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Gas Barbecue
Use, Care & Assembly Manual
With Grill Lighting Instructions
Model 9998 Series (LP Gas)
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Contents DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 avoided, will result in death or serious injury. General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electrical Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinder
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WARNING WARNING � DO NOT move grill while it is lit. A liquid propane tank, not connected for use with this gas barbecue, � Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Connections must comply with local requirements and are the sole responsibility of the person performing the work. A certified plumber must make connection to gas source. W
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Cylinder Specifications Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders � Any refillable L.P. gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be approximately 12 inches diameter and 18 inches high. The maximum Liquefied Petroleum gas (abbreviated L.P. gas or propane), is highly fuel capacity is 80% and is approximately 20 pounds of propane. flammable. It becomes liquid when stored under high pressure inside a � The maximum weight of a properly filled cylinder will be approximately cylinder and vaporizes whe
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Hose and Regulator Transporting the Refillable Cylinder (continued) The Type 1 connection system has the following features: WARNING 1. The system will not allow gas to flow until a positive connection has been made. Handle a full cylinder with care. Gas is under high pressure. NOTE: The cylinder control valve must be turned off before any connection is made or removed. 2. The system has a thermal element that will shut off the flow of gas in the event of a fire. DANGER 3. The system has a flow
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Grill Features — 9998 Series Fig. 4 11 Fig. 5 2 3 1 4 4 10 Fig. 6 5 8 9 5 7 6 1. Grill Hood 7. Cart with Doors 2. Thermometer 8. 120 VAC Electrical Outlet 3. Hood Handle 9. 120 VAC Electrical Cord Inlet 4. Side Shelf 10. Grilling/Cooking Surface 5. Control Knobs 11. Warming Shelf 6. Electronic Igniter NOTE: See your dealer for Side Solution™ accessories that are purchased separately. 6
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Parts Identification - 9998 Series IMPORTANT: Remove all packing material prior to assembly/use. If your grill has stainless steel components, remove all protective plastic film from stainless steel parts prior to assembly/use. This film is installed at the factory to prevent damage that could occur during shipment and handling. Fig. 7 NOTE: On some models, some of the parts illustrated are pre-assembled at the factory. 7
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Grill Assembly 3. Assemble the side windbaffles. Each side windbaffle is held in place Assemble the Wheels with four screws and lockwashers. The lockwashers assemble next to the heads of the screws (Fig. 11, 12, and 13). 1. Place part of the shipping carton behind the grill for protection. Lay the grill on its back to assemble the four wheels (Fig. 8). Fig. 11 2. Assemble the locking wheels at the front of the grill. Secure each Fig. 12 wheel with four metal washers and four screws. The washers
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Grill Assembly Assemble the Grill Lid Fig. 27 Fig. 28 2. Carefully place the Grill Lid 1. Hardware to attach the grill onto the grill frame in the lid are two pins and hairpin closed position (Fig. 20). cotters (Fig. 19). Fig. 19 Fig. 20 4. Carefully raise the lid to the 3. Insert each pin through the Assemble the Propane Tank Retainer open position (Fig. 22). lid and windscreen (Fig. 21). Raise the lid slightly to help 1. Insert the ends of the Propane Fig. 29 align the holes. Tank Retainer int
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Grill Assembly (continued) 2. Loosely engage the screws 3. Insert the screw heads into the Assemble the Doors and the Tool Hook only several turns (Fig. 34). In slots in the outside of the door. the next step, the screw heads The screws must be inserted NOTE: On some models, the Doors and the Tool Hook are pre- will engage slots in the doors in sequence. First, slide the assembled at the factory. from the outside before they short screw into the slot. The are tightened. lockwasher must touch the
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Grill Assembly (continued) 20# LP Cylinder Installation (continued) 1. Set the LP Cylinder in the Cylinder Support location with the outlet Assemble the Side Tables valve facing toward the door opening of the grill. Lower the Tank Support to engage the Cylinder Collar (Fig. 40). 1. Align the tabs on the Side 2. Use firm pressure to push the Tables with the slots on the Side Tables down and into side of the grill (Fig. 37). place (Fig. 38). The joint between the Side Tables Fig. 40 and the Grill
