Char-Broil CBFL-1850/S User manual

18½in. Folding
Charcoal Grill
Owner’s Manual
Model: CBFL-1850/S
Assembly Required
The following common tools (not included) are required for assembly:
Phillips screwdriver, two adjustable wrenches
OUTDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER USE INDOORS!
Read and follow all of these manufacturer instructions before beginning assembly or
operation. Failure to do so could result in fire, burns, or other serious personal injury.
Keep this owner’s manual for future reference. If you sell or give this product to someone
else, make sure this manual accompanies this product.

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Contents
Important Safety Information and
Warnings ….………………………………………………….....
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Carbon Monoxide Warning …..……………………………………………………………
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California Proposition 65
Warning …………………………………………………………
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Safe Grill
Placement ……………………………………………………………………….....
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Grill Preparation
Safety ....…………………………………………………………………...
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Charcoal Lighting
Safety …………………………………………………………………….
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Grill Use
Safety ………………………………………………………………………………..
4
After Use
Safety………………………………………………………………………………..
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Preparation ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Parts List ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Hardware List …………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Assembly ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Folding and Transport ………………………………………………………………………………….
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Care and Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………….
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Limited Warranty ………………………………………………………………………………………...
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Customer
Service ……………………………………………………………………………..…………
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
DANGER
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD!
Burning charcoal releases carbon monoxide, a toxic odorless gas which
can cause serious injury or death. NEVER burn charcoal inside
homes, inside vehicles, or inside any other enclosed areas! If used
indoors, toxic fumes, including carbon monoxide, will accumulate and
cause serious injury or death.
OUTDOOR USE ONLY!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1) Combustible by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or 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.
ALWAYS wash your hands after handling this product!
Safe Grill Placement
WARNING
This grill is for OUTDOOR USE ONLY! NEVER use this grill in an enclosed area or under an
overhead cover of any kind, including a tent, patio cover, or any other building or structure.
DO NOT use this grill within 10 feet (3.05 meters) of any combustible material, including,
but not limited to, bushes, trees, wood or treated-wood decks, fences, patios, porches,
walls, vehicles, gasoline, lighter fluid, or any other flammable liquids.
ONLY use this grill on a hard, level, non-combustible, stable surface (e.g., concrete) that is

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able to support the weight of the grill. NEVER use on wood or other combustible surfaces.
NEVER use this grill where children or pets could come into contact with the grill.
DO NOT store or use grill near gasoline or other flammable liquids, gases or where
flammable vapors may be present.
Avoid fire. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Refer to your local authority to determine proper
size and type of fire extinguisher.
For residential use only! NOT for commercial use! DO NOT use this grill for other than its
intended purpose. Any commercial use voids all warranties.
Grill Preparation Safety
WARNING
DO NOT use this grill without the ash catcher (if available), ash pan, or ash tray in place.
DO NOT use this grill unless all parts are in working condition and properly installed.
Use care when lifting or moving this grill to prevent strains and back injuries.
Charcoal Lighting Safety
WARNING
We recommend a charcoal chimney starter to avoid the dangers of charcoal starter fluid.
ALWAYS read and follow the chimney starter manufacturer’s instructions and warnings.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
If you use charcoal starter fluid, ONLY use starter fluid approved for lighting charcoal.
NEVER use gasoline, alcohol, kerosene, or any other highly flammable liquid. Use of any
of these or similar products could cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily injury.
Carefully read the charcoal and starter fluid manufacturer’s warnings and instructions
before using this grill. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
ALWAYS clean up any starter fluid spills before lighting charcoal.
ALWAYS allow charcoal starter fluid to completely burn off prior to closing the grill lid
(approximately 20 minutes). Failure to do so could trap fumes in the grill and might result in a
flash fire or explosion when the lid is opened.
NEVER add charcoal starter fluid to hot or warm coals! Flare up could occur and cause burns.
ALWAYS store charcoal starter fluid safely away from grill. DO NOT store starter fluid or other
flammable liquids or materials under the grill.
Grill Use Safety
WARNING
DO NOT use the grill in windy conditions.
NEVER leave a hot grill unattended.

