Fuego EP01AMG User manual

User Guide for models: EP01AMG
Please retain this manual for future reference
DANGER AND WARNINGS
You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating
Your Gas Grill
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or your fire department.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which
could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
DANGER
1. Never operate this appliance unattended.
2. Never operate this appliance within 10 ft (3m) of any structure,
combustible material or other gas cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance within 25 ft (7.5m) of any flammable liquid.
5. If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call
your fire department. Do not attempt to extinguish and oil or grease fire
with water.
Failure to follow these instruction could result in fire, explosion or burn
hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for
the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and
using the appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance.
Keep this manual for future reference.

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HI,
Thank you for
choosing the
Portable grill.
Here are a few
simple steps
that will get your
Portable grill
sizzling in no time.
Ready. Set. Grill.

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Before you use
the grill, we
recommend that
you read through
the entire user
manual, which
provides the
description of
the grill and
its functions.

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DANGER AND WARNINGS
You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating
Your Gas Grill
General Instructions
Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to
barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled.
Do not store a spare or disconnected propane cylinder under or near
this barbecue.
Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the
assembly instructions in this manual.
After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Element Portable gas
barbecue grill should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions
before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
Do not operate the Element Portable gas barbecue grill if there is a gas
leak present.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Combustible materials should never be within 21 inches (55.6cm) of the
back or sides of your Element Portable gas barbecue grill.
Your Element Portable gas barbecue grill should never be used by
children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young
children away while it is in use.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Element
Portable gas barbecue grill. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and
should never be left unattended or moved while in operation.
Should the burner go out while in operation, turn the gas valve off. Open
the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the
lighting instructions.
Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Element Portable gas barbecue
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Never lean over an open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge
of the cooking box.
Do not enlarge valve orifice or burner ports when cleaning the valve or
burner.
The Element Portable gas barbecue grill should be thoroughly cleaned
on a regular basis.
Use the regulator that is supplied with your Element Portable gas
barbecue grill.
Propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of
natural gas in a propane unit or propane gas in a natural gas unit is
dangerous and will void your warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in
operation.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating the
barbecue.
Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surfaces.
Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. The unit must be
properly assembled according to the instructions outlined in the
“Assembly Instruction” section of the Owner’s Guide.
Do not install or use the Element Portable gas barbecue grill in or on a
vehicle trunk, station wagon, mini-van, sport utility vehicle (SUV),
recreational vehicle (RV) or a boat.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while
your barbecue is in operation.
Do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide in construction.
Ignoring this Warning could cause a fire or an explosion that can

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damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death.
If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the propane
cylinder:
1. Move away from propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The burning of gas
cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of
substances known by the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize
exposure to these substances always operate this unit according
to this grill manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.
If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the propane cylinder:
1. Move away from propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.
Your Element Portable gas grill is a portable outdoor cooking appliance.
You can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio.
Portability means you can take your barbecue with you if you move. Propane
gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal
fuel.
• These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for
assembling your barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your gas barbecue. Improper assembly can be
dangerous.
• Not for use by children.
• If there are local codes that apply to portable gas grills, you will
have to conform to them. Installation must conform with local

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codes, or in the absence of local codes, with either the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54.
• The pressure regulator supplied with the gas barbecue must
be used. This regulator is set for 14.6 inches of water column (pressure).
• This gas barbecue is designed for use with propane gas only. Do not use with
natural (piped in city) gas. The regulator is for Propane gas only.
• Do not use with charcoal fuel.
• This gas grill is not intended for commercial use.
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the
consumers ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• The gas grill is not intended for or should never be used as a heater.
• Do not leave the gas grill unattended. Keep children or pets away from the
gas grill at all times.
• Check that the areas around the propane cylinder and under the grease tray
are free and clear from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or
ventilation air.
For Installation In Canada
These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily
comply with the Canadian Installation codes, particularly with
piping above and below ground. In Canada the installation of this
appliance must comply with local codes and/or Standard CAN/CGA-B149.1
(Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code)
Storage And/Or Non Use
• When the Element Portable gas barbecue grill is not in use, the propane
cylinder must be DISCONNECTED and the propane cylinder stored outdoors
in a well-ventilated space. Place dust caps on cylinder valve outlets when
cylinder is not in use.
• The Element Portable gas barbecue grill should be checked for gas leaks
and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections:
“General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.”)
Operating
WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not
use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.
WARNING: Your Element Portable gas barbecue grill shall not be used
under any overhead combustible construction.

