GE Monogram ZGG420LBPSS User manual

Owner’s
Manual
49-80553
10-08 JR
Professional Outdoor Grills
and 12" Professional Outdoor
Cooktop
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air de 30 cm (12 po)
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Consumer Information
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops
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Introduction
Your new Monogram grill or cooktop makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and
outdoor planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention to
detail—or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram grill’s or cooktop’s superior
blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your grill
or cooktop properly.
Contents
Care and Cleaning
Basting Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24–26
Control Panel and Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cooktop Burner Grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Cooktop Spark Igniters and Electrode . . . . . . . . . .26
Cooktop Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Custom Grill Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Cutting Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Drip Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Grill Grate(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Grill Light(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heat Diffusers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Infrared Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Main Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Orifices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Security Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Side Shelf Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Smoker Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Spider and Insect Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Model and Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Problem Solver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 5–9
Warranty for Customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty for Customers in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Using the Grill
Cooktop Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drawer Organizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Grilling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Grilling Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Infrared Sear Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lighting the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Main Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–20
Smoker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tank Drawer with LP Tank Retainer Loop . . . . . . 12
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warming Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open hood.
4. If odor continues, keep away from
the appliance and immediately
call your gas supplier or your
fire department.
WARNING
Do not try lighting this appliance
without reading the lighting
instructions contained in this
Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
Spiders and insects can nest in
the burners or orifices of this or any
outdoor gas appliance. The presence
of spiders, spider webs or other
insects can cause the gas to flow from
the front of the burner. This is a very
dangerous condition which can cause
a fire to occur behind the valve panel,
damaging the grill or cooktop and
making it unsafe for use. See the
Spider and insect warning in the Care
and Cleaning section.
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ANSI Z21.58, LATEST EDITION
STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING
GAS APPLIANCES. THIS GRILL/COOKTOP
IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
Check your local building codes for
the proper method of installation.
In the absence of local codes, this
unit should be installed in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code No.
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Latest Edition and
the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70, Latest Edition.
WARNING
1. Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids 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.
Safety Precautions
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR
MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLATION, USE OR
SERVICING OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
If stored indoors, detach and leave
L.P. cylinder outdoors.

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Before
using your
grill or
cooktop
Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new grill or
cooktop properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more
help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service
numbers included in the back section of this
manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: monogram.com
Write
down the
model &
serial
numbers
On 12" cooktops you will find them on a label
in the rear of the burner box below the burner
grates or on the bottom panel of the grill head.
See features page for location.
On 54", 42" and 30" built-in and free-standing
models, you will find them on the bottom
of the drip tray or behind the control panel.
These numbers are also on the Consumer
Product Ownership Registration Card.
Before sending in the registration card,
please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or
service calls concerning your grill or cooktop.
If you
received a
damaged
grill or
cooktop
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the grill or cooktop.
Save time
& money
Before you request service, check the Problem
Solver in the back of this manual.
It lists causes of minor operating problems
that you can correct yourself.
If you
need
service
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this manual.
We are proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are steps to
follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all
the details—including your phone number—to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Consumer Information
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm, and requires
businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure
to four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Also, used in one of the components
of the IR burner, is crystalline Silica.
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by
a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure
to these substances is minimized because
this is an outdoor unit.
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using your appliance, follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician
in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your grill or cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to
a qualified technician.
• If the grill is installed by a professional
installer or technician, be sure that he shows
you where your gas supply shutoff is located.
All gas lines must have a shutoff that is readily
and easily accessible.
• Read this manual carefully and completely
before using your grill or cooktop to reduce
the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
• This outdoor cooking gas appliance is not
design certified for and is not to be installed
in or on recreational vehicles, portable
trailers, boats or any other moving
installation.
• Never allow anyone to sit, stand or play
on or around the grill or cooktop at any time.
When in use, portions of the grill or cooktop
get hot enough to cause severe burns.
• Do not store items of interest to children
around or below the grill or cooktop, in
the grill drawers or built-in enclosure.
