Weber Gas Burner User Manual

VIELUXE

LP Gas Barbecue

60695 02/05/01

Liquid Propane Gas

Owners Guide

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
instructions must be left with the owner
and the owner should keep them for
future use.

WARNING: Follow all leak-check
procedures carefully in this manual prior
to barbecue operation. Do this even if
barbecue was dealer-assembled.

WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading "Lighting"
instructions section of this manual.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flames.

3. Open lid.

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

Leaking gas may cause a fire or
explosion which can cause serious
bodily injury or death, or damage to
property.

WARNING

1. Do not store spare liquid propane
cylinder within 10 feet (3m of this
appliance.)

2. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors within 25
feet (8m) of this appliance.

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

™

Vieluxe 44 inchVieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

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DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual
may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage
to property.

WARNINGS

 Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
 Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
 After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks

and burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

 Do not operate the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
 Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
 Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Vieluxe

gas barbecue.

 Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue.
 Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be

very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.

 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Vieluxe gas barbecue. It will be hot during

cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.

 Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes

before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

 Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.
 Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
 Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
 Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.
 The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
 Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid

propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

 Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
 Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
 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.

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:

 Use the regulator that is supplied with your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.
 Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
 A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid

propane supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

 Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder

should be transported and stored accordingly.

 If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY 4
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5
ASSEMBLY 6
REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS 6
INSTALL FLAVORIZER

®

BARS 7
CONTINUE TO REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS 7
INSTALL SMOKER 8
INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS (CONT.) 8
INSTALL WARMING RACK 9
ADD COOKING GRATES 9
INSTALL CATCH PAN 10
FILL LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER 11
ACCESSING AND REMOVING LIQUID PROPANE
CYLINDER 11
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL IN YOUR TANK 12
IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION 12
SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID 13
PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS 13
CONNECT FILLED LIQUID PROPANE
CYLINDER 13
LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES 15
MANUALLY LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES 17
USING THE VIELUXE

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SMOKER 19
LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER 20
MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER 22
ROTISSERIE ASSEMBLY 24
USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE 25
USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE 26

OPERATING 26
COOKING 26

LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER 27 - 28
MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE
BURNER 29 - 30
LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE
BURNERS 31 - 32
MANUALLY LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR
SIDE BURNERS 33
COOKING METHODS 35 - 37
COOKING TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS 38 - 39
COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF 40
COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK 41
COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB 42
COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS 43
COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY 44

COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD 45
COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES 46
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 47

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS 47

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 48
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 49

CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS (CONTINUED) 49

REINSTALL BURNER CONTROL KNOBS
& IGNITER WIRES 50
REINSTALL CONTROL PANEL 50

INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE
SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS 51

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 51

SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS 51
MAIN BURNER FLAME PATTERN 52
REPLACING MAIN BURNERS 52

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 52
GENERAL MAINTENANCE 53

REPLACING MAIN BURNERS(CONT.). 53
CROSSOVER

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IGNITION SYSTEM

OPERATIONS 54

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 54
STORAGE 55
CLEANING 55
TROUBLESHOOTING 56
SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING 57
ROTISSERIE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING 58
PATENTS & TRADEMARKS 59

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- Double-Walled Stainless Steel Hood with Stainless Steel End Caps. Ltd. Lifetime

- Double-Walled Stainless Steel Doors.

- Brushed Stainless Steel Side Work Surface.

- Infrared Rear Rotisserie Burner.

- SR18 Smoker Burner.

- Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Side Burner Grate.

- SR18 Stainless Steel Primary Burners.

- Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars. 25 - Year Limited

- Heavy-Duty 3/8” Welded Rod Stainless Steel Cooking Grates.

- Battery-Powered, Weather Sealed Continuous-Spark Igniter. 10 - Year Limited

- Infinite Brass Control Valves, with Heavy-Duty Control Knobs.

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Grill that
it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

When assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it.

Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR
SALES RECEIPT OR INVOICE.

This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective under normal use
and service and which on examination shall indicate, to Weber’s satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning
any parts, contact Customer Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE. If Weber confirms the defect and approves the
claim, Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts,
transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.

This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration,
misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and
routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this
owner’s manual.

Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes,
discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited
Warranty.

There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty.
Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some regions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with
the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding
on Weber.

This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308
Schuamburg, IL 60195

For replacement parts or service contact Customer Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

WARRANTY

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Your VieluxeTMGas Barbecue is a portable outdoor
cooking appliance. With the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue you
can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are
difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances.
The closed lid and Flavorizer® Bars produce that
"outdoor" flavor in the food.

The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is portable so you can
easily change its location in your yard or on your patio.
Portability means you can take your Vieluxe Gas
Barbecue with, if you move.

Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply is easy to use and
gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel.

• These instructions will give you the minimum

requirements for assembling your Vieluxe Gas
Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue. Improper
assembly can be dangerous.

• Not for use by children.

• If there are local codes that apply to portable gas

grills, you will have to conform to them. If there are
no local codes, you must conform to the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z

223.1.

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Vieluxe

Gas Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set
for 10.5 inches of water column
(pressure).Replacement parts can be ordered by
contacting Customer Service toll free at 1 (866)
VIELUXE.

• This Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is designed for use with

liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with
natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices,
hose and regulator are for LP gas only.

• Do not use with charcoal fuel.

• Check that the area under the control panel and the

bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

• The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and

clear from debris.

For Installation in Canada

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not
necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation
codes, particularly with piping above and below
ground. In Canada the installation of this appliance
must comply with local codes and/or Standard
CAN/CGA-B149.2 (Installation Code for Propane
Burning Appliances and Equipment).

Storage

• The gas must be turned OFF at the LP cylinder
when the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is not in use.

• When the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP
cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• LP cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well­ventilated area out of the reach of children.
Disconnected LP cylinders must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the
Vieluxe Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP
cylinder must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated
space.

Operating

 WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.

 WARNING: Never use your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue
under an unprotected combustible roof or
overhang.

 WARNING: Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats.

 WARNING: Do not use combustible materials
within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of
the grill.

 WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when
in use. Do not leave unattended.

 WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and
the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

 WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of
flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline,
alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.

 WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) LP
cylinder under or near the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.

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REMOVE PACKAGED
CONTENTS

SUPPLIES NEEDED

You will need a soap and water solution to check for
gas leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.")

Catch pan

Cooking grate
Vieluxe 44 inch (2)
Vieluxe 56 inch (2)

Vieluxe Smoker (1)

Note: Remove all
packaging materials
from the barbecue,
the front, back sides,
inside the barbecue
cart, and the bottom
shipping platform.
Once the packaging
material is removed,
carefully roll the
barbecue off the
shipping platform
and lock the casters.

Bottom Tray

Liquid Propane Cylinder

Warming Rack

Flavorizer bars
Vieluxe

TM

44 inch
Assemblies - (2)
Single - (1)

Vieluxe 56 inch

Assemblies - (3)
Single - (2)

Assembly

Single

Catch Pan Holder

ASSEMBLY

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CONTINUE TO REMOVE
PACKAGED CONTENTS

Rotisserie Motor Bracket

Rotisserie Shaft Assembly

Rotisserie Split Fork Screw (4)

Rotisserie Split Fork (4)

Rotisserie Motor

INSTALL FLAVORIZER
BARS

VieluxeTM44 inch

You will need: 2 Flavorizer Bar Assemblies & 1 Single
Flavorizer Bar.

Set the Flavorizer Bar Assemblies and Single Flavorizer
bars front to back over the burners in the slots of the
Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill support.

Note - Follow order of placement as shown in
illustration. Starting from the Left, place a Flavorizer Bar
Assembly, Single Flavorizer Bar then Flavorizer Bar
Assembly.

Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill
support

Flavorizer Bar

Slot

Vieluxe 44 inch

8

Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill
support

Flavorizer Bar

Slot

INSTALL FLAVORIZER
BARS (CONT.)

Vieluxe 56 inch

Vieluxe

TM

56 inch

You will need: 3 Flavorizer Bar Assemblies & 2 Single
Flavorizer Bar.

Set the Flavorizer Bar Assemblies and Single Flavorizer
bars front to back over the burners in the slots of the
Flavorizer Bar/cooking grill support.

