Char-Broil 463230512 User manual

PRODUCT GUIDE
MODEL 463230512
C-69G5CB
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©2011 Char-Broil, LLC Columbus,GA 31902 Printedin China Assemblyinstructions©2011 09/28/11 QG651-001-120801

For Your Safety .................................... 2-3
Grilling Guide ...................................... 4-7
Use and Care .................................... 8-14
Limited Warranty.................................... 15
Parts List.......................................... 16
Parts Diagram...................................... 17
Assembly ....................................... 18-27
Troubleshooting.................................. 28-30
Registration Card ................................... 31
Safety Symbols
The symbols and boxesshown below explain what each heading
means. Read and follow all ofthe messages found throughout
the manual.
WARNING: Indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituationor
unsafe practicewhich, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderateinjury,
DANGER: Indicatesan imminentlyhazardous situation
which, if not avoided,will resultin death or serious injury,
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
Leavethis manual with consumer.
CONSUMER:
Keepthis manualfor future reference.
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not
be stored in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
WARNING:
Failureto follow all manufacturer's instructionscould result
in serious personal injuryand/or property damage.
CAUTION
Forresidential use only. Do not use for commercial
cooking.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all safety statements,assembly
instructions,and use and care directions beforeattempting
to assemble and cook.
CAUTION:
Somepartsmaycontainsharpedges.
Wearprotectiveglovesif necessary.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION65
1. Combustion by-products produced when using
this product contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead
and lead compounds, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product.
Installation Safety Precautions
• Use grill, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the
regulator/valve assembly supplied. Ifyour grill is Dual Fuel ready,
a conversion kit must be purchased for usewith natural gas.
• Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their
absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas
Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSAB149.1, or Propane Storage and
Handling Code, B149.2.
• All electrical accessories (such as rotisserie) must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or
National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian
Electrical Code, CSAC22.1. Keep any electrical cords and/or
fuel supply hoses away from any hotsurfaces.
• This grill issafety certified for use in the United States and/or
Canada only. Donot modifyfor use in any other location.
Modification will result in a safety hazard.
CAUTION
Using pots larger than 6 quarts in capacity could
exceed weight limit of the
side burner shelf
or side shelf,
resulting in failure
of grill cart
components.
Do not attempt to repair or alter the
hose/valve/regulator for any "assumed" defect. Any
modification to this assembly will void your warranty
and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only
authorized replacement parts supplied by
manufacturer.
NOTE: DO NOT over tighten screws and
washers that come into contact with porcelain
coated surfaces. Over tightening may cause the
porcelain coating to crack and break, resulting in
exposed metal that will be prone to rust.

First Time Use
Read yourAssembly Manual and ensure the grill is puttogether
properly. Removeall Point-of-Purchase advertising material from
all grill surfaces beforefirst use. We recommend operating your
grill on its highest setting for 15-20 minutes prior to your first use.
This aids in removing theoils used during manufacturing.
Lava Rock /Briquettes
This gas grill has been designed, engineered, and tested to be
used with flame tamers or heat distribution plates to provide
more even heating, improve the cleaning process, and reduce
flare-ups. The addition of after marketlava rocks, charcoal, or
briquettes of any type will cause poor combustion and increase
the likelihood of a grease fire, and is not recommended. Using
briquettes, lava rock,or charcoal in this grill will void your
warranty. Forextra smoke flavor,we recommend using a
smoker box with wood chips.
Temperature -Convective Grills ONLY.
The temperature gauge in the hood of your new grill measures
air temperature. The air temperature inside your grill will never
be as hotas the temperature at the cooking surface.
Note: Since 1995,all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas
tank to regulatethe flow of gas) haveincluded a safety feature
that restrictsgas flow in theevent of a gas leak. You can
inadvertently activate this safety feature without having a gas
leak. This typically occurs when you turn on the gas using the
grill control knob beforeyou turn on the LP tank valve. Ifthe gas
regulator safety feature activates, the grill will only reach
temperatures between 250°F and 300°F evenwith all burners on
the high setting.
Regulator Coupling Nut
If your grill is not getting hotter than 250°F to 300°F these
steps should be taken first to reset the gas regulator safety
device:
1.Open the grill lid.
2. Turnoff all knobs on the control panel in front.
3. Turnoff the tank knob.
4. Disconnect the regulator from the LP tank.
5. Wait 30 seconds.
6. Reconnect the regulator to the LP tank.
7. Slowly open the LP tank knob all the way. Do notput
excessive force on the valve at the full open position to avoid
damaging the valve.
8. Turnon the appropriate control knob and lightthe grill per the
instructionson the control panel.
An illustration ofthis process is includedin this Product Guide.
See Troubleshooting section for additional information.
Pre-HeatingYour Grill
Just like your home oven, your grill should be pre-heated to
provide optimum performance. Pre-heat the grill on high for 10-
15 minutes-longer ifweather conditions require. Please refer to
the lighting instructions inside the Product Guide if you have
questions about how to light your grill. A match-light chain and
hole is providedfor your convenience.

