Coleman 5497 Series User manual

Propane Stoves
Instructions for use
INSTASTART™ Electronic Ignition
Standard Ignition
© 2015 The Coleman Company, Inc.
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5497 Series Tabletop
(Model may vary from picture)
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions for use carefully. Familiarise yourself with the
appliance before connecting it to its gas container. Keep these instructions
for future reference.
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for
the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Follow all warnings
and instructions when using the appliance. If you have questions about
assembly, operation, servicing or repair of this product, please call Coleman
on 1800 224 350 or + 61 2 8762 5000. Coleman Brands Pty Ltd. ABN 74
091 681 195, Suite W2C1, 75-85 O’Riordan Street, Sydney Corporate Park,
Alexandria, NSW 2015, Australia.
Gas cylinders shall be changed in a well-ventilated location, preferably
outside away from people and any sources of ignition, such as naked
flames, pilot flames, electric heaters / equipment. If there is a leak on your
appliance (smell of gas) and you cannot stop the gas flow, remove the
appliance to a well-ventilated location away from any ignition source.
Check for leaks using soapy water. Do not try to detect leaks using a
flame. This appliance must only be serviced by an authorised person. Gas
cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the reach
of children, any indoor storage shall comply with AS/NZS 1596.
This appliance shall only be used with Propane LPG Coleman disposable
gas cylinders certified to DOT-39 NRC 232/290 M1110. OR refillable Propane
LPG cylinder certified to AS2030 & Coleman hose assembly. IT MAY BE
HAZARDOUS TO ATTEMPT TO FIT OTHER TYPES OF GAS CONTAINERS. DO
NOT USE ADAPTORS.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children away,
USE OUTDOORS ONLY. Must only be operated on a horizontal surface. Not
suitable for marine environments. Do not modify this appliance.

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If you smell gas:
1. Do not attempt to
light appliance.
2. Extinguish any
open flame.
3. Disconnect from
fuel supply.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
• Onlyuseinwell-
ventilated areas.
• Carbonmonoxide
hazard-usingthis
appliance in an
enclosed space
may cause death.
• Donotusein
caravans, tents,
marine craft, cars,
mobile homes or
similar locations.
DANGER
Do not store or
use gasoline or
otherliquidswith
flammable vapors in
the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
FOR YOUR
SAFETY
This manual contains important
information about the assembly,
operation and maintenance of this
outdoor propane appliance. General
safety information is presented on this
page and is also located throughout
these instructions. Particular attention
should be paid to information
accompanied by the safety alert
symbol “ DANGER”, “ WARNING”,
“CAUTION”.
Keep this manual for future
reference and to educate new users of
this product. This manual should be
read in conjunction with the labeling
on the product.
Safety precautions are essential
when any mechanical or propane
fueled equipment is involved. These
precautions are necessary when
using, storing, and servicing. Using
this equipment with the respect and
caution demanded will reduce the
possibilities of personal injury or
property damage.
The following symbols shown below
are used extensively throughout
these instructions. Always heed these
precautions, as they are essential when
using any mechanical or propane
fueled equipment.

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Danger indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
DANGER
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate personal injury, or
property damage.
CAUTION
Failure to comply with the
precautions and instructions
provided with these stoves can
result in death, serious bodily
injury and property loss or damage
from hazards of fire, explosion,
burn, asphyxiation, and/or carbon
monoxide poisoning.
Only persons who can understand
and follow the instructions should
use or service these stoves.
If you need assistance or
information such as an instruction
manual or labels, contact The
Coleman Company, Inc.
DANGER
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING: This fuel, and by products
of combustion of this fuel, contain
chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
●This product is fueled by
propane gas. Propane gas
is invisible, odorless, and
flammable. An odorant is
normally added to help detect
leaks and can be described as a
”rotten egg” smell. The odorant
can fade over time so leaking gas
is not always detectable by smell
alone.
●Propane gas is heavier than air
and leaking propane will sink
to the lowest level possible. It
can ignite by ignition sources
including matches, lighters,
sparks or open flames of any
kind many feet away from the
original leak. Use only propane
gas set up for vapor withdrawal.
●Propane gas should be stored
or used in compliance with local
ordinances and codes or with
ANSI/NFPA 58. Turn off propane
when not in use.
WARNING
Not for home or
recreational vehicle use.
We cannot foresee every use which
may be made of our products.
Checkwithyourlocalfiresafety
authority if you have questions
about use.
Other standards govern the use
of fuel gases and heat producing
products for specific uses. Your local
authorities can advise you about
these.
●Never refill disposable cylinders.
●Use the preset regulator that
came with the stove. Do not
attempt to adjust.
●Use only Coleman® accessories
or parts. During stove set-up,
check all fittings for leaks using
soapy water. Never use a flame.
WARNING