Note - Follow order of placement as shown in
illustration. Starting from the Left, place a Flavorizer Bar
Assembly, Single Flavorizer Bar, Flavorizer Bar Assembly,
Single Flavorizer Bar, then Flavorizer Bar Assembly.

INSTALL SMOKER

You will need: smoker box and smoker flues.

Set the smoker box into the left side of the cooking
box next to the Flavorizer Bars. Then insert smoker
flues with tabs into the cut out of smoker box.

The Flues need to lay flat on top of the Flavorizer Bars

Note: For directions on how to use the smoker, see

Page 19.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

Tab

Tab

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ADD COOKING GRATES

VieluxeTM44 inch

You will need: (2) cooking grates.

The cross-rail of the cooking grate goes down. Set the
cooking grates in place next to each other.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

You will need: (3) cooking grates.

The cross-rail of the cooking grate goes down. Set the
cooking grates in place next to each other.

INSTALL WARMING RACK

You will need: Warming Rack.

Install the Warming Rack into the slots at the right and
left side of the cook box.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

You will need: Bottom tray and catch pan holder

INSTALL BOTTOM TRAY

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Slide the bottom tray into the mounting slots under the
bottom of the cooking box with the handle of the catch
pan toward you.

CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with
aluminum foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping
the grease and not allowing grease to flow into the
catch pan.

Mounting

slots

View from front of the Cooking Box

Tabs of

bottom tray

Vieluxe 56 inch

Vieluxe

TM

44 inch

Note: It will be easier to install the catch pan holder by
removing the catch pan from the holder.

Hook the tabs of the catch pan holder into the slots of
the bottom tray.

INSTALL CATCH PAN

You will need: Catch Pan

Take the catch by its handle and slide it into the catch
pan holder under the bottom tray.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

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ACCESSING AND
REMOVING LIQUID
PROPANE CYLINDER

Open access door and pull locking pin up and out of
inner locking hole. Swing tank out until locking pin
drops into outer locking hole. This will hold the tank
mounting mechanism in place while the LP cylinder is
being changed.

FILL LIQUID PROPANE
CYLINDER

We recommend that you refill the LP cylinder before it
is completely empty.

Removal of the LP cylinder

1) Close cylinder valve (turn clockwise).

2) Unscrew regulator coupling by turning
counterclockwise, by hand only.

3) Loosen cylinder lock wing nut and turn cylinder lock
up out of the way.

4) Lift cylinder off.

To refill, take LP cylinder to a “Gas Propane” dealer.

 WARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder
be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a
qualified attendant, who fills the cylinder by
weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

 CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder
make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over
the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the
threaded portion of the valve.

Note - The liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is
responsible for the materials, workmanship and
performance of the cylinder. If the cylinder has a
defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding
the cylinder, call the cylinder manufacturer’s customer
service center. The phone number is on the warning
decal, which is permanently attached to the cylinder. If
the cylinder manufacturer has not resolved the issue to
your satisfaction, then contact Customer Service toll
free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

To fill, take the liquid propane cylinder and filler
adapter to an RV center or look up gas-propane in the
phone book for other sources of liquid propane gas.

 WARNING: We recommend that your liquid
propane cylinder be filled at an authorized liquid
propane gas dealer by a qualified attendant, who
fills the tank by weight.
IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.

Tell your liquid propane dealer that this is a new liquid
propane cylinder. The air must be removed from a new
liquid propane cylinder before the initial filling. Your
liquid propane cylinder dealer is equipped to do this.
The liquid propane cylinder must be installed,
transported and stored in an upright position, and
should not be dropped or handled roughly.
Never store or transport the liquid propane cylinder
where temperatures can reach 125° Fahrenheit (too
hot to hold by hand – for example: do not leave the
liquid propane cylinder in a car on a hot day).
For full instructions on safe handling of liquid propane
cylinders, see page 13.

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IMPORTANT LP
CYLINDER
INFORMATION

Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly
may result in a fire causing death or serious injury.

DANGER

NEVER STORE A SPARE LP CYLINDER UNDER

OR NEAR THIS BARBECUE.
NEVER FILL THE TANK BEYOND 80% FULL.

YOUR VIELUXE

TM

GAS GRILL IS EQUIPPED WITH
A CYLINDER SUPPLY SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR
VAPOR WITHDRAWAL.

WARNING: ONLY USE THIS GRILL OUTDOORS
IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT USE IN A
GARAGE, BUILDING, BREEZEWAY OR ANY
OTHER ENCLOSED AREA.

Raises up while filling
then stops when full.

CHECKING THE FUEL
LEVEL IN YOUR TANK

CHECK THE FUEL LEVEL BY VIEWING THE
COLOR INDICATOR LEVEL LINE ON THE SIDE OF
THE TANK SCALE.

1) EMPTY

2) MEDIUM

3) FULL

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THE LP CYLINDER SUPPLIED WITH YOUR
BARBECUE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD (OVER
FILLING PREVENTION DEVICE) AND A QCC1 OR
TYPE 1 (CGA810) CYLINDER CONNECTION. THE
CYLINDER CONNECTION IS COMPATIBLE WITH
THE BARBECUE CONNECTION.

This is a secondary device to prevent the over filling of
your LP cylinder. The proper filling methods for the
filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume, as
described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your filling
station fills your LP cylinder by weight or volume. Ask
your filling station to read purging and filling instructions
on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCHANGE THE LP TANK
PROVIDED WITH YOUR BARBECUE, UNLESS THE
EXCHANGE LP TANK IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD.
OTHERWISE YOU WILL LOSE THE OPD (OVER
FILLING PREVENTION DEVICE) FEATURE. IF
THERE IS NOT AN LP TANK AVAILABLE FOR
EXCHANGE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD, WE
RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE YOUR LP TANK
FILLED AT AN AUTHORIZED LP GAS DEALER BY A
QUALIFIED ATTENDANT.

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CONNECT FILLED
LIQUID PROPANE
CYLINDER

 WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE CYLINDER
VALVE IS CLOSED. CLOSE BY TURNING
CLOCKWISE.

We utilize various LP tank manufacturers. Some of
the tanks have differing top collar assembles. (The top
collar is the metal protective ring around the valve.)

One series of tanks mount with the valve facing front.
The other tanks mount with the valve facing away from
the fuel scale. These types of tanks are illustrated
below.

Hook the liquid propane cylinder onto the fuel gauge.
Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder
lock down. Tighten the wing nut.

Remove plastic dust cover from the fuel cylinder valve.

Screw the regulator coupling onto the cylinder
valve(1), clockwise, or to the right. Hand tighten only.

Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens
clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the
connection is tight. The connection requires tightening
by hand only.

 WARNING: DO NOT USE A WRENCH TO
TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. USING A WRENCH
COULD DAMAGE THE REGULATOR COUPLING
AND COULD CAUSE A GAS LEAK.

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SAFE HANDLING TIPS
FOR LIQUID
PROPANE GAS
CYLINDERS

• Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as
are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at
regular temperatures and pressures. Under
moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a
liquid. As the pressure is released, the liquid readily
vaporizes and becomes gas.

• LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You
should be aware of this odor.

• LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.

• To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look
up "gas-propane" in the phone book for other
sources of LP gas.

• WARNING: We recommend that your LP
cylinder be filled at an authorized LP gas
dealer, by a qualified attendant, who fills the
tank by weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS
DANGEROUS.

• WARNING: If you exchange your LP cylinder,
make sure you get a similar tank in return. Your
LP cylinder is equipped with a quick closing
coupling or type 1 valve and an OPD (Over
filling Prevention Device). Other LP cylinders
may not be compatible with your barbecue
connection.

• Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before
the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do
this.

• The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should
not be dropped or handled roughly.

• Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by
hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in
a car on a hot day).

Note - A refill will last about 8-10 hours of cooking
time at normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the
propane supply so you can refill before running out.
You do not have to run out before you refill.

• Treat "empty" LP cylinders with the same care as
when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid
there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder.
Always close the cylinder valve before
disconnecting.

• CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder
make sure the plastic dust cover is in place
over the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from
the threaded portion of the valve.

• Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty
LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a
new one immediately.

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Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)

• The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
cylinder is refilled.