Outdoorgrillingisreallyquitesimple.You'llsucceedwith
burgers,dogs,orsteaksusuallyonyourveryfirsttry.With
experience,youwilllearnhowtoworkwithyourgrill,creating
moreimaginativemealsallthetime.Thisknowledgemakesup
theartofgrilling.Beforeyoustartgrilling,organizeyourfood
accordingtocookingtechniqueandrequiredcookingtime,and
optimizetheuseofyourgrillingarea.
DirectCooking
Directcookinginvolvesgrillingyourmeatdirectlyoverhighheat.
Itisperfectforsearingsteaks,chops,andothersmallerpiecesof
meatandvegetablesthatquicklymaketheirwaytothetable.
RotisserieCooking
Rotisseriecookingisbestfor'round'meat,suchaslargeroasts,
wholepoultry,andpork.Itgenerallyrequiresanaccessorymotor
andspitrodthatallowsthemeattobeturnedataconstant
speed.Rotisseriecookingisbestdoneinfrontofaspecial
rotisserieburner,orutilizinganindirectcookingburner
arrangement.Apancanbeplacedunderneaththemeattocatch
greaseandfooddrippings,andhelpsminimizeclean-up.
IndirectCooking
Indirectcookingutilizesselectburnerstocirculateheat
throughoutthegrill,withoutdirectcontactbetweenthemeatand
theflame.Themeatisplacedovertheburnerthatis'off'.This
methodisgenerallyusedtoslowcooklargecutsofmeatand
poultry.Apancanbeplacedunderneaththemeattocatch
greaseandfooddrippings,andhelpsminimizeclean-up. FoodSafety
Foodsafetyisaveryimportantpartofenjoyingtheoutdoor
cookingexperience.Tokeepfoodsafefromharmfulbacteria,
followthesefourbasicsteps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hotsoapy water
before and after handling raw meat.
Separate: Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods to avoid
cross contamination. Usea clean platter and utensils when
removing cooked foods.
Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to killbacteria. Use a
thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

Cookingonyournewgrillisahands-onexperience,anditis
recommendedtoremainoutsidewithyourgrillwhilecooking.
Grillingcanbeaffectedbymanyexternalconditions.Incold
weather,youwillneedmoreheattoreachanidealcooking
temperature,andgrillingmaytakelonger.Themeat'sinternal
temperatureandthicknesscanalsoaffectcookingtimes.Cold
andthickermeatswilltakelongertocook.
InternalMeatTemperatures
Meatcookedonagrilloftenbrownsveryfastontheoutside.
Therefore,useameatthermometertoensureithasreached
safeinternaltemperatures.
USDA Recommended Safe Minimum
internal Temperatures
Beef,Veal,Lamb,Steak,Roasts,&WholePork 145° F
(witha 3 minuteresttime)
Fish 145° F
Beef,Veal,Lamb,andPork -Ground 160° F
EggDishes 160° F
Turkey,Chicken& Duck-Whole,Pieces& Ground 165° F
Please refer to the IJSDAfor complete, up-to-date information.
Our internaltemperature chart is based on USDA standards for
meat doneness. Check it out at www.isitdone_gD2
Sauces
Sauces containing sugars and fats can cause flare-ups, and your
food may burn. Ingeneral, apply these sauces during the final
10 minutesof cooking. Keep in mind, use of excessive sauces
or glazes will also require extra cleaning afterwards.
Marinades and Rubs
Toenhance the flavor of grilled foods, a liquid marinadeor dry
rub can be used prior to cooking. Meat can be either soaked or
injected with liquid marinade up to 24 hours prior to grilling. Dry
rubs can be applied directly to the meat immediately before
grilling.
Wood Chips
For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try adding wood chips.
Soak the chips in water for approximately 30 minutes before
adding to a smoke box or pan. Placesmoke boxor pan on top of
the cooking grate above the flame. Turn grill on high untilthe
wood starts to smoke. Reduce heat to desired temperature for
cooking, and placefood on cooking grate as desired. Close lid to
retain more smoke. Hardwood varieties that work particularly
well with grilled foods includeAlder,Apple, Cherry, Grapevines,
Hickory, Mesquite, Oak, Rosemary and Sassafras.
Skewers
Metal skewers should be flat,with long handles. Round skewers
allow food to roll when turned, so it may not cook as evenly. Use
metal skewers when cooking meat kabobs. Wooden skewers
should be soaked in water for an hour before use, and are best
usedfor quick cooking foods such as vegetables and fruits.
Utensils
Use tongs or a spatula to handle the food instead of a fork, and
don'tturn the food too
often. Piercing thefood
with a fork will release
juices that you want in
the meat, and may
cause flare-ups.

