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Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill U S E U S E A N D A N D C A R E C A R E G U I D E G U I D E...
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Important Safety Warnings This appliance is FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. It is not to be used inside a garage, other building or any type of enclosed area. WARNING: Failure to follow the information in this Use and Care Guide exactly may result in fire or explosion, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Required Clearances Grill Dimensions Should you ever have any questions about cooking with or caring for your Kalamazoo Initial Assembly grill, we are here to help. Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at: Get to Know Your Grill Grill Controls +1.800.868.1699 Ignition System Power Supply customerservice@KalamazooGourmet.com...
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Important Safety Information KalamazooGourmet.com +1.800.868.1699...
Safe Operation WARNING: Do not build the grill into any combustible Guide and any other instructions or markings When in use, portions of your grill get hot enough to cause severe burns. Children and structure that is closer than 12 inches from the provided with this product.
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LP-gas cylinder enclosure and the ground. pressure regulators and hose assemblies must leaks after connecting an LP tank. be the type specified by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. For replacement parts, contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service at +1.800.868.1699.
Liquid Propane Gas Requirements (20-Pound Natural Gas Requirements Cylinder) Verify the type of gas your grill has been configured for by the factory by checking the serial tag inside the door of the grill cabinet. Grills configured for natural gas (NG) are orificed differently than grills configured for liquid propane (LP) gas.
Homeowners should only check for leaks on the gas connections that are external to the grill. If Input Connection: 0.5" male NPT fitting the valves or other internal connections need to be checked, please call a qualified technician or Kalamazoo Operating Pressure: 11.0" W.C. (cooktop burners) and 8.0" W.C. (all other burners via additional Outdoor Gourmet customer service at +1.800.868.1699.
Grill Location The Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill is designed for easy placement on an outdoor patio or deck. It is recommended that the grill be placed on a non-combustible surface. Choosing a Location: Important considerations for Do not place the grill on a surface that is unable to...
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Initial Assembly Your Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill requires only minor assembly, but many parts are individually wrapped FIGURE 5 to prevent damage. The only tool required is an hex key (provided) to mount the wheel. In the case of the K750GS model, you may also need to install the left side shelf.
Get to Know Your Grill Rear Starter Burner: Located across the rear of Wheel: Raise and lower the grill rack (see Figure accelerates fire starting from the starter burners FIGURE 6 the grill and controlled by the rear burner control below and effectively holds the heat and embers 7:C) by rotating the wheel (A).
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Use a customer-supplied single-outlet outdoor-rated extension cord to connect this short cord provided by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet to an outdoor-rated GFI outlet. The customer-supplied cord should be fed up...
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FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15 Cooktop Grate: Supports pots and pans above Side Cabinet Door: Access the LP cylinder by the cooktop burners. Do not cover the entire opening the side cabinet door. Stow the cooktop grate with a griddle or otherwise block airflow cover in the door when using the cooktop above the burners.
Do not use the grill when the wind is strong using the grill. Replace the hose assembly with enough that it might blow hot embers from the the exact type specified by Kalamazoo Outdoor fire toward combustible materials or structures. Gourmet.
Ignition System Power Supply Manual Lighting Procedure: FIGURE 17 The ignition system that lights the burners utilizes a hot surface electronic ignition system with an AC power supply. Starter Burners Remove grill cover (Figure 15:W). A short, factory-supplied cord is connected to the opening in the floor pan that is protected by the grill’s electronic control box inside the main cabinet rubber grommet.
If you are not comfortable addressing the issue yourself, please hire a qualified technician or contact Starter Burner Flame Characteristics: FIGURE 19 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at The flame should be blue and stable with only a +1.800.868.1699.
Cooking Over Coals: Cooking over coals is the classic Argentinian method. Let the fire burn Kalamazoo laser-cut custom grilling surfaces with patterns optimized for cooking meat, fish and vegetables down until you have a bed of coals 2 to 3 inches deep;...
Fish Medium-rare 135°F 150°F Working with the Grill Grates: The Kalamazoo Fish is thoroughly cooked when it turns opaque and Medium 145°F 160°F Gaucho Grill comes standard with stainless steel the meat flakes cleanly under firm pressure.
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Red pepper flakes to taste just this recipe, you shouldn’t need to replenish the fire. For tips on building and managing a wood fire in your Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill, see our post about cooking Argentinean-style Asado on the Gaucho Grill.
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“Caveman” Shishitos with Dill Cream Grilled shishito peppers are a great appetizer, but shishitos roasted in a bed of coals are even better. These mildly spicy peppers are paired with a light and creamy sauce that tames what little heat they have. Serves 4 Directions 1 lemon...