• Children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where the grill or
cooktop is located. Never allow children to
crawl inside the grill or built-in enclosure.
• Never let clothing, pot holders or other
flammable materials come in contact with
or too close to any grate, burner or hot
surface until it has cooled. Fabric may
ignite and result in personal injury.
• Do not use water or other liquids
on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan
on a burner by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or by using
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
• Have a multi-purpose dry chemical
or foam-type fire extinguisher accessible.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Do not leave the grill or cooktop unattended
while cooking.
• For personal safety, wear proper apparel.
Loose fitting garments or sleeves should
never be worn while using this appliance.
Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable
and should not be worn while cooking.
• Only certain types of glass, heat-proof
glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for grill use. Unsuitable
types of materials may break with sudden
temperature changes. Use only on low
or medium heat settings according
to the manufacturer’s directions.
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Important Safety Instructions
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops

• Do not heat unopened food containers
as a buildup of pressure may cause
the container to burst.
• Use a pot holder when opening the hood.
Open the hood slowly to allow heat and steam
to escape.
• Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth in place of a pot holder. Do not let pot
holders touch hot portions of the grill grate
or burner grates.
• Never lean over an open grill.
• Pay close attention when lighting a burner.
Be certain you are rotating the igniter labeled
for the burner you intend to use.
• When using the grill, do not touch the grill
grate, burner grate or immediate surrounding
areas as these areas become extremely hot
and could cause burns. Keep children away!
• Grease is extremely flammable. Let hot
grease cool before attempting to handle
or dispose of it. Avoid letting grease deposits
collect in the drip tray. Clean the drip tray
often.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line drip
tray or grill grates. This can severely upset
combustion air flow or trap excessive heat
in the control area.
• When using the cooktop burners, always use
flat-bottomed pans which are large enough
to cover the burner. Adjust the flame so that
it heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid
ignition of clothing. Position handles away
from the grill to avoid burns associated with
spillovers and heat from the grill. Hold the
handle of the pan with a pot holder when
turning or stirring food.
• Do not use the grill for cooking excessively
fatty meats or products which promote
flare-ups.
• Never grill without the drip tray in place and
pushed all the way to the back of the grill.
Without it, hot grease could leak downward
and produce a fire or explosion hazard.
• Never rotisserie cook without the basting
pan in place and pushed all the way to
the back of the grill under the food being
cooked. Without it, hot grease could leak
downward and produce a fire or explosion
hazard.
• Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—
meat to at least an INTERNAL 160°F and
poultry to at least an INTERNAL 180°F .
Cooking to these temperatures usually
protects against foodborne illness.
• For proper lighting and performance of the
burners it is necessary to keep the ports clean.
• Clean the grill with caution. To avoid steam
burns, do not use a wet sponge or cloth to
clean the grill while it is hot. Some cleaners
produce noxious fumes or can ignite if applied
to a hot surface.
• Do not operate the grill or cooktop under
unprotected combustible construction.
Always adhere to the required clearances listed
in the Installation Instructions. Use only in
well-ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings,
garages, sheds, breezeways or other such
enclosed areas. This unit is for outdoor use only.
• Do not locate the grill where the grill exhaust
is directed at combustible materials, windows
(open or closed), doorways, etc. The grill vents
combustion gases and smoke to the back of
the appliance.
• Keep the area surrounding the grill free from
combustible materials, trash, or combustible
fluids and vapors such as gasoline or charcoal
lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
• Allow 12" minimum clearance on both
sides and the back of the grill to adjacent
vertical combustible construction.
• At least once a year, the unit should be
inspected for the presence of spiders, spider
webs or other insects. The burner area is a
common and desired spider haven and can
present a dangerous condition which can
damage the grill or cooktop and render it
unsafe for use. The presence of spiders, spider
webs or other insects can cause the gas to
flow from the front of the burner. This is a very
dangerous condition which can cause a fire to
occur behind the valve panel. Check and clean
the burners immediately if any of the following
conditions exist:
1. The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme
yellow tipping of the burner flames.
2. The grill or cooktop burners do not reach
temperature.
