Char-Broil 463611211 Owner’s Manual

PRODUCT GUIDE

MODEL 46361 t 0t t

463611211

Sears Model No. 16118

Krnart item No, 415.16118110

KSN No. 02579795-2

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Serial Number

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Date Purchased

Forsupportandtoregisteryour

grill,pleasevisit usat
www.charbroil.com

Ifyouhavequestionsorneed

assistanceduringassembly,
pleasecall1-800-241-7548.

Estimated assembly time: 45 minutes

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@2010Char-Broil,LLC Columbus,GA 31902 Printedin China Assemblyinstructions@2010 10/21/10 QG31%001-010801

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

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

Use and Care .................................... 8-13

Limited Warranty.................................... 14

Parts List.......................................... 15

Parts Diagram...................................... 16

Assembly ....................................... 17-24

Troubleshooting.................................. 25-26

Registration Card ................................... 27

Safety Symbols
The symbols and boxesshown below explain what each heading
means. Read and follow all ofthe messagesfound throughout

the manual.

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 inthe 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: Indicatesan potentially hazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, couldresult in deathor serious injury.

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 resultin death orserious injury.

CAUTION

For residential 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.

|NSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:

Leavethis manualwith consumer.

CONSUMER"

Keepthis manualfor future reference.

WARNING-

Failureto follow all manufacturer's instructionscould result

in serious personal injuryand/or property damage.

CAUTION,"

Some parts may containsharpedges- especially as noted
in the manual!Wear protectiveglovesif necessary.

CAUTION

CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65

1.Combustionby-productsproducedwhenusing
thisproductcontainchemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,andother
reproductiveharm.

2.Thisproductcontainschemicals,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

• Usegrill, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the
regulator/valve assembly supplied. A conversion kit for dual fuel

grills 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, or the Standard for Recreational

Vehicles,ANSI A 119.2/NFPA1192, and CSAZ240 RV Series,

Recreational Vehicle Code,as applicable.

• 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. Do not modifyfor use in any other location.

Modification will result ina 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
hoseNalve/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.

First Time Use
Read yourAssembly 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 market lava 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 grill will void your
warranty. For extra smoke flavor, we recommend using a
smoker box with wood chips.

Temperature
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 typicallyoccurs when you turn on the gas using the

grill control knob beforeyou 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. Turnoff all knobs on the control panelinfront.

3. Turnoff 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 not put
excessive force on the valve at the full open positionto avoid
damaging the valve.

8. Turnon 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 high for 10-

15 minutes-longer ifweather 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 hot soapy 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 thoroughlyto 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, Steaks, & Roasts 145 ° F
Fish 145 ° F

Pork 160 ° F
Beef, Veal, Lamb Ground 160 ° F
Egg Dishes 160 ° F
Turkey, Chicken & Duck Whole, 165 ° F

Pieces & Ground

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 panon top of
the cooking grate above the flame. Turn grill on high until the

wood starts to smoke. Reduce heat to desired temperature for
cooking, and place food 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, Rosemaryand 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 meat kabobs. Wooden skewers

should be soaked inwater for an hourbefore 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. Ingeneral, 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 ora 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 bristle brush 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 Caresection 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 powder for 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 byenvironmental 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.

•LPcylinders 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 reliefvalve.

•ULlisted OverfillProtection 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.

•LPcylinder 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
nutcounterclockwise by hand only - do notuse tools to

disconnect. Loosen cylinder screw beneathbottom shelf, then
lift LP cylinder up and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP

cylinder valve. Always use capand strap supplied with valve.

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

•Adisconnected LP cylinder in LPCylinder

storage or being transported
must havea safety cap installed (as shown).

Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces
such as a carport, garage, porch, covered

patio or other building. Never leavean LP cylinder Safety
inside a vehicle which may become overheated Cap

by the sun. RetainerStrap

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

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 it can be smelled.

•LPgas is highly flammableand may ignite unexpectedly when

mixedwith air.

LP Cylinder Filling

•Useonly licensed and experienceddealers.

•LPdealer must purge new cylinder before filling.

•Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volumeof 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.

•Toremove 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 Regulator to 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 companiesthat 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 valveoutlet whenever the cylinderis

notin use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve

outlet that is providedwith 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 is exchanged
or refilled.

•Do notsmoke during leak test.

•Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.

•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilatedarea,
away from ignitionsources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. Duringleak test, keep grill away fromopen flames

or sparks.

•Usea clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brush soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows

in figure below.

A Do not use householdcleaning agents. Damage to gas

train components can result.

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

2.Turn all controlknobs to the OFF position.

3.TurnLP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
full stop.

4.Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder 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 notuseor move the LP
cylinder.Contact an LP gas supplieror your fire
department!

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

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

as not to cross-thread the connection.

Nipplehas to be centered
intothe LP cylinder valve.