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• Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
hole pointed downward so that it will not collect
water. This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs
etc.

• The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your
Vieluxe Gas Barbecue have been designed and
tested to meet government, American Gas
Association, and Underwriters Laboratories
requirements.

Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements

• Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Vieluxe
satisfy the above requirements. Check to be sure
other cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and
date tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas
supplier can do this for you.

If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
contact Customer Service toll free at 1 (866)
VIELUXE.

• All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.

• The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).

• The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for LP gas
cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.).

WARNING:You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

See” Check for Gas Leaks” on page 47.

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Crossover Ignition System

LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES

Crossover Ignition System

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY

Note - Always light the LEFT burner first.The
RIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT burner of
each heat zone.

Crossover Ignition

®

System

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the left
burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside
the Gas Catcher

™

Ignition Chamber. The spark is

generated by battery ignition

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe
authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

Open the lid.

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecues burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to
allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not
light, may result in an explosive flare-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

2

1

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

Note - Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie
Burner Cover when not in use.

Turn on the gas supply.

WARNING:The storage space under the cooking
module is intended for storage of nonflammable
items only.

3

16

Select and light each Heat Zone separately.

Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to
HI / START in each selected Heat Zone.

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue
while lighting.

Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner
ignites. You will hear the igniter sparking.

6

5

4

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

Vieluxe 44” burner control panel

Vieluxe 56” burner control panel

Check that the burner is lit by looking down
through the cooking grates.

Danger: If the burner does not light, turn the
LEFT burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the
RIGHT burner.

8

7

17

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY.

Note: Always light the LEFT burner first. The RIGHT
burner ignites from the LEFT burner.

Crossover Ignition

®

System

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the left
burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside
the Gas Catcher™Ignition Chamber. The spark is
generated by a battery ignition

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe
authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

Open the lid.

 DANGER

Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or
not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if
the barbecue does not light, may result in an
explosive flame-up which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
(Push each burner control knob down and turn
clockwise.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Note - Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie

2

1

Manual Lighting

Manual Lighting

MANUALLY LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

Burner Cover when not in use.

Turn on the gas supply.

WARNING:The storage space under the cooking
module is intended for storage of nonflammable
items only.

3

18

Vieluxe - 44” burner control panel

Vieluxe - 56” burner control panel

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control
knob clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas
supply OFF at the source.

Select and light each Heat Zone separately.

Put a match in the match holder and strike the
match.

Insert match holder and lit match down through
cooking grates and flavorizer bars to ignite LEFT
burner in each Heat Zone.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue
while manually lighting.

6

5

4

Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to
H (high)in each Heat Zone.

DANGER: If LEFT burner fails to ignite turn LEFT
burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes
before attempting to ignite again.

After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the
RIGHT burner.

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7

4

7

8

19

The

Vieluxe

Smoker uses presoaked wood chips. For
best results with faster cooking foods like steaks,
burgers and chops, etc., we recommend using finer
wood chips because they ignite and create smoke
faster. For longer cooking foods such as roasts, chicken
and turkeys, etc., we recommend using larger wood
chunks because they ignite slowly and provide smoke
for a longer period of time. As you gain experience in
using your Vieluxe Smoker, we encourage you to
experiment with different combinations of wood chips
and chunks to find the smoke flavor that best suits your
taste.

To use the Vieluxe Smoker

As a starting point, soak wood chips in water for at least
30 minutes before using.(wet wood will produce more
smoke flavor.) Place a handful of wood chips or a few
larger chunks in the bottom of the smoker body.(1). As
you gain experience in smoking, increase or decrease
the amount of wood to suit your taste.

Note - Always grill with the lid closed to allow the smoke
to fully penetrate the food.

Cleaning the Vieluxe Smoker

Before each use, empty the Vieluxe Smoker of ash to
allow proper air flow.

Note - Smoking will leave a "smoke" residue on the
surface of the smoker. This residue cannot be
removed and will not affect the function of the Vieluxe
Smoker. To a lesser degree a "smoke" residue will
accumulate on the inside of your Vieluxe Gas
Barbecue. This residue need not be removed and will
not adversely affect the function of your Vieluxe Gas
Barbecue.

 DANGER

Do not use any flammable fluid in the
Vieluxe Smoker to ignite the wood. This
will cause serious bodily injury.

Place wood in here

USING THE VIELUXETMSMOKER

Light the smoker burner by following the instructions for
Lighting The Smoker Burner on page 20.(Summary
lighting instructions are printed on card inside of the
right hand). After wood starts to smolder turn control
knob to low.

Smoke will start in approximately 10 minutes and last
as long as 45 minutes. If you require more smoke
flavor, refill the smoker with wood chips and /or chunks.
Keep the lid of the barbecue closed while cooking.

(1)

Note - After refilling smoker, smoke will take about 10 to
15 minutes to start again.

The

Vieluxe

Smoker may be used to enhance any of
the meat, poultry and fish recipes in the gas barbecue
cookbook. Cook with the lid down according to the times
indicated in charts or recipes.

20

LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

Open the barbecue lid.

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecues burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to
allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not
light, may result in an explosive flare-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Open Smoker box lid

Fill smoker with water soaked wood chunks or
chips.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Note - Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie
Burner Cover when not in use.

Turn on the gas supply.

5

4

3

2

1

Smoker Lighting

Smoker Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

21

6

7

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue
while lighting.

Push Smoker burner control knob down and turn to
HI / START.

Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner
ignites.You will hear the igniter sparking.

Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
cooking grate.

DANGER: If the smoker burner does not light,
turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

Close Smoker Cover after wood starts to smolder
and turn control knob to low.

9

8

7

6

Control panel

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

22

MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

Open the lid.

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecues burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to
allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not
light, may result in an explosive flare-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Open Smoker box lid

Fill smoker with water soaked wood chunks or
chips.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

4

3

2

1

Smoker Lighting

Smoker Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

23

Note - Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie
Burner Cover when not in use.

Turn on the gas supply.

Put a match in the match holder and strike the
match.

Insert match holder and lit match down through
cooking grates and flavorizer bars to ignite Smoker
burner.

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue
while lighting.

Push Smoker burner control knob down and turn
to HI / START.

Check that the burner is lit by looking down
through the cooking grate.

DANGER: If the smoker burner does not light,
turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

Close Smoker Cover after wood starts to smolder
and turn control knob to low.

9

9

8

7

6

5

Control panel

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

8

24

ROTISSERIE
ASSEMBLY

You will need: Rotisserie Motor Bracket(1), Rotisserie
Motor(1), Rotisserie Shaft(1) and Spit forks(2)

1. Install the motor bracket

Attach the motor bracket onto the left side of the cook
box by mounting the bracket key holes over the
welded bolts on the cooking box.

4. Insert the Rotisserie Shaft in the Motor

Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into the
motor.

6. Set the Rotisserie Shaft onto rotisserie support
block.

Place the handle end of rotisserie onto the support
rollers.

Push the bracket down to lock into position.

2. Attach the motor

Slide the motor onto the motor bracket.

3. Put the Spit Forks on the Rotisserie Shaft

Slide a spit fork from each side onto the shaft so that
the tines are facing each other.Reverse forks to each
other so that one fork screw is on top and one is on
the bottom.as shown in illustration Screw in the split
fork screws to hold the forks in place.

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Vieluxe 4 Burner w/ Rotisserie

Vieluxe 56 inch w/ Rotisserie

USING THE VIELUXETMROTISSERIE

WARNINGS

• Read all instructions before using your rotisserie.

• This rotisserie is for outdoor use only.

• Remove motor and store in a dry place when

not in use.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use barbecue mitts.

• This rotisserie is not for use by children.

• To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse

cord, plugs, or motor in water or other liquids.

• Unplug the motor from outlet when not in use, or
before cleaning

• Do not use rotisserie for other than intended use.

• Make sure motor is off before placing it on the

motor bracket.

• Do not operate the rotisserie motor with a damaged
cord or plug.

• Do not operate the rotisserie motor if it
should malfunction.

• The rotisserie motor is equipped with a three prong
(grounding) power cord for your protection against
shock hazard.

• The power cord should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three prong receptacle. If use of
an extension cord is required, be sure that it is a
minimum 16 AWG, 3 wire well insulated cord, marked
for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and properly grounded.

