California Patio Gas BBQ Grill User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
GAS BBQ GRILL
GAS BBQ GRILL
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Keep these instructions for further use
Assembly and users' instructions
for outdoor Gas Grill
Using liquid petroleum gas
Your new California Patio Gas Grill is made from the highest
quality materials, and produced under strict manufacturing controls.
Please read the instructions for assembly before commencing, and follow the
instructions for use carefully.
We congratulate you on your decision to buy this outdoor Gas Grill and wish
you great fun when grilling with it.
Please read these safety instructions in full
before commencing assembly
Safety instructions
The barbecue is easy and safe to use. The following rules must be followed.
1.Ensure that the unit has been assembled correctly according to the instructions.
2.Never loosen, or allow to become loose, any Gas connection. Should this happen,
immediately ensure that the gas is turned off, and then re-check the security of the
connection.
3.The Gas container must be placed on the ground by the side of the barbeque where
the hose is fitted.
4.If a Gas container is placed on the trolley base, a distance of at least 18 cm must be
maintained between the Gas hose / Gas valve and the grill tray underside. If this is
not possible, the Gas container must be placed on the ground as in point 3 above.
5.Read the users' instructions. Sections 4-8, and refer to them whenever necessary.
6.Never leave the grill unattended while grilling.
7.Always turn off the gas after use or if grilling is interrupted.
8.Keep children well clear while grill is in use and after use until it has cooled.
9.Keep grill area clear of combustible materials and/or liquids.
10.Never obstruct free flow of air to the rear of the grill, or adapt the grill body to suit
any other situation than the trolley that was provided with it.
11. Lead the hose away from the grill body to the Gas container avoiding any kinks or twists.
Storage of gas tank
Gas containers must be stored and used outside. On a level surface not below ground
level away from direct sunlight and any drains or gulleys. Until connected to the grill,
their valves must be closed. Gas containers even if empty
must be kept upright.
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Contents Page
1.Technical Data
2.Guarantee
3.Instructions for Assembly
4.Setting Up
5.Connecting gas
6.Instructions for first users
7.Instructions for use
8.Cooking Tips
9.Care & Maintenance
10.Troubleshooting
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1). Technical Data
Type of Gas Propane
Gas container Please contact your local dealer for correct size
Connection pressure 28 mbar butane / 37 mbar Propane
California Patio Grillino S COOKEY
(Sidecooker)
Power: 2 x 2,6 kW 2 x 2,6 kW 1 x 2,0 KW
Gas Consumption: 2 x 0,20 kg/hr 2 x 0,20 kg/hr 1 x 0,14 kg/hr
Total weight: 18,5 kg 23,2 kg 1,0 kg
Cooking space: 48 x 30 cm 48 x 30 cm 20 cm Ø
Warming rack space: --------------- 48 x 20 cm ------
Measurement (h x w x d) 106 x 108 x 42 cm 106 x 108 x 48,5 cm 5 x 27 x 38 cm
Burner: Bar-Burner Bar-Burner single burner round
Ignitor: Piezo Ignitor Piezo Ignitor Piezo ignitor
Lava rocks: Middle sized rocks 35 to 50mm /approx. weight 1,5 kg
Dia. of orifice Ø main valve 30 mbar = 0,84 mm
2.) Guarantee
In the unlikely event that the grill has a manufacturing fault, California Patio provides the purchaser
with a guarantee covering a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, provided that:
1.A receipt giving proof of purchase is produced.
2.That the faulty goods have not been wilfully damaged, used improperly, been altered in any way, assembled
incorrectly, badly maintained or rusted by exposure to the elements.
3.Claims are valid and that the customer has used the product in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions. Fat fires are not covered by this guarantee.
If the goods are reported damaged due to handling misuse caused during transit the purchaser must
report this to the place of purchase within 14 days.
Parts that do arrive damaged will be replaced free of charge if notification is received within 14 days of
purchase. If notification is received after 14 days, the damaged parts can be replaced, but a charge for
the part and carriage and packing will be made.
3.) Instructions for assembly
Read these instructions through carefully before commencing assembly, then follow them step by step. you
will need the following tools, A medium size cross recessed screwdriver, soft faced hammer, a pair of pliers to
hold the wheel axle while fitting the wheel nuts, and a 14mm hexagon socket spanner.
