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INFRA-RED
Sterling
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
Thermal Engineering Corporation
P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868
2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097
Fax : (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286
Website: www.tecinfrared.com

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  • Page 1 INFRA-RED Sterling ® OWNER’S MANUAL Thermal Engineering Corporation P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868 2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209 Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097 Fax : (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286 Website: www.tecinfrared.com...
  • Page 2 Warnings Notices Notice to Customer FOR YOUR SAFETY PRIOR TO INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE, READ THIS MANUAL FULLY AND CAREFULLY. RETAIN IF YOU SMELL GAS: THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND HAVE 1. SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE. AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 3 Lifetime Limited Warranty EXPRESS WARRANTIES Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) warrants this grill to be free of defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service from the date of purchase. LIFETIME All stainless steel components other than cooking grids and stainless steel burner components are warranted indefinitely.
  • Page 4 Dear TEC Infra-Red Grill Owner: Congratulations on selecting a TEC Infra-Red as your grill of choice. You’re among a select group who truly appreciate fine cooking and demand the best. I know you’ll be pleased with your grill’s performance. Over the years, we’ve invested great resources in developing a grill that’s truly unique — from the sturdy, long-lasting construction to the unparalleled infra-red cooking process.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    See Cooking Grids and Baking Rack Appendix A for complete build-in specifications. Gas Connection............8 The Sterling can also be attached to the optional pedestal General Overview LP Gas Cylinder Safety or cabinet base, which have casters for easy movement. It...

  • Page 6: General Overview

    Installation A ssembly continued The Post Base (Sterling II only) is designed to be installed General Overview in a bed of concrete to a depth of 17 ". The height of Sterling grills are designed for easy assembly. Both the the grill cooking surface should be roughly 38 "...

  • Page 7: Pedestal Base

    Assembly continued Pedestal Base (Sterling II and III) 1. Remove the Pedestal Base from the packaging materials and set it on a level surface. 2. Place the Grill Housing on the Pedestal Base and align the round mounting holes in the Base with the threaded inserts in the Housing.

  • Page 8: Cabinet Base

    (TYP . BOTH ENDS) Figure 8. Roll Back Hood Figure 6. Cabinet Base Roll Back Hood (Sterling II and III) Cooking Grids and Baking Rack 1. Remove the Roll Back Hood from the packaging (Sterling II and III) materials. 2. Remove the Heat Shield from the Grill Housing.

  • Page 9: Gas Connection

    Follow the procedures outlined in this section closely to TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS ; AND ensure safe and proper grill operation. The Sterling grill is COMMISSION , SHOULD BE USED. ALL APPROVED offered in one of two gas configurations: LP or Natural CYLINDERS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRAL gas.

  • Page 10: Installing Your Lp Gas Cylinder

    Gas Connection continued Installing Your LP Gas Cylinder Procedure: 1. In order to make sure the Cylinder Valve is fully NOTICE: FOR YOUR SAFETY, ONLY USE THE closed, turn the Handwheel clockwise until it stops. REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY PROVIDED AS 2.

  • Page 11: Removing Your Lp Gas Cylinder

    THE GAS SUPPLY MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE GRILL WHEN THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE. Quick Disconnect Instructions When ordered for use with Natural gas, the Sterling grill comes adjusted to operate with Natural gas. Qualified (See Figure 11.) personnel should install the gas line.

  • Page 12: Operation

    FUNCTION IMPROPERLY. Output Knobs and the Pilot Output Knob to OFF. All Sterling grills are equipped with a Pilot Burner. A 8. For LP gas, close the Gas Cylinder Valve by turning Pilot makes lighting your grill safer. In addition, this the handwheel clockwise.

  • Page 13: Low Heat Adjustment

    Once it is lit, depress and turn the left and center(on style, follow the instructions below. Sterling III) burners to (HIGH). If any burner Procedure: fails to ignite within 5 seconds, turn the Burner Output Knob of that burner to OFF, wait five 1.

  • Page 14: Pilot Flame Adjustment

    This procedure should not be Base Brake performed while the grill is hot. Use a small flat-head Your Sterling grill, whether you have the Pedestal or screwdriver and the following procedure to make pilot adjustments. Procedure: Cabinet Base, comes equipped with a Brake mechanism for use while the grill is stationary.

  • Page 15: Infra-Red Cooking

    20 minutes or less on that cook back into your food. conventional grills cook in about one-half the Searing Method: conventional time on a TEC Infra-red grill. Please refer to the section entitled SAMPLE COOKING 1. Follow the Burner Ignition procedures and operate on page 15.