• When using an extension cord, make sure it is not in
contact with a hot or sharp surface.

• Outdoor extension cords should be marked with the
letters “W-A” and a tag stating “Suitable for use with
outdoor appliances”.

• Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the
rotisserie motor power cord.

• Do not let cord hang over any sharp edge or
hot surface.

• Use only outdoors, do not expose to rain.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, keep extension

cord connection dry and off the ground.

• A short power cord is supplied to reduce the risk of
tripping over the cord. Extension cords may be used,
but caution must be taken to prevent tripping over the
cord.

• In absence of local codes the rotisserie motor must
be grounded electrically in accordance with the
National Electric Code, ANSI / NFPA 70, or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

Note - Before using your Vieluxe Rotisserie
measure your food at widest point. If it exceeds
9 1/2” it is too large to fit the rotisserie. If it is too
large food can be prepared in roast holder using
indirect cooking method.

26

WARNING: Set up rotisserie with food before
lighting rotisserie burner.

OPERATING

1 Remove rotisserie shaft from barbecue. Remove

one spit fork.

2. Push the rotisserie shaft through the approximate
center of the food.

3. Slide the spit fork onto the shaft. Insert the tines of
both spit forks into the food. The food should be
centered on the shaft. Tighten the spit fork screws

4. Place the motor in the bracket, slide to lock(see
#2. “Attach the motor” on page 24).

5. Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into
the motor. Place the handle end of the rotisserie
onto the support rollers(see 4. Insert the Rotisserie
Shaft in the Motor on page 24).

6. The rotisserie shaft should rotate so that the heavy
side of the meat or poultry rotates down to the
bottom. Large cuts may require the removal of the
cooking grates and warming rack to allow full
rotation of the shaft. Remount the food if necessary
for better balance.

7. Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into
the motor. Set the rotisserie shaft with food on the
cooking box.

9. Turn the motor on.

COOKING

■ Meats or poultry should be brought to room

temperature before cooking. (30 to 60 minutes
should be adequate for most foods. If frozen
defrost completely before cooking.)

■ Tie meat or poultry with a string, if necessary, to

make the shape as uniform as possible before
putting it on the spit.

■ Remove cooking grates and warming rack to allow

food to turn freely.

USING THE VIELUXETMROTISSERIE

■ Follow lighting instructions for rotisserie burner on

next page.

■ Set Rotisserie Burner based on outside air

temperature.

■ Place food within area of burner.

■ If you wish to save drippings for gravy, place a drip

pan in the center on top of the Flavorizer Bars
before positioning the rotisserie and food in the
barbecue.

■ Food preparation steps are the same for rotisserie

cooking as for regular cooking. Indicated timing in
the cookbook will be the same.

■ All cooking is done with the lid closed.

■ If foods are too heavy or are irregular shapes, they

may not rotate well and should be cooked by the
Indirect Method without using the rotisserie.

■ All cooking is done with the lid down.

■ Smoker can be used in conjunction with rotisserie

for more smoke flavor.(see Using the Vieluxe
Smoker on page 19.

Note - When using the rotisserie burner, the barbeque
thermometer will not reflect the cooking temperature
inside of the cooking box.

27

LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

Open the lid.

Remove Rotisserie Cover by tilting the bottom of
the cover towards you as you lift it off of the
Rotisserie Burner.

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecues burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to
allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not
light, may result in an explosive flare-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Turn on the gas supply.

4

3

2

1

Rotisserie Burner Lighting

Rotisserie Burner Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

28

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.

Push Rotisserie burner control knob down and turn
to HI/START. Continue to hold the control knob
down. Continue to the next lighting step.

Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner
ignites. You will hear the igniter sparking

Continue to hold the control knob down until
ten seconds after the burner has ignited. Check

that the burner is lit by looking for the Rotisserie
burner to glow red..

Check that the burner is lit by looking for the
rotisserie burner to glow red.

WARNING: If the side burner burner does not
light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

8

7

6

5

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

29

MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE. sheet provided
with your manual.

Open the lid.

Remove Rotisserie Cover by tilting the bottom of
the cover towards you as you lift it off of the
Rotisserie Burner.

DANGER

Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecues burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to
allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not
light, may result in an explosive flare-up which
can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve
Counterclockwise.

4

3

2

1

Manual Rotisserie Burner Lighting

Manual Rotisserie Burner Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

30

Put a match in the match holder and strike the
match.

Hold match holder and lit match by right side of
rotisserie burner.

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.

Push Rotisserie burner control knob down and turn
to HI/START. Continue to hold the control knob
down. Continue to the next lighting step.

Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner
ignites. You will hear the igniter sparking

Continue to hold the control knob down until
ten seconds after the burner has ignited. Check

that the burner is lit by looking for the Rotisserie
burner to glow red.

Check that the burner is lit by looking for the
rotisserie burner to glow red.

WARNING: If the side burner burner does not
light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait
5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again
or try to light with a match.

10

9

8

7

6

5

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

31

LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS

Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card
located inside of right hand access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not
use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

DANGER: Both side burner valves must be in
the off position before opening the side burner
cover. If the valves are not in the OFF position,
gas, will flow to the burners. This condition can
cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious
bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
(Push control knob down and turn clockwise to
ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the
gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue.
Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame­up, which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Squeeze the work surface/cover handle and slide
the work surface/cover to the right or fully open
before attempting to light the Front or Rear side
burner.

Turn on the gas supply.

3

2

1

Side Burner Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Side Burner Lighting

Vieluxe - 56 inch

32

4

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.

Push Side burner control knob down and turn to
HI/START.

Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner
ignites. You will hear the igniter sparking.

Check that the burner is lit by looking down through
the Sideburner grate

DANGER: If the side burner burner does not light,
turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

6

5

4

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

5

33

MANUALLY LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE
BURNERS

Summary lighting instructions are printed on card
inside right access door of grill.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Vieluxe

TM

authorized replacement hose. Contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

DANGER: Both side burner valves must be in
the off position before opening the side burner
cover. If the valves are not in the OFF position,
gas, will flow to the burners. This condition can
cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious
bodily injury or death.

Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)

 WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the "excess gas flow control" feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.

 DANGER:

When the "excess gas flow control" feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder and
burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for
the gas to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an
explosive flame-up, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death.

Squeeze the work surface/cover handle and slide
the work surface/cover to the right or fully open
before attempting to light the Front or Rear side
burner.

Turn on gas supply.

3

2

1

Manual Side Burner Lighting

VieluxeTM- 44 inch

Vieluxe - 56 inch

Manual Side Burner Lighting

34

TO EXTINGUISH

Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to OFF position.Turn gas supply OFF at
the source.

Put a match in the match holder and strike the
match.

Insert match holder and lit match down through side
burner grate to desired burner.

WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue
while manually lighting.

Push Side burner control knob down and turn to HI
/ START.

Check that the burner is lit by looking down through
the side burner grate

WARNING: If the side burner burner does not
light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.

7

6

5

4

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COOKING METHODS

NOTE: If barbecue looses heat while cooking refer
to the troubleshooting section of this manual.

You can adjust the LEFT and RIGHT burners as
desired. The control settings High (H), Medium (M),
Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your cookbook.
The cookbook uses these notations to describe the
settings of the LEFT and RIGHT burners.

Note: Cooking conditions may require the adjustment
of the burner controls.

If burners go out during cooking, turn off all
burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting.

WARNING: Check the bottom tray and catch pan
for grease build-up before each use. Remove
excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom
tray.

Preheating the barbecue before grilling is important. Light
your Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue according to the instructions

in this Owner’s Manual or the Summary lighting instructions
located inside of the right hand access door. Turn both

burners in each Heat Zone to High (HH) and preheat
until barbecue thermometer reaches 550°F. This is the
recomended broiling temperature.

DIRECT METHOD

When using your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue for the recipes in
you cook book, the Direct Method is used only for
preheating and searing foods. Grilling is completed by the
Indirect Method.

When meat juices fall from the food onto the specially
designed Flavorizer®Bars, it “flares” and creates the smoke
that gives foods an irresistible barbecued flavor, and sears
in the natural juices. Thanks to the unique design of the
burners, Flavorizer Bars and the flexible temperature
controls, uncontrolled flare-ups are virtually eliminated,
because YOU control the flaring.

