Frontgate 720-0170, Design Series I Use And Care Manual

USE AND CARE MANUAL

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY

Frontgate Design Series I

Model: 720-0170

Thank you for choosing Frontgate to meet your grilling needs. We’re confident this grill will provide
excellent performance and many years of enjoyment and lasting value selecting our stainless steel gas
grill.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section One

Important Safety Instructions
Placement of the Grill

Section Two

Electronic Ignition Battery Installation
Warming Rack Installation

Section Three

Gas Requirements
Natural Gas Installation
L.P. (Propane) Tank Installation

Section Four

Leak testing

Section Five

Operating Instructions
Grill Lighting Instructions
Grill Lighting Instructions
Match Lighting the Grill

Section Six

Optional Rotisserie Installation
Rotisserie Operating Instructions
Rear Burner Lighting Instructions
Rear Burner Lighting Illustrations

Section Seven

Care and Maintenance

Section Eight

Troubleshooting

Section Nine

Parts Diagram Detail
Part Item Numbers
Parts Ordering

Section Ten

Grill Tips
Cooking Charts

Section Eleven

Warranty

For future reference, record your Frontgate Grill purchase:
Frontgate Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Gas Type:

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WARNING

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance

2. Extinguish any open flame

3. Open lid

4. If the odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier

We recommend you read this entire manual to be sure your grill is properly assembled, installed
and maintained. Failure to follow theses instructions could result in serious bodily injury and/or
property damage. This grill is intended for outdoor use only and is not intended to be installed
in or on recreational vehicles or boats.

Be sure to keep this manual in a convenient location as it has answers to questions that may occur
during further uses.

WARNING: Extreme care should be used because of the high temperatures produced by this appliance.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GRILL IS BEING
OPERATED.

This appliance must be kept clear from combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids. Do not allow flammable materials to come in contact with grate, burner or hot surfaces.

Follow the installation and servicing instructions provided with this product. Have your grill installed by a
qualified technician. Locate the main gas supply valve so that you know how to shut the gas off to your
grill. If you smell gas, make sure all gas connections are tight before operation. If your continue to smell
gas call a qualified technician,

When lighting the burners, always pay close attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are pushing
the igniter knob to light the burner you intend on using.

DO NOT LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING OR AT ANY TIME WHILE THE GRILL
IS LIT.

Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
A qualified technician should conduct all other services.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: The burning of gas cooking fuels
generates some byproducts which are the list of
substance which are known by the Sate of California
to case cancer or reproductive harm. California law
requires business to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure
to these substances, always operate this appliance in
according to the use and care manual, ensuring you
provide good ventilation when cooking with gas.

TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.58-1995/CGA 1.6­M95 STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING GAS
APPLIANCES. THIS GRILL IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
Check your local building codes for the proper method on
installation. In the absence of local codes, this appliance should
be installed in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code NO.
Z223.1-1998 and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NEPA No.
70-1990

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this grill.

DO NOT try lighting this grill without reading the “LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS” section of this m anual.

This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicle or boats.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not allow clothing, pot holders or other
flammable materials come in contact with or too
close to any grate, burner or hot surface until it
has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in
personal injury.

For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose­fitting garments or sleeves should not be worn
while using this appliance. Some synthetic
fabrics are highly flammable and should not be
worn while cooking.

Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for grill use. Theses types of
materials may break with sudden temperature
changes. Use only on low or medium heat
settings according to the manufacturer’s
directions.

Do not heat unopened food containers as a build­up of pressure may cause the container to burst.

When lighting a burner, always be sure the grill
hood is in the open position. Be sure you turn the
igniter knob labeled for the burner you intend to
use.

When in use. Do not lean over the grill when
open. When using the grill, do not touch the grill
rack, burner grate or immediate surrounding as
theses area become extremely hot and could
case burns.

DO NOT MOVE THE GRILL WHEN IN USE.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces may case burns from
steam. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place
of pot holders. Do not let potholders touch hot
portions of the grill racks.

Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before
attempting to handle it. Avoid letting excess
grease deposits collect in the grease tray at the
bottom of the grill’s firebox. Clean often.

DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL TO LINE THE
GRILL RACKS OR GRILL BOTTOM. This can
severely upset combustion air flow or trap
excessive heat in the control area.

For proper lighting and performance of the
burners keep the burner ports clean. It is
necessary to clean them periodically for optimum
performance. The burners will only operate in
one position and must be mounted correctly for
safe operation.

Clean the grill with caution. Be sure all grill
controls are turned off if attempting to clean the
grill with water while still warm. To avoid steam
burns always wear an oven mitt and a long
sleeve shirt if cleaning a grill when it is warm.

Since some cleaners produce noxious fumes or
can ignite if applied to a hot surface. Do Not use
cleaning agents until the grill has cooled. The
chemical that produces the spraying action could,
in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal
parts to corrode.

