Char-Broil Patio Bistro 11601558 User manual

assembly
guide
Model Number:
PROPANE
(English)
Estimated time required for assembly: 1 Hour
42804394 • 06/02/2010
Propane cylinder
sold separately.
11601558
11601558-A1
11601579

2 ASSEMBLY GUIDE
First -
Take a moment to record the serial number here: _______________________________
When grilling, preheat your grill for 10 to 15 minutes with the lid down.
After grilling—the Bistro can be turned on 5 , High for cleaning and burning off
the grates. - Use a wire brush to brush off the grates.
A light coat of oil on the grate will help prevent foods like fish and vegetables from
sticking to the grate.
A, B, C, Assembly:
CAUTION: For your safety, before operating, Read Product Guide & Outdoor Cooking Guide
provided with this grill.
*SAFETY First…..Grill components may have sharp edges. Be careful when handling grill parts
during assembly. We suggest that you wear a sturdy pair of leather gloves while handling the grill parts.
TIPS & Tricks…...
BEFORE You Grill….
1. Read Product Guide & Outdoor Cooking Guide
2. Position Grill Safely away from walls & structures (Ref. Product Guide)
3. Pre– Heat Grill—15 minutes on 5,High to season grill.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
NOTE….
Installer: Leave instructions with the grill.
Consumer: Retain instructions for reference.
Grill must be installed in accordance with local
codes…..
Designed for outdoor use only…
Read all instructions before operating…
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
(Not Supplied)
Small Adjustable
Wrench
BEFORE You begin assembly of your grill….
1. Carefully remove all components from the carton.
3. Please note that hardware used for assembly may not be shown actual size..
2.
Familiarize yourself with the components and hardware used for assembly.
4. After removing components from the carton, split the carton open and use it as
a soft, scratch-free work pad to assemble your grill.
Go to charbroil.com to register your grill.-
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NOTE: Some grill parts shown in the assembly steps may differ slightly in appearance from
those on your particular model. However, the method of assembly remains the same.
Q
S
N
A
K
L
V
WD
M
R
P
G
FB
J
H
IX
T
U
Y
Z
E
3ASSEMBLY GUIDE Grill Parts Diagram
O
AA
BB
BB
CC
DD
EE
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C
Key Qty Description
CC 1 Ignition Module
DD 1
EE 1
... 1 Hardware Pack
... 1 Assembly Manual, English
... 1 Assembly Manual, Spanish, Optional
... 1 Assembly Manual, French, Optional
... 1 Grilling Guide
... 1 Product Guide, English
... 1 Product Guide, Spanish
... 1 Product Guide, French
Electrode Wire
Ignitor Electrode
FF 2 Lid Bumper
GG 1 Match Light Hole Cover
HH 1 Grate Cleaning Tool
, Optional
, Optional
Key Qty Description
A 1 Grill Lid
B 1 Lower Body
C 1 Heat Tent
D 1 Burner
E 1
F 1 Ignition Harness
G 1 Bezel
H 1 Wind Shield
I 1 Inner Reflector
J 1 Towel Bar
K 1 Lid Handle
Tank Retainer Bolt
L 1 Control Panel
M 2 Wheel
N 1 Control Knob
Key Qty Description
O 1 Rear Leg Set
P 1 Front Leg Set
Q 1 Grease Tray
R 2 Hubcap
S 1 Hose, Valve, RegulatorAssembly
T 1 Warming Rack
U 2 Axle
X. 1 Match Holder
Y 1 Tank Retainer Ring
Z 1 Cart Base
V 1 Heat Indicator
W 1 Cooking Grate
AA 1 Cart Bracket
BB 2 Leg Cap
GG
FF
HH