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Grill is hot when in use. To avoid burns:
DO NOT attempt to move the grill while lit or still hot.
ALWAYS wear protective gloves or oven mitts.
DO NOT TOUCH any hot grill surfaces.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or allow hair to come in contact with grill.
NEVER add pre-soaked charcoal to hot or warm coals or ashes! Dangerous or explosive flare
ups could occur and result in bodily harm.
USE EXTREME CAUTION when adding charcoal and/or wood to the grill while cooking, as
charcoal is still hot and can cause burns.
AVOID INJURY! ALWAYS wear oven mitts or grilling gloves when lifting the lid, adjusting
the grates, or in any other way touching the grill while it is hot.
Lids are heavy, and will be very hot during and after use.
Removable lid: NEVER set hot lid on grass, furniture, deck or combustible materials.
Hinged lid: ALWAYS open lid completely and secure to prevent unexpected closing.
Some grills have shelves. NEVER place more than 8 pounds (3.6 kg) on any shelf (if
equipped). DO NOT lean on any shelf. ALWAYS make sure shelves are attached securely
to the grill.
NEVER raise or lower the charcoal grate when smoking with water as hot water may splash
onto the coals creating a burst of steam and hot ash.
When grilling, grease from food may drip onto the charcoal and cause a grease fire. If this
happens, close the lid to suffocate the flame. NEVER use water to extinguish grease fires!
Keep hands, face, and body a safe distance from the grill when opening the lid. Flare ups
may occur when flames or hot coals encounter increased airflow.
NEVER try to remove the ash catcher while coals are hot. Doing so could cause burns.
After Use Safety
WARNING
ALWAYS allow grill and all components to cool completely before handling.
DO NOT remove ashes or used coals from the grill until they are fully extinguished.
To extinguish charcoal, close all vents and place lid on grill until coals are completely out.
NEVER leave coals and ash unattended in the grill. All extinguished coals and ash must be
removed and carefully placed in a non-combustible metal container. Saturate coals and ash
with water and allow them to remain in the metal container for 24 hours before disposing.
Keep extinguished coals and ash safely away from combustible structures and materials.
Spray or douse the surfaces under and around the grill with water until completely wet to
extinguish any ashes, coals, or embers that may have fallen during grilling or cleaning.
Store the grill in a dry location out of reach of children and pets when not in use.

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Preparation
Remove all parts and hardware from the carton and place them on a clean soft surface.
Compare the contents with the parts list and hardware list to make sure nothing is missing.
Dispose of all packaging materials properly.
Please recycle whenever possible.
Parts
Revised hinge
location

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Parts

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Hardware

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Assembly
STEP 1. With lid vent handle angled up, thread one M5x10mm bolt (A) through holes in lid vent (2)
and lid (3). Thread one M5 hex nut (E) onto bolt (A). Tighten nut and bolt with Phillips screwdriver and
adjustable wrench. DO NOT over-tighten. Lid vent should rotate when turned by hand.

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STEP 2. Attach one handle (1) to lid (3) with two M6X15 screws (C) and two nylon washers (I). Tighten
screws securely with Phillips screwdriver.
STEP 3. Attach one handle (1) to bowl (4) with two M6X15 screws (C) and two nylon washers (I).
Tighten screws securely with Phillips screwdriver.
Attach bowl air vent (9) to bowl (4) with two M5x10 shoulder screws (A) and two wing nuts (F).
STEP 4. Attach each large hinge (6) and small hinge (5) to the inner sides of the bowl with one M5x10
screw (B), one nylon washer (I), and one wing nut (F) as shown above. NOTE: The nylon washers
go between the hinges and the inside wall of the bowl to help prevent scratching the finish.

