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Natural Gas Grill
4638220
ASSEMBLY, USE AND
CARE MANUAL
THIS GRILL IS FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY
CAUTION:
statements, assembly instructions,
and use and care directions before
attempting to assemble and cook.
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
these instructions with consumer.
CONSUMER:
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.
Read and follow all safety
Leave
Keep this manual for
WARNING
Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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
4638220 / 0–4165056 (01-04-02)
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WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
2. An LP Tank not connected for use shall not be
stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
Call Grill Service Center for Help and Parts
• 1-800-241-7548If you need help or warranty parts call or
send a FAX to 1-706-576-6355.
Business hours: Open 24 hours - Seven days a week
• To order non-warranty replacement parts or accessories
cover, cleaners, paint)
1-706-565-2121.
call 1-800-993-2677 or send a FAX to
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(grill
Installation Safety Precautions
• This grill is designed for natural gas use at 7 inch water column
supply pressure. Verify supply pressure with your local gas
company. .
• Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their
absence with
Z223.1 CAN/CGA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code
Handling and storage of LP cylinders must conform to LP Gas
Code . Grill is not for use in or on recreational
Vehicles and/or boats.
• All electrical accessories (such as rotisserie) must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or
National Electric Code, ANSI / NFPA 70 Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1
fuel supply hoses away from any hot surfaces.
• This grill is safety certified for use in the United States and
Canada only. Do not modify or use in any other location.
Modification will result in a safety hazard.
Safety Symbols
• The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each
heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found
throughout the manual.
Not for use with LP gas
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54 / ANSI
or .
NFPA/ANSI 58
or
. Keep any electrical cords and/or
DANGER
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
Avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Important: Fill out Warranty Information below
Warranty Information
Model Number
UPC Label Lot # GG
(on carton)
Serial Number
Date Purchased
CAUTION
• For residential use only. Do not use for commercial cooking.
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.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ..................................2
Call Grill Service Center for Help and Parts.............2
Warranty Information ..............................2
Installation Safety Precautions.......................2
Safety Symbols ..................................2
Table of Contents .................................3
Warranty........................................3
Parts List .......................................4
Exploded View ...................................5
Assembly .......................................6-10
Connecting Your grill to the Natural Gas Source .........11
Use & Care......................................12-15
Warranty
Manufacturer warrants to the original consumerpurchaser that this product shall be free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal and reasonable
use and correct assembly (if assembled by consumerpurchaser), as follows:
(1) The aluminum top and bottom castings for the life of
original purchase, excluding the paint finish;
(2) The burner/venturi assembly for a period of three (3)
years from the date of purchase; and
(3) All other parts for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase.
Manufacturer will, at its option, refinish or replace any
product or part found to be defective during the warranty
period. Manufacturer will require you to return the part(s)
claimed to be defective, for its inspection, freight or postage
prepaid.
If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under
this limited warranty, you should write to:
Troubleshooting ..................................16
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Consumer Warranty / P.O. Box 1240
Columbus, GA 31902-1240
Manufacturer may require reasonable proof of purchase
and we suggest you keep your receipt. In the state of
California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is
not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product
or Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the
product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the
original consumer-purchaser prior to discovery of the
nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you
may take the product to the retail establishment from which it
was purchased or to any retail establishment selling this
product in order to obtain performance under this warranty.
This warranty does not include the cost on any
inconvenience or property damage due to failure of the
product and does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse,
accident, damage arising out of transportation of the product,
or damage incurred through commercial use of the product.
This express warranty is the sole warranty given by the
manufacturer and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, including implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Manufacturer dealers
nor the retail establishment selling this product has any
authority to make any warranties or to promise remedies in
addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.