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1 Wheel axle 500 001
2 Wheel 500 002
3 side shelf slat ( wooden ) 526 001
4 Gas tube 500 003
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Grease can holder
6 500 004
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Lid handle
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Washer
526 005
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Lid
526 006
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Grill grid chrome plated
526 007
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Lava grid
526 008
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Burner oval
526 009
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Lid bolt
526 010
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Bottom casting
500 005
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Bottom casting holder
526 011
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Piezo ignitor complete
526 012
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Control knob
500 006
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Front panel
500 007
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Cap
526 013
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Leg
500 008
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Ground plate
526 015
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Foot cap
526 016
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Lava rocks ( not shown )
500 021
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Owners manual ( not shown )
500 009
Bag of screws ( not shown )
526 050UK
526 051
no. item item no. .
Valve 30 mbar UK 526 020
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Note: - Regulator
Because of the variety of available fittings, this item is not included.

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Diagram 1
Screw the legs (7) on the right and left, front and back each with two screws respectively (10), with
washers (9) and nuts (8) to the ground plate (2). The closed side of the ground plate is placed
upwards. Straighten the legs downwards and tighten the screws. Stick the axle (3) on the left side
of the ground plate (2) through the holes in the legs and ground plate. Put one wheel (12) on the
axle in the front and back and screw on with the self-securing nuts (1) (The plastic ring must be on
the outside). Hold the axle with the pliers and screw the nut so that the wheels will still rotate easily.
Hammer the caps (6) on to the leg upper ends and the footcaps (11) on the lower end of the legs
opposite to the wheels.. Now place each three side shelf slats (5) on the left and right hand side
of legs and screw these on with selftapping screws (4).
The wooden side shelves are made of wood from overseas plantations which has a high natural
resistance against bad weather conditions and is also strained. As this is a natural product, there
can be a small difference in colour.

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Diagram 2
Position the gas valve (2) with the pre-assembled hose, as shown, from behind into the two
big holes (4) of the front panel (7), so that the cam (3) will fit into the lower small hole on the front
panel. Screw the thick short crossbar screw (5) into the upper small hole and pull the valve hard
on to the front panel. Then stick the ignition push-button (6) into the hole (8) on the right of the
valve and screw it on with the big nut (9) from the back on to the front panel. Press the control-
knobs (10) on the valves.
Diagram 3
For this step of the assembly, you need the front panel (5) with the already screwed on valve
and ignitor as well as the two bottom casting holders (1 & 4). First screw the two bottom casting
holders with screws (2), Washers and nuts (3) to the legs at the front and at the back, but do
not pull the screws on too hard yet. Then attach the front panel with a self-tapping screw (6)
from the front on to the left and right of the bottom casting holders.
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Diagram 4
Take the bottom casting (2) and set it on to the holders (1) and the front panel (5). Match the
four holes in the bottom of the bottom casting to the four holes in the bottom casting holders
and the front panel. Stick a screw (4) through the holes and screw them together from below,
each with a washer and nut (6).
Now pull all the screws shown in Diagram 1-4 tight!
Pull the grease pan holder (3), as shown above, through the hole in the middle of the bottom
casting (2) behind the burner (not shown here). Before starting to barbecue a tin or other kind
of metal container must be inserted in the holder so that excess fat which accumulates in the
bottom casting can be collected in it.
Diagram 6 (Assembly of lid handle and lid)
a. Place lid (1) onto bottom casting (2).
b. Insert the hinge pins (8) through the holes on lid and bottom casting.
c. Secure the hinge pins (8) using the slit pins (7).
d. Open lid to attach the wooden handle (2). Use star washer (4) and wood colar (3) in between lid
and the wood handle as pictured above. Secure using bolts (1), star washers (5), and nuts (6) as
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Diagram 7
Take the complete burner (4) with the venturi pipes (2) and the
ignitor collector box (3) and stick it from above with the venturi
pipes down through the big opening (1) in the bottom casting.
Take care that the venturi pipes (9) slide over the nozzles (8)
of the valve which is fixed on the front panel (small diagram).
CAREFUL : The ends of the pipes sit loose on the nozzles! - This space is necessary for the airflow.
Now screw together both legs of the burner with two steel screws (6) from below to thebottom casting.
Then pass the cable of the ignition box (3) on the shortest way down through the bottom casting.
Connect the ignition wire which is connected with the ignition box to the burner (4) in the bottom
casting (5) to the back of the ignitor push button (7) in the front panel.