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20# LP Cylinder Installation (continued) Leak Testing - Refillable Cylinders 4. Check that all grill burner knobs are in the off position (Fig. 42). DANGER Fig. 42 TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD: � NO SMOKING. DO NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test. � Perform leak tests outdoors only. � NEVER perform a leak test with fire or flame. How to Check for Leaks 5. Remove the protective caps from the cylinder valve and coupling nut. NOTE: The coupling nut conne
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Fixing A Fuel Leak Start-Up Check List If you detect a leak: WARNING 1. Turn off the fuel supply. Push in and turn on the control knobs Failure to follow these safety steps before using the grill each to release pressure in the hose, then turn the control knobs time could result in a fire that could be hazardous to you, your back to off. appliance or property. It is especially important to observe 2. Wash off soapy solutions with cold water and towel dry. these steps after the grill has been sto
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Lighting the Burners Lighting Instructions 1. Push and turn one of the main burner control knobs counterclockwise to the “HIGH” position. Wait 5 seconds WARNING (Fig. 47 and 48). 2. Push and hold the igniter button until burner lights. You will hear a THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST ALWAYS BE snapping sound (Fig. 49). FOLLOWED IN THIS ORDER (Fig. 46): 3. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes for the gas to clear before trying again. 1. OPEN THE GRIL
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The Burner Flame (continued) Shutting Off the Grill � Grills that have been in use for a while sometimes begin to show more yellow flame. A build-up of food deposits, fats or cooking seasonings can cause yellowing flames. CAUTION Clean the burner to remove residue and check for clogged DO NOT touch hot grill parts with your bare hands! burner holes or a blocked venturi. Refer to the section titled You MUST use protective gloves. “Cleaning the Venturi”. � Regular use of your grill will actual
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Note: Grilling Tips and Hints � Some flare-up adds a smoky flavor and sears food. Excessive grease fires can cause a potentially hazardous situation and damage the grill. Burner Control Setting Tips � Avoid excessive flare-ups by preheating the grill with the lid � The high flame setting is too hot for direct cooking. The high closed for 5 minutes on the high setting to burn off grease from flame setting is good for quick searing of meat, then finish previous cooking. cooking on medium or low
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Component Cleaning: Care, Maintenance and Cleaning (continued) � BURNER: Wire-brush loose corrosion from the burner exterior. Clean clogged gas port holes with an opened paper clip. STAINLESS STEEL Replace corroded or damaged burners that would emit excess gas. After initial usage, areas of the grill may discolor from the intense heat given off by the burners, this is normal and not considered � STAINLESS STEEL: Clean with any multipurpose (low abrasive, a defect. non phosphorous) metal poli
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2. Remove the cooking grates and heat tents and set aside. Using a screwdriver, remove the single screw holding each burner tube. There is a hex nut under each burner bracket. It is necessary to hold the hex nut when removing the screw. Lift the burner tube away from the valve and remove from the grill. Repeat for the other burners and set aside (Fig. 55). Fig. 55 REPRESENTATIVE ILLUSTRATION 3. Look inside end of venturi tubes for nests, webs or mud. If present, clean as shown in Step 1, Fig. 54
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Moving and Storage Troubleshooting (continued) CAUTION Problem: Flame blows out on low setting or A collision with the grill, as with any metal object, could cause has uneven heat distribution. injury. Use care when moving a portable gas grill. Possible Causes and Solutions: Moving the grill: 1. Check for spider webs or insect nests in the venturi and clean � Move the grill slowly. DO NOT run with or pull the grill behind the venturi. you; it could hit you from behind causing injury. 2. Cold g
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For Your Additional Safety For Your Additional Safety (continued) Current refillable L.P. gas cylinders are fitted with an Overfill CURRENT GAS CYLINDERS ARE ALSO Protection Device (O.P.D.). To insure that you retain this EQUIPPED WITH AN OVERFILL PROTECTION safety-device, take your cylinder to an L.P. gas service DEVICE (O.P.D.) WHICH GREATLY REDUCES station for filling, or when exchanging your cylinder at a cylinder exchange station, request that your replacement THE CHANCE OF ACCIDENTALLY cyl