INSECT WARNING: Spiders and other insects
can nest in the burners of this or any other grill
and cause the gas to flow improperly. This is a
very dangerous condition that can cause a fire to
occur behind the valve panel, thereby damaging
the grill and making it unsafe to operate. Inspect
the grill twice a year for insect activity.

Be sure all controls knobs are turned OFF when
the grill is not in use.

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Do not use the grill for cooking excessive fatty
meats or products the promote flare- ups.

Do not operate the grill under unprotected,
combustible construction. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings, garages,
sheds or breezeways or other such enclosed
areas.

Keep the area surrounding the grill free from
combustible materials, trash, or combustible
fluids and vapors such as gasoline or charcoal
lighter fluid. If the grill is stored indoors, ensure
that it is cool. If propane is used, the propane
cylinder must be unhooked and the propane
cylinder stored outside in a well ventilated area
and out of reach of children.

NEVER USE A DENTED OR RUSTY PROPANE
CYLINDER.

DO NOT USE BRIQUETTES OF ANY KIND IN
THE GRILL.

The grill is designed for optimum performance
without the use of briquettes. Do not place
briquettes on the radiant flame tamers as this will
block off the area for the grill burners to vent.
Adding briquettes can damage ignition
components and knobs, and void the warranty.

Keep the back of the grill cart free and clear of
debris. Keep any electrical supply cord or
rotisserie motor cord away from the heated areas
of the grill.

Never use the grill in extremely windy conditions.
If located in a consistently windy area (oceanfront,
mountaintop, etc.), you may risk creating an
unsafe condition such as flame being
extinguished and allow excess gas to escape.
Under these condition, you will need to provide a
windbreak for safe operation.

ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE
MAY BE DANGEROUS AND WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CLEARANCE

For your safety, a minimum of 3” clearance is
required from the back of the grill to non­combustible construction and at lease 6” side
clearance to non- combustible construction. A
minimum of 12’ clearance from the back of the
grill to any combustible construction such as
wood siding of a residence.

LOCATION

Take into account convenience and visual
impact as well as traffic flow and wind
exposure. The grill should never be placed in
an enclosed area without an approved
ventilation system, or beneath a combustible
overhang. Keep gas supply lines as short as
possible.

Lock the wheels on the grill cart after the grill
is placed in a suitable position. Wheel locking
instructions located below the right-hand door.

UTILITIES

For natural gas grills, consult your local gas utility
company for hook-up requirements, All gas
connections should be made by a plumber or a
gas supply company. For natural gas installation,
the supply line must be at least ½” diameter.

The rotisserie requires a 110/120 volt electric
supply and GFI receptacle (6.5 amp min.).

PLACEMENT OF THE GRILL

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Getting Ready

Make sure all packing material is removed from the grill, including the burner tie-down straps.

Installation of Electronic Ignition Battery
The electronic ignition requires one AA battery be installed to operate. To install the AA battery

included with the grill, remove the battery box housing by using the threaded cap. Install the battery with
the positive pole facing toward you. Replace and tighten the battery box cap after the battery is installed.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation of Warming Rack

Install the warming rack on to the warming rack bracket

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GAS REQUIREMENTS

General Information

Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP), and make sure
the marking plate (located on the back of the grill) agrees with that the supply.

Note: Never attach an unregulated gas line to the appliance.

For Natural Gas installations, an installer must supply a gas shutoff valve that is easily accessible to the
grill.

All installer supplied parts must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Natural
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990, and the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z23. 1-1998.

All pipe sealants must be an approved type and resistant to the actions of LP gases.
This grill and its individual shutoff 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 (3.5 kPa.).
The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve

during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ PSIG
(3.5 kPa.).

The installation of this grill must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with National
Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1a-1998.

Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the Standard Can1-b149.1 and or.2 (installation code
for gas burning appliances and equipment) and local codes.

Natural Gas Installation

The gas inlet supply pressure should be between 5” and 14” w.c. A step down regulator is required if the
line pressure is in excess of 14” w.c.

Check your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply lines. Be
sure to check on type and size of run, and how deep to bury the line. A minimum ½” gas line is
required. If the gas supply line is too small, the grill will not operated correctly

Any joint sealant used must be an approved type and be resistant to the actions of natural gas.
Place the installer supplied shutoff valve in an accessible location to enable the gas supply to be cut off to

the grill.

IMPORTANT: If there is ever a need to convert the grill’s original gas supply system from LP to
Natural Gas or vice versa, the conversion must be done by a service agent authorized by
Frontgate. This conversion will only be warranted if the service is provided by an authorized
service agent. All costs associated with a conversion including, but not limited to the parts and
service fees, are the responsibility of the grill owner.

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