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Diagram 8
Open the lid (1) and insert the pivot wires of both
warming racks (2). As shown, first into the left lid holes,
and then the right lid holes. Now swing the warming rack
to the front, and insert the lower pivots into the rearmost
holes in the bottom casting (3) on both sides.
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Diagram 9
Place the lava grid (2) on to the lower holders of the bottom casting (3). Spread the lava rocks
evenly on the lava grid. To obtain an optimum result in barbecuing the grate should be covered
about 70-80%. Place the cooking grid (1) on the upper holders of the bottom casting.
Problem Check Solution
If defective, replace.
Gas smell Turn off gas valve. Ensure all connections
Check valve gasket. are properly made
Check all gas connections for security Exchange for full container
Turn on
Burner does not light Is gas container empty? If no, immediately turn off gas
Is gas valve turned off?
If gas is present, can burner have Ignitor investigated and
be lit using a match?
High flames and lava rocks alight Are the lava rocks dirty? Clean the rocks when cold
Does the food have excess fat? Remove excess fat prior to grilling,
or cook in foil. Reduce the heat
Grill temperature not high enough Was grill pre-heated sufficiently? Observe 5-10 minutes warm up
Does flame burn evenly over whole burner? Clean burner when cold, if dirty
Are sufficient burners alight? Light further burner(s)
Are lava rocks piled up on grill? Use only one layer of rocks
Are rocks very dirty? Clean rocks when cold
Flames kick back You hear a bubbling noise Turn gas valve off immediately.
Occasionally flames kick back into Wait 3 minutes, then try again.
the tubes during lighting If it happens again, abandon cooking
until burner has been cleaned.
Trouble-shooting
And refer to propane gas dealer, if yes,
rectified by propane gas dealer

Dear user,
When you have assembled your barbecue, please pull all screws tight after 2 3 days, especially the screws
holding the frame (but do not overtighten them). Only thus can the stability of your barbecue be assured.
The materials used tend to loosen again after the first tightening and connections could thus become unsteady.
4.) The right place to set it up important tips
The grill must only be used outdoors. The grill must be placed firmly on a solid, even and non-combustible
surface, shielded from wind. A minimum distance of approximately 50cm to any other material must be
maintained. Ensure that no combustible material is in the vicinity during use.
Important: Keep children away from the barbecue during use, and until it has cooled down after use.
Important: The cover should always be kept closed when grilling, in order to maintain an even temperature
inside the grill. This is even more important when grilling a big roast.
Important: Any modification of this unit can be dangerous. Do not place the grill near entrances, doorways or in
thoroughfares.
Shield the Gas container from direct sunlight.
Never move the grill while it is hot.
The Gas container must be placed upright, by the side of the grill.
5.) To connect the gas bottle to the unit:
Propane Gas containers and refills can be obtained from LP Gas dealers across the Japan.
Appropriate Regulators are available from the same dealers, for fitting to the hose supplied with this unit.
Important: When fitting or changing Gas containers, ensure that there are no open fires, burning cigarettes
or similar means of ignition anywhere in the vicinity.
1.Connect the pressure regulator to the hose and Gas container according to the manufacturers instructions.
2.Check the condition of the Gas container valve gasket each time when changing containers.
3.All connections must be checked for leaks when under pressure. For this use an authorised spray or
detergent/water solution. No leaks are present when no bubbles appear at any of the joints. An open flame
must never be used to check for leaks. Porous, damaged or leaking hoses must be replaced immediately.
4.Ensure that connected hoses have no twists or kinks.
6.) Instructions for first users:
Keep children clear of the barbecue during use, and afterwards, until it has cooled down.
Before using the grill for the first time, it is advisable to follow this procedure:
Open the lid and, making sure that the cooking surfaces are clean and dry, coat them with cooking oil.
Light both burners, reduce the hat to “small flame” setting, close the lid and allow the grill to heat up for
10/15 minutes. This will season your grill and prepare it for your first barbecue. Insert a tin container into the
grease pan holder to collect surplus fat.
1.Heating up. Always heat up the grill before starting to barbecue, use the “big flame” setting. Heating up time:
6-10 minutes for food needing high temperatures; 2-5 minutes for food needing low temperatures.
2.Indirect barbecuing. For some food i.e.: large roasts, indirect heat may be better than all sides, then continue
cooking on a reduced heat, turning the meat from time to time. If the meat is very juicy, use a pan.
