DCS DCS36E-BQARL Use And Care Manual

The professional “e” series grill

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THE PROFESSIONAL
"E" SERIES GRILL
Use and Care Guide
Models:
DCS36E-BQARL
DCS36E-BQARN
DCS48E-BQARL
DCS48E-BQARN
DCS48E-BQRL
DCS48E-BQRN

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  • Page 1 THE PROFESSIONAL “E” SERIES GRILL Use and Care Guide Models: DCS36E-BQARL DCS36E-BQARN DCS48E-BQARL DCS48E-BQARN DCS48E-BQRL DCS48E-BQRN...
  • Page 2 A Message T o Ou r Custome rs Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional E Series Grills. Because of its unique features, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and maintain your new Grill for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    T able Of Contents SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS ..............3-5 GRILL MODELS ............................6 GAS REQUIREMENTS ........................7-10 Natural Gas Hook-Up........................8 LP Gas Hook-Up ..........................9 LP Tank Requirements........................10 BUILT IN GRILL CLEARANCES ....................11 BUILT IN CONSTRUCTION DETAILS .................12 LEAK TESTING ..........................13-14 INSTALLER FINAL CHECKLIST ....................14 BURNER ADJUSTMENTS ......................15-16...
  • Page 4: Safety Practices & Precautions

    Safety Practices & Precautions When properly cared for, your grill will give safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used since the grill produces intense heat and can increase accident potential.When using this appliance basic safety practices must be followed, including the following: •...
  • Page 5 Safety Practices & Precautions Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58 standard for outdoor cooking gas appliances. This Grill is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code No.
  • Page 6: Safety Practices & Precautions

    Safety Practices & Precautions • Do not use the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups. • Never grill without the drip pan in place and pushed all the way to the back of the grill.Without it hot grease could leak downward and produce a fire or explosion hazard.
  • Page 7: Grill Models

    Model Identification 48” MODELS GRILL GRILL ROTIS GRILL SMOKER GRILL REAR FRONT GRILL ROTIS GRILL SMOKER GRILL GRILL GRILL ROTIS GRILL SMOKER GRILL IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER GRILL ROTIS GRILL SMOKER GRILL IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER IGNITER DCS48E-BQAR DCS48E-BQR 36”...
  • Page 8: Gas Requirements

    Gas Requi rements Never connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance.Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either natural or L.P., and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with that of the supply. The rating plate is located on the inside back wall of the grill.
  • Page 9: Natural Gas Hook-Up

    Gas Requi rements NATURAL GAS HOOK UP Connection: 1/2" NPT male with 3/8" flare adapter. Operating pressure: 4.0" W.C. Supply pressure: 5" to 14" water column. If in excess of 14" W.C. a step down regulator is required. Check with your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply lines.
  • Page 10: Lp Gas Hook-Up

    Gas Requi rements LP GAS HOOK UP (TYPE 1 OR QCC1 REGULATOR) Grills orificed for use with LP gas come equipped with an LP hose/regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. LP cylinder (Type 1).The LP tank is not included. Connection: 1/2"...
  • Page 11: Lp Tank Requirements

    Gas Requi rements LP TANK REQUIREMENTS: WARNING: A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your LP supplier. Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve. Always check for leaks after every LP tank change.
  • Page 12: Built In Grill Clearances

    Do not build the grill under overhead unprotected combustible construction. If the grill is to be placed into a combustible enclosure, an approved insulated jacket is necessary and is available from your dealer. Use only the DCS insulated jacket which has specifically been designed and tested for this purpose.
  • Page 13: Built In Construction Details

    Built-In Const ruction Details GENERAL FIG. 04 The grill is designed for easy placement 3" (to non-combustible into masonry enclosures. For non-com- construction / min. lid clearance) bustible applications, the grill drops into 12" (to combustible construction) the opening shown in (Fig. 05) and hangs from its side flanges.
  • Page 14: Leak Testing

    Leak T esting GENERAL Although all gas connections on the grill are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected.
  • Page 15: Installer Final Checklist

    Leaking T esting TO TEST Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position.Turn the gas supply “ON”. Check all connections from the supply line, or LP cylinder up to and including the manifold pipe assembly. Apply the soap solution around the connection, valve and tubing.
  • Page 16: Burner Adjustments

    Bu rne r Ad justments GRILL BURNER FLAME HEIGHT To access the grill burner air shutters first remove the valve panel by removing the four screws on the corners of the valve panel. Remove the control knobs. Pull the valve panel outward. Do not pull on the igniter wires.
  • Page 17: Burner Adjustments

    Bu rne r Ad justments LOW SETTING ADJUSTMENTS The valves on the grill feature an adjustable low setting. Due to fluctuations in gas pressure, heating value or gas conversion, you may feel it necessary to increase or decrease gas flow in the low position. We do not recommend adjusting the infra-red rotis burner.
  • Page 18: Using The Grill

    Using The Grill GRILL Each grill section consists of a large stainless steel burner, a series of stainless steel heat baffles, a series of ceramic tubes encased in a stainless steel rack, and a stainless steel heat retaining cooking rack. Each burner is rated at 25,000 Btu/hr.
  • Page 19 Using The Grill WARNING: IMPORTANT! Before lighting . . . Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior to turning the gas “ON”. If there is evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use.The replacement pressure regulators and hose assembly must be the type specified by the manufacturer.
  • Page 20: Lighting Instructions

    Lighting Inst ructions TO LIGHT GRILL BURNER Ensure power is supplied to the unit. If not, burner must be match lit (see below). Open the lid, push and hold the ignition button next to the desired burner knob to be lit for 5 sec- onds.
  • Page 21: Side Burner Instructions

