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GE Monogram ®
Use and Care Guide

Stainless Steel

Professional

24;' 27;' 36" & 48"
Outdoor

Cooking Center

www. _,lzonogram.corn

Consumer Information

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking" Center

Introduction

Your new Monogram cooking center makes an eloquent slatement of style, convenience and
home planning flexibility-. Whether you chose it for iLspurity- of design, a_ssiduous attention to
detail--or for both of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram cooking center's superior
blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooking
center properly.

If you have any other questions--please call the GE Answer Center _)800.626.2000.
In Canada, please call 1.888.880.3030.

OR

Visit our Website at www.monogram.com.

Contents

Care and Cleaning

Burner (;rates ............................ 23

Burners .............................. 24-26

Ceramic Briquettes ....................... 22

Control Panel and Knobs .................. 26

Drip TFays ............................... 22

Gourmet Radianff MTrays .................. 23

Grill Components ........................ 22

Grill Rack(s) ............................. 22

Lava Rocks ............................... 22

Orifice Cleaning .......................... 26

Rotm y Igniter ............................. 24

Rotisserie ................................ 26

Spider and Insect Warning ................. 24

Stainless Smel ............................ 26

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbe_ ................ 28

Model and Serial Number . .............. 4, 30

Problem Solver ........................... 27

Product Registration ................. 4, 29, 30

Safety Insu'uctions ..................... 3, 5-7

Warranty for cnstome_ in Canada .......... 31

WmTanty for custome_ in the USA ......... 32

Using the Cooking Center

Features .................................. 8

Ceramic Briquettes ....................... 10

Cooking Center ........................ 9-14

Gounnet Radianff MTrays ................... 9

Grilling Guide ............................ 14

Grilling HinLs ............................ 13

Lava Rocks ............................... 10

Lighting file Grill ...................... 10-12

Range-Top Burne_ ....................... 15

Rotisserie ............................. 16-20

Smoker System ........................... 21

TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ANSI Z21.58, LATEST EDITION

STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR
COOKING GAS APPLIANCES.
THIS COOKING CENTER IS

FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

Check your local building codes for
the proper method of installation.
In the absence of local codes, this

unit should be installed in accordance

with the national Fuel Gas Code No.

Z223.1, Latest Edition and the
National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA

No. 70, Latest Edition.

2

Safety Precautions

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

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.

_k WARNING

Do not try lighting this appliance

without reading the lighting

instructions contained in this
Use and Care Guide.

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 cylinder not connected for use
shall not be stored in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

POUR VOTRE SI_CURITI_
Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz :

1. Fermer l'alimentation de gaz vers
l'appareil.

2. l_teindre toute flamme nue.

3. Ouvrir le couvercle.

4. Si l'odeur persiste, t_l_phoner
imm_cliatement _ votre fournisseur

de gaz ou _ votre service d'incendie.

A AVERTISSEMENT

Ne pas essayer d'allumer cet appareil
sans lire les instructions d'allumage

contenues dans ce Guide d'utilisation
et d'entretien.

POUR VOTRE SI_CURITI_

1. Ne pas remiser ou utiliser de
l'essence ou autres vapeurs et

liquides inflammables pros de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

2. Un cylindre de gaz propane non

reli_ pour l'utilisation ne doit pas
_tre remis6 pr6s de cet appareil ou
de tout antre appareil.

Consumer Information

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

Before
using your

cooking
center

Read this guide carefully-. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new cooking
center properly.

Keep it handy- for answers to your questions.

If you do not understand something or need

more help, call:

GE Answer Center ®

800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1.888.880.3030 in Canada.

Write down
the model

& serial

n u rt_ b grs

On 36" or 48" models you will find 1hem on a
label in the rear of the burner box below the

burner grates.
On 27" models you will find daem in the back

right corner of the cooking center.
On 24" models, you will find them on dae

angled surface beneath the grill consols.

These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card

included in this guide.

Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or

service calls concerning your cooking center.

If yOU

received a
damaged

cooking

center

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the cooking center.

Save time

& money

Beff)re you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this guide.

It lists causes of minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

If you

need

service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this guide.

We are proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy

with the service you receive, here are steps to
follow for further help.

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are sdll not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number--to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances

Appliance Park
l_ouisville, KY 40225

4

Important Safety Instructions

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act requires 1he

Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known It the state to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn

customers of potential exposure m such
substances.

• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene,

carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete

combustion of natural gas oi" LP fuels.

Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will

minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure
to these substances is minimized because this

is an outdoor unit,

SAFE TY PRE CA UTIONS

When using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified lechnician in
accordance with the provided installation

insu'uctions,

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your cooking center unless it is
specifically recommended in this guide.
All other smwicing should be referred

to a qualified 1echnieian,

• Have the installer show you where the gas
shut-off valve is located so that you know
where to shut off the gas m the cooking center.

• If you re'nellgas, the installer has not done a
proper job of checking for leaks. You can have
a small leak and flaerefore a faint gas smell if
the connections are not completely tight,

lqnding a gas leak is NOT a do-il-yourself
procedure, Some leaks can only be found with
the burner conu'ol in the ON position and for
your protection it must be done by a qualified
service lechnician, Never use an open flame to

locale a leak.

• This cooking center is for outdoor use only.
Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58,

lalest Edition standard for outdoor cooking

gas appliances.

• Check your local building codes for the
proper method of installation. In the absence

of local codes, this unit should be installed in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code

No, Z223.1, Iatest Edition and the National

Electrical Code ANSI-NFPA No, 70, Latest
Edition.

• Do not try lighting this appliance without
reading the lighting instructions in this guide.

• Read this guide carefully and completely
before using your cooking center to reduce

the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury,
Please retain this guide for furore reference.

• This outdoor cooking gas appliance is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational

vehicles and/or boats.

• Never allow anyone to sit, stand or play on or
around the cooking center at any time. When
in use, portions of the cooking center get hot
enough to cause severe burns.

• Do not store items of interest to children
around or below the cooking center, in the

cart or builtin enclosure.

• Never allow children to crawl inside a cart
or enclosure.

• Never let clothing, pot holders or other
flarmnable 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 injmy,

• Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a burner by covering dae pan
complemly with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet
or flat txay. Use a multi-pulT_ose &y chemical
or foam-type fire extinguisher.

Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
covering it wifla baking soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose &y chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher,

Important Safety Instructions

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

SAFE TY PRE CA UTIONS

6

• Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

• Children should not be left alone or

unattended in an area where the cooking
center is being used.

• Do not leave the cooking center unattended
while cooking.

• For personal safety, wear proper apparel.

I_oose fitting garments or sleeves should

never be worn while using flais 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. Unsuitable

types of materials may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low or

medium heat setting.'s according to the

manufacturer's directions.

• Do not heat unopened food containers as a

build-up of pressure may cause the container
to burst.

• Use a pot holder when opening the roll top
lid. Open the lid slowly- to allow heat and

steam to escape.

• Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may- result in burns

from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth in place of a pot holder. Do not let pot

holders touch hot portions of the grill rack or

burner grates.

• Never lean over an open grill.

• Pay close attention when lighting a burner.

Be certain you are rotating the igniter labeled

for the burner you intend on using.

• When using the grill, do not touch the grill
rack, burner grate or immediate surrounding

areas as these areas become extremely hot
and could cause burns. Keep children away!

• Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool
before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting

grease deposits collect in the drip pans. Clean

the drip pans often. (On some models)

• Do not use aluminum foil to line drip
pans or grill racks. This can severely upset

combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in

the control area. The result of this can be

melted knobs or rotm T igniters,

• When using the range-top burners always use

flat-bnttomed pans which are large enough to
cover the burner. Adjust the flame so that it

heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid
ignition of clothing. Position handles inward

away from open edges of the unit to avoid

burns associated with spillovers. Hold the

handle of the pan with a pot holder when

turning or stirring food.

