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A Special Message to Our Customers Thank you for selecting the Thermador Char Glo® outdoor barbecue. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. This booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of your appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings for Safe Gas Installations ... 2 For Your Safety ... 2 What To Do If You Smell Gas ... 2 Important Information ... 3 Warnings for Safe Gas Installations ... 3 Warning: California Proposition 65 B ... 3 Section 1: Safety Practices to Avoid Personal Injury ...
WARNINGS FOR SAFE GAS INSTALLATIONS Installer: Please leave these instructions with the unit for the owner. Owner: Please retain these instructions for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and...
Replacement hose assemblies can be purchased at barbecue supply stores, or ordered through Thermador® (see the rear cover for contact information). If purchased at a retail outlet, the hose assembly must be identical to the one supplied with the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BARBECUE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When properly cared for, your new Thermador Char Glo® barbecue has been designed to be a safe and reliable appliance. However, extreme care must be used as the grill produces intense heat and can increase the potential for accidents or injury.
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LP tank which can be purchased locally at a barbecue supply store or other retail outlet. The maximum tank capacity for use with Thermador® Char Glo® barbecues is twenty pounds (five gallons). The tank must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP-gas tanks of the U.S.
SECTION 2: MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION MODEL CGB48FSZLP Front of hood Hood / Lid with Handle Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate Infrared Rotisserie Burner (1) Rotisserie Motor Rotisserie Glow Igniter Grill Grates: 6 on Model CGB36FZLP and CGB48FSZLP 8 on Model CGB48FZLP...
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION MODEL CGB48FZLP Ergo Balanced Hood Literature Pack Contents: Product Registration Card – Please complete and return. Thank You. User's Manual: Care & Use Recommendations Grill /Rotisserie Cooking Charts Installation Instructions Orifices for Natural Gas Conversion AGA and CGA Approved Rotisserie Glow Igniters (2) Page 7...
MODEL CGB30CZLP – Free Standing Front of hood Hood / Lid with Handle Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate Infrared Rotisserie Burner Rotisserie Motor Assembly Rotisserie Glow Igniter Grill Grates: 5 on Model CGB30CZLP Radiants (heating baffles shown on Page 7) Burners: 2 on CGB30CZLP –...
MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION MODEL CGB36FZLP (inside drawer) Hood / Lid with Handle Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate Infrared Rotisserie Burner (1) Rotisserie Motor (not visible, see illustration, Page 8) Rotisserie Igniter Assembly Grill Grates: 6 on Model CGB36FZLP Radiants (heating baffles shown Page 7)
INSTALLATION OF LP (Propane) GAS TANK FOR ALL FREE-STANDING UNITS Tank Gas Regulator Main Tank Valve LP (Propane) Lighting Instructions Raise hood/lid. Turn on Main Tank Valve to open gas supply. Light one burner at a time. Turn control knob to the "Lite" position and immediately press and hold the ignition switch. The burner will light within 4 to 10 seconds.
® BARBECUE Before the First Use 1. Record model and serial number of your barbecue for future contacts with Thermador authorized servicer (Located on left-side LP storage drawer). 2. Burn off residual manufacturing oils. Follow Main Burner Lighting Instructions: Turn all burners on HI setting for 15 - 20 minutes with hood/lid down.
SECTION 3: USING YOUR CHAR GLO LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION Main and Smoker Burners: 1. Raise hood lid. 2. Light only one burner at a time. 3. Always turn control knob to the “Lite” position and immediately press and hold the ignition switch. The burner will light within 4 -10 seconds.
SECTION 3: USING YOUR CHAR GLO MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS** Follow these steps to manually light the Main Burners: 1. Turn off all the burners. 2. Wait 5 minutes to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate. Use a long stem match to manually light: 3.
SECTION 4: THE GRILL GENERAL GRILL INFORMATION • Thaw food items before grilling. • Preheating provides the high heat needed to brown and seal in juices. • After preheating, reduce the flame to setting listed on Grilling Chart. • The flame setting positions on the knobs are infinite. •...
GENERAL SMOKER INFORMATION • The Smoker is used with the hood down and in combination with the grill or rotisserie. WARNING: Never block vent opening at rear of hood. Use with the vent opening blocked will result in damage to the unit and may cause a fire or injury. •...
SECTION 5: THE ROTISSERIE AND ASSEMBLY General Rotisserie Information • Glow igniter for Infrared burner remains on entire time the rotisserie is on. • Rotisserie cooking rotates food in front of the Infrared burner. It cre- ates an intense heat for searing the outside and sealing in the juices.
TRUSSING POULTRY FOR THE ROTISSERIE I. Slip one of the forks on the skewer with the tines pointing to the tip of the skewer. Loosely tighten the screw to keep it from slipping. 2. Insert the skewer through the bird securing with the fork 3.
11 - 13 min. per lb. 1 hr. 20 min. to 1 hr. 45 min. total 18 - 22 min. per lb. 22 - 28 min. per lb. 20 - 30 min. per lb. 9 - 11 min. per lb. Thermador Nameplate...
SECTION 6: EXTRA FEATURES GENERAL SIDE BURNER INFORMATION • Side burners are only available on model CGB48FSZLP. • Each burner is rated at 15,000 BTU on High. • Choose a pan base to fit the flame size. The flame should never extend beyond the base of the pan. •...
SECTION 7: CARE AND MAINTENANCE GRILL ASSEMBLY Easy Stainless Steel Maintenance Apply stainless steel polish before first use. Re-apply after each cleaning to prevent permanent damage to surface. Use cover to protect finish from weather. Quick Clean Method for Grates Immediately after cooking, turn off the burners.
As a safety measure, do not store cleaners in the storage drawers in the barbecue. PART and MATERIAL Exterior Finish - Stainless Steel Drip Tray – Stainless Steel Knobs, Skewer Handle Plastic Reflectors, Burner Box – Stainless Steel Grates/Grill – Porcelain on steel Double-U™...
BEFORE PHONING FOR SERVICE Troubleshooting Power Failure - In the event of a power failure, the Thermador Char Glo the burners with a match according to the Lighting Instructions on Page 13. If Burners Fail to Ignite - If the burners fail to ignite...
Service must be provided by a Factory Authorized Service Agency during normal working hours. For a Service Agency nearest you, please call 800/735-4328. Thermador Will Not Pay For: 1. Service by an unauthorized agency. Damage or repairs due to service by an unauthorized agency or the use of unauthorized parts.
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Thermador reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice. Some models are certified for use in Canada. Thermador is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor or dealer. Thermador, 5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.