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Page 1 PRODUCT GUIDE MODEL 466436213 Classic C-453 IMPORTANT: Fill out the product record information below. Serial Number See rating label on grill for serial number. Date Purchased For support and to register your grill, please visit us at www.charbroil.com If you have questions or need assistance during assembly, please call 1-800-241-7548.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS DANGER For Your Safety ........2-3 If you smell gas: Grilling Guide.
Page 3: Grease Fires
WARNING CAUTION Using pots larger than 6 quarts in capacity could CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 exceed weight limit of the 1. Combustible by-products produced when using side burner shelf this product contains chemicals known to the State or side shelf, of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or resulting in failure other reproductive harm.
Page 4: Grilling Guide
Temperature - Convective Grills ONLY. GRILLING GUIDE – Getting Started The temperature gauge in the hood of your new grill measures air temperature. The air temperature inside your grill will never First Time Use be as hot as the temperature at the cooking surface. Read your Assembly Manual and ensure the grill is put together properly.
Page 5 Rotisserie Cooking GRILLING GUIDE – Grilling 101 Rotisserie cooking is best for 'round' meat, such as large roasts, whole poultry, and pork. It generally requires an accessory motor Outdoor grilling is really quite simple. You'll succeed with and spit rod that allows the meat to be turned at a constant burgers, dogs, or steaks usually on your very first try.
Page 6 Wood Chips GRILLING GUIDE – Tips & Tricks For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try adding wood chips. Cooking on your new grill is a hands-on experience, and it is Soak the chips in water for approximately 30 minutes before recommended to remain outside with your grill while cooking.
Page 7 Gear Trax Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive accessories. Please visit charbroil.com for a complete list cleaner and warm water. Wipe dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth. of Gear Trax accessories. *Available on most models.
Page 8: Use And Care
LP Cylinder USE AND CARE •The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the following requirements: DANGER •Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum. •...
Page 9 LP Cylinder Exchange Connecting Regulator to the LP Cylinder •Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing 1.LP cylinder must be properly secured onto grill. (Refer to your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only assembly section.) those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, 2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
Page 10 Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator 1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF. 2.Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder. 3.Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately.
Page 11 Safety Tips WARNING ▲ Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut for tightness. ▲ When grill is not in use, turn off all control knobs and LP For Safe Use of Your Grill and to Avoid Serious cylinder valve. Injury: ▲...
Page 12 Burner Flame Check • Remove cooking grates and flame tamers. Light burners, rotate WARNING knobs from HIGH to LOW. You should see a smaller flame in LOW position than seen on HIGH. Perform burner flame check Turn controls and gas source or tank OFF when not on sideburner, also.
Page 13: Spider Alert
3. Remove carryover tubes and burners. CAUTION Detach electrode from burner. NOTE: Removal/Detachment method will depend on the burner configuration. See different configurations in illustrations below. 5. Carefully lift each burner up and away from valve openings. SPIDER ALERT! We suggest three ways to clean the burner tubes. Use the one easiest for you.
Page 14: Limited Warranty
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*.
Page 15: Parts List
PARTS LIST Qty Description Qty Description FIREBOX GREASE CUP TUBE BURNER TANK EXCLUSION ELECTRODE, MAIN BURNER LEG EXTENDER CARRY OVER TUBE WING SCREW F/ TANK CONTROL PANEL, MAIN LID BUMPER, ROUND ELECTRONIC MODULE, W/BUTTON HEAT SHIELD F/ EI MODULE BUTTON, F/ ELECTRONIC MODULE ELECTRODE WIRE, F/ SIDEBURNER VALVE/ HOSE/ REGULATOR BEZEL F/ KNOB...
Page 16: Parts Diagram
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Page 17: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Place bottom shelf with cut out hole for LP tank next to legs with axle holes. Attach to right and left leg assemblies with 1/4-20x1-1/2" screws and 1/4-20 flange nuts. Left Leg Assembly 1/4-20 Flange Nut Bottom Shelf Qty: 4 1/4-20x1-1/2"...
Page 18 Attach lower front panel to cart with #8x3/8" sheet metal screws. Attach upper front panel to cart and lower front panel with #8x3/8" sheet metal screws. #8x3/8" Sheet Metal Screws Qty. 9 Lower Front Panel Upper Front Panel...
Page 19 Turn assembly upside down. Insert axle rod through wheel, axle spacer, legs and other axle spacer and wheel. Attach with axle washer and hitch pin. Insert leg extenders into right legs. Wheel Leg Extender Axle Rod Axle Spacer Qty: 2 Axle Washer Axle Washer 1”...
Page 20 This step requires two people to lift and position grill head onto cart. Carefully lower the grill head onto the cart. Make sure the regulator hose is hanging outside the cart. Attach with 1/4-20x1/2" screws. Grill Head 1/4-20x1/2" Screw Qty: 4...
Page 21 Install right side shelf assembly onto the pre-installed screws located on the right side of firebox (A). Tighten the pre-installed screws securely. Attach with 1/4-20x1/2” screws as shown (B). Right Side Shelf 1/4-20x1/2" Screw 1/4-20x1/2" Screw Qty: 2 Tighten the screws Attach fascia to firebox with #8x3/8"...
Page 22 Install side burner side shelf assembly onto the pre-installed screws located on the left side of firebox (A). Tighten the pre-installed screws securely. Attach with 1/4-20x1/2” screws as shown(B). Sideburner Shelf 1/4-20x1/2" 1/4-20x1/2" Screw Screw Qty: 2 Tighten the screws Attach fascia to firebox with #8x3/8"...
Page 23 Attach sideburner bezel and valve with #8-32x3/8" stainless steel screws (A). Place sideburner into shelf. Make sure valve is inside sideburner tube. Attach sideburner with #8 wing nut (B). Hook burner clip to sideburner tube and around manifold. Attach sideburner ignitor wire to electrode (C). Press sideburner control knob onto valve stem (D).
Page 24 Place heat tents over burners by inserting tabs into slots in front of firebox. Note: Notch on the end of flame tamers should fit over protrusions on the rear wall of firebox. Place cooking grates onto grate rests. Insert ends of Swing Away pivot wire into holes in sides of grill lid. Insert ends of Swing Away leg wire into holes in sides of firebox. NOTE: Pivot and leg wires, running side-to-side, should be under wires running front-to-back.
Page 25 Hang grease cup clip from bottom of firebox and place grease cup into grease clip. Grease Cup Clip Grease Cup CAUTION Failure to install grease cup clip and cup will cause hot grease to drip from bottom of grill with risk of fire or property damage. LP tank is sold separately.
Page 26: Troubleshooting
DANGER: If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department. Emergencies Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Gas leaking from • Damaged hose. • Turn off gas at LP cylinder or at source on natural gas systems. If cracked/cut/burned anything but burned, replace valve/hose/regulator.
Page 27 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Cause Prevention/Solution Burner(s) will not light ELECTRONIC IGNITION: using ignitor. • No spark, no ignition noise. • See Section I of Electronic Ignition System. (See Electronic Ignition Troubleshooting also) • No spark, some ignition noise. • See Section II of Electronic Ignition System. •...
Page 28 Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition Problem (Ignition) Possible Cause Check Procedure Prevention/Solution SECTION I No sparks appear at • Battery not installed • Check battery orientation. • Install battery (make sure that “+” and “–” any electrodes when properly. connectors are oriented correctly, with “+” end up Electronic Ignition Button and “–”...
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