Burner Flame Check; Valve Check; Hose Check - Char-Broil 12701705 Product Manual

WARNING
For Safe Use of Your appliance and to
Avoid Serious Injury:
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription
drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly
assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• When cooking, the appliance must be on a level,
stable noncombustible surface in an area clear of
combustible material. An asphalt surface (blacktop)
may not be acceptable for this purpose.
• Do not leave appliance unattended. Keep children
and pets away from the appliance at all times.
• Do not place empty cooking vessel on the appliance
while in operation. Use caution when placing
anything in cooking vessel while the appliance is in
operation.
• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the
cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before
moving or storing.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never
be used as a heater.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use
insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled
barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or
splatter from cooking liquids.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from materials
that burn.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
• Keep fuel supply hose away from any heated
surfaces.
• Use appliance only in well-ventilated space. NEVER
use in enclosed space such as carport, garage,
porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure
of any kind.
• Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or
surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can
catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on
water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.
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• NEVER attempt to light burner with any type of
closed cover . A buildup of non-ignited gas inside
a closed appliance is hazardous.
• Never operate appliance with LP cylinder out of
correct position specified in assembly
instructions.
• Always close LP cylinder valve and remove
coupling nut before moving LP cylinder from
specified operation position.
• Apartment Dwellers:
Check with management to learn the requirements and
fire codes for using an LP gas appliance in your
apartment complex. If allowed, use outside on the
ground floor with a three (3) foot clearance from walls or
rails. Do not use on or under balconies.
Safety Tips
• Before opening LP cylinder valve, check the coupling nut
for tightness.
• When this appliance is not in use, turn off control knob
and LP cylinder valve.
• Smoker Chamber door should be open while attempting
to light the burner.
• The grease tray must be inserted into appliance and
emptied after each use.
• If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from
appliance onto valve, hose or regulator, turn off gas
supply at once. Determine the cause, correct it, then
clean and inspect valve, hose and regulator before
continuing. Perform a leak test.
• Do not store objects or materials under the appliance
enclosure that would block the flow of combustion air to
the underside of either the control panel or the firebox
bowl.
• The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise
during operation. This will not affect safety or use of the
appliance.
• If you have an appliance problem see the
"Troubleshooting Section".
• If the regulator frosts, turn off appliance and LP cylinder
valve immediately. This indicates a problem with the
cylinder and it should not be used on any product.
Return to supplier!
• Clean smoker often, preferably after each cookout. If a
bristle brush is used to clean any of the cooking
surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking
surfaces prior to coking. It is not recommended to clean
cooking surfaces while hot.
Ignitor Lighting
• Do not lean over appliance while lighting.
1. Turn ON LP gas cylinder.
2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.
3. Press and turn the control knob to HIGH.
4. Turn ROTARY IGNITOR knob rapidly.
5. Pull out the Smoker Drawer to verify that the burner is
lit.
6. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner
control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting
procedure.
If ignition still does not occur, follow match-lighting
instructions.
WARNING
Turn control knob and LP cylinder OFF when
not in use.
CAUTION
If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the
control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the
lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite
with the valve open, gas will continue to flow out
of the burner and could accidently ignite with risk
of injury.
Match-Lighting
Do not lean over appliance while lighting.
1. Turn ON LP cylinder.
2. Open the Smoke Chamber door.
3. Place lit match into match lighting hole of appliance as
pictured below. Make sure lit match is placed inside
hole and near burner.
4. Push in and turn control knob to HIGH.
sure burner lights and stays lit.
5. Pull out the Smoker Drawer to verify that the burner is
lit.
First - Open
First - Open
the door
the door
Firebox
Drawer
Smoker
Drawer
Control
Knob
View is from side of appliance
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Burner Flame Check

• Light burner, rotate knob from HIGH to LOW. Looking
through the match light holes underneath the
appliance, you should see the flame height decrease
when turning knob from HIGH to LOW. Always check
flame prior to each use. If only low flame is seen refer
to "Sudden drop or low flame" in the Troubleshooting
Section.
Turning Appliance Off
• Turn control knob to
turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
gnitor Check
I
• Turn gas off at LP cylinder. Turn ignitor knob. "Click"
should be heard each time at electrode. See
"Troubleshooting" if no click or spark.

Valve Check

• Important: Make sure gas is off at LP cylinder before
checking valve. Knob locks in
valve, first push in knob and release, knob should spring
back. If knob does not spring back, replace valve assembly
before using Oil-less Fryer. Turn knob to HIGH position then
turn back to

Hose Check

• Before each use, check to see if hose is cut, worn or
kinked. Replace damaged hose before using applaince.
Use only valve/hose/regulator specified by
manufacturer.
Normal
Hose
General Appliance Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and
smoke for paint. Interiors are not painted at the factory
(and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of
detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush
on insides of appliance lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to
completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven
cleaner to painted surfaces.
• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
Do not use citrisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers or a
concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and
failure of parts can result.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-
abrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a
soft non-abrasive cloth.
• Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain the high quality
appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy
water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-
on grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive
plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish
to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with
graphics.
Be
Safety Precautions while cooking:
• The exterior surfaces of your smoker can become
extremely hot during use. Be sure to wear insulated oven
Viewing
mitts or gloves before making adjustments to the Top
Port
Damper or when opening the Smoker door.
Match
Lighting
Match
Hole
Water Level
Lighting
Hole
• Watch water level. Always keep water in water pan (unless
you wish to brown your food), Food can burn quickly if
water completely evaporates. When using smoker, be very
careful when adding water to the hot smoker.
Match
High Flame
Low Flame
OFF position. Turn LP cylinder off by
OFF position. To check
OFF position. Valve should turn smoothly.
Kinked
Hose