1/4-20 Nuts
(4 each)
4 ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Part Qty
.
A1– Tank Retainer Ring 1
A2– Cart Base 1
A3– Tank Retainer Bolt 1
A4– Front Leg Set 1
1/4x20-1/2"
Step 1
Step 2
(qty 2)
GRILL CART Assembly
A6– Wheels 2
1/4-20 Nut
A1
A3
A2
Assemble Tank Retainer Ring (A1) to the Cart Base (A2)
by aligning studs into corresponding holes. Secure with 4
each, 1/4-20 nuts using a small adjustable wrench, not
supplied.
Thread the Tank Retainer Bolt (A3) into the Tank
Retainer Ring(A1)
1/4-20 Screws
(4 each)
Wheel
Retaining
Clip install after
placing wheel on
the axle.
(qty 4)
screw
A5– Rear Leg Set 1
(qty 4)
Wheel Retaining
Clip
A4
A5
A2
A6 A7
Axle Bolt
A7 Hubcap 2
–
3/8-16 Nut
(qty 2)
Axle Nut
3/8-16
Position wheel
as shown
Attach Front Leg Set (A4) to the Cart Base (A2) using 2 1/4-20 screws. Attach Rear Leg Set (A5) to
the Cart Base (A2) in the same manner, using 2 1/4-20 screws.
Attach 2 Axle Bolts to the Rear Leg Set (A5), thread a 3/8-16 nut as shown and tighten securely using
a small adjustable wrench.
Slide a Wheel (A6) over an Axle Bolt and secure using a Wheel Retaining Clip. Repeat for other side.
Position and Snap into place the Wheel Hubcaps (A7).
After cart assembly, if
your cart does not sit
level, use these screws to
adjust the cart.
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Axle Bolt
(qty 2)

Ignition Module
Bracket
5ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Part Qty
GRILL CART Assembly
A8–Cart Bracket 1
Step 3 - Carefully turn the Cart Assembly over
and allow it to rest on the tops of the leg
assemblies. Assemble the Cart Bracket (A8) to
the Cart Assembly by by inserting 4 each 1/4-
20x2" screws int0 into corresponding holes as
shown. Allow the Cart Bracket to rest on the
floor, this will help with alignment. Secure with 4
each, 1/4-20 nuts using a small adjustable
wrench, not supplied. FINGER TIGHTEN ONLY
AT THIS TIME. The bracket will be tightened in
step B2.
Be sure to install Cart Bracket (A8) on the side
opposite of the ignition module bracket. Once
complete -leave the cart in the upside down
position.
Lastly, insert the Leg End Caps (A9) into the front
legs and secure with 1 each #10x3/8" screw.
A9
#10x3/8" screws
A8
1/4-20x2"
screws
Place the Lower Body on the carton
pad upside down in preparation for
the next step.
A9–Leg End Cap 2
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.
1/4x20-2"
1/4-20 Nut (qty 4)
screw
1/4-20 Nut
(qty 4)
#10x3/8"
(qty 2)
screw

ASSEMBLY
6 ASSEMBLY GUIDE
Part Qty.
B1– Lower Body 1
B2– Wind Shield 1
B3– Grill Lid 1
GRILL BODY Assembly
Step 1 - Attach the Lower Body (B1) to the Cart Assembly
by aligning the studs on the bottom of the grill with the
corresponding holes in the tops of the leg assemblies. Secure
with 7 each 10-24 nuts. A Nut Driver (not supplied) will work
nicely for this step.
B1
B1
10-24
Nuts
(3 each)
10-24x3/8"
Screws
(3 each)
Fiber
Washer
(3 each)
Step 3 - Attach the Wind Shield (B2) to the Lower Body
(B1) by aligning the holes in the panels with the corresponding
holes in the Lower Body. Secure with 3 10-24 nuts, 3 10-
24x3/8" Screws, and fiber washers. The Wind Shield will
rest inside the Lower Body.
B2
B1
Step 4 - Attach the Grill Lid (B3) by aligning the hinge
holes in the lid to the matching holes in the Wind Shield
(B2). Insert 2 Hinge Screws into the holes and secure with 2
1/4-20 nuts and two Fiber washers from the inside of the
grill.
Hinge
Screws
(2 each)
1/4-20
Nuts
(2 each)
B3
Fiber
Washer
(2 each)
1/4-20x3/4"
Cart
Bracket
.
Studs
located on
Lower
Body.
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(qty 5)
Fiber Washer (qty 10)
10-24x3/8"
(qty 3)
screw 10-24 Nut
(qty 2)
Hinge (qty 2)
1/4-20 Nut
screw
1/4-20x3/4"
Step 2 - With the legs assembled to the Lower
Body, tighten the 4 screws holding the Cart
Bracket in place. Once complete, turn the grill over
to the upright position.