    Side Bu rne r Inst ructions SINGLE / DUAL SIDE BURNERS (BQR MODELS ONLY) CAUTION: The burner cover may be hot if the grill burners are in operation. First remove the burner cover or any cooking utensils from the burner grate. Open the lid, push and hold the ignition button next to the desired burner knob to be lit for 5 seconds.
  • Page 22: Using The Smoker System

    Using The Smoke r System The smoker system on each grill consists of a stainless steel slide out FIG. 17 tray which is positioned above a 5,000 Btu/hr burner. The burner is controlled by a precision brass valve which is capable of being turned down to very low heat levels.
  • Page 23: Using The Rotis Burner

    Using The Rotisse rie Bu rne r FIG.18 WARNING: Electrical Grounding Instructions: This appliance (rotisserie motor) is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
  • Page 24 Using The Rotisse rie Bu rne r WARNING: Never have the grill burners (bottom burners) on during Rotisserie cooking. It will burn your meat and make it very dry. Use only one section on at a time, grill or rotisserie. PREPARATION Recommended: Dental floss or butcher string, scissors, broiler pan (bottom only), pliers, instant read thermometer, foil,...
  • Page 25 Using The Rotisse rie Bu rne r COOKING ON ROTISSERIE 1. Place prepared rod into motor, lay across to other side in groove. (Fig.22) 2. Verify placement as shown in Fig. 23. 3. Ignite Burner, start Rotisserie Motor, and keep on High for cooking all meats on the Rotisserie. 4.
  • Page 26 Using The Rotisse rie Bu rne r TO LIGHT ROTISSERIE BURNER: All BQR Series Only: The location of the rotis burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so than the protected grill burners. For this reason you should avoid operating the rotis during windy conditions.
  • Page 27: Burner Removal

    Bu rne r Removal & Cleaning STAINLESS STEEL The grill is made from non-rusting and non-magnetic stainless steel. After initial usage, areas of the grill may discolor from the intense heat given off by the burners, this is normal. There are many different stainless steel cleaners available.
  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    Ca re And Cleaning REASSEMBLE THE BURNERS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26) Replace the burner by sliding the air shutter over the brass orifice, centering it in the hole. Be careful not to upset the air shutters original position (unless readjusting). Lower the rear of the burner into the cutouts on the support channel at the rear of the burner box.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Only authorized agencies can perform warranty service. Call DCS Customer Service at (888) 281-5698 BURNER FLAME IS YELLOW OR ORANGE, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ODOR OF GAS 1) Check the burner inlet for obstructions.
  • Page 30: Parts Lists

    Logo Spring Clip 15073 Valve Panel 36E-BQAR 32212-18-PA Valve Panel 48E-BQAR 32212-19-PA Valve Panel 48E-BQR 32212-17-PA DCS Logo 17129-01 Torx Screw 15002-41 Drip Pan Handle 48E 32050-01 Drip Pan Handle 36E 32050-02 Drip Pan 48E 30645-2 Drip Pan 36E 30645-1...
  • Page 31 48” & 36” Grill Ca rt Assembly...
  • Page 32 48” & 36” Grill Ca rt Pa rts List Item Description Part No. GFI , EBQ 16388 GFI Plastic Cover 16389 NEMA Recept/Cover 16390 Transformer 24 vac 16381 Transformer Kit 32652-02 Door Catch Assembly 14204 Body Panel Back 48” 41055 Body Panel Back 36”...
  • Page 33 Smoke r Bu rne r Assembly ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. SMOKER TRAY W/A 32231 SCREW 15139 SMOKER PULL HANDLE 18204-01 MINI IGNITER 24VAC 16325 SMOKER BURNER W/ASSY. 32649 SCREW 13012-6 ORIFICE LP 13005-71 ORIFICE NAT 13005-59 CONTROL VALVE 13017-01 KNOB BEZEL 14006-PL CONTROL KNOB 14154...
  • Page 34 Grill Bu rne r Assembly ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. Four Finger Grate 18197 Radiant 32218 Ceramic Rods 48 32224 Ceramic Rods 36 32224-01 Center Heat Shield,W/Assy. 32268 S/S Grill Burner 32217 Control Valve 13017 Manifold Bolt 15001-06 Knob Bezel 14006-PL Control Knob 14154 Bezel Screw...
  • Page 35 Rotisse rie Assembly ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ROTISSERIE ROD 19054-05 ROTISSERIE HANDLE 18040 FOUR PRONG MEAT HOLDER PLATED 19010-1-PL ROTISSERIE MOTOR 32069 ROTISSERIE MOUNT BASE 14155 ROTISSERIE MOUNT KNOB 14161 HEX BOLT 15003-06 MINI IGNITER 16325 THERMOCOUPLE 13007-2 ELECTRODE COVER 32509 ROTIS RECEIVING BRACKET 32233...
  • Page 36: How To Obtain Service

    • Is the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown? • Is there a power outage in the area? For warranty service, contact DCS Customer Service at (888) 281-5698. Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Model Number •...
  • Page 37: Warranty

    DCS to be defective. Replacement will be F.O.B. DCS, and DCS will not be liable for any transportation costs, labor costs, or export duties. This warranty shall not apply, nor can we assume responsibility for damage that might...
  • Page 38 As product improvement is an ongoing process at DCS, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. 5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: (714) 372-7000 Part No. 10969R4 Fax: (714) 372-7001 Customer Service (888) 281-5698 Litho in USA 05/2002 www.dcsappliances.com...

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