylinder valve and call LPgas supplieror your fire department!

5.If "growing" bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP

cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Call for replacement

parts.

6.Always close LPcylinder valve after performing leak test by

turning hand wheel clockwise.

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