Preheat the barbecue before grilling. Preheat the barbecue
by lighting both burners in each Heat Zone using the
summary lighting instructions located inside of the tank right
hand access door. Turn both burners in each Heat Zone

to High (HH) and preheat until barbecue thermometer
reaches 550°F. This is the recomended broiling
temperature.

DIRECT METHOD

Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates
directly over the burners being used for searing.

TIPS ON SEARING

■ Foods should be placed over Heat Zones on the cooking grate. Close lid and sear. When searing is

completed, adjust burners for Indirect Cooking as instructed in next section describing indirect cooking.

■ If foods, such as burgers, contain more fat than you thought and unwanted or excess flaring results, simply

turn the burner/burners directly under food to OFF until flaring subsides. Then reignite barbecue
burner/burners to MEDIUM(MM) or LOW(LL) to complete searing.

■ If uncertain about which temperature to use for searing, remember: the leaner the meat, the higher the heat

HH; or the fattier the meat, the lower the heat MM.

■ Searing time is included in cooking times indicated on page 40.

Place the meat on the preheated cooking grate. Close lid
and sear first side of steaks over High Heat, allowing 2
minutes for 1-inch-thick steaks, and 4 minutes for 1

1

/

2

- and
2-inch-thick steaks. Then turn steaks and grill Indirect over
Medium Heat, turning once halfway through grilling time.

(See chart on page 40 for steak timing.)

When using the Direct Method for searing, the
b

urner control knobs may be turned to different
temperatures, depending upon whether the food
being seared is low or moderate in fat content.
Foods with high fat content, such as duck and
sausage, are not seared, but instead are cooked
by the Indirect Method.

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COOKING METHODS

INDIRECT METHOD

Use the Indirect Method to complete cooking foods
after searing, and for grilling roasts, whole or cut-up
poultry, whole fish, fish steaks or fillets, vegetables,
breads, and desserts. All foods that are high in fat,
such as sausage, ribs or duck should be cooked
entirely by the Indirect Method.

The Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue must always be
preheated before grilling using the indirect
method.Preheat the barbecue before grilling. Preheat the
barbecue by lighting both burners in each Heat Zone using
the summary lighting instructions located inside of the right
hand access door. Turn both burners in each Heat Zone

to High (HH) and preheat until barbecue thermometer
reaches 550°F. This is the recomended broiling
temperature. After preheating, food is placed on the

area of the cooking grates between the lit burners on
the left and right being used for cooking.

INDIRECT METHOD

Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates
between the lit burners on the left and right being
used for cooking.

All cooking is done with the lid down to provide
uniform, evenly circulated heat. With the lid closed and
the center burner turned to OFF, the Vieluxe Gas
Barbecue cooks much like a convection oven. The
heat circulates inside the barbecue, so turning the food
is not necessary. The thermometer in the lid indicates
the cooking temperature inside the barbecue. All
preheating and cooking is done with the lid down. No
peeking—heat is lost every time you lift the lid.

Each recipe in your book includes the grilling method
and heat setting to use on your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.
The charts in this manual will be a helpful, easy
reference.

FOODS TO BE COOKED AT A MODERATE
TEMPERATURE 350˚- 375˚F (177˚-191˚C)

Whole roasts, whole or cut-up poultry, seared meats,
whole fish, fish steaks or thick fillets, vegetables,
casseroles and breads are cooked with the burners set
at MEDIUM. Cook according to time indicated in chart
or recipe. Foods can be cooked to the exact degree of
doneness by checking the internal temperature of
meats with the thermometer.

FOODS TO BE COOKED AT A LOW TEMPERATURE
300˚-325˚F (149˚-163˚C)

High-fat foods such as sausages, ribs, whole or cut-up
duckling or delicate foods such as thin fish fillets are
cooked with the burners set at LOW. Cook according
to times indicated in charts or recipes. Slower cooking
at low temperatures virtually eliminates unwanted
flare-ups when cooking foods with a high fat content,
and ensures that delicate foods will not be
overcooked.

When using the Indirect Method burners are set on
Medium(M) or Low(L) depending on the desired cooking
temperature. Adjust as necessary.

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COOKING METHODS

INDIRECT METHOD (Cont.)

You can use a variety of burner configurations to cook using the Indirect Method. By cooking Indirect you want the
burner/burners directly under the food to be turned OFF. The illustration below shows several examples using a six
or four burner unit.

USING A DRIP PAN

Whenever a long cooking time is indicated for foods
with an excessive amount of fat, place meat or poultry
inside a drip pan on top of the cooking grate to avoid
unwanted flare-ups. Best results will be obtained by
placing meat or poultry in a roast holder or small rack
inside the drip pan. This will allow heat to circulate
underneath the food and keep it from sitting in its own
juice.

If you want to make a gravy or sauce with drippings
from a roast, chicken or turkey, you will need to use a
foil drip pan to catch flavorful drippings during cooking.
Position a foil or metal pan in center of the cooking
grate. Place meat, in a roast holder, inside the foil drip
pan.

If you do not need drippings for a gravy or sauce, you
do not need to use a foil drip pan for most foods.
Because of the special design of the Flavorizer® Bars
and burners, excess fat flows directly through the
funnel-shaped bottom tray into the grease catch pan.

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COOKING TIPS &
HELPFUL HINTS

■ Always preheat the barbecue before cooking.

Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid; heat
until thermometer reaches 555°F.

■ Sear meats and cook with the lid down for

perfectly cooked food every time.

■ Cooking times in recipes are based on 70˚F (20˚C)

weather and little or no wind. Allow more cooking
time on cold or windy days, less cooking time in
extremely hot weather.

■ Cooking times in charts and recipes are

approximate. Times can vary because of the
weather, or the amount, size and shape of the food
being cooked.

■ In general, small pieces of meat will require more

cooking time per pound than large pieces of meat.
Foods on a crowded cooking grate will require more
cooking time than just a few foods. Foods cooked in
containers, such as baked beans, will require more
time if cooked in a deep casserole rather than a
shallow baking pan.

■ Cooking times in charts and recipes for meat,

poultry and fish have been tested with the foods at
refrigerator temperature.

■ Trim excess fat from steaks, chops and roasts,

leaving no more than a scant 1⁄4 inch of fat. Less
fat makes cleanup easier, and is a virtual guarantee
against unwanted flare-ups.

■ Foods placed on cooking grate directly above

burners may require turning or moving to a less hot
area. Most foods should be placed in center of
cooking grate.

■ The handy Vieluxe

TM

Thermometer is an instant­read thermometer. It lets you keep tabs on the
cooking temperature inside the barbecue.

■ Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and

handling meats to avoid losing natural juices. Use
two spatulas for handling large whole fish.

■ If an unwanted flare-up should occur, turn all

burners to OFF and move food to another area of
cooking grate. Any flames will quickly subside.
After flames subside, relight the grill. NEVER USE
WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES ON A GAS
BARBECUE.

■ Some foods, such as a casserole or thin fish fillets,

will require a container for cooking. Disposable foil
pans are very convenient, but any metal pan with
ovenproof handles can also be used.

■ Always be sure the bottom tray and grease catch

pan are clean and free from debris.

■ Do not line the funnel-shaped bottom tray with foil.

This could prevent the grease from flowing into the
grease catch pan.

■ Using a timer will help to alert you when “well-

done” is about to become “over-done.”

■ The temperature of your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue

may run hotter than normal for the first few uses,
until the reflective surfaces become dull.

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COOKING TIPS &
HELPFUL HINTS

COOKING FOR A CROWD

■ Select menu items that can be completely or

partially prepared in advance — salads, relishes,
condiments, casseroles, breads, cookies, cakes
and pies.

■ Barbecue all-American favorites such as burgers,

chicken pieces or quarters, hot dogs or sausages
— great tasting and easy. And don’t forget your
favorite barbecue sauce.

■ Plan a serving dish and utensils for each food and

have those items out, labeled and ready. Set the
table for guests, or assemble a buffet table.
Heavy-duty paper plates come in many attractive
colors and patterns and will save dishwashing
later.

■ Rented beverage coolers and extra tables may be

added conveniences to consider.

■ Make a list of every food item you will be serving

so that nothing will be forgotten.