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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
●This stove is a combustion
appliance. All combustion
appliances produce carbon
monoxide (CO) during the
combustion process. This
product is designed to
produce extremely minute,
non-hazardous amounts of
CO if used and maintained in
accordance with all warnings
and instructions. Do not block air
flow into or out of the stove.
●Carbon Monoxide (CO)
poisoning produces flu-like
symptoms, watery eyes,
headaches, dizziness, fatigue
and possibly death. You can’t see
it and you can’t smell it. It’s an
invisible killer. If these symptoms
are present during operation
of this product get fresh air
immediately!
●For outdoor use only.
●Never use inside house,
camper, tent, vehicle or other
unventilated or enclosed
areas. This stove consumes
air (oxygen). Do not use in
unventilated or enclosed areas
to avoid endangering your life.
DANGER
BURN HAZARD
●Never leave stove unattended
when hot or in use.
●Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING
EXPLOSION-FIREHAZARD
●Never store propane near high
heat, open flames, pilot lights,
direct sunlight, other ignition
sources or where temperatures
exceed 120 °F (49 °C).
●Propane is heavier than air and
can accumulate in low places.
If you smell gas, leave the area
immediately.
●Never install or remove propane
tank while outdoor stove is
lighted, near flame, pilot lights,
other ignition sources or while
outdoor stove is hot to touch.
●During lighting and operation,
this product can be a source of
ignition. Never use the stove
in spaces that contain or may
contain volatile or airborne
combustibles, or products
such as gasoline, solvents,
paint thinner, dust particles or
unknown chemicals. Minimum
clearances from combustible
materials: 12 inches from the
sides and 48 inches from the top.
●Provide adequate clearances
around air openings into the
combustion chamber.
DANGER
SERVICE SAFETY
●Keep all connections and fittings
clean. Inspect propane cylinder
and stove propane connections
for damage before attaching.
●During set up, check all
connections and fittings for
leaks using soapy water. Never
use a flame. Bubbles indicate a
leak. Check that the connection
is not cross-threaded and that
it is tight. Perform another leak
check. If there is still a leak,
remove the cylinder and contact
Coleman for service or repairs.
●Use as a cooking appliance
only. Never alter in any way or
use with any device or part not
expressly approved by Coleman.
●Clean stove frequently to avoid
grease accumulation and
possible grease fires.
CAUTION

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Technical
Characteristics
Input: 11.5 MJ/h per burner
Category: Pressure regulated propane
Fuel: 16.4 oz. disposable propane
cylinders
Regulator: 5430
Injector: 0.40 mm
To Set Up
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
●For outdoor use only.
●Never use inside house,
camper, tent, vehicle or other
unventilated or enclosed
areas. This stove consumes
air (oxygen). Do not use in
unventilated or enclosed areas to
avoid endangering your life.
DANGER
NOTE: Use Coleman® 16.4 oz.
disposable propane cylinders. The
LP-gas cylinder(s) used with stoves
must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications
for LP-gas cylinders of the U.S.
Department of Transportation or
Transport Canada, CAN/CSA B339.
1. Remove components from carton.
See the table below for parts
included with your unit.
NOTE: The regulator is attached
under the stove body. The pan
supports, water pans, and cooking
grates are stored in the stove body.
Part
Name Qty PartView
Stove
Body 1
Regulator 1
Pan
Support 2
Cooking
Grate
(select
models
only)
2
Water Pan
(select
models
only)
2
2. Turn over the stove and place on
a flat, soft surface. Pull the large
head of the regulator to remove.
(Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
3. Pull the lid latch and release to
open the lid. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2

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4. Assemble the lid stopper as shown
in Fig. 3.
NOTE: The lid stopper must be
inserted into the slot on cooktop.
Fig. 3
●Before attaching the regulator
to stove, be sure the rubber
o-ring is located on the regulator
connector. (Fig. 4)
●Do not use the stove if an o-ring
is missing or damaged, return it
to your dealer.
WARNING
Fig. 4
Rubber O-ring
SERVICE SAFETY
●Keep all connections and fittings
clean. Inspect propane cylinder
and stove propane connections
for damage before attaching.
●During set up, check all
connections and fittings for
leaks using soapy water. Bubbles
indicate a leak. Never use a
flame.
CAUTION
5. Screw regulator into stove hand
tight. (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
6. Close both control knobs firmly.
(Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
7. Remove plastic cap from top
of propane cylinder and screw
propane cylinder into regulator
hand tight. (Fig. 7 and Fig. 8)
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
8. Propane cylinder correctly
installed. (Fig. 9)
Fig. 9
9. Never operate stove with propane
cylinder in an inverted position.
(Fig. 10)
Fig. 10
Leak Check
●Perform leak test outdoors.
●Extinguish all open flames.
●NEVER leak test when smoking.
●Do not use the outdoor stove
until connection has been leak
tested and does not leak.
WARNING