3. The grill or cooktop burners heat unevenly.
4. The burners make popping noises.
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WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops

• Do not use charcoal on the grill.
• Keep any electrical supply cord and
the fuel supply hose away from any heated
surfaces. Electrical cords should be placed
away from walkways to avoid tripping
hazard.
• Never touch the grill grates, hood or
immediate surrounding metal surfaces
with your bare hands as these areas become
extremely hot during use and could cause
burns.
• Use an insulated glove or mitt when opening
and operating the grill. Open grill hood slowly
to allow heat and smoke to escape before
fully opening.
• The grill hood must be fully opened
when lighting. Never lean over a hot grill
surface or look directly into the grill when
attempting to light.
• Do not operate grill under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• If equipped, never place more than
30 pounds on a side shelf. Do not lean
on shelves.
• If any burner does not light or goes out
during operation, turn off all gas control
knobs with hood open and wait five (5)
minutes before attempting to relight.
• Prior to using grill, ensure that all tie down
wires have been removed from burners.
For LP gas models only:
• Be sure to CLOSE the LP tank mounted valve
after every use of the grill.
• If a free-standing unit is stored indoors
ensure that it is cool before attempting to
move it and store it in a well-ventilated area.
If LP, the cylinder must be unhooked and the
LP cylinder stored outside in a well ventilated
area, away from heat and out of the reach
of children. From the caster side of the grill,
push—never pull—the grill.
• Place your grill well away from areas where
children play.
• Never move the grill when hot.
• Never store additional or empty propane
cylinders in the grill cabinet or around the
grill. Never fill the cylinder more than 80% full.
Failure to follow these steps may result in a
fire causing death or serious injury.
• Never use a dented or rusty LP tank.
See the requirements in the Installation
Instructions.
• Never put more than one LP cylinder
below a free-standing grill. Never modify
the free-standing grill to house a larger
cylinder or more than one cylinder at a time.
Do not store spare tanks in a built-in
enclosure.
• Keep the ventilation openings of the LP
cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
• LP units require an LP tank equipped
with a type 1 connector, an overfill
protection device and a collar to protect
the valve. If you use a tank exchange
system, be sure to exchange this tank
for a similarly equipped tank.
• The pressure regulator and hose assembly
supplied with the product must be used.
Replacement pressure regulators and hoses
must be specified by GE.
• For built-in side burners and built-in
cooktops only: Use proper pan size—avoid
pans that are unstable or easily tipped.
Select cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to properly contain food and avoid
boilovers and spillovers and large enough
to cover the burner grate. This will save
cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy
spattering or spillovers left on the range can
ignite. Use pans with handles that can be
easily grasped and remain cool.
For natural gas models only:
• Be sure to CLOSE the manual safety valve
supplying the unit after every use of the grill.
• This appliance and its individual shut-off
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure
testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
• This appliance must be isolated from
the gas supply piping system by closing
its individual manual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less
than 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa).
• Be sure to close the manual shut-off valve
to the unit after every use.
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WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not use the grill until a leak test has been
performed.
WARNING:
TEST FOR LEAKS
A complete gas tightness check must
be performed at the installation site.
To prevent fire or explosion hazard, DO NOT
use or permit sources of ignition in the area
while performing a leak test. Perform leak
test outdoors only. Never perform a leak test
with fire or flame. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE
PERFORMING THE LEAK TEST.
• Create a soapy solution of equal parts mild
dishwashing detergent and water.
• Check to be sure all controls are in the OFF
position.
• Turn on the fuel supply. For natural gas, turn
manual shut-off valve handle 1/4 turn to align
with gas flow. For LP, turn cylinder valve knob
counterclockwise one full rotation.
• Apply soap solution generously on all
connections and fittings. See illustrations.
• If growing bubbles appear on any connection
point, IMMEDIATELY turn off the gas supply.
To stop a gas leak:
• Turn on control knobs to release pressure.
Turn controls OFF.
• Wash off soapy solution and towel dry.
• Tighten the loose joint and perform a new
leak test.