Manufacturer's maximum liability, in any event, shall not
exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original
consumer-purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
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Parts List - Model 4638220
Key Qty. Description Part #
A 1 Warming Rack ...............4152125
B 1 Cooking Grate ...............4152741
C 1 Leg Extender Assembly ........4154468
D 1 Handle .....................4154488
E 1 Drip VapoRISER Bar ..........4156418
F 1 Wheel Assembly .............4158100
G - - - Briquets (1 bag) ..............4158125
H 1 Brace ......................4502155
I 1 Front Panel .................4503076
J 6 #10x1/2”, T-20, Self-Tap Screw . . 4080043
K 1 Briquet Grate ................4151002
L 2 Valve Clip...................4156172
Key Qty. Description Part #
W 1 Side Shelf, Left...............4154456
X 1 Grill Lid.....................4581964
Y 1 Logo Plate Assembly ..........4157147
Z 1 Grease Clip .................5156607
1 12’ Natural Gas Hose..........4158033
1 Hardware Bag ...............4253990
Replacement Ignition Module Bag ........4506709
M 2 Casting Seat Bracket ..........4500222
N 2 Leg Assembly................4502156
O 1 Burner/Collector Assembly......4505069
P 1 Control Panel Assembly........4530074
Q 2 Control Knob ................4154470
R 1 Grill Bottom .................4580149
S 1 Back Panel..................4502064
T 8 #10x1-1/4” Self-Tap Screw......4080041
U 1 Side Shelf, Right .............4154459
V 4 Shelf Arm ...................4502121
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Remove end of rating label located on your
1
grill’s back panel (see parts list to identify)
and apply to your warranty card in box #5.
If label cannot be removed, write the numbers
on your warranty card.
0000000000
0000000
This label contains the model and serial number for your grill. You
should also write this information on page 2 of this manual in the
“Warranty Information” box.
2
Qty. 4
Qty. 4
1. Unfold legs to position shown,
laying grill .
Place top of front panel
control panel. Rest lower portion
of panel on legs, aligning panel
holes with leg holes.
ON ITS BACK
1ST
UNDER
FRONT OF GRILL
2ND
CE
RA
B
3RD
IMPORTANT:
Top edge of front
panel fits
UNDER
control panel.
2. Attach panel and brace with four
bolts and nuts.
ATTACHES TO RIGHT
SIDE.
NOTE: To prevent scratching, lay grill on packing material to assemble.
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BRACE
BRACE
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3
2ND
Text to
inside
Qty. 4
4
Qty. 4
1. Stand grill upside down and
attach back panel to legs and
brace with four bolts and nuts.
2. Facing back of grill, depress
buttons and snap leg extender
assembly into right legs and
wheel assembly (
) into left legs.
inward
IMPORTANT: Align tabs with
notches in legs.
1. Place 16 briquets onto briquet grate.
Arrange briquets as shown below.
2. Position Drip VapoRISER Bar as shown
and place above burner, resting on
supports at each end of grill bottom.
Briquet Placement
text facing
2ND
Notch
BACK OF GRILL
Press
BACK PANEL
Tab
BACK PANEL
1ST
Do not let briquets
cover burner port holes.
1ST
FRONT BACK
BACK
FRONT
BACK OF GRILL
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5
You may have:
Qty. 2
Hinge pin only
1. Place lid onto grill bottom.
Attach with two hinge pins.
2. Insert handle into grill lid.
Attach with two wing nuts.
Hinge pin
OR
and hitch pin
2ND
3RD
6
3. Be sure clips are attached
to logo plate posts. Snap
logo plate into grill lid.
Qty. 2
1. Insert pivot wire of SwingAway
into grill lid. Flex leg wires to
insert into grill bottom (see inset).
2. Place cooking grate into
grill bottom.
1ST
1ST
Back of
SwingAway
pointing
upward.
Pivot
wire
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Leg
wire
2ND
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Qty. 4
1. Install side shelves by sliding shelf tubes over ends of leg tubes. Press firmly so that holes are aligned.
Secure with one push-fastener on each leg.
1. Hang grease clip from center of grill bottom. Use an empty soup can
8
to hang from grease clip.(not included)
Center of
grill bottom
Grease clip
CAUTION
• Failure to install can in clip will cause hot grease to drip
from bottom of grill with risk of fire or property damage.
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1. Beneath control panel, attach
12’ natural gas hose to valve.
2. Tighten the connection with
an adjustable wrench.
3. LEAK TEST AS SHOWN ON
PAGE 12 BEFORE USING GRILL.
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Connecting Your Grill to the Natural Gas Source
1. Coat pipe nipple with gas resistant dope. Screw socket onto
gas manifold at gas source (A).
2. Connect unattached end of natural gas hose to socket. Push
sleeve back on socket (B) and insert plug until sleeve snaps
forward, locking plug into socket.
When socket and plug are connected, valve in socket opens
automatically to permit full gas flow. When coupling is
disconnected, valve in socket instantly and positively shuts off
flow of gas. Because valve in socket positively shuts off flow
of gas, grill can be disconnected from gas source by
disconnecting hose from socket. Socket can be left on
manifold of gas source if so desired.
WARNING
• Connection to gas source must be done by a certified
Plumber.