• Do not use the grill for cooking excessively

fatty meats or products which promote
flare-ups.

• Never grill without the drip pan in place and
pushed all the wayto the back of the grill.

Without it, hot grease could leak downward
and produce a fire or explosion hazard.

• Never rotisserie cook without the basting

pan in place and pushed all the way to the
back of the grill. Without it, hot grease

could leak downward and produce a fire
or explosion hazard.

• For proper fighting and performance of the
burners it is necessmy to keep the ports clean.

• Clean the grill with caution. To avoid steam

burns, do not use a wet sponge or cloth to

clean the grill while it is hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes or can ignite if

applied to a hot surface.

• Do not operate the cooking center under

unprotected combustible construction.
Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not

use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways
or other such enclo_d m'eas. This unit is for

outdoor ttse only.

• Do not locate the cooking center where

the grill exhaust is directed atcombustible
materials, windows (open or closed),

doorways, etc. The grill vents combustion
gases and smoke to the back of the appliance.

• Keep the area surrounding the cooking center
free from combustible materials, w,_sh, or

combustible fluids and vapoL_ such as gasoline
or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obsu_uct the

flow of combnstion and ventilation air.

• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to

at least an INTERNAL 160°F. and poultry
to at least an INTERNAL 180°F. Cooking

It these temperatures usually protecls
against l_odborne illness.

SAFE TY PRE CA UTIONS

• At least once ayear, the unit should be
inspected for the presence of spiders, spider

webs or other insects. The burner area is a
common and desired spider haven and can

present a dangerous condition which can
damage flae cooking center and render it
unsafe for use. The presence of spiders,
spider webs or oflaer insects can cause the gas

to flow from the front of the burner. This is a

vmT dangerous condition which can cause a
fire to occur behind the valve panel. Check

the cooking center immediately if any of the

following conditions exist:

1. The smell of gas in cot_junction wifla
extreme yellow tipping of the burner

flames.

2. The grill or range-lop burners do not
reach temperature.

3. The grill or range-top burners heat

unevenly.

4. The burners make popping noises.

• Do not use charcoal on the grill.

• Keep any electrical supply cord, or the
rotisserie motor away from the heated
areas of the cooking center.

• Never use the cooking center in windy
conditions. If located in a consistently windy
area (oceanliqmt, mountaintop, etc.) awind
break will be required. Always adhere lc}

lhe specified clearances lisled in the
installalion instructions.

• The 24' professional grill is designed for

single rows of ceramic briquettes to be
placed in the stainless steel radiant trays
above the grill burners. To avoid blocking
off lhe area for the grill burners to vent, do

not place the ceramic briquettes over the

holes in lhe stainless steel radianl mays.

Placing the ceramic briquenes over lhe
holes in tim stainless steel radiant trays can
damage ignition components and knobs
and void lhe warranly.

• Some 27; 36" and 48"professional grills
utilize Gourmet Radiant TM Trays to evenly

distribute heat and to minimize cooking flare
ups. Do nol place lava rocks on mp of the

Gourmet Radiant _MTrays. This can damage

the knobs and ignition componenks and void
the warranty.

• Some 27; 36" and 48" professional grills are

designed for a single layer of lava rock to
be spread evenly over the stainless steel
radiant tray above the grill burners. To avoid

blocking off the area for flae grill burners l()
vent, do not use more than a single layer of
lava rock. Adding excess rock can damage

ignilion components and knobs and void
the warranty.

• Natural gas model grills: Be sure to CLOSE

the manual safety valve supplying Ihe unit

after every use of lhe grill.

• LP gas models: Be sure to CLOSE the l P

tank mounted valve after evel T use of the

grill.

• If a cart unit is stored indoors ensure
that it is cool before attempting to move it.