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STEP 5. Slide ends of wheel legs (10) into front top leg (12) so that axle holes in legs align.
NOTE: The axle (15) has a notch at each end and will not slide all the way through the holes in
the wheel legs. Spread the ends of the legs apart and slide each end of the axle into the axle holes
from the inside.
Slide a wheel (17) over each end of the axle. Thread one M8 lock nut (H) onto each end of the axle
and tighten with two adjustable wrenches. Tighten until wheel spins, but does not wobble loosely.
Lay wheel leg assembly down with hinges facing upward.
STEP 6. Slide ends of stationary legs (14) into rear top leg (11) so that legs angle outward.
STEP 7. Lay wheel leg assembly atop stationary leg assembly as shown here. NOTE: The hinges on
the wheel leg assembly must face upward.
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STEP 8. From the outside, thread the M5x55 bolts (D) through the holes in the wheel leg, then through
a nylon washer (J), and finally through the stationary legs. NOTE: The nylon washers help protect
the finish.
Thread an M5 lock nut (G) onto each bolt. Tighten with a Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench.
STEP 9. Thread two M5x10 screws (B) through each hinge, then through the holes in the bowl.
NOTE: The screws must go up through the hinges from the inside. The screw heads should
meet up with the rivets that hold the hinges to the front top leg.
Slide a nylon washer (I) over the end of each screw and secure each screw with a wing nut (F).
Lift the stationary leg assembly and slide the leg holding bar (13) through both sets of legs. Position the
large end of the holding bar (taller bend) toward the front of the grill by the handles.
Thread an M5x10 screw (B) through each end of the holding bar, then through the holes in the bowl.
Slide a nylon washer (I) over the end of each screw and secure each screw with a wing nut (F).
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STEP 10. Attach each large hinge (6) and small hinge (5) to the inner sides of the lid with one M5x10
screw (B), one nylon washer (I), and one wing nut (F) as shown above. NOTE: The nylon washers
go between the hinges and the wall of the bowl to help protect the finish.
STEP 11. Place the charcoal grate (8) into the bottom of the bowl.
Set the cooking grid (7) along the top edge of the bowl. Note that the notched corners go at the rear,
and allow the hinges to clear the cooking grid.

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Folding and Transport
Care and Maintenance
Wash cooking grids and charcoal grates with hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry completely
with a towel. NEVER allow grates to drip dry, or dry in a dishwasher. They will rust.
After washing and drying, lightly coat grates and grids with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Clean the inside and outside of the grill by wiping it with a damp cloth. Apply a light coat of
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray to the interior surfaces to prevent rusting.
If rust appears on the outside of your grill, clean and buff the affected area with steel wool or
fine grit emery cloth. Touch up spots with a good quality high-temperature-resistant paint.
NEVER apply paint to the interior surface. Doing so could cause a fire resulting in
serious bodily harm or property damage.
If rust appears on the interior surface of your grill, clean and buff the affected area with steel

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wool or fine grit emery cloth. Coat the interior lightly with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray.
Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants this grill for replacement or repair of parts to the original purchaser for a period
of 90 days from original date of purchase. The original sales receipt is required for all warranty claims.
This warranty is limited to non-commercial residential use only. Any commercial, public, or institutional
use voids all warranties. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, damages resulting from
abuse, misuse, improper assembly, alteration of the product, weather, or accidental damages. Rust is
not a manufacturing defect. Shipping costs are not covered. Read and understand all assembly and
operating instructions, and all safety information and warnings before use.
Vendor Development Group, Inc.(hereafter, VDG), its directors, officers, or agents, will not be liable to
the purchaser or any third party, whether in contract, in tort, or on any other basis, for any indirect,
special, punitive, exemplary, consequential, or incidental loss, cost, or damage arising out of or in
connection with the sale, maintenance, use, or inability to use this product, even if VDG, or its directors,
officers, or agents have been advised of the possibility of such losses, costs or damages, or if such
losses, costs, or damages are foreseeable. In no event will VDG, or its officers, directors, or agents be
liable for any direct losses, costs, or damages that exceed the purchase price of the product. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to the purchaser. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Thank you for purchasing this charcoal grill!
If you need help, have missing or damaged parts, or have any questions, please e-mail us at
[email protected]
Or, call us toll free at
1-866-561-0731 (M-F 8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST)
Vendor Development Group, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Printed in China, 2012
Made in China