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1. Check to make sure that the
control knobs are in closed
position ( ). (Fig. 11) Apply a gas
leak detection liquid such as soapy
water to the connections with the
arrows in Fig. 12.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
2. Any gas leaks will be indicated by
bubbles.
3. To stop the leak, tighten the loose
joint, or replace the faulty part with
a replacement part recommended
by retailer.
To Use
NOTE TO PREVENT DAMAGE
WHICH WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY:
●Do not use pots, pans, ovens,
ect., on the cooking grate or
griddle surface.
●Do not stack a cooking grate and
griddle together on the same
burner.
●Do not use the cooking grate or
griddle on a campfire or other
open fire.
●Never leave the cooking grate
or griddle without foodstuffs
longer than one minute (except
for the initial pre-heating period)
otherwise the special coating will
be damaged.
●Use the cooking grate or griddle
only on the Coleman® stove for
which it was designed.
WARNING
Stove Function
1. Remove the cooking grates, the
pan supports and the water pans
out of stove. (Fig. 13, Fig. 14 and
Fig. 15)
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
2. Check and make sure that the two
pins at the bottom of pan supports
are fully inserted into slots on
cooktop. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16
3. You may use the griddle (sold
seperately) on pan support as
shown in Fig. 17.
NOTE: Do not use the griddle
directly over burner without pan
support.
Fig. 17

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Grill Function
1. Remove the cooking grates and
the pan supports out of stove and
set aside. (Fig. 13 and Fig. 14)
2. Pour a small amount of water into
the water pans. Monitor water level
during use, making sure a small
amount remains in pans while
operating stove.
NOTE: The water pans must be
positioned with the maximum
level on the left side. The amount
of water must not exceed the
maximum level marked inside the
water pan. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 18
Maximum Level
3. Replace the cooking grate onto the
water pan.
To Light
EXPLOSION-FIREHAZARD
●Propane is heavier than air and
can accumulate in low places.
If you smell gas, leave the area
immediately.
●Always attach or detach propane
source outdoors; never while
stove is lighted, near flame, pilot
lights, other ignition sources or
while stove is hot to touch.
●This stove is red hot during
use and can ignite flammables
too close to the burners. Keep
flammables at least 12 inches
from the sides and 48 inches
from the top of the stove. Keep
gasoline and other flammable
liquids and vapors well away
from stove.
●The stove must not be exposed
to flammable vapors or liquids
during lighting.
DANGER
BURN HAZARD
●Never leave stove unattended
when hot or in use.
●Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING
THE FOLLOWING RULES MUST
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED IN THIS
ORDER:
●OPEN THE STOVE LID! Any
attempt to light the stove with
the lid down could cause an
explosion.
●Check that the burner control
knobs are turned to “OFF”.
●DO NOT stand with your head or
arms over the grill.
WARNING
Electronic Ignition
1. Set stove on sturdy, flat surface.
For outdoor use only.
2. Rotate to open control knob to the
ignition setting mark ( ) and push
igniter button repeatedly until
burner lights (Fig. 19).
NOTE: If igniter fails to light stove,
use match to light burner. If the
stove is wet the igniter may not
spark.
Fig. 19
3. Adjust flame with control knobs.
(Fig. 20) Flame should be blue with
a hint of yellow on tips.
Fig. 20

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Standard Ignition
1. Set stove on sturdy, flat surface.
For outdoor use only.
2. Hold a lighted long wooden match
near burner and open control
knob. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 21
To Turn Off
1. Close both control knobs firmly.
(Fig. 22)
Fig. 22
To Clean
1. Make sure stove is cool.
2. Move stove away from flame
(including pilot lights) and other
ignition sources.
3. Remove propane cylinder from
regulator and replace protective
cap on cylinder. (Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
4. Remove regulator from stove.
(Fig. 24)
Fig. 24
5. Remove cooking grates, water
pans (select models only) and pan
supports from stove.
6. Wipe clean the cooktop and other
dirty surfaces with soft cloth and
mild dish detergent. Do not use
abrasives. (Fig. 25)
Fig. 25
MAINTENANCE
●Keep stove area clear and free
from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
●Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
●A good flame should be blue
with minimal yellow tip. Some
yellow tips on flames are
acceptable as long as no carbon
or soot deposits appear.
●Wipe clean with soft cloth and
mild dish detergent. Do not use
abrasives.
To Store
EXPLOSION-FIREHAZARD
●Never store propane near high
heat, open flames, pilot lights,
direct sunlight, other ignition
sources or where temperatures
exceed 120 degrees F (49 °C).
●The cylinder must be
disconnected when the stove is
in storage.
DANGER

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1. Turn over the stove and place
on a flat, soft surface. Insert the
regulator into slot located at
bottom of stove body. (Fig. 26)
Fig. 26
2. Return stove to its upright position.
Replace water pans, pan supports,
and cooking grates over burner in
respective order.
3. Close the lid and lock the lid latch.
Things You Should
Know
●It is unsafe and illegal in some
places to store or use propane
cylinders of greater than 1.14 kg
(2.5 lbs.) water capacity
(approximately 1 lb. propane) in
occupied enclosures.
●The usual storage areas for camping
and picnic equipment are the
basement, attic, or garage. To avoid
the accumulation of dust, cobwebs,
etc., that is common in these
storage areas, place your stove in a
plastic bag and seal it with a rubber
band.
●For repair service call one of
the numbers listed on the front
cover for location of your nearest
Coleman Service Center.
●If not completely satisfied with the
performance of this product, please
call one of the numbers listed on
the cover of this manual.
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