Important Safety Instructions
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops
Natural Gas Leak
Test Points
LP Gas Leak
Test Points

Never use the grill in windy conditions.
If located in a consistently windy area
(oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a windbreak
will be required on the rear wall and both
sides of the grill. Windbreak construction
is the responsibility of the owner and must
adhere to the specified clearances listed
in the Installation Instructions.
As a high-performance gas appliance,
your grill requires significant amounts of air
to support the combustion process. Your grill
has been engineered to take air in through
the control panel area and exhaust
the combustion byproducts out through
the gap between the front and rear hoods.
Using your grill in windy conditions can
disrupt the proper flow of air through your
grill, leading to reduced performance or,
in certain severe cases, causing heat buildup
in the control panel area. This can lead
to problems such as burn hazards when
the control panel surfaces become too hot
to touch and, ultimately, failure of the wiring
and internal components if the conditions
persist.
If you have a freestanding grill, it is best to
position the unit so the prevailing wind blows
into the front control panel, thus supporting
the proper airflow. Winds hitting the back
of the grill directly are the most likely to cause
problems, although wind blowing along the
hood gap can also be problematic.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
NEVER USE THE GRILL IN WINDY
CONDITIONS. Wind hitting the grill while
in use, especially winds blowing into or
across this hood gap, can cause poor
performance and in some cases can
cause the control panel to get hot
enough to cause burns.
Steady or gusty winds can prevent the normal exhaust of hot gases.
Locate your grill away from prevailing winds and avoid grilling in
windy conditions.
SPECIAL NOTE ON WINDY CONDITIONS
WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding prong from the plug.
If an extension cord is required to operate
the grill, use only a grounded cord approved
for outdoor use. Use as short of cord as possible
and avoid wet areas.
See all requirements in the provided Installation
Instructions.

Features of Your Grill and Cooktop
Professional Outdoor Grills & Cooktops
10
Feature
information
(Not all features
are on all models.
Appearance may
vary throughout
this Manual.)
54" Built-In 42" Built-In
30" Built-In
12" Built-In Cooktop
9
18
2
7
1
5
26
26
6
8
12
13
14
17
28
26
1
1
2
Feature Index Page
1Grill Control(s) 13, 16, 27
2Rotisserie Control(s) 20, 27
3Temperature Gauge 12
4Tank Drawer with LP Tank 12
Retainer Loop
5Drip Tray 26
6Drip Tray Drain Plug —
(some models have two plugs)
7Cooktop Burner Controls 17, 27
8Cooktop Burners 17, 24, 26
(on some models)
9Cooktop Burner Cover 17
10 Lighting Instructions 13, 16,
(location may vary) 17, 20
11 Warming Shelf 14
12 Handle —
13 Grill Grate(s) 12, 23
14 Hood —
16
3
22
10
17
11
2
5
6
12
13
14
17
28
22
10
17
11
2
5
3
12
13
14
17
28
22
10
17
11
6
3
26

11
42" Free-Standing Grill
30" Free-Standing Grill
19
21
20
54" Free-Standing Grill with Side Burners
1
23
24
24 25
54" Free-Standing Grill
Feature Index Page
15 Side Shelf 27
16 Rotisserie Motor and 18
connector cord
17 Rotisserie Supports 27
18 Rotisserie Spit Rod and Forks 27
19 Rotisserie Basting Pan 19
20 Smoker Box 21
21 Cutting Board 27
22 Match Stick Extension Rod 13, 16, 20
23 Fixed Wheels —
24 Caster Wheels —
25 Locking Wheel —
26 Light Switch —
27 Security Loop (located on grill 29
chassis bottom near the back
right wheel)
28 Model and Serial Numbers 4
Grill covers are available from our Parts and Accessories. Call 800.626.2002
12
14
17
11
13
15
2
10
6
17
8
15
7
5
22
28
4
1
23
24
24 25
12
14
17
11
13
15
2
10
6
17
15
2
5
22
28
4
3
3
1
23
25 24
24
12
14
17
11
13
15
2
10
6
17
15
5
22
28
4
3
1
23
25
24
12
14
17
11
13
15
2
10
6
17
15
5
22
28
4
3
26 26
26
26
27
27
27
27

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Before
lighting
the
outdoor
grill or
cooktop
WARNING: IMPORTANT!
Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior
to turning the gas on. If there is evidence of
cuts, wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior
to use. Any replacement pressure regulator
or hose assembly must be the type specified
by the manufacturer.
For LP use, the pressure regulator and hose
assembly supplied with the unit must be used.
This LP tank is equipped with overfill protection.
When you refill or trade in your tank, make sure
the one you receive also has overfill protection.
If the grill uses LP gas, connect the regulator
to the LP tank and check the hose and regulator
connections for leaks with a soap and water
solution before operating the grill.
Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the gas
supply valve and check the connections for gas
leaks before each use.
Turn all knobs to OFF then turn on the gas
supply.
Do not use the grill if the odor of gas is
present.
Main
grill
burners
The grill section consists of stainless steel grill
grates, stainless steel heat diffusers and
stainless steel main burners.
The grates provide the grilling surface.
The heat diffuser helps protect the main burner
ports from blockage and distributes heat.
Each main burner is rated at 25,000 BTUs.
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Heat diffuser
Main burner
Temperature
gauge
The temperature gauge is meant to be a general
indicator of surface temperatures with the hood
in the closed position. It is especially useful
during pre-heat when indicated temperatures
become stable (approximately 10–15 minutes
with all main burners on Hi).
NOTE: On models equipped with the Infrared
Sear Burner, the temperature gauge will not
respond when only that burner is turned on.
For the 54" grill model, the temperature gauge
will not respond if only the far left main burner
is turned on.
Temperature gauge
Tank drawer
with LP tank
retainer loop
(free-standing
models only)
To install the LP tank, fully extend the tank
drawer and lift the retainer loop. Place the tank
on the drawer bottom, inserting the loop on
the bottom of the tank through the hole in
the drawer bottom. Tilt the tank forward to lower
the retainer loop to engage the top ring on the
tank. Insert the coupler sleeve on the regulator
over the tank inlet; turn clockwise to tighten.
Do not overtighten the coupler (see Installation
Instructions). Open the tank valve when ready
to use the grill. Always close the tank valve
when cooking is complete.
Location
Allow 12" minimum clearance on both sides
and the back of the grill to adjacent vertical
combustible construction. See the Installation
Instructions for complete details.

Lighting Using the Control Knob
WARNING:
• Always open the hood prior to lighting.
• Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
Open the hood, push and turn the grill control
knob to the LITE position and hold. You will hear
a snapping sound, which is the igniter sparking.
Once lit, turn the control knob to the desired
setting.
If the burner does not light
in 4 seconds, turn the knob
to OFF and wait 5 minutes
for any accumulated gas
to dissipate before trying
again.
NOTE: All igniters spark
simultaneously when
pressing in any burner
control knob.
IMPORTANT: The grill may smoke for a few
minutes the first time it is used due to factory
process oils. Run one complete pre-heat cycle
(15 minutes with main burners on HIGH) with
the hood down. Separately, run the Infrared
Sear Burner (if equipped) for 10 minutes
on HIGH to assure all oils are burned off.
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To light
the grill
Lighting Using a Match
WARNING:
• Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
A match stick extension rod is provided inside
the grill drip tray. To match light a main grill
burner, insert the UNLIT match stick securely
into the clip end of the extension rod. Light the
match stick and, holding the end of the rod, pass
the flame of the lit match through the grill grate,
past the heat diffuser directly in front of a burner
port. Push and turn the control knob, which is
centered on the burner you are trying to light,
to the LITE position. Once lit, turn the control
knob to the desired setting.
Wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight
a burner.
If the burner did not light in 4 seconds,
turn all control knobs to OFF, leave the hood
open to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate
and wait 5 minutes before trying to light it again.
If the burner will not light after several attempts,
see the Problem Solver in the back of this
manual.