IfLP, the cylinder musl be unhooked and

Ihe I 1' cylinder slored oulside in a well

ventilated area, out of the reach of children.
From the easier side of the cooking center

push, never pull, lhe cooking center.

• Never use a dented or rusty LP tank. See the

requirements in lhe instMlation inslractions.

• Never put more than one LP cylinder below
a cart-mounted cooking center. Never modil_

the cart Io house a larger cylinder or more
than one cylinder at a time. Do not slore
spare ranks in a buihAn enclosure.

• Keep the ventilation openings of the LP
cylinder end_ure free and dear from debris.

• LP units require an LP tank equipped

wilh a lype t connector and an over-fill
protection device. If you use a lank
exchange system, be sure to exchange this
tank for a similarly equipped tank.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Features of Your Cooking Center

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

Design

information

(Not alljkatures
are on all models.

Appearance may vary

throughout this
(Puide.)

®

With Rotisserie WithoutRotisserie

ZGG48L31 ZGG48L30 With Rotisserie

ZGG48N31 ZGG48N30 ZGG36L21

ZGG48L42 ZGG48L40 ZGG36N21

ZGG48N42 ZGG48N40 ZGG36L31

ZGG36N31

Feature Index Page

1 Grill Control (s) 11
2 Rotisserie Control (s) 17

3 LI' Gas Cylinder Enclosure

4 Drip Tray 20
5 Range:Fop Burner Controls 14

6 Sati:_y Valve Button 17

7 Lighting Instru( tions

(location may vary)

8 Range:Fop Burners 14

(on some models)

9 Burner Cover 14

10 Rotisserie Electrode Cover

11 Insulated Handle

12 Model and Serial Numbers 4, 30

13 Grill Rack(s) 9-12

14 Roll Top Lid 11, 17, 19

15 Rotisserie Motor Asseml_ly 16

16 Smoker System 19
17 Smoker Comrol 19

18 Rotisserie Basting Pan 17
19 LP Tank (on some models) 10

20 Mat(h Lighting Hole 11
21 Mat(h Stick Extension Rod

With Rotisserie

ZGG27L21
ZGG27N21

WithRotisserie

ZGG24L20

Without Rotisserie

ZGG36L20
ZGG36N20

ZGG36L30
ZGG36N30

Without Rotisserie

ZGG27L20
ZGG27N20

8 Grill c(n)e_ are availablefiom our Parts and Accessories.

Call 800. 626. 2002

The Grill

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

General

information

The grill section consists of a large cast iron
burner or burners (depending on model), a

series of stainless steel heat baffles (on some
models), a bed of natural lava rocks or ceramic

briquettes, or Gourmet Radiant TM Trays

(depending on model) and a porcelain

enameled heat retaining grill rack(s).
Each burner is rated at 15,000 BTU for

24"models.
Each burner is rated at 20,000 ffFU for

277 36" and 48" models.
Below each burner is a stainless steel heat

baffle (on some models) which reflects usable
heat upward into the cooking area and reduces

the temperature of the drip pan below (on
some models).

The cast iron grill burner encompasses the
entire cooking area and is top ported to
operate cooler and last longer.

On some models, the burners in the cooking
area are side ported.

Above the burner (s) on 24" models are t_o
slainless steel radiant tray(s) which support

ceramic briquetles and protect the grill burner
ports fi'om blockage.

The Gourmet Radiant rMTrays (on some
models) protect the grill burner ports fi'om

blockage on some 277 36" and 48" models.

Grillrack

Lavarocksand/_'___,_u_/

stainlesssteel_-_o_/

radianttray

or

Gourmet

RadiantTM

Trays

Burner_
(on

and48" _ _

models) _

Heatbaffle

Ceramic _j_,_

briquettesand __

stain)esssteel >__

radianttrays _,__'_

models>

(on24"
models)

Gourmet

Radiant TM

Trays

(on some models9

Some grills are supplied with Gourmet
Radiant TM Trays. They are uniquely shaped and
effectively distribule the heat from the burners
evenly- across the grill area.