  • Page 16: Sample Cooking Methods

    Infra-red Cooking continued Sample Cooking Methods Unless otherwise noted, these cooking guidelines require cooking with hood open. Use this chart as a cooking guide. Cooking times may vary, depending on thickness of food. FOOD CONTROL SETTING TOTAL COOKING TIME Steak 1" Thick High fire 2 min.

  • Page 17: Maintenance And Cleaning

    IMPAIRED VENTILATION OF HOT AIR FROM GRILL - for the burners to function properly, hot air created by The Sterling requires very little maintenance. However, a the burners must have a way to escape the grill. If the hot periodic inspection of orifice openings and venturi inlets air is not allowed to escape, the burners may become to clear obstructions to gas flow is recommended.

  • Page 18: Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning continued you keep your grill covered with a heavy duty vinyl If you need Replacement Parts or Accessories, contact cover at all times when it is not in use. Your dealer your TEC Authorized Dealer. See Appendix C of this should have TEC covers designed specifically for manual for a listing of Replacement Parts and your grill for this purpose.

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Build-In Specifications

    Appendix A: Sterling Build-in Specifications TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW NOTES Space must be left below unit to run and store gas line and shut-off valve. ■ The carriage bolts (8 places) located on both sides of the grill must be removed to install the grill properly.
  • Page 20 Appendix A: Sterling Build-in Specifications continued SIDE VIEW 19 19...

  • Page 21: Appendix B: Accessories

    Appendix B: Accessories Rotisserie Cooking versatility is a trademark of the TEC grills. With the Rotisserie, you can add a new and exciting ROTISSERIE dimension to cooking. The Rotisserie can be used in direct Infra-red cooking or with the Bar-B-Que Tray (a deflector pan) for indirect Infra-red cooking.

  • Page 22: Bar-B-Que Tray

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Bar-B-Que Tray The primary purpose of the Bar-B-Que Tray is to deflect the Infra-red heat so that it does not contact the food BAR-B-QUE TRAY directly. This permits slower cooking primarily with a convection cooking process. It also catches excess drippings and eliminates flare ups.

  • Page 23: Wood Chip Smoker

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Wood Chip Smoker With the Wood Chip Smoker, delicious smoked flavor can enhance your char-cooked foods. Damp hickory and maple wood chips have been used to enhance the flavor SMOKER of meat for years, but you can create your own flavors by using various types of seasonings such as cloves, garlic or bay leaves.

  • Page 24: Deep Fryer/Steamer

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Deep Fryer/Steamer 6. Let the right burner stay on HIGH for 4 to 8 minutes to properly heat cooking oil or water. We The Deep Fryer lets you cook foods that have been suggest you use a candy thermometer to check the traditionally limited to indoor cooking.

  • Page 25: Deep Fryer/Steamer

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Steamer The Steamer is great for steaming vegetables like broccoli, new potatoes, carrots or cauliflower. It’s also ideal for seafood such as shrimp, clams and oysters. The Steamer is used together with the Deep Fryer. STEAMER CAUTION: STEAM CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.

  • Page 26: Griddle

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Griddle This Griddle provides a surface for you to use your grill for pan frying foods such as bacon, eggs, sausage, french toast and pancakes, and for blackening fish and meats. It GRIDDLE may be used over the right or left burner. After each use, the Griddle should be thoroughly washed with warm soap and water, dried and rubbed with cooking oil to prevent rusting.

  • Page 27: Wok

    Appendix B: Accessories continued Enjoy stir-fry cooking on your TEC grill with the Wok accessory. Using high temperature, you can quickly cook chicken, beef, shrimp or assorted vegetables. After each use, the Wok should be thoroughly washed with soap and warm water and dried and rubbed with cooking oil to prevent rusting.
  • Page 28 Side-burner A Sterling Side-burner allows you to have the versatility ® of a cook-top attached to your gas grill. Sterling Side- ® burner is available in Natural Gas or LP, and is configured for attachment to the RIGHT side only of...

  • Page 29: Appendix C: Replacement Parts

    STPK ..............Knob, Pilot STIK..............Knob, Igniter STCG ..............Cooking Grid, set of two ST30DT (for Sterling II) ........Drip Tray ............ST43DT (for Sterling III) ST30HH (for Sterling II)........Hood Handle Kit ........ST43HH (for Sterling III) ST30WR (for Sterling II)........Baking Rack ..........ST43WR (for Sterling III) ST30HS (for Sterling II) ........Heat Shield..........ST43HS (for Sterling III)

  • Page 30: Appendix D: Troubleshooting

    Appendix D: Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot will not light Lack of gas After turning Pilot Output Knob to ON position, wait approximately 20-30 seconds for b. Obstruction in pilot orifice air to purge gas supply line before turning Defective piezo igniter Igniter Knob.
  • Page 31 Notes Revised 08/04...

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