With proper assembly, plug cannot be removed without
pushing sleeve back.
plug out of sleeve (this automatically shuts off gas).
Please Note: Hose and assembly are A.G.A. Certified and
C.G.A. Listed for natural gas, manufactured gas, mixed gas
and for liquefied petroleum and for LP Gas-Air mixtures on
basis of 0.64 specific gravity for 1000 BTU’s per cubic foot of
gas at 0.3 in. Water column pressure drop. Only ANSI Z21.54
approved hoses should be used with this grill.
The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess
of ½ psig (3.5kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing its individual manual shut off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
To disconnect, push sleeve back and pull
WARNING
A
Gas
Flow
Pipe Nipple
Gas Manifold
• Do not use hard metal piping of any kind to connect this
type of grill to natural gas source. Use ONLY hose
specified by manufacturer. Using hard metal piping is
an unsafe practice. Movement of the grill can cause
Breakage of metal pipe.
Socket Sleeve
Hose
Plug
Insert cover in socket
when hose is removed
Push sleeve back to attach
B
Socket
Plug
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WARNING
WARNING
• Do not use grill until leak checked.
• If leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the Fire
Department.
• If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank
Valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department!
Leak Testing Valve and Hose
1.
Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.
2. Check to make sure grill is connected to natural gas source
and gas supply is turned on.
3. Brush a soapy solution onto areas and connections shaded
In illustration below.
s Never remove opening
at end of valve.
4. bubbles appear, there is a leak. Turn gas off at
“If growing”
control knobs and gas source immediately and retighten
connections.
repair.”
giving the serial, model number and name of items needed
To the Grill Service Center at .
If leaks cannot be stopped “do not try to
Call for replacement parts. Order new parts by
1-800-241-7548
For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid
Serious Injury:
Do not let children operate or play near grill.
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Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn.
•
Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill.
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Check burner flames regularly.
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Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in
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enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered
patio, or under a surface that can catch fire.
Do not use charcoal in a gas grill.
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• Use grill at least 3 ft. from any
wall or surface.
clearance to objects that can catch
fire or sources of ignition such as
pilot lights on water heaters, live
electrical appliances, etc.
• Apartment Dwellers:
Check with management to learn the requirements and fire
codes for using an Gas Grill in an apartment. If allowed use
outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance
from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies made
of wood.
• NEVER attempt to light burner with lid closed. A
buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is
hazardous.
Maintain 10 ft.
Safety Tips
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When grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and gas
source.
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Never move grill while in operation or still hot.
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Use long-handled barbecue utensils to avoid burns and
splatters.
Maximum load for side shelves is 10 lbs.
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A soup can be attached to grease clip and emptied
s
after each use. Do not remove soup can until grill has
completely cooled.
If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from grill
s
onto valve or hose, turn off gas supply at once. Determine
the cause, correct, clean and inspect valve and hose before
continuing. Perform a leak test.
If you have a grill problem see the
s
Section"
must
"Troubleshooting
.
CAUTION
• 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 gas
source off.
• Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or
burning off food residue on high. If grill has not been
regularly cleaned a grease fire can occur that may
damage the product.
Before Your First Cookout
• Light burners, check to make sure they are lit, close the lid
and warm up grill on HIGH for 15 minutes. Curing of paint and
parts will produce an odor only on first lighting.
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Ignitor Lighting
ssDo not lean over grill while lighting.
Open lid.
1. Turn on gas at gas source.
2. Turn LEFT knob to IGNITE.
3. Push IGNITOR Button rapidly to light. Be sure burner
lights and stays lit.
4. If burner does not light turn knob(s) to OFF, wait 5 minutes
and try again.
5. Turn RIGHT knob to IGNITE to light other burner.
6. If IGNITOR does not work, follow match lighting instructions.
After Lighting: Turn knob to HIGH position for warm-up. Do not
warm up grill with knobs on IGNITE. Knobs and handle will
become uncomfortably hot if left in IGNITE positions.
Valve Check
• Important: Make sure gas is OFF at gas source before
checking valves
valves, first push in knobs and release, knobs should spring
back. If knobs do not spring back, replace valve assembly
before using grill. Turn knobs to position then turn back
to position. Valves should turn smoothly.
OFF
. Knobs lock in OFF position. To check
LOW
Hose Check
Before each use, check to see if hose is cut or worn. Replace
•
damaged hoses before using grill. Use only valve and hose
specified by manufacturer.
Match Lighting
Do not lean over grill while lighting.