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WARNING: Do not use the grill within 21 inches of combustible
materials.
WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave
unattended.
WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated
surface.
WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids
such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.
WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) Propane cylinder under or near
the Element Portable gas barbecue grill.
WARNING: When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable
surface in an area clear of combustible material. An asphalt surface
(blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.
Cooking Instructions:
Light the Element Portable gas barbecue grill according to the lighting
instructions in this Owners Manual. Close the lid and turn the Burner
Control Knob to Start/High. Preheat the grill for 5-10minutes (depending
on conditions such as air temperature and wind). Once the grill is
preheated, set the Burner Control Knob to the setting specified in the
recipe or suggested in the grilling guide.
NOTE: Wind and weather may require adjustment of the burner control
knob to obtain the correct cooking temperature.
If the burner goes out during cooking, open the lid, turn off the burner,
and wait five minutes before relighting.
Excess drippings and grease will collect in the grease collection tray
located on the underside of the grill.
WARNING: Check the catch pan and the bottom of the grill for grease
build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a fire in the
bottom of the grill.
WARNING: Do not move the Element Portable gas barbecue grill when
operating or while the grill is hot.

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Parts List
No.
Description
Q’TY
1
Lid Handle
1
2
Lid
1
3
Cast Iron Cooking Grate
1
4
Stainless Steel Burner
1
5
Fire Bowl
1
6
Locking System
4
7
Aluminum Leg (Right)
2
8
Aluminum Leg (Left) with Handgrip
1
9
Grate Retaining Bracket
10
Piezo Igniter
1
11
Bracket- Piezo Igniter
1
12
Ceramic Spacer- Piezo Igniter
2
13
Regulator Kit
1
14
Cotter Pin
1
15
Grease Collection Tray
1
16
Travel band
1

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Quick Set Up
2
Secure handle to lid with nuts
provided. FIG. 02.
1
Push the 2 locking buttons
simultaneously to release each of the
left and right folding legs. You will
hear a click as the legs engage and
lock downwards to its full open
position. FIG.01
3
Install the regulator kit into the
burner inlet and turn it
counter-clockwise to secure it as
shown on FIG. 03.
FIG. 01
FIG. 03
FIG. 02
FIG. 02.

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5
Place cooking grate on grill as
shown on FIG. 05.
4
Unscrew the residue tray (turn
counter-clockwise) and release
the tray to its full open position.
FIG.04.
FIG.05.
FIG. 04.
Location of burner and orifice

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FIG. 05.
Installation of Travel Band.
1
Hook left side of travel band
(logo side) onto the left handle
while both legs are locked in
closed position.
3
Push down tab on travel band
hook onto right handle to
secure band and lid in place.
2
Center and gently pull travel
band over lid.

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Gas Hook Up
Use propane cylinders with a capacity of 14.1oz or 16.4oz. You can
find these tanks available in most of the sporting and hardware stores.
WARNING: Use cylinders that are marked “Propane fuel” only.
NOTE: Your Element Portable gas barbecue grill is equipped with a
cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal.
While holding carrying handle closest to propane cylinder with
one hand, push propane cylinder into regulator and turn
clockwise until tight.
Details of cylinder 1 Details of cylinder 2
Diameter: 3.86” Diameter: 5.85”
High: 7.72” High: 11.65”
Weight: 16.4oz Weight: 14.1oz
STATEMENT: Propane cylinders to be used must be constructed and
marked in accordance with the specifications for Propane
cylinders, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the
Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation
of Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339.
FIG. 06.

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WARNING:
(a)Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder under or near your gas
barbecue.
(b) Never fill LP cylinder beyond 80 percent full.
(c) If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing
death or serious injury may occur.
WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a
wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a
leak.

