Expert Grill XG1136224169001 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Expert Grill Pioneer

Model No.: XG1136224169001

Read this Owner’s manual carefully and be sure your
gas grill is properly assembled, installed and
maintained. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury and/or property damage.

For Outdoor Use Only

Description:

• Parts

• Assembly

• Safety Rules

• Use and Care

• Troubleshooting

Important: Keep this Owner’s Manual for
convenient reference and for part replacement.

If you have any questions or problems, you can
contact our customer service at 855-256-2160
or [e-mail] from 8
AM – 4:30 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.

Please make sure the cylinder valve connection
device shall properly and safely mate with the
connection device attached to the inlet of the
pressure regulator.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

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 gas cylinder not
connected for use shall not be
stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

WARNING:

If the outdoor cooking gas appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply
cylinder(s). Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the
cylinder(s) is (are) disconnected and removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance.
Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.

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.

DANGER
If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open hood.

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

WARNING
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a fire or explosion that could cause
serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.

WARNING
Your grill will get very hot. Never lean over the cooking area while using your grill. Do not touch
cooking surfaces, grill housing, hood or any other grill parts while the grill is in operation, or
until the gas grill has cooled down after use.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury.

WARNING
Remove the POP labels before using the grill.

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Safety Precautions

Provided with a listed overfilling prevention
device.

This safety feature prevents the gas cylinder from
being overfilled which can cause malfunction of the
LP gas cylinder, regulator and/or grill.

The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and
marked in accordance with specifications of the U.S.
Dept. of Transportation (DOT). In Canada, the LP
gas cylinder must meet the National Standard of
Canada ,Can CSA –B339, Cylinders, spheres and
Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and
Commission .

1. The LP gas cylinder must have a shutoff valve,
terminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet,
that is compatible with a Type 1 cylinder connection
device. The LP cylinder must also have a safety
relief device that has a direct connection with the
vapor space of the cylinder.

2. Always keep LP gas cylinder in an upright position.
The cylinder supply system must be arranged for
vapor withdraw.

3. The LP gas cylinder used must have a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.

Proper Placement and Clearance of Grill

This outdoor cooking gas appliance shall be used
only outdoors and shall not be used in a building,
garage, or any other enclosed area., at least 2FT
from the back and side of any combustible surface.
Your gas grill should not be used under overhead
combustible construction . Do not obstruct the flow of
ventilation air around the gas grill housing.

• Do not install this outdoor gas grill in or on
recreational vehicles or boats

• Keep outdoor gas grill area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids

• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air. Check for this each time prior to using
grill.

• Never connect an unregulated LP gas cylinder to
your gas grill. The gas regulator assembly supplied
with your gas grill is adjusted to have an outlet
pressure of 11” water column (W.C.) for connection
to an LP gas cylinder.

• Only use the regulator and the hose assembly
supplied with your gas grill. Replacement regulators
and hose assemblies must be those specified in this
manual.

• Let your LP gas cylinders be filled by reputable
propane gas distributors and visually inspected
and recertified each time you fill.

1) do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or
near this appliance; 2) never fill the cylinder
beyond 80 percent full; and3) if the instructions in
(1) and (2) are not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.

• Always keep the LP cylinder in an upright position.

• Do not allow the liquefied petroleum gas cylinder
to overheat.

• Never store liquefied petroleum gas cylinders
indoors. If you store the gas grill in a garage or
other indoor location, be sure to disconnect the
LP cylinder and store it safely outdoors.

• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever
the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of
dust 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 gas cylinders must be stored outdoors in a
well-ventilated area and out of reach of children.
Disconnected LP gas cylinders must not be
stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.

• When your gas grill is not in use the gas must be
turned off at the LP gas cylinder.

• The pressure regulator and hose assembly must
be inspected before each use of the grill. If there
is excessive abrasion or wear or if the hose is cut,
it must be replaced prior to the grill being used
again. Replacement pressure regulators and
hose assemblies shall be those specified by the
appliance manufacturer.

• Keep the gas regulator hose away from hot grill
surfaces and dripping grease. Avoid unnecessary
twisting of hose. Visually inspect the hose prior to
each use for cuts, cracks, excessive wear or
other damage. If the hose appears damaged do
not use the gas grill. Call 855-256-2160 for
assistance.

• Never light your gas grill with the hood closed or
before checking to ensure the burner tubes are
fully seated over the gas valve orifices.

• Never allow children to operate your grill.

• If the above instructions are not strictly followed,
a fire that may result in death or serious injury
may occur.