1. Turn on gas at gas source.
Open lid.
2. Place lit match into match lighting
hole from outside grill bottom (as
shown).
3. Push in and turn RIGHT knob to
IGNITE. Be sure burner lights and
stays lit.
4. Light left burner by pushing LEFT
knob in and turning to IGNITE.
After Lighting: Turn Knob to HIGH for warm-up.
Match
lighting
hole is in
bottom
or side
CAUTION
• If burner does not light, turn knobs to OFF. Wait 5
minutes and try again. If the burner does not ignite with
valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the burner
and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.
Burner Flame Check
• Light burner, rotate knobs
from HIGH to LOW. You
should see a smaller flame in
LOW position than seen on HIGH. Always check flame prior to
each use. If only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or
low flame" in the .
Troubleshooting Section
Turning Grill Off
• Turn all knobs to OFF position. Turn gas OFF at gas source.
HIGH
LOW
CAUTION
Clean burner prior to use after storing, at the beginning
of the grilling season or after a period of one
month not being used. Spiders and insects
like to build nests in burner tubes
(especially during colder months).
These nests can cause fires in
burner tubes or under grill.
See following pages for specific
cleaning instructions.
General Grill Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the
factory . Apply a strong
solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with
scrub brush to insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow
to completely air dry.
cleaner to painted surfaces.
• Plated wire grate:
concentrated grill cleaner or use soap and water solution. Dry
thoroughly and store indoors between cookouts.
Plastic parts: W
• ash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
s
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
• Porcelain grate:
residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or
specially formulated cleaner. Use nonabrasive scouring
powder for stubborn stains.
(and should never be painted)
Do not apply a caustic grill/oven
Wash grate and drip vaporiser bar with
Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
Because of glass-like composition, most
Typical spider webs
inside burner
Ignitor Check
• Turn gas off at gas source.
"Click" should be heard and spark seen each time between
collector box or burner and electrode. See if
no click or spark.
Press ignitor button rapidly.
"Troubleshooting"
• Stainless Steel:
cleaner and warm soapy water, wipe dry with a soft
nonabrasive cloth
• Briquet grate:
weaken with use. Remove grate from grill and tap to loosen
any scaling. Brush grate vigorously with a wire brush to
remove any additional scaling, rust or residue.
Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive
This grate will eventually decompose and
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Cleaning the Burner Assembly
Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner
assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill.
Turn gas off at control knobs and gas source.
1.
2. Remove cooking grate and drip vaporiser bar.
3. Discard used briquets before removing burner and briquet
grate.
4. Under grill remove grease cup and disconnect short ignitor
wire (A) and clips from burner (B). To remove clips pull down
on large end of clip attached to the valve, turn away from
valve, rotate upward and remove small end of clip from
burner tube.
5. Inside grill remove burner assembly and briquet grate (C),
clean ceramic portion of electrode with rubbing alcohol and a
swab. Remove scale from briquet grate, replace if
necessary.
6. Clean outside of burner with soap and water. Lay burner
upside down on flat surface, insert garden hose to force
water through tubes. Make sure water comes out of all
burner holes. Open clogged holes with a thin wire.
out excess water
and examine holes. Due to normal wear
and corrosion some holes may become enlarged. If any
large cracks or holes are found replace burner.
Shake
7. If grill is to be stored, coat burner lightly with cooking oil.
Wrap in protective cover to keep insects out.
8. If not storing grill after cleaning, hold briquet grate and
burner together angle into grill bottom (D).
9. To reattach clips hold large curved end away from burner
tube, insert small curved end into hole under burner tube,
turn clip towards valve, snap into place.
VERY IMPORTANT: Clips must be attached correctly for
proper grill function (B).
10. Reattach ignitor wire to ignitor (A).
11. Do not use more than 16 new briquets on briquet grate
around burner. Do not let briquets cover burner holes.
12. Reposition drip vaporiser bar and cooking grate. Reattach
clean can to grease clip.
13. Before cooking again on grill, follow .
"Burner Flame Check"
Briquet Grate
Clip
B
D
Burner
Electrode
Valve
Burner
Tube
C
A
Short Ignitor Wire
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Cooking Chart
Cooking times and temperatures may vary according to specific
recipes, cooking conditions or barbecue equipment used. Take
these factors into consideration to insure best results. If you use
the indirect cooking method (lighting only one burner and placing
food on opposite side of cooking grate), allow more grilling time.