■ Make a time schedule for cooking foods on the

barbecue, plus any supplementary indoor cooking.
Working backward from a planned serving time,
decide when to start cooking each food so that
everything is ready to serve at the right time.

■ Best yet, let everyone lend a hand and have a

great time at your own party!

HINTS AND TIPS FOR COOKING ENTIRE MEALS
ON YOUR BARBECUE

■ Plan a time schedule for cooking. Working

backward from a planned serving time, decide
when each food should be cooked so that foods
with the longest cooking time can be started first.
That way, everything will be ready at the same
time.

■ For convenience, some menu items can be

partially made in advance – even cooked in
advance for easy reheating on the barbecue.

■ Sometimes foods are cooked at different

temperatures. If so, a little logic will determine that
vegetables can be cooked at a lower temperature
if cooking time is increased, or a bread can be
heated at a higher temperature for a shorter time.
Cook the meat or entree at the specified recipe
temperature, making adjustments with vegetables,
side dishes and breads if necessary.

FOOD HANDLING SAFETY

■ Wash hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water

before starting any meal preparation and after
handling fresh meat, fish and poultry.

■ Never place cooked food on the same platter that

the raw food was placed on.

■ Keep hot food hot and cold foods cold.

■ Do not leave hot foods out of refrigeration for more

than two hours.

■ Do not defrost meat at room temperature or on a

countertop.

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COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF

STEAKS

Sear Direct/High Heat
Grill Indirect/Medium Heat

Cook steaks for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking time.

For searing, allow 2 minutes for 1-inch-thick steaks and 4 minutes for 11⁄2- and 2-inch-thick steaks. Turn steaks and
finish cooking Indirect over Medium heat, turning once halfway through remaining cooking time. The cooking times
in the chart include searing.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT THICKNESS 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Porterhouse, ribeye, 1 in. 6–7 min 7–9 min 9–11 min

rib, sirloin, T-Bone, 1

1

⁄2 in. 10–12 min 12–15 min 15–19 min

tenderloin, & top loin 2 in. 15–17 min 17–19 min 19–22 min

ROASTS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place meat, fat side up, in center of cooking grate. Cook Indirect for time given in chart or till thermometer registers
desired internal temperature.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT WEIGHT 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Brisket, fresh 5–6 lbs –– 21⁄2 –3 hrs ––
Rib eye roast 4–6 lbs 1–11⁄

2 hrs 1

1

⁄

2 –2 hrs 2–2

1

⁄

2 hrs

Standing rib roast 4–6 lbs 11⁄4 –21⁄4 hrs 21⁄4 –23⁄4 hrs 23⁄4 –31⁄4 hrs
Sirloin tip roast, 4–6 lbs 1

1

⁄2 –2 hrs 2–21⁄2 hrs 21⁄2 –3 hrs

boneless

Tenderloin roast

Half 2–3 lbs 45–60 min –– ––
Whole 4–5 lbs 50 min–11⁄

2 hrs –– ––

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COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK

CHOPS AND STEAKS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place chops on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfway
through cooking time.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT THICKNESS 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Blade steak

1

⁄2

in. 10–12 min 12–14 min

Chops

Loin, rib

3

⁄

4 –1 in. 25–30 min 30–35 min

ROASTS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place meat, fat side up, in center of cooking grate. Cook Indirect for time given in chart or till thermometer registers
desired internal temperature.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

THICKNESS/ MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT WEIGHT 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Ham, fully cooked

Slice 1 in. 12 min –– ––
Boneless portion 3–4 lbs 50 min–1 hr –– ––

4–6 lbs 1–2 hrs –– ––

Smoked picnic 5–8 lbs 1–2

1

⁄2

hrs –– ––

Whole ham, bone in 10–12 lbs 2–23⁄4 hrs –– ––
Loin roast 3–4 lbs –– 1–2 hrs 2–3 hrs
Crown rib roast 4–6 lbs –– 13⁄4 –2 hrs 2–3 hrs
Ribs

Country-style ribs 3–4 lbs –– –– 1

1

⁄

4

–1

1

⁄

2

hrs

Loin back ribs or

spareribs 3–4 lbs –– –– 1–11⁄2 hrs

Tenderloin

3

⁄4 –1 lb –– 25–35 min 30–45 min

Loin roast, boneless 3–6 lbs –– 11⁄2

–1

3

⁄4

hrs 1

3

⁄4

–2

1

⁄2

hrs

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COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB

CHOPS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place chops on the cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfway
through cooking time.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT THICKNESS 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Loin 1 in. 7–9 min 10–13 min 14–17 min
Shoulder 1 in. 8–10 min 11–14 min 15–18 min

and sirloin 11⁄

2 in. 13–16 min 17–19 min 20–22 min

ROASTS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place meat, fat side up, in center of the cooking grate. Cook Indirect for the time given in the chart or till
thermometer registers the desired internal temperature.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT WEIGHT 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Leg of lamb, 4 lbs 45–55 min 55–65 min 65–75 min

butterflied

Leg roast

Boneless, rolled 5–7 lbs 1

1

⁄2 –21⁄4 hrs 21⁄4 –3 hrs 3 –31⁄2 hrs

Whole 5–7 lbs 11⁄

2 –2 hrs 2–2

1

⁄

2 hrs 2

1

⁄

2 –2

3

⁄

4 hrs

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COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS

PATTIES AND SAUSAGES

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place patties and sausages on the cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness,
turning once halfway through cooking time.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

MEDIUM WELL-DONE

CUT THICKNESS 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Patties

Lean ground beef,
lamb, and pork

3

⁄4 in. 9–10 min 11–12 min

Sausage

Fresh bratwurst,
Italian, and Polish –– 18–25 min

COOKING TIP

For safety sake, the U.S.D.A. recommends cooking any ground meat or ground poultry
mixtures, such as burgers or meat loaves, till medium 160˚F (71˚C)The center of patties and
meat loaf should not be pink, and the juices should run clear. When checking the
temperature of meat loaf, wait till near the end of the cooking time before inserting the
meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer near center of loaf.

INTERNAL

FOOD TEMPERATURES

Fahrenheit (F) Celsius (C)
140˚ 60˚
150˚ 66˚
160˚ 71˚
170˚ 77˚
180˚ 82˚

VIELUXETMGRILL

TEMPERATURES

Fahrenheit (F) Celsius (C)
325˚ 163˚
350˚ 177˚
375˚ 191˚
400˚ 201˚
450˚ 232˚
500˚ 260˚
550˚ 288˚

METRIC

EQUIVALENTS

U.S. Metric
1 cup 250 milliliters
1 tablespoon 20 milliliters
1 teaspoon 5 milliliters

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COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY

BONELESS BREASTS, TURKEY PATTIES, & TURKEY TENDERLOIN STEAKS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart, turning once halfway through cooking time.

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

THICKNESS / MEDIUM WELL-DONE

TYPE OF POULTRY WEIGHT 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Chicken breasts,

skinned and boned 4–5 oz ea –– 10–12 min

Turkey patties

(ground raw turkey)

3

⁄4 in. –– 10–12 min

Turkey tenderloin steaks 4–6 oz ea –– 10–12 min

POULTRY PIECES AND WHOLE BIRDS

Indirect/Medium Heat

For chicken and turkey pieces, remove skin, if desired. Place bone side down in center of the cooking grate. Cook
for the time given in the chart. During the last 10 minutes of cooking time, brush with sauce, if desired.

Place whole chicken or turkey, breast side up, in center of the cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or
till thermometer registers 180˚F (82˚C).

APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

THICKNESS / MEDIUM WELL-DONE

TYPE OF POULTRY WEIGHT 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C)
Broiler-fryer chicken, whole 3–4 lbs ––11⁄4 –13⁄4 hrs

Chicken breast halves,

thighs, and drumsticks 2–21⁄

2 lbs total –– 50–60 min

Cornish game hens, whole 1–11⁄2 lbs ea ––45–60 min
Turkey, unstuffed, whole 6–8 lbs –– 1

1

⁄4 –2 hrs
10–12 lbs –– 2–3 hrs
14–18 lbs –– 3–4 hrs

Turkey breasts, whole 4–6 lbs 1

1

⁄

2 –2

1

⁄

4 hrs

6–8 lbs 2–31⁄

2 hrs

Be sure to fully defrost turkey before cooking. Defrost turkey in the refrigerator and allow 24
hours for every 5 lbs.

