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SUNSTONE OUTDOOR CHARCOAL GRILL Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Save These Instructions

    Read all instructions before you operate your grill. Save these instructions! For Residential Outdoor Use Only Leave this manual with grill for future reference. To installer or person assembling grill: Keep this manual for future reference. To consumer: www.sunstonegasgrills.com...
  • Page 2 Please make sure you have the following information: Model Number | Date of Purchase For warranty service, contact SUNSTONE Customer Service Department at (888)-934-9449 or email service@texasbbqwholesalers.com, we will response back within 1- 2 business days. Must keep copy of your sales slip for proof of purchase.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX DIRECTORY Installation / Assembly Grill Safety----------------------------- Island Safety -------------------------- Prevailing Wind---------------------- -------- Positioning----------------------------- 8 Locating Grill-------------------------- Cooking Zones------------------------ Grill Start-up & Safety Checks ATTENTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or Pre-Grilling Guide ------------------- moderate personal injury, or property damage.

  • Page 4: Installation / Assembly Grill Safety

    ATTENTION: Always read all instructions and warnings before proceeding, or serious safety hazards can occur. Read all instructions in this manual before use. We recommend that a licensed contractor install your Sunstone™ grill. Safety Tips There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.

  • Page 5: Placement And Location

    INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY - Island Safety ATTENTION: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. Placement and Location  Never locate this island in an enclosed room, under any sealed overhead structure, or any type of enclosed area such as a garage, shed, or breezeway, and keep clear of trees and shrubs.

  • Page 6: Island Safety

    INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY - Island Safety ATTENTION: Upper and lower air vents (20 sq. in. minimum each) MUST BE PROVIDED on both sides of built-in construction. The height from upper air vent to top surface of island is 5", and the height from lower air vent to the bottom is 5”.

  • Page 7: Prevailing Wind

    Orient the grill so that the prevailing wind blows toward the front of grill. Windy Conditions Your Sunstone™ charcoal grill is specially designed to draw fresh air in through the front drawer face, and in direct to the interior burn trays. When grilling, the hot gases are then released through the controlled side hood vents, or through back of grill through a venting system.

  • Page 8: Positioning

    – Positioning 1. Slide Grill in Place Your Sunstone™ grill is specially designed with an internal built in hanger lip located at the Right, Left and Back sides. The grill lip allows it to hang by the three supported edges on the right, left and back.

  • Page 9: Locating Grill

    INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY – Locating Grill Minimum Clearances When installing the charcoal grill in any area,if an exterior wall, or overhead structure is nearby, pay close attention to the minimum distance requirements. For installations with a wall behind grill, it is especially important to allow enough room for adequate airflow, or issues may occur.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY – Locating Grill Page 10...

  • Page 11: Cooking Zones

    INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY – Cooking Zones ENTERTAINMENT ZONE: The best location for your entertainment zone is on one end of the island, far away from your cooking zone, but right next to your beverage zone. Make sure you have plenty of comfy chairs situated here. SERVING ZONE: The best location for your serving zone is in the center or heart of the island, adjacent from the entertainment zone, and easily accessible to all your many guests at once.

  • Page 12: Pre-Grilling Guide

    Start Up Before you start cooking, clean the entire grill thoroughly with hot, soapy water. This is necessary to remove residual solvents. Follow the steps below to insure proper safety when using your Sunstone Charcoal Grill for the first time.

  • Page 13: Building Your Fire

    START-UP & SAFETY CHECKS –Building your Fire CAUTION: Always add the majority of the Charcoal Base to Upper Height Adjustable Burn Tray, too much Charcoal added to Lower Burn Tray of Drawer may cause warping to drawer track and make it more difficult to open and close tightly drawer system.

  • Page 14: Lighting The Grill

    LIGHTING THE GRILL – Charcoal Grill Starters Charcoal Starters are not included 1. Lighter Fluid The most common way to light charcoal briquettes is with charcoal lighter fluid—an easily ignitable, petroleum-based product. 2. Electric Charcoal Lighter Electric charcoal lighters look like an elongated outline of a Ping-Pong paddle.

  • Page 15: Lighter Fluid Starting

    LIGHTING THE GRILL – Lighter Fluid Starting Lighting Time 12 to 15 minutes OPEN DRAWER 1. Stack charcoal briquettes or wood into a pyramid-shaped pile on top of the charcoal grate or pan. We recommend using 2 pounds (approximately 30 briquettes) to start your fire, adding more as needed.

