Manual Revision #: 23102009 PD
TM
CUISINART™ C550S
Assembly Manual
85-3030-8 (G41206) Propane
85-3031-6 (G41207) Natural Gas
LIMITED 5YEAR WARRANTY
Read and save manual for future reference.
Assemble your grill immediately.
Missing or damaged parts should be
claimed within 30 days of purchase.
For product inquiries, parts, warranty and troubleshooting support,
please call 1-800-309-3452.
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WARNING
Failure to follow all of the Manufacturer’s
instructions could result in hazardous res,
explosions, property damage, or serious
personal injury or even death.
Follow all leak check procedures carefully
prior to operation of barbecue, even if grill
was dealer assembled. Do not try to light
this barbecue without reading the Lighting
Instructions section of this manual.
THIS MANUAL MUST REMAIN WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES
CAUTION
Re ad a nd fol low al l s afe ty sta teme nts ,
as semb ly in stru cti ons, a nd us e a nd ca re
directions before attempting to assemble
and cook.
CAUTION
Sharp e dges. Wear glov es when as sembling
your grill.
THIS BARBECUE IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
CONTACT CALL CENTRE IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING
1-800-309-3452
INSTALLER OR ASSEMBLER/CONSUMER
This manual should be kept with the BBQ at
all times.
HEAVY ARTICLE NEEDS 2 TO LIFT
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
• #2 Phillips screwdriver (long and short)
• ¼” Slotted screwdriver (long and short)
• Adjustable wrench
• Pliers
Before assembling the barbecue, read these
instructions carefully.
Assemble the barbecue on a at, clean surface.
Grill is heavy. You should have at least two people
assemble the barbecue together.
Notes: Do not fully tighten all the nuts during this
initial stage.
Caution:
Sheet metal can cause injury. Wear gloves when installing the grill.
HARDWARE PACK
¼” - 20UNCX13 Screw
X 6
ø7 Lock Washer
X 14
ST4.2x10 Tapping Screw
X 2
¼” - 20UNCX38 Screw
X 4
ø7 Washer
X 14
ø5 Lock Washer
X 24
¼” - 20UNCX16 Screw
X 4
NO. 10-24UNC10 Screw
X 20
ø5 Washer
X 24
Wrench
X 1
NO. 10-24UNCx13 Screw
X 4
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
8 9
10
11 12
13 14
Wing Nut
X 1
Venturi Clip, Side Burner
X 1
Control Knob
X1
No. Description Part Number Quantity
1 ¼"-20UNCX13 Screw 20120-13013-250 6
2 ¼"-20UNCX38 Screw 20120-13038-250 4
3 ¼"-20UNCX16 Screw 20120-13016-250 4
4 ø7 Lock Washer 41400-07000-250 14
5 ø7 Washer 40300-07000-250 14
6 NO.10-24UNCx10 Screw 20124-10010-250 20
7 ø 5 Lock Washer 41400-05000-250 24
8 ø 5 Washer 40300-05000-250 24
9 ST4.2x10 Tapping Screw 22500-42010-137 2
10 Wrench G413-0032-9082 1
11 NO.10-24UNCx13 Screw 20124-10013-250 4
12 Control Knob G412-4500-9000 1
13 Wing Nut 33301-04000-032 1
14 Venturi Clip, Side Burner G405-0019-9200 1
To ORDER non-warranty replacement parts or accessories, or to register your warranty,
please visit us on the web at
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DANGER
1. If you smell Gas:
a. Shut o gas to the appliance
b. Extinguish any open ame
c. Open lid
d. If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or your
re department
2. Requires two people to complete the
assembly process.
3. Beware of sharp edges.
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable liquids or vapours 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.
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Item No. Quantity Description Part No.
