Char-Broil 14101480 Product Manual page 5

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.
24"
• 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.
• 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!
Ignitor Lighting
• Do not lean over appliance while lighting.
1. Turn ON LP gas cylinder.
2. Press and turn the control knob to
3. Turn ROTARY IGNITOR knob rapidly.
4. 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. Swing match hole plate to expose match lighting hole.
Place lit match into match lighting hole of appliance
as pictured below. Make sure lit match is placed
inside hole and near burner.
3. Push in and turn control knob to
lights and stays lit.
4. Once lit, swing match hole plate back to cover up
match lighting hole. Caution: Plate maybe hot.
Match
Hole
Control
Plate
Knob
Match
Lighting
Match
Swing Plate to
Hole
Hole
Plate expose
Matchlighting
Swing Plate
Hole
to expose
Matchlighting
Hole
View is from side of appliance
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Burner Flame Check
• Light burner. Looking through viewing hole on top of
appliance, you should see the flame height as shown
below. Turn control knob from
height should decrease and then go out. 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
off by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
Ignitor Check
• 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
check valve, first push in knob and release, knob should
spring back. If knob does not spring back, replace valve
assembly before using this appliance. Turn knob to
position then turn back to
turn smoothly.
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.
General Appliance Cleaning
• Meat Thermometer: Do not immerse or soak in water.
Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
• 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. A black
surface improves the appliances performance.
• 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.
Be sure burner
Match
Lighting
Hole
Match Lighting
Hole
Match
OFF. The Flame
to
High Flame
Low Flame
OFF position. Turn LP cylinder
OFF position. To
OFF
position. Valve should
Kinked
Normal
Hose
Hose