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Grilled Kale Salad with Goat Cheese Polenta This is the perfect salad to prepare on the Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill, and kale has never tasted so good! Brushed with garlic oil and grilled over a wood fire, it develops earthy flavors as the leaves turn crispy around the edges.
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“Caveman” Corn This corn tastes unlike corn cooked any other way. The charred husks perfume the golden roasted corn with a subtle, grassy smoky flavor, perfect for a summer barbecue. Serves 6 Directions 6 fresh ears of corn, in their husks Raise the grill rack up high and out of the way, or remove the grill grates.
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Roasted Chicken Thighs with Smoky Seasoned Salt Triple S is a homemade Smoky Seasoned Salt blend, and it is pure magic for chicken and pork. Rub down the thighs with this mixture that includes smoked salt, smoked paprika and tumeric, and grill-roast them to tender perfection with a crispy crust. Serves 8 Directions Olive oil...
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Cherry Porter Glazed Duck with Pickled Persimmons Wood-fired rotisserie duck is the real star here, but the deeply layered glaze and brightly flavored fresh pickles deserve high praises. Tart cherry juice and a rich American porter are reduced with honey and spices for a glaze you’ll want to make over and over again. The persimmons add crunch and a sweet-tart profile for an amazingly well-rounded combination.
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Smoke-Roasted Rotisserie Pork with Espresso Garlic Rub This recipe uses a simple rub that imparts a wonderfully earthy, flavorful crust as the meat bastes itself in its own juices on the rotisserie. Wood smoke from the grill adds complexity and depth to the flavor. Serves 6 to 8 Directions 7-bone, center-cut pork loin roast,...
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Argentinian-Style Grilled Skirt Steak At Argentinean asados, hosts typically plan to serve .5lb to 1.25 pounds of meat per person. You can scale down if that seems like too much for your guests. We used skirt steak in this recipe because it’s very flavorful, but you can follow these guidelines to cook any cut you like;...
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Wood-Fired Rotisserie Beef Ribs with Smoky Red Chimichurri These ribs are simply magnificent. We roast them on the rotisserie over an oak wood fire, infusing them with subtle smokiness. For an even more flavorful crust, we borrow a page out of the Argentinean grilling playbook – we baste them in salmuera, or salt water. As if these ribs were not special enough on their own (trust me, they are), we serve them with a deliciously smoky red chimichurri.
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Wood-Fired Prime Rib With Shallot Rosemary Crust The subtle smoke imparted by cooking over a live wood fire is complemented wonderfully by the sweetness of the caramelized shallot crust on this exceptional prime rib roast. Serves 10 to 12 Directions 1 4-bone prime rib roast or Choice Trim most of the external fat off the roast, leaving no more than 1/8 inch wherever grade standing rib roast, about 11...
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Campfire Harvest Bread Pudding Campfire cooking in a Dutch oven is fun for the whole family, whether you are camping or not. Our Harvest Bread Pudding is just one great idea for campfire cooking inside the Gaucho Grill. This luscious bread pudding is loaded with a harvest of pears, cranberries and walnuts, plus a cinnamon swirl for festive flavor.
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Product Care KalamazooGourmet.com +1.800.868.1699...
Visually inspect the burners once a year by removing the fire grates and using a mirror to check out the Your Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill is made from high-quality stainless steel, either 304 or 316L length of each burner and all of the ports. The (depending on how it was ordered), and engineered for durability.
If you suspect a conversion was done improperly, do not use the grill and contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service at +1.800.868.1699. You smell gas: Turn off the grill immediately. Follow the leak check procedures on page 9. Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service at +1.800.868.1699 for assistance. KalamazooGourmet.com +1.800.868.1699...
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K750G Series Wiring Diagram STARTER STARTER ROTISSERIE MOTOR SIDE SIDE ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS: BURNER BURNER SWITCH BURNER BURNER To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquid; Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts;...
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Installation Checklist Installer should initial next to each item: Unit and supply connections have been tested and are free of leaks: Specified clearances maintained. LP cylinder connected to dual-stage regulator at 11" WC No overhead combustible structure. ...
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16-inch tongs both protect your hands above a hot grill. Steak Knives A beautiful, wood-fired steak deserves a beautiful steak knife. Treat yourself to Kalamazoo’s stunning collection of knives. All accessories can be ordered by calling +1.800.868.1699 or purchased online at KalamazooGourmet.com.
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Kalamazoo’s equipment is still built by hand with the same dedication to quality and craftsmanship. We build it to order, and we ship directly from our factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan to homes all over the globe. When each grill has been through the process of cutting, forming, welding, finishing, assembly and testing, it is signed by the people who made it with their own hands.
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