Charmglow 8550 Owner's Manual

Heavy-duty gas grill

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Heavy-Duty Gas Grill
Parrilla de Gas de Alta Resistencia
OWNER'S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE GRILL OWNER FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
AVISO PARA EL
INSTALADOR:
ENTREGUE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES AL
PROPIETARIO DE LA PARRILLA
PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES DE ARMADO Y OPERACIÓN
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
ARE IGNORED. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SE PUEDE PRODUCIR UNA EXPLOSIÓN PELIGROSA SI SE HACE CASO OMISO A
ESTAS ADVERTENCIAS E INSTRUCCIONES. LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS ADVERTENCIAS
E INSTRUCCIONES EN ESTE MANUAL PARA EVITAR LESIONES PERSONALES,
WARNING/ADVERTENCIA
INCLUSO LA MUERTE, O LOS DAÑOS MATERIALES.

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  • Page 1 Heavy-Duty Gas Grill Parrilla de Gas de Alta Resistencia OWNER’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCCIONES DE ARMADO Y OPERACIÓN SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA REFERENCIA FUTURA WARNING/ADVERTENCIA NOTICE TO INSTALLER: HAZARDOUS EXPLOSION MAY RESULT IF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IGNORED.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings ..........3 Installation and LP Cylinder Specifications and Safe Use.
  • Page 4: General Warnings

    GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING • Never use natural gas in a unit designed for liquid propane gas. • Never use charcoal or wood briquets in a gas grill. Flavoring chips must be contained in a metal smoking box to contain ash and prevent fires. •...
  • Page 5: Installation And Lp Cylinder Specifications And Safe Use

    WARNING • FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT operate indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage, shed or breezeway. • Use your grill OUTDOORS in a well ventilated space away from dwellings or other buildings to prevent dangers associated with gas accumulation and toxic vapors. We recommend your grill be situated at least 10 feet (3.1 m) from buildings.
  • Page 6 CYLINDER SPECIFICATIONS: When purchasing or exchanging a cylinder for your gas grill, it must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339 Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods;...
  • Page 7: Connecting Lp Cylinder And Hose / Regulator To Grill

    WARNING FILLING THE LP GAS CYLINDER: • Allow only qualified LP gas dealers to properly fill or repair your LP gas cylinder. • New tanks should be purged prior to filling; inform LP gas dealer if you are using a new tank. •...
  • Page 8 WARNING • Never use your grill without leak testing all gas connections and hoses. See the section on "Leak Testing" in this manual for proper procedures. WARNING The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with your gas grill must be used. •...
  • Page 9: Leak Testing

    DANGER LEAK TESTING: To prevent fire or explosion hazard: • DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test. • Perform test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area. • Never perform a leak test with a match or open flame. •...
  • Page 10: Pre-Start Check List

    6. Check each place listed (A–J) for growing bubbles which indicates a leak. 7. Turn off gas supply at cylinder valve. 8. Turn on control knobs to release gas pressure in hose. 9. Turn control knobs to "OFF" position. 10. Tighten any leaking connections. 11.
  • Page 11: Connecting Lp Cylinder And Hose / Regulator To Grill

    WARNING Read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions contained in this manual. DO NOT skip any of the warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. WARNING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Follow the instructions exactly. 1. OPEN THE GRILL LID before attempting to light a burner so that fumes do not accumulate inside the grill.
  • Page 12: Connecting Lp Cylinder And Hose / Regulator To Grill

    LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER: 1. Open grill hood before lighting rotisserie burner. 2. Make sure control knob is in the "OFF" position. 3. Push and turn the control knob to the "HIGH" position. Continue to push in control knob while pressing electronic igniter for 3 –...
  • Page 13 MATCH LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER: 1. Open the lid to the side burner before lighting. 2. Turn the burner control knob to "OFF". 3. Strike and carefully place a match approximately 1/2" (1 to 2 cm) from the burner. 4. Turn the side burner control knob to the "HIGH" position. The burner should light within 5 seconds. 5.
  • Page 14: Operating Grill And Helpful Hints

