Char-Broil Classic C-69G3 Product Manual

PRODUCT GUIDE
MODEL 463226513

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Classic C-69G3

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ForYourSafety.................................... 2-3

GrillingGuide...................................... 4-7

UseandCare .................................... 8-14

LimitedWarranty.................................... 15

PartsList.......................................... 16

PartsDiagram...................................... 17

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

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

RegistrationCard................................... 31

Safety Symbols
The symbols and boxesshown below explain what each heading
means. Read and follow all of the messages found 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 orvapors 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: Indicatesa potentially hazardous situation
which, if notavoided, could result indeath or serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationor
unsafe practicewhich, if notavoided, may result inminor

or moderate injury.

DANGER: Indicatesan imminentlyhazardous situation
which, if notavoided,will result indeath orserious injury.

INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:

Leavethis manual with consumer.

CONSUMER=

Keepthis manualfor future reference.

Failureto follow all manufacturer's instructionscould
result in seriouspersonal injury and/or propertydamage.

CAUTION

Forresidential use only. Do not usefor commercial

cooking.

CAUTION

Readand follow all safety statements,assembly
instructions,and use and care directions before
attemptingto assembleand cook.

CAUTIO.

Some parts may contain sharp edges.
Wearprotective gloves if necessary.

CAUTION

CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION65

1.Combustibleby-productsproducedwhenusing
thisproductcontainschemicalsknowntotheState

ofCaliforniatocausecancer,birthdefects,or
otherreproductiveharm.

2.This product containschemicals, includinglead

and lead compounds, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

Washyour hands after handling this product.

Installation Safety Precautions

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

a conversion kit mustbe purchased for usewith 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 / NFPA70 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 modify for use inany other location.

Modification will result in a safety hazard.

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.

Using pots larger than 6 quarts in capacity could

exceed weight limit of the

or side shelf,

resulting in failure

CAUTION

GreaseFires

• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not
possible. Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons.

• Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may

result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs and LP tank

off.

• if grill has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can

occur that may damage the product. Pay close attention

while preheating or burning offfood residue to insure
that a grease fire does not develop. Follow instructions
on General Grill Cleaning and Cleaning The Burner
Assembly to prevent grease fires.

• The best way to prevent grease fires is regular cleaning

ofthe grill.

NOTE: DONOT over tightenscrews andwashers that
come intocontact with porcelain coated surfaces. Over
tightening may cause the porcelain coatingto crack and

break, resultingin exposed metal that will be proneto rust.

First Time Use
Read yourAssembly Manual and ensure the grill is puttogether

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

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

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

used with flame tamers or heat distribution platesto 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 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 hot as the temperature at the cooking surface.

Note: Since 1995,all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas
tank to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safetyfeature
that restricts gas flow in the event 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 hotterthan 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 panel in front.

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 position to avoid
damaging the valve.

8. Turnon the appropriate control knob and lightthe grill per the

instructionsl.

An illustration of this process is includedin 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 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-lightchain 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. Usea clean platterand utensils when

removing cooked foods.
Cook: Cookmeat andpoultry thoroughlyto kill bacteria. Use a

thermometer to ensure proper internalfood 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 USDAfor complete, up-to-date information.
Our internal temperature chart is based on USDAstandards for

meat doneness. Check it out at www.isitdoneyet.gov

Wood Chips
For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try addingwood 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 untilthe

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 include Alder, 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 cookas evenly. Use
metal skewers when cooking meat kabobs. Wooden skewers

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

Sauces

Sauces containing sugars and fats can cause flare-ups, andyour
food may burn. Ingeneral, apply these sauces duringthe final

10 minutes of cooking. Keep inmind, 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.

Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush is used to cleanany 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.

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.

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.

Storing Your Grill

• Clean cooking grates.

• Store grill in dry location.

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

• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choosefrom avariety of grill
covers offered by manufacturer.

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

indoors.

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

BurnerAssembly' instructions in the Use and Care section of

the Product Guide.

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.

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

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

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

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

such as chlorine or salt water, or improper
cleaning tools such as wire or steel
wool. It can also discolor dueto 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.

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• NEVERstore a spare LP cylinder under or near
the appliance or inan 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. Departmentof
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 Overfill Protection OPDHandWheel

Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a uniquetriangular 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 cylinderbeyond 80%full.

• An over filled or improperlystored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the

safety relief valve. This could cause 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

cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage

•Turn OFFall controlknobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only -do not use toolsto

disconnect. Loosencylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or

disconnect other retention means, then lift PL cylinder upand

and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylindervalve.
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 may become overheated Cap

bythe 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, LPgas has been given an odor (similar to rotten

cabbage) so that it can be smelled.

•LPgas is highly flammable and mayignite unexpectedly when

mixed with air.

LP Cylinder Filling

•Useonly licensed and experienced dealers.

•LPdealer must purge new cylinder before filling.

•Dealer should NEVERfill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by

temperature.

•Afrosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediatelyclose LP
cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.

•Do not releaseliquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This is a hazardous practice.

•Toremove gas from LP cylinder,contact an LP dealeror 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 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 newand 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 cylinder is

notin use. Only installthe type ofdust 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 isexchanged

or refilled.

•Do notsmoke during leak test.

•Do notuse an open flame 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, keep grill away from open flames

or sparks.

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

solution. Brushsoapy solution onto areas indicated byarrows

in figure below.

A Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas

train components can result.

I.LP cylinder mustbe properly secured onto grill. (Referto

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 LP cylinder valve.Always use
cap and strap suppliedwith valve.

OPDHandWheel

/ Type1outlet with

threadon outside

SafetyReliefValve

•

Strapand Cal_

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

It will defeat the safety feature of
the valve.

If"growing" bubblesappear do not useor move the LP
cylinder.Contact an LPgas supplier oryour 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 nutand regulator
asshown for properconnection

to LP cylinder valve.

6.Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten to a full stop. The
regulatorwill seal onthe back-check feature inthe LP cylinder

valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to
three-quarters turn isrequired 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 istightly connected to LP cylinder.

3.Completelyopen LPcylinder 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 regulatorand
repeat steps 5 and 6. If you arestill unableto completethe

connection, do not use this regulator!

Do not insertany tool or foreignobject into thevalve

outlet or safetyrelief valve. Youmay damagethe valve

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

Outdoorgas applianceis notintendedto beinstalled
in oron a boat.

Outdoorgas applianceis notintendedto beinstalled
in oron an RV.

• Never attemptto attach this grill to theself-contained
LPgas systemof acamper trailer or motorhome.

• Do not use grill until leak-tested.

• If a leak is detected at any time, STOPand call the fire
department.

• If you cannot stopa gas leak,immediately close
LPcylinder valve and call LPgas supplier or 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. Callfor replacement

parts.

6.Always close LPcylinder valveafter performing leak test by

turning hand wheel clockwise.