3.Preparing the grill. Brush the cooking surfaces with cooking oil in order to prevent the meat from sticking.
Surplus fat from cooking may also be used.
4.First Aid. In the event of someone sustaining a burn, the affected part should be immediately plunged into
cold water, or held under a running cold water tap, for at least 5 minutes. Medical help and/or advice should
be sought as soon as possible.
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7.) Instructions for use
1.Leak control check. Before use, ensure the security of the Gas supply, as stated in Section 5.
2.To light. Raise the lid. Do not stoop over the grilling space. Press in and turn both control knobs
to “small flame” setting. Then press the red Ignitor push button several times, until the burners light.
The burners should light within a few seconds. If it does not do so, turn off the Gas immediately, and
wait for 3 minutes for any unburned Gas to disperse, before repeating the procedure.
3.Match Lighting. Raise the lid. Raise the lid. Do not stoop over the grilling space. Apply a long, lit,
match from below the grill up through a hole in the bottom casting, near to a burner, then press down
and turn the control knob for that burner to “small flame” setting. The burner should light within a few
seconds. If it does not do so, turn off the Gas immediately, and wait for 3 minutes for any unburned Gas
to disperse, before repeating the procedure. The second burner may be lit from the burner which is already
alight, by pressing and turning the other control knob.
Important: Always keep the children away from the grill while it is in use, and afterwards until it is cold.
Never light the grill from the top. Should the flame be blown out by the wind, turn off the control knob(s), raise,
or keep raised, the lid, and wait for 3 minutes to allow unburned Gas to disperse before re-lighting. Never move
the grill while it is still hot.
Should there be a smell of Gas at any time, turn off the Gas immediately and investigate the cause. Ensure that
an empty grease container is always in place.
8.) Cooking Tips
Before starting to cook, prepare everything in advance. Ensure that all food is properly cooked before it is consumed.
1.surplus fat off meat before grilling to avoid it dripping down and causing flare-ups.
2.Practise with cheap cuts in order to get to know your grill, before using expensive cuts.
3.If desired, meat can be marinated ( in oil, wine, herbs and spices). This improves taste and has a tenderising
effect. After marinating meat must be dried before grilling as oily meat causes flare-ups and tends to burn.
4.Herbs and Spices should be used before the meat is placed on the grill.
5.When grilling steaks the meat should be sealed by grilling on high heat on both sides.
6.Use long tongs when grilling, not a fork, as otherwise meat juices will be lost through pricking when turning
meat over.
7.Aluminium foil is most suitable for cooking vegetables. Wash the vegetables thoroughly but do not dry them.
There will be sufficient water remaining to cook most vegetables. For very solid vegetables, such as carrots, can be
packed with them in the foil. Ensure that the foil is well closed, before placing the package on the grill.
8.Ensure that a suitable empty tin container has been fixed into the grease pan holder, (Item 3, Diagram 5, Page 11)
for the collection of surplus fat, before starting to cook.
9.) Care and maintenance
1. Grates. Ensure that the lid is closed, and heat the grill for a few minutes on high heat. Turn off the Gas,
take precautions against burns, and clean the grate surface
with a metal brush. When cool, very dirty grates can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Brush with
oil before use.
2. Lava rocks. When cold, the rocks should be turned over, so that fat can be burned out when heating the grill
next time. Very dirty rocks must be washed with hot soapy water, left for 15 minutes and then rinsed in clean
water, dried, and then replaced into the grill again .
3. Upkeep. In order to maintain your grill in good condition and give you good service, it should be cleaned
depending on the amount of use once or twice a year as follows.
-when cold, remove and clean the grates and lava rocks as described above.
-clean the inside of the grill body and front panel with detergents and rinse with clean water, then dry,
before re-assembling.
4. Cleaning burners. When cold, having been removed, burners may be cleaned using a metal brush, The
burner holes with a needle or similar, and the whole burner washed with water. Ensure that no water is
retained in the burner, prior to re-assembly.
5. Storage.
1.Turn off Gas container valve, and remove regulator from container.
2.Store Gas container outside, on a ground level surface, upright, away from sunlight and any drains or gulleys,
with valves closed and valve caps in place.
3.Clean the grill as in 3 above.
4.When stored outdoors, the grill must stand on dry ground.
5.Wrap grill in protective covering. Propane gas dealer offer a suitable cover for every type of grill.
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