Temperatures: High = 650 F° / Medium = 450 F° / Low = 300 F°
Food
Beef
Hamburger ½” thick
Steak ½”
Roast
Pork
Chops ½”
Ribs 5-6 lbs.
Roast 3-5 lbs.
Ham Steak ½”
Setting
Medium
Medium-Hot
Low
Medium
Low-Medium
Low-Medium
Medium-Hot
Cooking Time
Med: 7-10 min/Well: 10-15 min
Rare: 3-6 min/Med: 6-9 min/Well: 9-12 min
Rare: 18-22 min per lb/Med: 22-28 min
per lb/Well: 28-32 min per lb
Well: 15-20 min
Well: 45-90 min
Well: 18-23 min per lb
12-15 min
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 thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a
thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
Chill:
For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at
1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202) 720-3333,
10:00 am-4:00 pm EST
How to Tell if Meat is Grilled Thoroughly
Meat and poultry cooked on a grill often browns very fast on
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the outside. Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has
reached a safe internal temperature, and cut into food to
check for visual signs of doneness.
Ham 5 lb. fully cooked
Lamb
Chops ½”
Poultry
Chicken 2½-3½ lbs.
Chicken halved or
quartered
Turkey
Seafood
Steaks 1” thick
Fillets 6-8 oz.
Shrimp large or jumbo
Venison
Steak 1” thick
Burgers ½”
Roast 3-4 lbs.
Vegetables
Wrap vegetables in foil
Baking potato, whole
Low-Medium
Medium
Low
Low
Low-Medium
Medium-Hot
Medium-Hot
Low-Medium
Medium
Medium
Low-Medium
Low
20 min per lb
6-12 min
1 hr, 15 min to 1 hr, 30 min
40-60 min
18-20 min per lb
Well: 10-15 min
8-12 min
8-12 min
Rare: 8-10 min/Med: 10-12 min
Rare: 10-12 min/Med: 12-15 min
Rare: 20-22 min per lb/Med: 22-25 min per lb
55-60 min
Whole poultry should reach 180 F°; breasts, 170 F°. Juices
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should run clear and flesh should not be pink.
Hamburgers made of any ground meat or poultry should
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reach 160 F°, and be brown in the middle with no pink
juices. Beef, veal and lamb steaks, roasts and chops can be
cooked to 145 F°. All cuts of pork should reach 160 F°.
NEVER partially grill meat or poultry and finish cooking later.
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Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.
When reheating takeout foods or fully cooked meats like hot
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dogs, grill to 165 F°, or until steaming hot.
Storing Your Grill
• Clean cooking grate and discard old briquets.
• Store in dry location.
• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill
covers offered by Char-Broil.
• Storage of grill indoors is permissible ONLY if gas source is
disconnected.
• When removing grill from storage, follow
Assembly”
instructions before starting grill.
“Cleaning Burner
Onions, whole
Tomatoes, half
Corn, whole
Mushrooms
Low
Medium
Low
Medium
45 min
30-40 min
35-45 min
15-20 min
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Burner will not light
using ignitor.
Burner(s) will not
match light.
Possible Cause
Wire and/or electrode
covered with cooking residue.
Electrode and burner are wet.
Electrode cracked or broken,
“sparks at crack”.
Wire is loose or disconnected.
Wire is shorting (sparking)
between ignitor and electrode.
Bad ignitor.
No gas flow.
Obstruction of gas flow.
Disengagement of burner to
valve.
Prevention/Cure
Clean wires and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.
Wipe dry with cloth.
Replace electrode.
Reconnect or replace ignitor wire.
Replace ignitor wire.
Replace ignitor.
Turn gas on at source.
Clean burner tubes.
Reengage burner and valve.
Flames blow out.
Flare-up.
Persistent grease
fire (can damage
the appearance of
steel panels and
aluminum castings
on the grill).
Flashback...
(fire in burner tube(s)
Is grill assembled correctly?
High or gusting winds.
Grease buildup.
Excessive fat in meat.
Excessive cooking temperature.
Grease trapped by food
buildup around burner system.
Grease soaked into briquets.
Burner and/or burner tubes are
blocked.
Check assembly steps in manual.
Turn front of grill to face wind or increase flame height.
Clean grill.
Trim fat from meat before grilling.
Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly.
Turn knobs to OFF. Turn gas off at gas source. Leave lid in position and
let fire burn out. After grill cools, remove and clean all parts.
Replace briquets. If cooking with fatty meats, remove briquets.
Clean burner and/or burner tubes.
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