Grill control knob

Grilling
hints
• When turning the meat over, always use
a spatula as it will not puncture the meat,
allowing the juices to run out. This will help to
keep the meat juicy. Turn the meat only once,
as juices are lost when the meat is repeatedly
turned. Season or salt the meat after it has
been cooked; seasonings have a tendency
to dry the meat out if applied before grilling.
• Be sure to trim any excess fat from meat
or poultry. To prevent steaks or chops from
curling while they are being cooked, slit the fat
around the edges at about 2-inch intervals.
To test for doneness, make a small cut in
the center of the meat.
• The doneness of meat is affected by
the thickness of the cut. It is impossible to
cook a thin piece of meat to a rare doneness.
A steak should be at least 1-inch thick to have
it turn out rare and juicy. The cooking time
is affected by the temperature of the meat
when you start to cook it, the size and shape
of the cut and the kind of meat you are
cooking. The degree of doneness desired
also affects the time.
• The U. S. Department of Agriculture says,
“Rare beef is popular, but you should know
that cooking it to only 140°F. means some
food poisoning organisms may survive.”
(Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide.
USDA latest edition.)
• When defrosting meats it is recommended
that it be done overnight in the refrigerator
as opposed to a microwave. This in general
yields a juicier cut of meat.
• Always ensure that the meat is thoroughly
cooked by using a meat thermometer.
Using
the grill
Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper
browning. Most foods are cooked at the HI heat
setting for the entire cooking time with the hood
in the open position. However, when grilling
large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be
necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting
after the initial browning. This cooks the food
through without burning the outside and is
usually done with the hood closed.
Foods cooked for a long time or basted with
a sugary marinade may need a lower heat
setting near the end of the cooking time.
Do not leave the grill unattended while
cooking.
1. Light the grill using the instructions in the drip
tray or by following the instructions in the
To light the grill section of this manual.
2. Turn all main burner control knobs to HI and
preheat the grill for 10–15 minutes. The hood
is to be closed during preheating.
3. Place the food on the grill and cook
to the desired doneness. The control knob
may be set to any position to adjust the heat
setting if necessary.
NOTE: The hot grill sears the food, sealing
in the juices. The longer you preheat the grill,
the faster the meat browns and the darker
the grill marks will be.
Warming
shelf
Use the warming shelf to keep already cooked
items warm and ready to serve.
To lower the shelf to its warming position,
push up on its back edge with one hand and
lower the front with the other hand.
To self-store the shelf when not in use or while
rotisserie cooking, raise the front edge of the
shelf up and pull it forward to hook it in position.
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Grilling
guide
This is a suggested guide only. There are many variables that will affect cooking performance. These include
wind, temperature, humidity and cut of meat. Remember to pre-heat the grill with all the main burners on high
for 10–15 minutes with the hood closed for best cooking performance.
Weight/ Hood Control
Food Thickness Position Setting Comments
Fresh Vegetables
Beets, carrots, turnips Closed Medium Slice. Dot with butter or margarine. Wrap in
heavy-duty foil. Turn occasionally.
Onion 1/2" slices Closed Medium Brush occasionally with melted butter or
margarine. Turn once.
Sweet potatoes Whole Closed Medium Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.
Rotate occasionally.
White potatoes 6 to 8 Closed High Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil.
Rotate occasionally.
Frozen Vegetables
Asparagus, broccoli, Closed Medium Dot with butter or margarine.
brussels sprouts, green Wrap in heavy-duty foil.
beans, peas Turn occasionally.
Beef
Hamburgers 1/2" to 3/4" Open Medium Turn once when juices rise to the surface.
Do not leave unattended. A flare-up could occur.
Steaks—rare (140°) 1" Open High Remove excess fat from edge.
11⁄2" High Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals.
Steaks—medium (160°) 1" Open Medium Turn once.
11⁄2" to High
Steaks—well done (170°) 1" Open Medium
11⁄2" Medium
Lamb Chops/Steaks
Rare (140°) 1" Open Med to HI Remove excess fat from edge.
11⁄2" Medium Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals.