VieluxeTMTip – To check doneness, insert Thermometer in thickest part of inside thigh where
thigh joins body of chicken or turkey. Thigh meat will feel tender and juices will run clear
when

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COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD

FISH FILLETS AND STEAKS

Indirect/Medium Heat

Place on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart, turning once halfway through cooking time.

APPROXIMATE

TYPE THICKNESS COOKING TIME
Fish fillets

1

⁄4 –1⁄2 in. 3–5 min

1

⁄2 –1 in. 6–10 min

Fish steaks 1–11⁄4 in. 10–12 min

WHOLE FISH

Indirect/Medium Heat

Thaw fish, if frozen.

UNSTUFFED FISH: Place fish in center of the lightly greased cooking grate. Cook Indirect for the time given in

the chart or till fish flakes when tested with a fork.

STUFFED FISH: Lightly spoon stuffing into fish cavity. Place fish on piece of lightly greased heavy foil or in a

lightly greased foil pan. Place in center of cooking grate. Cook Indirect for the time given in the chart or till fish flakes
when tested with a fork and stuffing is heated through–165˚F (74˚C).

APPROXIMATE

TYPE WEIGHT COOKING TIME
Whole, unstuffed 1 lb 20–25 min

1

1

⁄2 –2 lbs 25–30 min
2–4 lbs 30–50 min
4–41⁄

2 lbs 50–60 min

Whole, stuffed 9–10 oz 12–15 min

2 lbs 50–50 min

SEAFOOD

Indirect/Medium Heat

Thaw fish, if frozen.

LOBSTER TAILS: Place meaty side up on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till meat

becomes opaque.

SHRIMP: Place shelled and deveined shrimp on heavy foil or in a Vieluxe® drip pan. Cook for the time given in

the chart or till shrimp turn pink.

APPROXIMATE

TYPE WEIGHT COOKING TIME
Lobster tails 5 oz 5–6 min

10 oz 10–12 min

Shrimp, large 1 lb 4–5 min

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COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES

COOKING DIRECTIONS (FOIL PACKET)

Indirect/Medium Heat

Cut an 18-inch square of heavy foil. Place vegetables in center of the foil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and
dot with margarine or butter. Add 1 tablespoon water. Bring up 2 opposite edges of foil, leaving a little space for
expansion of steam, tightly seal top, then seal each end. Place foil packet on cooking grate. Cook Indirect for the
time given in the chart, turning packet over once halfway through cooking time. Timings below are for crisp-tender
vegetables. If you prefer more tender vegetables, allow longer cooking times.

APPROXIMATE

VEGETABLES AMOUNT COOKING TIME
Beans, green and wax (whole) 30 30–35 min
Broccoli flowerets 1 cup 15–18 min
Brussels sprouts 11⁄

2 cups 18–20 min

Carrots (cut into 1⁄2 –inch slices) 11⁄2 cups 15–20 min
Cauliflower flowerets 2 cups 20–25 min
Corn on the cob (foil-wrapped) 4 medium ears 25–35 min
Eggplant (cut into 1–inch slices) 1 small 20–25 min
Kohlrabi (cut into julienne strips) 11⁄2 cups 25–30 min
Mushrooms (whole or sliced) 11⁄2 cups 8–12 min
Peppers, sweet red, green or yellow1

1

⁄

2 cups 15–20 min

(cut into 1–inch strips)
Potatoes (foil-wrapped) 4 medium 50–60 min
Yellow summer squash 1

1

⁄

2 cups 6–10 min

(cut into 1–inch cubes)
Zucchini (cut into 1⁄

2 –inch slices) 1

1

⁄

2 cups 6–10 min

GRILLED FRESH VEGETABLES

INDIRECT/MEDIUM HEAT

An abundance of fresh vegetables can be cooked on the grill,–from asparagus to zucchini,–allowing you to add
great variety to your outdoor meals. First, brush the prepared vegetables with cooking oil or a bottled vinaigrette
salad dressing. Then place them right on the cooking grate and let them share the heat with the meat. Turn them
once, and before long, they’ll be crisp-tender and ready to eat.

ASPARAGUS: Wash and scrape off scales. Snap off and discard the woody stems. Arrange spears crosswise on
the cooking grate; cook 5 to 7 minutes.

GREEN ONIONS: Arrange crosswise on cooking grate. Cook about 3 minutes.

MUSHROOMS: Thread onto skewer. Cook 7 to 9 minutes.

ONION: Cut into 3⁄4–inch slices. Thread slices crosswise onto skewer. Cook 10 to 12 minutes.

TOMATOES: Halve tomatoes crosswise. Cook 5 to 6 minutes. Do not turn.

ZUCCHINI: Halve lengthwise. Cook 7 to 9 minutes.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Vieluxe 44 inch

Check for gas leaks

Remove Control Panel

You will need: Screwdriver

Remove the burner control knobs(1). Remove the
wires from the bottom of the igniters(2). The screws(3)
need to be removed from the control panel(4) before
the control panel is removed from the grill.

 WARNING

The gas connections of your Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue have been factory tested.
We do however recommend that you
leak check all gas connections before
operating your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

Put your fingers under the front edge of the control
panel and lift off.

48

Completely remove the control panel from the
cooking box assembly exposing the valves, burners,
igniters, and manifold.

VieluxeTM44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

 DANGER

Do not use an open flame to check for gas
leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open
flames in the area while you check for
leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death and damage to property.

WARNING:You should check for gas leaks every
time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.

You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or
brush to apply it.

Note: Since some leak test solutions, including soap
and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections
should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

WARNING: Make sure all burner control knobs
are in the OFF position, including the side burner,
smoker, and rotisserie.

Turn on gas supply by turning the tank valve
handwheel counterclockwise.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the
soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If
bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak.

WARNING: Do not ignite burners while checking
for leaks.

Check:

a) Valves on left side (valve to manifold connections).

b) Valves on right side (valve to manifold

connections).

c) Gas lines to manifold connections.

Vieluxe 44 inch

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

49

WARNING: If there is a leak at valve to manifold
connections (a),(b), or, gas line to manifold
connection(c) turn OFF the gas and retighten the
fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap
and water solution.

If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT

OPERATE THE

BARBECUE.

Contact your dealer.

Check for gas leaks (continued)

VieluxeTM56 inch

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

a) Hose to regulator connection.

b) Regulator to tank connection.

WARNING: If there is a leak at hose to regulator
connection(a), or regulator to hose(b) turn OFF the
gas. Do not operate the barbecue. Contact your
dealer.

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
at the source and rinse connections with water.

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VieluxeTM44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

You will need: control panel. control panel.screws, and
burner control knobs,

Place the control panel back onto the control panel
brackets on either side of the front of the cooking box.

Line up screws with screw holes holes on both the
control panel and control panel brackets. Tighten
screws.

REINSTALL CONTROL
PANEL

REINSTALL BURNER
CONTROL KNOBS &
IGNITER WIRES

You will need: 4 large control knobs, 4 small control
knobs.

Place corresponding control knobs down through the
bezels and onto valve stems. From underside of
control panel replace the two wires of each igniter.

Vieluxe 44 inch

Vieluxe 56 inch

You will need: 6 large control knobs, 4 small control
knobs.

Place corresponding control knobs down through the
bezels and onto valve stems. From underside of
control panel replace the two wires of each igniter.

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Spider/Insect screens

Your Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor
gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects.
They can nest in the venturi section Venturi(1) of the
burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can
cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter.
Figure 5. This could result in a fire in and around the
air shutters, under the control panel, causing serious
damage to your barbecue.

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We recommend that you inspect the Spider/Insect
screens at least once a year. Also inspect and clean
the Spider/Insect screens if any of the following
symptoms should ever occur.

1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner
flames appearing yellow and lazy.

2. Barbecue does not reach temperature.

3. Barbecue heats unevenly.

4. One or more of the burners do not ignite.

 DANGER

Failure to correct these symptoms may
result in a fire which can cause serious
bodily injury or death and cause
damage to property.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Inspection and cleaning of the
Spider/Insect screens

To inspect the spider/insect screens, remove the
control panel. If there is dust or dirt on the screens,
remove the burners for cleaning the screens. Refer to
Maintenance, Replacing Main Burners. Brush the
spider/inspect screens, lightly, with a soft bristle brush
(i.e. an old toothbrush).

