463670023 - Grill plate CHAR BROIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 463670023 CHAR BROIL

• This grill is designed for use with LP gas only.

• See rating Label on grill for serial number.

SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual. INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER: Leave this manual with consumer. CONSUMER: Keep this manual for future reference. CAUTION WARNING WARNING DANGER DANGER CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe prac- tice which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or

vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in

the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury. If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and imme-

• diately call your gas supplier or your fire department. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION For Your Safety p. 2
• -3 Use and Care p. 4
• -8 Limited Warranty p. 9
• Parts Diagram p. 26
• Parts List p. 26
• Assembly p. 28
• -32 Troubleshooting p. 33
• -34 Registration Card 02/16/2023CHARBROIL.COMPage 3 FOR YOUR SAFETY - INSTALLING YOUR GRILL CAUTIONDANGERWARNING p. 39

• Never operate this appliance unattended.

• Never operate this appliance within 10ft (3m) of any structure, combustible material or other gas cylinder.

• Never operate this appliance within 25 ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.

• If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil or grease fire with water. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

• For residential use only. Do not use for commercial cooking.

• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from appliance at all times.

• Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops, turn knobs OFF and remove LP cylinder.

• Do not leave griddle unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on HI. If griddle has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product. Installation Safety Precautions

• Use griddle, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve assembly supplied.

• Griddle installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54. Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gasses must conform to LP Gas Code ANSI / NFPA 58. Griddle is not for use in or on recreational vehicles and/ or boats.

• This griddle is safety certified for use in the United States only. Do not modify for use in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard.

• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from appliance at all times. Do not attempt to repair or alter the regulator/valve for any “assumed” defect. Any modification to this assembly will void your warranty and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by manufacturer. For Safe Use of Your Griddle and to Avoid Serious Injury:

• Do not let children operate or play near griddle.

• Keep griddle area clear and free from materials that burn (i.e. gasoline, propane, or any other flammable liquid or gas).

• Do not block holes in bottom or back of griddle.

• Check burner flames regularly.

• Never use regulator from this griddle with any other LP appliance.

• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level surface in an area clear of combustible material.

• Use griddle only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.

• Do not use charcoal or ceramic briquets in a gas griddle.(Unless briquets are supplied with your griddle.)

• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

• Use griddle at least 2 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc..

• Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an LP gas griddle in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a two (2) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies. This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.CHARBROIL.COMPage 4

WARNING For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious Injury:

• Do not let children operate or play near grill.

• Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn.

• Do not block holes in sides or back of grill.

• Check burner flames regularly.

• Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.

• Do not use charcoal or ceramic briquets in a gas grill.

• Do not cover grates with aluminum foil or any other material. This will block burner ventilation and create a potentially dangerous condition resulting in property damage and/or personal injury.

• Use grill at least 2 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

• NEVER attempt to light or re-light burner with lid closed. A buildup of non-ignited gas inside a closed grill is hazardous.

• Never operate grill with LP cylinder out of correct position specified in assembly instructions.

• Always close LP cylinder valve and remove coupling nut before moving LP cylinder from specified operation position.

• Apartment Dwellers: Check with management to learn the requirements and fire codes for using an LP gas grill in your apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or rails. Do not use on or under balconies. Propane Cylinder Use (1lb. Disposable)

• Use only cylinder marked “Propane Fuel”.

• Cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

• Save cylinder cap and reinstall when not in use.

• Cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal. Gas cylinder must be upright in use. Propane Gas Cylinders

• Your grill is designed to operate with one 16.4 oz. disposable cylinder (DOT 39 Cylinder). Do not attempt to refill any 16.4 oz. disposable fuel cylinders.

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

• When the appliance is to be stored indoors, the propane gas cylinder must be disconnected from the appliance.

• When the propane gas cylinder is not disconnected from the appliance, the appliance and cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• The cylinder should never be transported or stored where temperature can reach 125 °F (51 °C).

• Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children.

• A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed. Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

• Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

• LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.

• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air. 2ft. 2ft.CHARBROIL.COMPage 5

Propane Cylinder Installation/Removal Propane Cylinder Installation:

1. Remove cap from end of Propane cylinder (sold separately).

2. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in use to prevent dirt and debris from

entering Regulator/Valve.

3. Check end of cylinder attachment for dirt and debris. Clean out if necessary.

4. Insert threaded end of Propane Cylinder into

Regulator/Valve and hand-tighten turning cylinder clockwise as shown below. DO NOT USE TOOLS! Over tightening can damage threads on Regulator/ Valve.

5. Perform a leak test.

Propane Cylinder Removal:

1. Turn regulator OFF.

2. Allow Grill to cool.

3. Remove the propane cylinder by turning counter-

clockwise until disengaged from the Regulator/Valve.

4. Install cap on cylinder. Cap should be kept on cylinder when not in use to prevent

dirt and debris from entering Regulator/Valve. For Use With 20lb LP Cylinder Leak Testing (1lb. Disposable)

• During leak test, keep grill away from open flames or sparks and do not smoke. Grill must be leak tested out doors in a well ventilated area.