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Leak Testing
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following
maintenance procedures for your safety.
Inspect the burner for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the
procedures outlined in the “General Maintenance” section of this manual.
Check all gas fittings for leaks.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you
disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
NOTE: All factory-made connections have been thoroughly checked for
gas leaks. The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution
however, you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your
Element Portable gas barbecue grill. Shipping and handling may have
loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your grill was
dealer or store-assembled.
You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. To
perform leak checks make sure the burner is in the OFF position and turn
on gas supply.
Do not ignite burner while leak checking.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water
solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form, or if a bubble grows,
there is a leak. NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and
water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with
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MATCH LIGHTING:
CHECK:
1) Regulator-to-propane cylinder
connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak at
connection (1), remove propane
cylinder. Do not operate grill. Use a
different propane cylinder and
recheck for leaks with soap and
water solution. If a leak persists
after retightening the propane
cylinder, turn OFF the gas. DO
NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.
Contact our Customer Service toll
free number on the back of this
manual.
CHECK:
2) Regulator-to-tap connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak at
connection (2) turn OFF the gas.
DO NOT OPERATE TH GRILL.
Contact our Customer Service toll
free number immediately.
FIG. 07.
FIG. 08.
1)
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2).

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Lighting Instruction
Maint
Warning: Before Lighting, make sure
control knob indication is at the
(OFF) position and entire hose
assembly is in proper working
condition.
IMPORTANT
Control Knob. Do not leave items on or
against the barbecue. Keep flammable
products and sprays away. For outdoor
use only.
SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS:
Turn burner control knob to the
(OFF) position. Turn gas supply off.
MATCH LIGHTING:
1.Read instructions before lighting.
2.Open the lid and make sure the control
knob is in the (OFF) position. (Push
the control knob in and turn
clockwise to ensure that it’s in the
(OFF) position.)
WARNING: Do not lean over the open grill.
Keep you face and body at least one foot
away from the grill when lighting the grill.
3.Strike a match and put the flame through
the cooking grate next to the burner.
4.Push control knob in and turn
anti-clockwise to the (START/HIGH)
position.
5. Check that the burner is lit by looking
down through the cooking grate. You
should see a flame
WARNING: If ignition does not occur in 5
seconds, turn the burner control off, wait
5 minutes for any excess gas to dissipate.
6.After burner is lit, turn knob to the
(MEDIUM) or (LOW).
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
1.Read instructions before lighting.
2.Open the lid and make sure the control
knob is in the (OFF) position. (Push
the control knob in and turn
clockwise to ensure that it’s in the
(OFF) position.
WARNING: Do not lean over the open
grill. Keep you face and body at least one
foot away from the grill when lighting the
grill.
3.Push control knob in and turn
anti-clockwise to the (START/HIGH)
position.
4.Push the red ignition button several
times, so it clicks each time.
5. Check that the burner is lit by looking
down through the cooking grate. You
should see a flame
WARNING: If ignition does not occur in 5
seconds, turn the burner control off, wait
5 minutes for any excess gas to dissipate.
Repeat step 1 through 5 or try to light with
a match.
6.After burner is lit, turn to adjust the
flame as desired from (HIGH,
MEDIUM) or (LOW).

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enance
Grill Burner:
1. Remove grill lid, regulator kit and
cast iron grate.
2. Remove the 2 wing screws holding
burner to grill body. See 1). and 2).
Grill Burner Flame Height:
The factory burner has been set for
the correct air and gas mixture.
The correct flame pattern:
1: Burner tube
2: Tips occasionally flicker yellow
3: Light blue
4: Dark blue
If flames do not appear to be uniform
throughout the burner tube, check if
the ventilation openings of the burner
tube are blocked by dirt, debris,
spider webs, etc. In order for burner
to work properly there must be no
obstructing the flow of combustion or
ventilation air. Proceed with cleaning
instructions below.
FIG.09.
Grill Burner Exterior Cleaning:
Clean the exterior of the burner with a wire brush. Clean stubborn scale with a metal
scraper. Clear any clogged ports with a straightened paper clip. FIG.11.
Never use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog the port. Shake out any debris. Use
aflashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked. FIG.11.
If obstructions can be seen, use a metal wire coat hanger that has been straightened out.
Check and clean burner/venture tube for insects and insect nests. A clogged tube can lead to a
fire beneath the grill.
FIG.10.