Flare ups are minimized because dae Gourmet
Radiant TM Trays quickly redirect grease down
to the drip pan before it can begin to burn.

The intense heat produced by this system
produces true grilled flavor as fats and juices
are brought to the surface of the food and

caramelized.

The Grill

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center

Lava rock

(on some m_)dels)

The grill is supplied with natural lava rock

(on some models). Because of the porosity of
nalural lava rock it is superior in its ability- to
capture heat as it rises from the grill burners.
It also possesses the thermal mass needed for
professional results. Flare-ups are controlled
because the lava radiant keeps grease fi'om
getting to the flames and igniting.

The intense heat produced by this system
produces true grilled flavor as fats and.juices
are brought to the surface of the food and

caramelized.

Place lava rocks in a single layer on top of the
stainless steel radiant way located under the
grill rack. It is important Io distribute flae rocks
evenly over the tray-without leaving any large
gaps. Uneven distribution of the rocks and air
gaps can cause localized "hot" and "cold" spots
which could result in unsatisfactoI y cooking
performance.

Ceramic

briquettes

(onsomem_)dds)

The intense radiant heat from the ceramic

briquettes caramelizes the fats and.juices that
are brought to the surface of the food, giving it

the barbecued flavor,

The ceramic briquettes are in two separate

stainless steel trays located under the grill

racks. The small tray is to be placed in the back
and the large tray is to be placed in the front.

(See the Rotisserie section for placement when
rotisserie cooking.)

Make sure the briquettes are in place in the trays
so that they do not cover the holes in the trays.

Before

lighting
the grill

WARNING: IMPORTANT!

Inspect flae gas supply piping or hose prior m
tul'ning the gas on. If there is evidence of cuts,

wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to
use. Any replacement pressure regulators or

hose assembly must be the type specified by
the manufacturer.

For I_P use, the pressure regulator and hose
assembly- supplied with the unit must be used.

This LP tank is equipped with overfill
prolection. When you refill or trade in your

tank, make sure the one you receive also has
overfill protection.

If flae grill uses LP gas, connect the regulator to

the I_P lank and check the hose and regulator
connections for leaks wifla a soap and water
solution before operating the grill.

Keep a spray botde of soapy water near the gas
supply valve and check the connections for gas

leaks before each use.

Turn all knobs to OFF then turn on the gas
supply.

Do not use the grill if the odor of gas is present.

l/)

AVERTISSEMENT : IMPORTANT!

Inspecter la canalisation d'alimentation de gaz
ou le tuyau avant d'allumer le gaz. S'il existe
un indice de coupure, usure ou abrasion, cette

canalisation doit _?weremplac_Se avant
l'utilisation de l'appareil. Tousles rOgulateurs

de pression ou montage de tuyau de
remplacement doivent Owe du type sp&ifi_ pal"

le fabricant.

Pour l'utilisation avec le gaz propane, le
r6gulateur de pression et le montage de myau

fournis avec l'appareil doivent _?weutilis_s.
Ce r_servoir de gaz propane est muni d'un

dispositif de protection contre le remplissage
excessif. Lorsque vous remplissez de nouveau
ou &hangez votre r_selToir, s'assurer que celui

que vous recevez a aussi une protection conwe
le remplissage excessif.

Si le gril utilise du gaz propane, connecter le
r_gulateur au rOselwoir de gaz propane et

wSrifier les connexions du luyau et du
rOgulaleur pour les fuites, avec une solution

de savon et d'eau avant de faire fonctionner

le gril.

Garder une bouteille de vaporisation d'eau
savonneuse pr_?s du robinet d'alimentation de

gaz et v6rifier les connexions pour les fuites de
gaz avant chaque utilisation.

Tourner musles boumns fi OFF (ARRI_T)
ensuite ouvrir l'approvisionnement de gaz.

Ne pas utiliser le gril s'il existe une odeur
de gaz.