• Leak test must be repeated each time gas cylinder is replaced or after storage. Materials needed include clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and water solution. Use mild soap and water. Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to components can result.

1. Be sure control knob on regulator is in “OFF” position.

2. Brush soapy solution onto connection between gas cylinder and regulator at (A).

If growing bubbles appear, there is a leak. Retighten connection and repeat steps 1 and 2. If you can not stop a leak, remove gas cylinder from regulator and check for damaged threads, dirt and debris on regulator and gas cylinder. Also check to see if anything is obstructing flow of gas at regulator and gas cylinder openings. Remove any obstruction that may be found and repeat leak test. If threads are damaged on either regulator or gas cylinder, replace. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number and name of items needed to the Grill Service Center at 1-800-232-3398.

• Do not lean over grill while lighting.

1. To ignite, push and turn burner knob control knob slowly (2 to 3 seconds) to .

You should hear the ignitor click.

2. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control to , wait 5

minutes and repeat lighting procedure.

3. If ignitor does not work, follow match lighting instructions.

• Do not lean over grill while lighting.

1. Place match into match holder (hanging from side of grill). Light match; then

light burner by placing match with match holder through the gap under griddle. Push and turn burner knob control knob slowly (2 to 3 seconds) to . Be sure burner lights and stays lit. If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls off, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite with the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the burner and could accidently ignite with risk of injury. CAUTION Burner Flame Check

• Remove griddle. Light burners, rotate knobs from HIGH to LOW. You should see a smaller flame in LOW position than seen on HIGH. Perform burner flame check on side burner, also. Always check flame prior to each use. If only low flame is seen refer to “Sudden drop or low flame” in the Troubleshooting Section. Turning Grill Off

• Turn all knobs to the off position. Valve Check

• Important: Knobs lock in off position. To check valves, first push in knobs and release, knobs should spring back. If knobs do not spring back, replace valve assembly before using grill. Turn knobs to LOW position then turn back to off position. Valves should turn smoothly. Hose Check

• Before each use, check to see if hoses are cut or worn or kinked. Replace damaged hoses before using grill. Use only valve/hose/regulator specified by manufacturer. Storing Your Grill

• Allow grill to cool completely.

• Remove Propane cylinder and install protective cap over outlet threads.

• Store in dry location.

• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill covers offered by Char-Broil at charbroil.com.

• When removing grill from storage, follow “Cleaning the Burner Assembly” instructions before starting grill. LOW HIGHCHARBROIL.COMPage 7

General Grill Cleaning

• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the factory (and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush on insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted surfaces.

• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.

• Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.

• Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition, most residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or specially formulated cleaner. Use nonabrasive scouring powder for stubborn stains.

• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.

• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain your grill’s high quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.

• Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is NOT recommended to clean cooking surfaces while grill is hot. SPIDER ALERT! If your grill is getting hard to light or the flame is weak, check and clean the venturis and burners. Spiders or small insects are known to create “flashback” problems by building nests and laying eggs in the grill’s venturi or burner, obstructing the flow of gas. The back-up gas can ignite behind the control panel. This flashback can damage your grill and cause injury. To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and venturi tube assembly should be removed and cleaned when ever the grill has been idle for an extended period of time.

• Before using your griddle, wash it thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to remove the protective coating applied for shipping. Rinse with hot water and dry completely with a soft cloth or paper towel. NEVER ALLOW TO DRAIN DRY. Now season the griddle to prevent rust and sticking.

• A cooking oil with a high smoke point (such as avocado, olive, or canola oil) is recommended for the initial seasoning. Spread a thin coating of oil over the entire surface, including walls and corners, with a paper towel. Turn on the griddle and allow to heat on high for 20-30 minutes with the lid closed. Turn off the burners and allow the griddle to cool. Your griddle should have a smooth, glossy black surface. Your griddle is now ready to use.

• Re-season your griddle frequently, particularly when new. If rust occurs, it is an indication that the griddle has not been seasoned enough or the seasoning has been burned off. Scour the rust spot with a heavy brush or steel wool. Reapply a coating of your cooking oil, and season the griddle again.

• Do not do a burn-off after you grill. For any excess food particles and oil, wipe/brush towards the grease drain. Leaving some oil on the griddle surface is okay, and will help to provide a protective coating on the griddle. The more you use your griddle, the easier maintenance will be. For the least amount of maintenance, store your unit in a dry place. If you store your griddle for an extended period of time, apply a thin coating of cooking oil to your griddle, and wipe dry with a paper towel.CHARBROIL.COMPage 8

Cleaning the Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill.

1. Turn gas off at control knobs.

2. Remove griddle and grease cup.

3. Remove hardware securing burners and control panel (Figure A).

4. Unplug electrode wires (Figure B).

5. Detach electrode from burner.

NOTE: Removal/Detachment method will depend on the burner configuration. See different configurations in illustrations below.

6. Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings.

We suggest three ways to clean the burner tubes. Use the one easiest for you. (A) Bend a stiff wire (a light weight coat hanger works well) into a small hook. Run the hook through each burner tube several times. (B) Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not use a brass wire brush). Run the brush through each burner tube several times. (C) Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each port to make sure air comes out each hole.

7. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to remove food residue and dirt.

8. Clean any blocked ports with a stiff wire such as an open paper clip.

9. Check burner for damage due to normal wear and corrosion, some holes may

become enlarged. If any large cracks or holes are found, replace burner. VERY IMPORTANT: Burner tubes must reengage valve openings. See illustrations at right. Correct burner-to-valve engagement

10. Attach electrode to burner.

11. Carefully replace and secure burners.

12. Connect electrode wires.

13. Replace griddle and grease cup.

14. Before cooking again on grill, perform a “Leak Test” and “Burner Flame Check”.

Electrode Pry off electrode with a flat blade screwdriver FIGURE A FIGURE BCHARBROIL.COMPage 9 LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination. *Note: A dated sales receipt WILL be required for warranty service. The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty. This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable. Manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a substitute for proof of purchase and the manu- facturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records. This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the discoloration of stainless steel surfaces. Paint is not warranted and will require touch up. RUST is not considered a manufacturing or materials defect. This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage. ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR:

1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts.

2. Service calls to your home.

3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use.

4. Damage, failures, or operating difficulties resulting from accident, alteration, careless handling, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by the manufacturer.

5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.

6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.

7. Pickup and delivery of your product.

8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.

9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues, the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any applicable implied warranty, or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration, replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather, acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREV- ER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. Manufacturer’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer. NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set foth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or re- placement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser prior to discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty. If you wish to obtain performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should write to: Consumer Relations P. O. Box 1240 Columbus, GA 31904-1240 Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be refused. SCOPE OF COVERAGE PERIOD OF COVERAGE TYPE OF FAILURE COVERAGE Burner 2 years from date of purchase* PERFORATION, MANUFACTURING,

EMERGENCIES POSSIBLE CAUSE PREVENTION/SOLUTION

Gas leaking from LP cylinder. • Mechanical failure due to rusting or mishandling. • Replace LP cylinder. Gas leaking from LP cylinder valve regulator control valve connection.

• Improper installation, connection not tight, failure of rubber seal.

• Remove regulator control valve from cylinder and visually inspect for damage. See LP Cylinder Leak Test and Connecting Regulator control valve to the LP Cylinder. Fire coming through at burner control valve connection

• Fire in burner tube section of burner due to blockage. • Turn off control knob. After fire is out and grill is cold, remove burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages. Fire coming below control panel. • Fire in burner tube section of burner due to blockage. • Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. After fire is out and grill is cold, re- move burner and inspect for spider nests or rust. See Natural Hazard and Cleaning the Burner Assembly pages. Grease fire or continuous excessiv flames above cooking surface.

• Too much grease buildup in cooking area. • Turn off control knobs and LP cylinder valve. After cooling, clean food particles and excess grease from griddle surface, grease cup, and other surfaces.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PREVENTION/SOLUTION

Burner(s) will not light using ignitor. GAS ISSUES:

• Burner not engaged with control valve.

• Obstruction in burner.

• Regulator and LP cylinder valve not fully connected.

• Control Valve knob does NOT pop up in the OFF position.

• Make sure control valve is positioned inside of burner tube.

• Ensure burner tube is not obstructed with spider webs or other matter. See cleaning section of Use and Care.

• Make sure LP cylinder is not empty.

• Remove LP cylinder. Clean threads on LP cylinder and regulator control valve.

• Replace valve/manifold assembly. ELECTRICAL ISSUES:

• Electrode cracked or broken; “sparks at crack.”

• Electrode and burner are wet

• Wire and/or electrode covered with cooking residue.

• Wires are loose or disconnected.

• Wires are shorting (sparking) between ignitor and electrode.

• Replace electrode(s).

• Wipe dry with a cloth.

• Clean wire and/or electrode with rubbing alcohol and clean swab.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PREVENTION/SOLUTION

Burner(s) will not match light. • See “GAS ISSUES:”

• Match will not reach.

• Improper method of match-lighting.

• Use long-stem match (fireplace match).

• See “Match-Lighting” section of Lighting Your Griddle. Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame. • Out of gas. • Check for gas in LP cylinder. Flames blow out. • High or gusting winds.

• Turn front of griddle to face wind or increase flame height by turning gas valve to a higher postion.

• Replace LP cylinder. Flare-up. • Grease buildup.

• Excessive fat in meat.

• Excessive cooking temperature.

• Clean burners and griddle cooking surface.

• Trim fat from meat before ooking.

• Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly. Persistent grease fire. • Grease trapped by food buildup. • Turn knobs to OFF. Let fire burn out. After griddle cools, remove and clean all parts. Flashback (fire in burner tube(s)).

• Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked. • Turn knobs to OFF. Clean burner and/or burner tubes. See burner cleaning Care and Maintenance Section of this guide. TROUBLESHOOTINGCHARBROIL.COMPage 35 URGENCES : si une fuite de gaz ne peut pas être arrêtée, ou si un incendie se propage en raison d’une fuite de gaz, appelez le service d’incendie. DÉPANNAGE

URGENCES CAUSE POSSIBLE PRÉVENTION/SOLUTION

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