7 ASSEMBLY GUIDE GRILL FINAL Assembly
Part Qty.
C1 – Heat Tent 1
C2 – Cooking Grate 1
C3 – Warming Rack 1
C4 – Control Knob 1
C5 – Grease tray 1
C1
C3
C4
C5
Step 1 - With the Grill Lid open, place the legs of the Heat Tent (C1) into the matching impressions in the Lower Body. Next,
Place the Cooking Grate (C2)into the Lower Body. The cooking grate ridges should run from front to back of the grill as shown
below. Be sure that the cooking grate rests squarely on the three brackets spaced around the Lower Body.
Step 2 - Place the Warming Rack (C3) into position by first hooking the center pins into the windshield, then rotate the
warming rack down into position. Next, Press the Control Knob (C4) onto the valve stem.
Install the Grease Tray (C5) by sliding the tray onto the Grease Tray Rails from the rear of the grill. Note: The grease tray
rests between the grease tray rail stops. See detail shown in Figure A.
NOTE: The Cooking Grate may have sharp edges. Be
very careful when handling the Cooking Grate. You
should wear gloves when handling the Cooking Grate.
The cooking grate ridges should run from front to back of
the grill as shown below. Be sure that the cooking grate
rests squarely on the brackets spaced around the lower
body. This will make for easier grate cleaning as well.
Grease
Tray
Rails
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Grease
Tray
Rail Stops
Fig. A
C2
Ridges front to
back
Note: The control
knob may be
factory assembled

8 ASSEMBLY GUIDE GRILL FINAL Assembly
Part Qty.
C6 –
Battery
1
Step 3 - Install the Electronic Ignition Module, Unscrew the Battery Cap and module nut from the module. Insert the
module into the module bracket. Secure with the module nut. Install the Battery (C6) in the Electronic Ignition Module
(C7) with the negative end first. Screw the Battery Cap back into place. Install the ignition wires as shown below.
Loosen Tank Retaining Bolt,install cylinder, then tighten.
20lb.Propane
Cylinder
Cylinder valve
facing RH side
of grill.
Step 4 - Install the Lid Handle (C8) with 2 10-24x3/8" screws and 2 fiber washers as shown. Install the propane cylinder.
Be sure to loosen the tank retaining bolt far enough to allow the cylinder to rest securely on the cart base. Tighten the tank
retaining bolt and attach the propane regulator (not shown) when you are ready to use the grill.
NOTE: The Ignition wiring shown below will only fit into the module one way. Be sure the
wires are routed away from the heat source. Do not allow the wires to rest against hot areas of
the grill.
Battery
Cap
Battery
Module
Nut
-
+
C6
C7
C8 – Lid Handle 1
C7 – Electronic Ignition Module 1
Fiber
Washer
(2 each)
C8
10-24x3/8"
Screws
(2 each)
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the assembly of your grill. Prior to using your grill, be sure to follow the
leak check instructions found in the Care and Use Guide.
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(qty 2)
Fiber Washer
10-24x3/8"
(qty 2)
screw
Ignitor Wire to
Ignitor Electrode
Ignition Wires from
Control Panel Rear of Ignition
Module shown
Ignitor
Electrode