AA 1 Top Lid G412-4800-01
AB 1 Lid Handle G412-0035-01
AC 1 Thermometer G512-0052-01
AD 2 Screw for Top Lid G501-0005-02
AE 2 Lid Bumper G508-0063-01
BA1 1 Burner Box Weldment G412-3600-01
BA2 1 Rear Panel, Burner Box G416-0013-01
BB 1 Upper Side Panel - Left G412-1700-01
BC 1 Upper Side Panel - Right G412-4900-01
BD1 2 Main Burner - A G413-5000-01
BD2 1 Main Burner - B G412-3800-01
BE 2 Carryover Assembly G413-0004-01
BF 3 Flame Tamer G413-0036-01
BG 2 Cooking Grate G412-0039-01
BH 1 Warming rack G413-0002-01
BI 1 Upper Back Panel G412-0002-01
BJ 1 Match Holder G608-0019-01
CA 1 Manifold Assembly G412-4600-01
CB 1 Regulator G606-0008-01
CC 3 Control Knobs G512-7900-01
CD1 1 Electronic Igniter Assembly G412-0038-01
CD2 1 Electronic Ignition Button G512-0070-01
CE 1 Electrode Set, Main Burner G412-0009-01
CF 1 Control Panel G412-0037-01
CG 1 Heat Shield G412-0017-01
CH 1 Grease Tray G412-1900-01
CI 1 Grease Cup G416-0015-01
CJ 1 Side Burner Lid G501-0070-01
CK 1 Side Burner Drip Pan G617-0035-01
CL1 1 Side Burner Valve G512-0055-01
CL2 1 Side Burner Metal Hose G608-0039-01
CM 1 Side Burner Assembly G512-2600-02
CN 1 Side Burner Electrode Set
G433-0047-02
CO 1 Side Burner Cooking Grate G501-0077-01
DA 1 Side Burner Shelf Table - Left G501-3600-01
DB 1 Side Burner Shelf Fascia - Left G412-0041-01
DC 1 Side Burner Shelf Table - Right G501-0800-02
DD 1 Side Burner Shelf Fascia - Right G412-0040-01
DE 1 Cart Side Panel - Left G412-0500-01
DF 1 Cart Side Panel - Right G412-0600-01
DG 2 Pillars G412-0013-01
DH 1 Front Panel G412-0012-01
DI 1 Bottom Shelf G412-1800-01
DJ 2 Wheel with Lock G401-0061-01
DK 2 Wheel G607-0048-01
DL 1 Bottom Shelf Weight G412-0030-01
E1 1 Hardware Pack G412-B006-01
E2 1 Assembly Manual G412-M006-01
E3 1 Safety & Care Manual G412-M006-02
PARts List (PRoPAnE) foR 85-3030-8 (G41206) EXPLoDED DiAGRAM (PRoPAnE) foR 85-3030-8 (G41206)
DK
DJ
DF
DE
DH
DG
2DC
CD1
CJ
CI
CE
BE
BA2
BC
BA1
FC
Heat shield
CO
CK
CL1
DA
CL
CN
DB
CG
Heat shield
DB
D
F
BD1
BD2
BE
CJ
DB
BI
B
I
BJ
Safety & Care
Manual
Assembly
Manual
E2
E1
E3
BH
CM
CK
CC
DA
AE
AD
AB
BA1
AC
BC
BA2
BF
CA
CB
BG
AA
DC
DD
CE
CH
CD1
CD2
CI
CC
CF
BA1
DB
DG
DH
DE
DK
DJ
DI
CG
DG
CN
CL2
DL
4 5
PARts List (nAtuRAL GAs) foR 85-3031-6 (G41207) EXPLoDED DiAGRAM (nAtuRAL GAs) foR 85-3031-6 (G41207)
Item No. Quantity Description Part No.