WhyClean?
We'veallheardthesaying'Anounceofpreventioniswortha
poundofcure'.Thisisgreatadvicewhenitcomestokeeping
yourgrillclean.
RoutineCare
Periodiccleaningofthisgrillisnecessary,
asgrillfirescanoccurwhengreaseand
fooddebriscollectinthebottomofthegrill.
Aftereachuse,removeanyremaining
foodparticlesfromthecookinggrateand
insideofthegrillusingagrillbrush.Do
thisafterthegrillhascooleddown,yetis
stillwarm.Itismucheasiertocleanfood
particleswhilewarmthisstillpresent,than
afterthefoodparticleshavecompletely
cooledandhardened.Thisgrillisnot
designedtobe'burnedoff'byclosingthe
lidandturningtheburnersonHighforan
extendedtime.Theexcessiveheat
generatedcancauseleftovergreaseto
catchfire,andcancausepermanent
damagetoyourgrill.
GeneralCleaning
Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not
use abrasive cleaners,degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner
on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like composition, most
residue can be wiped away with baking soda/water solution or
glass cleaner. Use non-abrasive scouring powderfor stubborn
stains.
Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner and warm water. Wipe drywith a soft non-abrasive cloth.
Stainless steel surfaces: Stainless steel can rust under certain
conditions. This can be caused byenvironmental conditions
such as chlorineor salt water, or improper
cleaning tools such as wire or steel
wool. It can also discolor due to heat,
chemicals, or grease build-up. To
maintain your grill's high quality
appearance, wash with mild detergent
and warm water,or use a stainless
steel grill cleaner. 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
areaswith graphics.
Cooking surfaces: If a bristle brush isused to cleanany of the
grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking
surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean cooking
surfaces while grill is hot.
Storing Your Grill
• Clean cooking grates.
• Store grill in dry location.
• When LP cylinder isconnected to grill, store outdoors in a well
ventilated space and out of reachof children.
• Cover grill ifstored outdoors. Choose from a variety of grill
covers offered by manufacturer.
• Store grill indoors ONLYif LP cylinder is turned off,
disconnected, and removed from grill. Never store LP cylinder
indoors.
• When removing grill from storage, follow the 'Cleaning the
BurnerAssembly' instructions in the Use and Caresection of
the Product Guide.
Critters
Spiders like to make their homes in the venturi tubes of grills.
These must be inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure there
are no blockages. Refer to the Use and Care portion of this
Product Guide for complete information.

• NEVERstore aspare LP cylinder under or near
the appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80%full.
• An over filled or improperlystored cylinder is a
hazard due to possible gas release from the
safety relief valve. This couldcause an intense
fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or
death.
If you see, smell or hear gas escaping,
immediatelyget away from the LP
cylindedappliance and call your fire department.
LP Cylinder Removal, Transport and Storage
•Turn OFFall control knobs and LP cylinder valve. Turn coupling
nut counterclockwise by hand only - do not use tools to
disconnect. Loosencylinder screw beneath bottom shelf or
disconnect other retention means,then lift PL cylinder up and
and out of cart. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve.
Always use cap and strap supplied with valve.
Failure to use safety cap as directed may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
•Adisconnected LP cylinder in LPCylinder
storage or being transported
must have a safety cap installed (as shown).
Do notstore an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces
such as a carport, garage, porch, covered
patioor other building. Never leave an LP cylinder Safety
inside a vehicle which may become overheated Cap
bythe sun. RetainerStrap
•Do notstore an LP cylinder in an area where children play.
LP Cylinder
*The LP cylinder used with your grill must meet the
following requirements:
*Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12"
(30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall)with 20 lb. (9 kg.)
capacity maximum.
,LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance
with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) or for Canada, CAN/CSA-B339,
cylinders, spheres and tubes for transportation of dangerous
goods. Transport Canada (TC). See LP cylinder collar for
marking.
*LPcylinder valve must have:
,Type 1 outlet compatible with
regulatoror grill.
,Safety reliefvalve.
,UL listed Overfill Protection OPDHandWheel
Device (OPD). This OPD safety
feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use
only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.
,LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include
collar to protect LP cylinder valve.Always keep LP cylinders in
upright position during use, transit or storage.
i i
LP cylinder in upright position for vapor withdrawal
LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
*LPgas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For
Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten
cabbage) so that itcan be smelled.
*LPgas is highly flammableand may ignite unexpectedly when
mixed with air.
LP Cylinder Filling
*Useonly licensed and experienced dealers.
*LPdealer must purge new cylinder before filling.
*Dealer should NEVER fill LP cylinder more than 80% of LP
cylinder volume. Volume of propane in cylinder will vary by
temperature.
*Afrosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close LP
cylinder valve and call local LP gas dealer for assistance.
,Do not releaseliquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere.
This isa hazardous practice.
,To remove gas from LP cylinder,contact an LP dealer or call a
local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone
directory under "Gas Companies" for nearest certified LP
dealers.

