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GE Monogram
®
Use and Care Guide
Stainless Steel
Professional
27,² 36² & 48²
Outdoor
Cooking Center
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Consumer Information Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Introduction Your new Monogram cooking center makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and home planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to detail—or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram cooking center’s superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come. The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your cooking
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Before Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help If you don’t understand something or need you operate and maintain your new cooking more help, call: using your center properly. cooking GE Answer Center® Keep it handy for answers to your questions. 800.626.2000 center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Write On 36² or 48² models you’ll find them on a Before sending in this card, please write these label in the rear of the burner box below the numbers here: down the burner grates. model & On 2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE • The California Safe Drinking Water and • Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to Toxic Enforcement Act requires the four of these substances, namely benzene, Governor of California to publish a list of carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, substances known to the state to cause caused primarily by the incomplete cancer, birth defects or other reproductive combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. harm, and requires businesses to warn Prop
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Use this appliance only for its intended use as • When using the range-top burners always use described in this guide. flat-bottomed pans which are large enough to cover the burner. Adjust the flame so that it • Children should not be left alone or heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid unattended in an area where the cooking ignition of clothing. Position handles inward center is being used. away from open edges of the unit to avoid • For personal safety, wear proper app
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate the cooking center under • The professional grill is designed for a single unprotected combustible construction. layer of lava rock to be spread evenly over Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not the stainless steel radiant tray above the grill use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways burners. To avoid blocking off the area for or other such enclosed areas. This unit is for the grill burners to vent, do not use more outdoor
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Features of Your Cooking Center Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center 10 11 12 13 18 19 Design information 9 (Not all features are on all models. 8 14 Appearance may vary.) 7 15 6 5 16 4 1 3 17 1 7 2 1 With Rotisserie Without Rotisserie 5 ZGG48L31 ZGG48L30 ZGG48N31 ZGG48N30 ZGG48L42 ZGG48L40 17 ZGG48N42 ZGG48N40 2 Feature Index Page 1 1 Grill Control(s) 9 17 2 Rotisserie Controls 14 With Rotisserie Without Rotisserie ZGG36L21 ZGG36L20 3 LP Gas Cylinder Enclosure — ZGG36N21 ZGG36N20 10, 16 4 Dr
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The Grill Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center General The grill section consists of a large cast iron burner, a series of stainless steel heat baffles, a information bed of natural lava rock and a porcelain Grill rack enameled heat retaining grill rack. Each burner is rated at 20,000 BTU. Lava rock Below each burner is a stainless steel heat baffle which reflects usable heat upward into the cooking area and reduces the temperature of Stainless steel radiant the drip pan below. tray The cast
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Before WARNING: IMPORTANT! If the grill uses LP gas, connect the regulator to the LP tank and check the hose and regulator lighting Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior to connections for leaks with a soap and water the grill turning the gas on. If there is evidence of cuts, solution before operating the grill. wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. Any replacement pressure regulators or Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gas hose assembly must be the type specified
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The Grill Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Using the Grilling requires high heat for searing and 1. Check to be certain the drip tray is in place. proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the grill 2. Light the grill using the instructions in the HI heat setting for the entire cooking time. To light the grill section of this guide. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to 3. Turn the control knob to HI and preheat the a lower setting
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This is a suggested guide only. There are many variables that will affect cooking performance. These include Grilling wind, temperature, humidity and cut of meat. guide Weight/ Flame Approximate Food Thickness Size Time Comments Fresh Vegetables Beets, carrots, turnips Medium 12 to 20 min. Slice. Dot with butter or margarine. Wrap in heavy duty foil. Turn occasionally. Onion 1/2² slices Medium 8 to 20 min. Brush occasionally with melted butter or margarine. Turn once. Sweet potatoes Whole Mediu
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Range-Top Burners Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Range-top Some cooking centers are equipped with heavy cast iron burners. Each is rated at 15,000 BTU burners and has a rotary spark igniter for efficient lighting. (on some models) The burner grates are porcelain enamel over cast iron for durability. Each cooking center comes with a stainless steel cover which doubles as a work surface. When using the grill burners with the work surface in place, be careful as heat can conduct from the g
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The Rotisserie System Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Rotisserie The rotisserie system is designed to cook items If an extension cord is required to operate the from the back of the grill using infrared heat. rotisserie motor, use only a grounded cord system approved for outdoor use. Use as short as (on some models) The rotisserie burner is an infrared type which possible cord and avoid wet areas. provides intense searing radiant heat. This intense heat is magnificent for searing in the T
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The Rotisserie System Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Basting The location of the burner allows the To flavor the contents of the basting pan, you placement of the rotisserie basting pan can add herbs, onion, garlic or spices. Hams pan (included) beneath the food to collect juices are especially good with the addition of and drippings for basting and gravy. pineapple slices and brown sugar to the basting pan. To load the 1. To load the skewer begin with the handle in 4. Tighten the wing
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The Smoker System Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Tiles The smoke For the 27² models, the smoke flavor tray is Rotisserie located directly beneath the rotisserie burner. It burner flavor tray is a stainless steel tray which is designed to hold (on some models) wood chips or herbs for adding a smoke flavor to foods. For the 36² and 48² models, the smoke flavor Smoke flavor tray tray is located above a 5,000 BTU burner. The burner is controlled by a precision brass valve Because of the loc
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Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Grill rack The easiest way to clean the grill is immediately after cooking is completed and after turning off the flame. Wear a barbeque mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam. Dip a brass bristle barbeque brush in tap water and scrub the hot grill. Drip the brush frequently in the bowl of water. Steam, created as water contacts the hot grill, assists the cleaning process by softening any food particles. The food particles will
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Stainless Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the For hard to clean soil, or film layers of grease, surface. use a stainless steel cleaner such as Bon-Ami® . steel Apply cleaner with a damp sponge, rinse Inside and outside stainless steel can be thoroughly and dry. Always scrub lightly in the cleaned easily and quickly with a stainless steel direction of the grain. cleaner such as Revere Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner® . Replacing Before replacing an igniter perform this If there is
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Care and Cleaning Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Burner Ensure the gas supply is off, the knobs are in the Flash tubes OFF position and all surfaces are cool before removal removing a burner. Venturi tube The grill and range-top burners (on some Lighter models) are cast iron coated with porcelain ports enamel. Occasionally it will be necessary to remove surface rust to ensure proper Igniter performance. Frequency of cleaning will Burner hanger depend on the climate and location and how o
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Burner Clean the exterior of the burner with a wire brush. cleaning Be sure burner ports are clear and free from debris. Clear any clogged ports with a straightened paper clip. Never use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog the port. Never enlarge the burner ports. Shake out any debris through the air shutter. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked. If obstructions can be seen, use a metal wire coat hanger that has been straightened out to clear them
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The Problem Solver Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Center Questions? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Use this GRILL WON’T LIGHT • Check to see if other burners on the unit operate. WHEN THE ROTARY problem • Remove the grill rack and the stainless steel radiant tray, and watch IGNITER IS TURNED the igniter tip. You should see a spark jump from the tip of the igniter solver! when the knob is turned. If there is no spark check to ensure there is gas supplied to the unit. • Use a match to light the burner