Caution: Do not clean the spider/insect screens

with hard or sharp tools. Do not dislodge the
spider/insect screens or enlarge the screen
openings.

Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of the
burner tube. Once the spider/insect screens and
burners are clean replace the burners.

If the spider/insect screen becomes damaged or
cannot be cleaned, call Customer Service toll free at
1 (866) VIELUXE.

The burner tube air shutter is fitted with a stainless
steel screen(1) to prevent spiders and other insects
access to the burner tubes through the air shutter
openings.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Replacing Main Burners

1. Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue must be OFF and
cool.

2. Turn OFF gas at source.

3. Disconnect regulator.

4. Remove cooking grates.

4. Remove Flavorizer bars.

5. To remove control panel refer to “Remove the
control panel” under Check for Gas Leaks on

page 49.

6. Remove the manifold: Remove bolts from
manifold brackets. Pull manifold out from burner
tubes leaving flexible connections on right side in
place.

Main Burner Flame Pattern

The VieluxeTMGas Barbecue burners have been factory
set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct
flame pattern is shown.

1) Burner tube

2) Tips occasionally flicker yellow

3) Light blue

4) Dark blue

If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout
the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure

Turn off the gas supply. Remove the manifold.
Look inside each burner with a torch.

Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a
straightened-out coat hanger will work). Check and
clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the
burners. Check and clean the valve orifices at the
base of the valves. Use a brass bristle brush to clean
outside of burners. This is to make sure all the burner
ports are fully open.

CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when
cleaning.

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Vieluxe - 44 inch

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Replacing Main Burners(cont.).

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Vieluxe - 56 inch

7. Slide the burner assembly from each Heat Zone.

The left and right burners are connected by the
Crossover tube.

8. Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to

separate the crossover tube(1) from the burners.
Remove the burner tubes from cook box.

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

9. To reinstall the burners, reverse steps 3 through 8.

CAUTION:The burner openings(1) must be
positioned properly over the valve orifices(2).

Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in
place.

Crossover®Ignition System Operations

If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left
burner in a heat zone, light the Left burner with a
match. If the Left burner lights with a match, then
check the Crossover Ignition System.

• Check that both ignition wires are attached
properly.

• Check that the Crossover Ignition button is
activating

• Replace battery with a like brand.

• You should hear the igniter sparking.

If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light,
Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 (866)
VIELUXE.

WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they
should be leaked-checked with soap and water
solution before using the barbecue. (See Step
“Check for gas leaks.”)

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WARNING:Turn your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer

®

Bars or
cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. For
availability of replacement cooking grates and
Flavorizer Bars contact Customer Service toll free
at 1 (866) VIELUXE

Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution
to clean, then rinse with water.

CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that
contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads
on barbecue or cart surfaces.

Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease,

then wash with warm soapy water, then rinse

Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates - Clean with
a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove
from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse
with water.

Catch pan - You can line the catch pan with
aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with
warm soapy water, then rinse.

Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water; clean
with plastic scrub ball.

Inside cooking module - Brush any debris off of
burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS
(OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm
soapy water and a water rinse.

Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper
towel to prevent grease build-up. Flaking built-up
grease resembles paint flakes.

Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth
and a soap and water solution.

Plastic surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap
and water solution.

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral
spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

Do not use oven cleaner to clean the control
panel.

CLEANING

• The gas must be turned off at the LP cylinder
when the Vieluxe

TM

Gas Barbecue is not in use.

• When the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the
LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated
space.

• LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well­ventilated area out of reach of children.
Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the
Vieluxe Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank
must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should be checked for
gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes
before using. (See “General Maintenance”)

• Check that the areas under the control panel and
the slide out bottom tray are free from debris that
might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation
air.

• The Spider/Insect screens should also be checked
for any obstructions. (Refer to “General
Maintenance.” section)

STORAGE

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Problem

Burners burn with a yellow or orange
flame, in conjunction with the smell of
gas.

Burner does not light, or flame is low
in HIGH position.

Experiencing flare-ups:

CAUTION: Do not line the bottom
tray with aluminum foil.

Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame
is low when burner is on HIGH. Flames
do not run the whole length of the
burner tube.

Barbecue seems to lose heat when
cooking in cold weather temperatures
50° F or colder. (The liquid propane in

the cylinder turns to vapor too slowly
to supply the burners with gas.This is
due to the air temperature cooling the
LP cylinder which slows the
vaporization process.)

Burners do not light. -or- Burners have
a small flickering flame in the HIGH
position. -or­Barbecue temperature only reaches
250˚ to 300˚ in the HIGH position.

Check

Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for
possible obstructions. (Blockage
of holes.)

Is LP fuel low or empty?

Is fuel hose bent or kinked?

Does the Left burner light with a
match?

Are you preheating barbecue in the
prescribed manner?

Are the cooking grates and
Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with
burned-on grease?

Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not
allowing grease to flow into catch pan?

Are burners clean?

Is there frost/ice on the outside of
the LP cylinder?

The excess flow safety device,
which is part of the barbecue to
cylinder connection, may have
activated.

Cure

Clean Spider/Insect Screens and
inspect burners. (See Maintenance
Section.)

Refill LP tank.

Straighten fuel hose.

If you can light the Left burner with
a match, then check the Crossover
Ignition System(pg. 54).

All burners on high til Thermometer
reaches 550°F.

Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning
Section.)

Clean bottom tray.

Clean burners. (See Maintenance
Section.)

Turn off burner control knobs and
the LP cylinder. Replace with a
spare LP cylinder and resume
cooking.

WARNING:The spare or
disconnected LP cylinder must
be stored outdoors in a well
ventilated area out of the reach
of children. The spare or
disconnected LP cylinder must
never be stored under or near
your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue.

Too reset the excess flow safety
device turn all burner control knobs
and the cylinder valve OFF.
Disconnect the regulator from the
cylinder. Turn burner control knobs
to HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute.
Turn burner control knobs OFF.
Reconnect the regulator to the
cylinder. Turn cylinder valve on
slowly. Refer to “lighting
instructions”.

HEAT ZONE TROUBLESHOOTING

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Customer
Service toll free at 1 (866) VIELUXE.

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Problem

Side burner does not light.

Flame is low in HIGH position.

Flame is very yellow in conjunction with
the smell of gas,

OR

Burner makes popping noise in conjunction
with the smell of gas.

Push button ignition does not work.

Burner flame very large and yellow.

Check

Is gas supply off?

Is fuel hose bent or kinked?

Inspect burner ring slots for
obstructions.
Inspect burner base for
obstructions.

Does burner light with a match?

Is burner ring properly installed?

Cure

Turn supply on.

Straighten hose.

Clean if necessary.

If match lights burner, check
igniter (see pg 54).

Reseat burner ring.

WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in
the OFF position.

SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING

SIDE BURNER EXPLODED VIEW

Burner assembly consists of: Burner Cap, Burner Ring,
Burner Head, and Burner Base.

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Problem

Burner does not light.

Burner does not light or burner has a small
flickering flame.

Burner does not light.

Check

Did you hold the burner control
knob down and hold down for 10
seconds until after burner ignited?

The excess flow safety device,
which is part of the barbecue to
cylinder connection, may have
activated.

Is the igniter sparking

Cure

Try to relight burner by
holding burner control knob
down and continue holding
down until 10 seconds after
burner has ignited.

Too reset the excess flow
safety device turn all burner
control knobs and the
cylinder valve OFF.
Disconnect the regulator from
the cylinder. Turn burner
control knobs to HIGH. Wait
at least 1 minute. Turn burner
control knobs OFF.
Reconnect the regulator to
the cylinder. Turn cylinder
valve on slowly. Refer to
“lighting instructions”

Replace battery in igniter
button module.
Reseat burner ring.

WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in
the OFF position.

ROTISSERIE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING

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PATENTS & TRADEMARKS

© 2000 Weber-Stephen Products Co., Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks;
Vieluxe, Gas Catcher, and Spider/Insect screen are trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co.,
200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A.