AA 1 Top Lid G412-4800-01
AB 1 Lid Handle G412-0035-01
AC 1 Thermometer G512-0052-01
AD 2 Screw for Top Lid G501-0005-02
AE 2 Lid Bumper G508-0063-01
BA1 1 Burner Box Weldment G412-3600-01
BA2 1 Rear Panel, Burner Box G416-0013-01
BB 1 Upper Side Panel - Left G412-1700-01
BC 1 Upper Side Panel - Right G412-4900-01
BD1 2 Main Burner - A G413-5000-01
BD2 1 Main Burner - B G412-3800-01
BE 2 Carryover Assembly G413-0004-01
BF 3 Flame Tamer G413-0036-01
BG 2 Cooking Grate G412-0039-01
BH 1 Warming rack G413-0002-01
BI 1 Upper Back Panel G412-0002-01
BJ 1 Match Holder G608-0019-01
CA 1 Manifold Assembly G412-4700-01
CB 1 Natural Gas Hose G501-0099-01
CC 3 Control Knobs G512-7900-01
CD1 1 Electronic Igniter Assembly G412-0038-01
CD2 1 Electronic Ignition Button G512-0070-01
CE 1 Electrode Set, Main Burner G412-0009-01
CF 1 Control Panel G412-0037-01
CG 1 Heat Shield G412-0017-01
CH 1 Grease Tray G412-1900-01
CI 1 Grease Cup G416-0015-01
CJ 1 Side Burner Lid G501-0070-01
CK 1 Side Burner Drip Pan G617-0035-01
CL1 1 Side Burner Valve G512-0067-01
CL2 1 Side Burner Metal Hose G608-0039-01
CM 1 Side Burner Assembly G512-2600-02
CN 1 Side Burner Electrode Set
G433-0047-02
CO 1 Side Burner Cooking Grate G501-0077-01
DA 1 Side Burner Shelf Table - Left G501-3600-01
DB 1 Side Burner Shelf Fascia - Left G412-0041-01
DC 1 Side Burner Shelf Table - Right G501-0800-02
DD 1 Side Burner Shelf Fascia - Right G412-0040-01
DE 1 Cart Side Panel - Left G412-0500-01
DF 1 Cart Side Panel - Right G412-0600-01
DG 2 Pillars G412-0013-01
DH 1 Front Panel G412-0012-01
DI 1 Bottom Shelf G412-5500-01
DJ 2 Wheel with Lock G401-0061-01
DK 2 Wheel G607-0048-01
DL 1 Bottom Shelf Weight G412-0030-01
E1 1 Hardware Pack G412-B006-01
E2 1 Assembly Manual G412-M006-01
E3 1 Safety & Care Manual G412-M006-02
DK
DJ
DH
DG
2DC
CD1
CJ
CI
CE
BE
BA2
BC
BA1
FC
Heat shield
CO
CK
DA
CL
CN
CG
Heat shield
DB
D
K
DJ
DG
BJ
Safety & Care
Manual
Assembly
Manual
E2
E1
E3
BI
DF
DE
DI
BH
BG
CB
CJ
DA
CK
CM
CF
BI
DB
DE
DH
AD
AE
BA2
AC
DC
AB
BC
DD
BA1
CH
CE
CD1
CD2
CI
DG
DF
CG
CN
CL1
CL2
BD1
BD2
BE
DL
6
Attach the front panel (DH) onto the pillars (DG).
DK
DF
DF
DG
DG
DG
DH
DE
DE
DF
DI
DJ
DI
Front view
Back view
Separate the 2 dierent types of wheels, 2
locking wheels (DJ) and 2 regular wheels (DK).
Attach the locking wheels (DJ) to the back of the
bottom shelf (DI) and the regular wheels (DK) to
the front of the bottom shelf (DI).
To secure the 4 wheels, hand tighten rst. Then,
tighten further using the wrench provided in
the hardware pack.
Ensure that the wheels are rmly locked in the
“ON” position before continuing.
Assemble the left side panel (DE) and the right
side panel (DF) to the bottom shelf (DI).
Assemble the left and right pillars (DG), to the
cart side panels, as shown in gure A and B.
A
B
DE
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2
4
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Back view
Close up
Close up
Back view
X 6
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AV Y.
Position the top lid and burner box assembly
(A and B) onto the cart assembly (C) as shown.
in gure A.
U
se the hardware to connect both
parts, on the left and right sides, at the two
points indicated in gure B.
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8
Attach the right side shelf fascia(DD) to the right
side shelf (DC).
Attach the upper back panel (BI) to both the left
and right side panels (DE and DF).
Only install hardware in the bottom portion of
the back panel, as shown in gure B.