    WARNING OPERATING THE GRILL: Never use Charcoal or Lighter Fluid inside your Gas Grill. Read and follow all warnings and instructions contained in the preceding sections of this manual. BREAKING IN YOUR GRILL: • In manufacturing and preserving the components of your grill, oil residue may be present on the burner and cooking surfaces of your grill.
  • Page 15: Rotisserie Cooking

    ROTISSERIE COOKING: • Your grill was pre-drilled from factory to include mounting holes for a rotisserie (sold separately). Do not use a rotisserie not specifically manufactured for this grill. • Read and follow all instructions provided with the rotisserie. Save instructions for future reference. •...
  • Page 16: Proper Care And Maintenance

    GRILL COOKING TIPS CLEANLINESS • Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot water prior to handling food and after handling raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood. • When using a platter to carry raw meat, uncooked poultry or seafood to the grill, make sure to wash the platter thoroughly with soap and hot water before placing cooked foods back on the platter or use different platters for raw and cooked foods.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: • Keep the appliance free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear of debris. • Visually check burner flames for proper operation (see pictorial in "Burner Assembly/Maintenance" under Proper Care and Maintenance).
  • Page 18: Transporting And Storage

    COOKING GRILLS • Clean with mild soap detergent and water. A brass bristled brush or a nylon cleaning pad can be used to remove residue from the stainless steel surfaces. Do not use steel wire bristles to clean the cooking grills.
  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem: Possible Causes: 1. Check LP cylinder fuel level. 2. Bad electrode spark. Check to see if the grill will match light. Electrode or collector may need adjustment. • Burner will not light 3. Burner may not be properly seated. 4.
  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    If the fuel line is blocked, replace with a new hose / regulator assembly. • If an obstruction is suspected in the hose / regulator assembly, orifice or gas valves call Brinkmann Customer Service at 800-527-0717. Question: Why does my LP gas grill have a low flame or a flame with orange / yellow color? Answer: You need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator's flow limiting device.
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    Regulator Resetting Procedure under Connecting LP Cylinder and Hose/Regulator to Grill. This procedure should be done every time a new LP gas tank is connected to your grill. For help, refer to your owner’s manual or call Brinkmann Customer Service at 800-527-0717.
  • Page 22: Parts List And Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRILL. WE RECOMMEND TWO PEOPLE WORK TOGETHER WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS UNIT. ® The following provided tools are required to assemble this Charmglow Heavy-Duty Gas Grill: •...
  • Page 23 FOR GRILL WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS, PLEASE VISIT US AT: www.grillpartsonline.com (Proof of purchase will be required.) Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
  • Page 24 Step 1 Attach side table to left side of grill assembly using four M6 x 12mm bolts, insert the bolts halfway. Then place side table over bolts and slide from top to bottom. Pull out the drawer first, then tighten bolts to secure.
  • Page 25 Step 4 Side Burner Place the bezel over the control Control knob mounting stem and position Knob over holes in side burner base and side burner valve assembly. Attach with two M4 X10mm bolts with Bezel spring washers which come with the valve.
  • Page 26 Step 7 Place the side burner grate onto the side burner table. Step 8 Hang grease cup on brackets under the grease tray. Grease Cup Grease Tray...
  • Page 27 Step 9 Warming Rack Place the heat distribution plates on lower level of grill body Cooking Grills assembly directly above burners. Heat Distribution Plates Step 10 Place cooking grills on support ribs directly above heat distribution plates Brackets Step 11 Insert warming rack onto brackets so that it sits above the cooking grills.
  • Page 28 ® Charmglow 8550, 8552 (Assembled)
  • Page 29 This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers. The Brinkmann Corporation requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your sales receipt or invoice. To obtain replacement parts for your Charmglow ®...

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