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Amana SS 4 Burner Gas Grill USE AND CARE MANUAL FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY ALWAYS KEEP YOUR GRILL COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE BEFORE YOU BEGIN – We’ve included easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions which have been carefully written to ensure quick assembly of your grill. Reading the instructions will be a time saver in the end.
General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read this manual carefully before using your grill to reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury. - Extreme care should be used because of the high temperatures produced by this appliance. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GRILL IS BEING OPERATED.
Grill Features 1. Roll top grill hood 7. Warming shelf 2. Grilling/cooking surface 8. Electronic igniter: main & side burner 3. Side shelf 9. Cart with doors 4. Towel bar/utensil hanger 10. Side burner 5. Control knobs: main burners 11. Control knob: side burner 6.
Assembly CART ASSEMBLY Fig. 1 1. Attach two (2) rubber door stops to top center of cart base using supplied bolts. (See Fig. 1) 2. Install door pivot screws into front left and front right holes. Secure each screw in place with two (2) nuts. Make sure to tighten 1 nut on top of the other.
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Assembly 6. Place the left cart side onto the two (2) outer fixed Fig. 7 wheel channel bolts, make sure the large flange is toward the front of the cart base. (See Fig. 7) 7. Secure the left cart side in place by hand tightening nuts onto the wheel channel bolts.
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Assembly 10. Place the cart back onto the two (2) rear wheel Fig. 10 channel bolts. (See Fig. 10) 11. It twill be necessary to push the top of the left and right sides outward slightly to get the cart back down completely on the base.
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Assembly MOUNTING GRILL TO CART Fig. 16 1. Loosen the four (4) grill mounting bolts so that there is approximately 1/4” between the bolt head and grill bottom. (See Fig. 16) 2. Have someone help you pick up the grill and set it squarely on top of the cart.
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Assembly 7. Using the four (4) long self tapping screws, install Fig. 21 the door catch magnets to the bottom of the front grill flange. Start one screw and then the other before tightening. Make sure to install the screws at a slight angle as shown.
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Assembly SHELF HANDLE ASSEMBLY Fig 25 1. Lay the left shelf on its side with the shelf hooks facing up. Attach one of the handle ends to the front of the shelf using the supplied phillips head screw. (See Fig. 25) 2.
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Assembly SIDE BURNER ASSEMBLY Fig. 31 1. Lay the side burner on its side with the shelf hooks pointing up. Slide the valve assembly through the center hole in the front of the shelf. Make sure the flared fitting on the valve is facing toward the bottom of the shelf.
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Assembly 5. Place the electronic igniter into the other hole on the Fig. 35 front of the side burner shelf. (See Fig. 35) 6. Secure the igniter in place using the plastic lock nut. Make sure to tighten securely. (See Fig. 36) 7.
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Assembly 10. Place a piece of styrofoam from the packaging in Top Trim Strip Fig. 40 the grill to leave the grill hood propped open slightly. (See Fig. 40) 11. Attach the right side burner by inserting the four shelf hooks into the slots on the side of the grill. (See Fig.
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Assembly CONNECTING IGNITER WIRES Fig. 45 1. Attach the large connector of the loose packaged side burner wire to the terminal under the side burner head. (See Fig. 45) 2. Connect the other end of the side burner wire to one of the outlets on the electronic igniter.
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Assembly ATTACHING THE HOSE AND REGULATOR Fig. 47 ASSEMBLY 1. Feed the longer hose of the dual hose and regulator assembly through the grommeted hole in the right side of the cart. (See Fig. 47) 2. Attach the fitting to the side burner valve and tight- en securely with a wrench.
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Assembly IGNITER SHIELD INSTALLATION Fig. 52 1. Remove the four (4) screws on the back side of the main grill burners. (See Fig. 52) 2. Place the igniter shield over each burner and igniter assembly and reinstall the four (4) screws. (See Fig.
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Assembly INTERIOR PARTS ASSEMBLY Fig. 55 1. Remove the lock nut from the temperature gauge. Next, place the temperature gauge stem through the hole in the hood. (See Fig. 55) 2. Secure the temperature gauge in place by hand, tightening the lock nut onto the stem. (See Fig. 56) NOTE: You will need to press the hood and hood liner together to start the lock nut threads onto the temperature gauge stem.
Gas Requirements GENERAL INFORMATION Never attach an unregulated gas line to the appliance. Connection to an unregulated gas line can cause excessive heat or fire. Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either Natural Gas (N.G.) or Liquid Propane (L.P.), and make sure the serial plate agrees with that of the supply.
Amana Only use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the grill or a replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies specified by Amana ). This assembly is designed to connect directly to a standard 20 lb. L.P. cylinder. L.P. Cylinders are not included with the grill. L.P. Cylinders can be purchased separately at an independent deal-...
Pre Operation Leak Testing GENERAL INFORMATION Although all internal gas connections on the grill are leak tested prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible shifting during shipment, installation or excessive pressure unknow- ingly being applied to the unit.
Lighting the Grill BEFORE LIGHTING Do not attempt to “Light” the grill if the odor of gas is present!! Important! Before Lighting... Check the gas supply line for cuts, wear or abrasion. Fig. 60 Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting.
Using the Grill GRILL LOCATION Do not use the grill in garages, breezeways, sheds or any enclosed area. Never operate the grill in enclosed areas as this could lead to a carbon monoxide buildup, which could result in injury or death.
Using the Sideburner SIDE BURNER LIGHTING Fig. 63 Push and turn the side burner control knob to the “HIGH” position and immediately press and hold the electronic igniter button. You’ll hear a snapping sound. It may be necessary to hold the electronic starter button for about 4 seconds.
Care and Maintenance DRIP TRAY The drip tray located below the grill, inside the cart, should be cleaned periodically to prevent heavy buildup of debris. NOTE: Allow the drip tray to cool before attempting to clean. Important: Do not leave the grill outside during inclement weather unless it is covered (cover sold separately). Rain water can collect inside of the grill, the grill cart or the drip tray if left uncovered.
Troubleshooting Your Grill GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately if any of the following conditions occur: • The smell of gas. • Flames appearing mostly yellow. (some yellow at the tips is OK) •...
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Troubleshooting Your Grill PROBLEM SOLUTION Grill will not light with a match or low heat with dial set • Is your gas supply fully turned on? to "High" position. • If this is an L.P. grill is there gas in your tank ? Check your gas level.
• The warranty is non-transferable. • The warranty is for replacement of defective parts only. Amana will not be responsible for dam- age resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, hostile environments, improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes.
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