  • Page 16: Electric Starter

    LIGHTING THE GRILL – Electric Starter Lighting Time 8 to 10 minutes OPEN DRAWER 1. Arrange a layer of briquettes on the grill’s charcoal grate slightly larger than the area of the starter’s element. 2. Place the lighter element on the charcoal, arrange additional charcoal in a pyramid shape on and over the loop, and plug in the lighter.

  • Page 17: Chimney Starter

    LIGHTING THE GRILL – Chimney Starter Lighting Time 15 to 20 minutes OPEN DRAWER 1. Stuff 2 or 3 large newspaper, or scrap paper sheets in the bottom cavity of the chimney. 2. Load the top of the canister with charcoal.

  • Page 18: Using Your Grill- Types Of Cooking

    USING YOUR GRILL- Types of Cooking Dual Zone Cooking Your Sunstone Grill is divided into two individual cooking zones, each cooking zone is designed to be controlled individually by how the top adjustable rack is positioned, and the front air intake slider is adjusted. Depending on...

  • Page 19: Direct Cooking

    USING YOUR GRILL- Types of Cooking Direct Cooking Direct cooking is the process of cooking your food directly over hot coals. This method is also called Searing, Grilling or even Frying. Direct cooking is recommended for most grilling applications, and the best place to perform Direct Cooking is in the place where the cooking surface is the hottest.

  • Page 20: Optional Components

    OPTIONAL COMPONENTS – Rotisserie Installation Rotisserie assembly can be purchased Qty. Part No. Name individually either by individual item, or in a Charcoal Rotisserie set P--RK-5B complete set, for your charcoal grill. (Refer to the illustrations on this page, boxes 1-6) 1.
  • Page 21 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS – Rotisserie Installation Rotisserie is mostly used to cook large pieces of meat and poultry to assure slow, even cooking. The constant turning provides a self-basting action, making food cooked on a rotisserie exceptionally moist and juicy. Rotisserie cooking generally requires 1 ½ to 4½ hrs to cook depending on the size and type of meat being cooked.

  • Page 22: Grill Specifications

    GRILL SPECIFICATIONS - SUNCHDZ42 Dimensions PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GRILL INSPECFICATION PARTS LIST- Model Options SUNSTONE 42" Dual Zone Charcoal Grill Material Specifications: Material Specifications: 304 stainless steel for entire structure: 16 gauge 304 stainless steel for entire structure: 16 gauge 304 external hood layer; 20 gauge 304 internal 304 external hood layer;...

  • Page 23: Parts Diagram

    GRILL SPECIFICATIONS - SUNCHDZ42 Parts Diagram Page 23...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    GRILL SPECIFICATION – SUNCHDZ42 Parts List Item No. SUNCHDZ42 Parts List NOTES Description Part No. Hood Vent Hood-Vent Hood Handle Hood-5B-H Hood Thermometer P-TMeter 42” Charcoal Grill Hood Hood-42CH Grill Upper Back Hood Seal P-HBSeal Warming Rack P-WR5B Right Front L-Bracket Lift P-RBRLift Right Top Rack Mount Bracket P-RTRB...

  • Page 25: Care & Maintenance Rust-Brown Marks

    CARE & MAINTENANCE – Rust-Brown Marks When Rust-Brown marks staining occurs, it is very unlikely that the material itself is rusting. The rust marks are the result of small particles of “ordinary-steel” which have become attached to the surface; usually through the manufacturing process.

  • Page 26: Annual Cleaning

    1. Keep outdoor cooking charcoal grill area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. 2. Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the Burn Drawers free and clear from debris. 3. Clean outdoor charcoal grill, including special surfaces, with recommended cleaning agents, if necessary. Page 26...
  • Page 27 CARE & MAINTENANCE – Annual Cleaning DRIP TRAY The drip tray located below the grill 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).

  • Page 28: Question & Answer

    TROUBLESHOOTING – Question & Answer QUESTION What should I do if a grease fire occurs?. ANSWER immediately close the hood, the dual front drawer vents, and the two hood side vents, to quickly suffocate the fire. Keeping your grease and ash drawers emptied, will help reduce the possibility of this happening.
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING – Question & Answer QUESTION How do I regulate the heat in my Charcoal Grill? ANSWER There are basically three ways to control the temperature of your charcoal grill. Outside factors such as humidity, wind and temperature are beyond your control, but you will quickly become experienced in controlling the inside temperature by using these methods: Amount of charcoal - The more charcoal you use, the higher the temperature.

  • Page 30: Product Warranty

    User Manual, or the local codes. 4. SUNSTONE is not responsible for warping of component parts due to overheating or using in a way not in line with the product manual.

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