LP Cylinder Exchange Connecting Regulatorto the LP Cylinder
•Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing
your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only
those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill,
test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only
for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described
in the "LP Cylinder" section of this manual.
•Always keep newand exchanged LP cylinders in upright
position during use, transit or storage.
•Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE
connecting to grill.
•Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is
notin use. Only install the type ofdust cap on the cylinder valve
outlet that is providedwith the cylinder valve. Other types of caps
or plugs may result in leakage of propane.
LP Cylinder Leak Test
For your safety
•Leak test must be repeated each time LP cylinder isexchanged
or refilled.
•Do notsmoke during leak test.
•Do notuse an open flame to check for gas leaks.
•Grill must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area,
away from ignitionsources such as gas fired or electrical
appliances. During leak test, keepgrill away from open flames
or sparks.
•Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water
solution. Brushsoapy solution onto areas indicated byarrows
in figure below.
ADo not use householdcleaning agents. Damage to gas
train components can result.
1.LP cylinder mustbe properly secured onto grill. (Refer to
assembly section.)
2.Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3.Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning hand-wheel clockwise to a
full stop.
4.Remove the protective cap from LP cylinder valve.Always use
cap and strap suppliedwith valve.
OPDHandWheel
j Type1 outlet with
threadon outside
SafetyReliefValve
!
Strapand Cap
Do not use a POLtransport plug
(plastic part with external threads)!
It will defeat the safety feature of
the valve.
5.Hold regulatorand insert nipple into LP
cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the
coupling nut, holding regulator in a
straight line with LP cylinder valve so
as notto cross-thread the connection.
Nipplehasto be centered
intothe LP cylinder valve.
If"growing"bubblesappear do notuseor move the LP
cylinder.Contact an LPgas supplier or your fire
department!

Holdcoupling nut and regulator
asshown for properconnection
to LP cylinder valve.
Leak Testing Valves, Hose and Regulator
1.Turn all grill control knobs to OFF.
2.Be sure regulator istightly connected to LP cylinder.
3.Completely open LP cylinder valve by turning hand wheel
counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off
immediately.There isa major leak at the connection. Correct
before proceeding.
4.Brush soapy solution onto areas circled below,or other similar
fittings on your grill.
6.Turn the coupling nut clockwiseand tighten to a full stop. The
regulatorwill seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder
valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to
three-quarters turn is required to complete the
connection. Tighten by hand only - do not use tools.
NOTE:
If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect regulatorand
repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to completethe
connection, do not use this regulator!
Do not insertany tool or foreignobject into thevalve
outlet or safety relief valve. You maydamage thevalve
and cause a leak. Leakingpropane may result in
explosion,fire, severe _ersonalinjury,or death.
Outdoorgas appliance is not intendedto beinstalled
in or on a boat.
Outdoorgas appliance is not intendedto beinstalled
in or on an RV.
,Never attemptto attach this grill to theself-contained
LPgas system of a campertrailer or motorhome.
,Do not use grill until leak-tested.
,If a leak is detectedat any time, STOPand callthe fire
department.
,If you cannotstopa gas leak, immediatelyclose
LPcylinder valve and call LPgas supplieroryour fire
department!
5.If "growing" bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close LP
cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks
cannot be stopped do not try to repair. Callfor replacement
parts.
6.Always close LPcylinder valve after performing leak test by
turning hand wheel clockwise.