B
BI
6
6
11
A
B
C
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
7
7
7
8
8
8
BI
DE
DD
DC
Front
Back
B
BC
P:
To position the side shelf, insert the two
hooks on the side right shelf assembly into
the two openings located on the upper right
side panel (BC).
Assemble the right side shelf assembly to the
cart assembly, as shown in gure B.
A
A
C
C
B
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 3
X 3
X 3
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
+
B
C
A
B
10
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9
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Attach the left side burner shelf fascia (DB) to the
left side burner shelf table (DA).
DA
DB
Front
DA
DB
*
A
B
P:
To position the left side burner shelf, insert
the two hooks on the side shelf assembly
into the two openings located on the upper
left side panel (BB).
Assemble the left side shelf assembly to the cart
assembly, as shown in gure B.
BB
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11
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NEED
:
12
Remove the hardware that is pre-assembled
to the side burner valve bracket(C
), as shown
in gure B. Insert the side burner valve stem
through the rear of the left side shelf fascia(DB).
Assemble the side burner valve to the side shelf
fascia, using the hardware removed.
Assemble the side burner control knob (#12) to
the side burner valve (C
L
).
Hardware may be included with the hardware
pack.
CL
A
B
C
C
A
A
X 3
X 3
X 3
Y
O
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I
LL
NEED
:
11
A
B
C
2
3
445
5
7 8
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
X 2
DA
DB
12
B
12
a. Position the side burner (CM) through the
opening in the left side burner drip pan (CK).
CM
b. Make sure that the burner (CM) engages the
side burner valve (C
1) as shown in gure B.
A
B
CK
CM
13
Place the heat shield (CG) into the groove which
is located at the back side of the front panel as
shown in gure A. Next, attach the heat shield
(CG) to the upper back panel (BI) by using the self
tapping screw (x2), as shown in gure B.
First place the ame tamers (BF) and then the
cooking grates (BG) into the burner box.
Place the warming rack (BH) onto the burner box.
BF
CG
DH
DE
BI
BH
BG
Back view
A
B
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b.
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sing the wing nut provided, assemble the side
burner (CM) to the side burner drip pan (CK), as
shown in gure C.
B
c. Attach the end of the side burner electrode
wire (CN) to the underside of the side burner
electrode, as shown in gure D.
Ensure that the wire is pushed in rmly.
a.
U
se the side burner Venturi clip (#14) to
connect the side burner to the side burner
valve.
CN
14
CO
C
A
D
d. Place the side burner cooking grate (CO) into
postion on the side burner shelf, as shown in
gure E.
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NEED
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NEED
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13
14
X 1
15
OUGAS
MODEO
.
Attach the natural gas hose (CB) to the side
burner valve (C
1) as shown.
O
:
In order to complete installa
tion of your Natural Gas BBQ a 1/2” or 3/8”
adapter may be required to connect your
BBQ’s Natural Gas hose to your home gas
supply.
Contact your Natural Gas supplier to
purchase the necessary part.
CB
FOR PR
OPA
NE
MO
DE
LON
LY
.
For natural gas model, follow step 18.
a. Position the 20 lb propane tank onto the
bottom shelf (DI), and secure using the bolt
(already attached) located on the underside of
the bottom shelf, as shown in gure B.
b. Attach the Regulator coupling nut to the
cylinder valve.
O
:
For your families safety, do
not attempt to light this BBQ until you have
reviewed pages 4-7 of the Cuisinart™ Safe
U
se and Care Manual. All Safety and
eak test
M
U
ST BE PERFORMED BY THE END
U
SER, prior
to lighting this BBQ.
WA
RNIN
G
D
o not store extra propane tanks within
BBQ cart.
B
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19
a. Insert the grease tray (CH) into the opening
in the upper back panel (BI), making sure to
engage tracks located under burner box.
b. Place the grease cup (CI) onto the tracks,
located opn the underside of the grease tray
(CH).
BI
CH
Back view
CH
CI
DE
U
nscrew the electronic ignitor button (CD2) and
insert one AA battery into the electronic igniter
battery compartment, with the positive end
facing outward.
* Battery not included.
CD2
A
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instRuCtions
16
17
B
CL1
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