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WARNING

A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of gas
indicates a serious problem with your gas grill or
the LP gas cylinder. Failure to immediately follow
the steps listed below could result in a fire or
explosion that could cause serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.

• Shut off gas supply to the gas grill.

• Turn the control knobs to OFF position.

• Put out any flame with a proper fire
extinguisher.

• Open Grill Hood.

• Get away from the LP gas cylinder.

• Do not try to fix the problem yourself.

• If odor continues or you have a fire you can not
extinguish, call your fire department. Do not call
near the LP gas cylinder because your telephone
is a form of electrical device and could create a
spark resulting in fire and/or explosion.

NOTE: The normal flow of gas through the regulator
and hose assembly can create a humming noise. A
low volume of noise is perfectly normal and will not
interfere with operation of the grill. If humming noise
is loud and excessive you may need to purge air
from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas
flow device. This purging procedure should be done
every time a new LP gas cylinder is connected to
your grill. For help with this procedure refer to page
21, “If Grill Still Fails To Light”, or call the Customer
Service Helpline 8 AM to 4:30 Eastern Time at: 855­256-2160

CAUTION: Beware of Flash-Back

CAUTION: Spiders and small insects occasionally

spin webs or make nests in the grill burner tubes
during transit and warehousing. These webs can lead
to gas flow obstruction which could result in a fire in
and around burner tubes. This type of fire is known as
“FLASH-BACK” and can cause serious damage to
your grill and create an unsafe operating condition for
the user.

Burner Flame Check

Visually check the burner flames prior to each
use. The flames should look like picture, if they
do not, refer to the cleaning burner tubes and
ports, see page 23 of this manual.

Requiring the grill can be connected to the gas
supply by means of a flexible hose connector
complying with the current Standard
for Elastomeric Composite Hose and Couplings
for Conducting Propane and Natural Gas,
CAN/CGA-8.1or with the Standard for
Thermoplastic Hose and Hose Couplings for
Conducting Propane and Natural Gas, CAN1-8.3

WARNING
Keeping the ventilation opening(s) of the
cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
From the firebox observe the flame burning
flame observation aperture steady state

WARNING

Spiders and insects can nest inside the
burners of the grill and disrupt gas flow. This
very dangerous condition could cause a fire
behind the valve panel, thereby damaging the
grill and making it unsafe for operation.
Inspect the grill at least twice a year.

Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only
cause of “FLASH-BACK”, it is the most common
cause.

To reduce the chance of “FLASH-BACK”, you must
clean the burner tubes before assembling your grill,
and at least once a month in late summer or early fall
when spiders are most active. Also perform this burner
tube cleaning procedure if your grill has not been used
for an extended period of time.

See Cleaning Burner Tubes and Ports on page # 23.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions-------------------------------------2-4

Burner Flame Check-------------------------------------4

Expert Grill Pioneer Model Description------------- 6

Hardware--------------------------------------------------- 6

Tools Required for Assembly-------------------------- 6

Parts Diagram--------------------------------------------- 7

Parts List------------------------------------------------- 8-9

Assembly Steps------------------------------------- 10-18

Connecting LP Gas cylinder to LP Grill--------19-20

Grill Lighting Instructions-------------------------- 20-21

Cooking Instruction------------------------------------- 22

Cleaning and Seasoning------------------------------ 22

Cleaning and Maintenance----------------------- 23-24

Troubleshooting------------------------------------------24

Warranty -------------------------------------------------- 25

Customer Service ---------------------------------------25

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Expert Grill Pioneer Model Description

Each main grill burner is rated at 10000BTU;
The grill burners are NOT fitted with a cross lighting channel between each neighboring burner;
All burners are operated by individual plug type gas valves;
The controls for all burners are mounted in the control panel of the appliance. The control valves
are operated by means of coated plastic control knobs. The upper cover is connected to a
stainless handle with a rubber sleeve through two Bakelite brackets;
The cooking surface is an iron plate (SPHC);
The barbecue has one aluminized mild steel heat shield plate to insulate the heat between the
combustion chamber and control panel;
There is a gas cylinder hook on the right side of the mobile device and can only use 20lb refillable
cylinders. LP cylinders measure approximately 12-1 / 4 inches in diameter and 17-15 / 6 inches in
height.

Hardware

Tools Required for Assembly

Philips Head Screwdriver (not included)

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Parts Diagram

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Parts List

Hood Assembly Hood Handle

Hinge Assembly Side Shelf

Gas Cylinder Hook Wheel

Strap Baffle of Cylinder

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