Medium (160°) 1" Open Med to HI Turn once.
11⁄2" Medium
Well done (170°) 1" Open Medium
Pork
Chops 1" Open Medium Remove excess fat from edge.
11⁄2" Medium Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals.
Turn once. Cook well done.
Ribs Closed Medium Turn occasionally.
Low During the last few minutes, brush with barbecue
sauce, turn several times.
Precooked ham steaks 1/2" Open Medium Remove excess fat from edge.
to High Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals.
Turn once.
Hot dogs Open Medium Slit skin. Turn once.
Poultry
Broiler fryer, halved 2 to 3 lbs. Closed Low to Place skin side up. Turn frequently, brushing with
or quartered Medium melted butter margarine, oil or marinade.
Breasts Closed Medium
Fish and Seafood
Steaks: halibut, 3/4" to 1" Closed Low to Turn once. Brush with melted butter, margarine
salmon, swordfish Medium or oil to keep moist.
Whole catfish, 4 to 8 ounces Closed Low to Turn once. Brush with melted butter, margarine
rainbow trout Medium or oil to keep moist.
NOTE: Meat temperatures listed are center meat temperatures using the meat probe (purchased separately).

To light
the infrared
sear burner
Lighting Using the Control Knob
WARNING:
• Always open the hood prior to lighting.
• Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
Open the hood. Push the
Infrared knob in and turn to
the lighting position. You will
hear a snapping sound, which
is the igniter sparking. Once lit,
turn the control knob to the
desired setting.
If the burner does not light in
4 seconds, turn the knob to OFF
and wait 5 minutes for any
accumulated gas to dissipate
before trying again.
NOTE: When first lighting the Infrared Sear
Burner after a period of non-use, it may take
longer than four seconds due to the large
internal volume of the burner needing
to be filled with gas.
Lighting Using a Match
WARNING:
Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
A match stick extension rod is provided inside
the grill drip tray. To match light the infrared
burner, insert the UNLIT match stick securely
into the clip end of the extension rod. Light the
match stick and, holding the end of the rod, pass
the flame of the lit match through the grill grate
and directly above the ceramic perforated
burner surface. Push and turn the control knob,
which is centered on the burner you are trying
to light, to the lighting position. Once lit, turn
the control knob to the desired setting.
Wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight
a burner.
If the burner did not light in 4 seconds, turn all
control knobs to OFF, leave the hood open to
allow any accumulated gas to dissipate and
wait 5 minutes before trying to light it again.
If the burner will not light after several attempts,
see the Problem Solver in the back of this
manual.
Infrared
sear
burner
(on some
models)
On some models, the grill section has an infrared
sear burner located on the right side. It consists
of a stainless steel grill grate and an infrared
burner with a protective screen.
The grate provides the searing surface.
The infrared burner sears meat for a crispy
flavorful outside and a juicy inside.
NOTE: On models equipped with the Infrared
Sear Burner, the temperature gauge will not
respond when only that burner is turned on.
For the 54" grill model, the temperature gauge
will not respond if only the far left main burner
is turned on.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the burner:
• Always make sure that the protective screen
is properly in place on the infrared burner.
• Never place food over the infrared burner that
is not lit and preheated.
• Never allow water to contact the infrared
burner.
• On LP models, if lighting the infrared burner
in extremely cold conditions there may
be a possibility of “burn back.” If you hear
a “whooshing” sound, immediately turn
the burner knob off. Wait several minutes
before attempting to relight.
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Cooktop Burners
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Cooktop
burners
(on some models)
Some grills have cooktops with two surface
burners. Each surface burner is rated at
15,000 BTU and has a spark igniter for efficient
lighting.
The burner grates are cast iron for durability.
The two (2) center sections are reversible,
allowing the use of a wok.
Each cooktop comes with a stainless steel cover
which doubles as a work surface. When using
the grill main burners with the side burner
cooktop cover in place, heat can conduct from
the grill section and cause the cooktop cover
to heat up and become too hot to touch.
Allow to cool before removing.
Never attempt to light the cooktop burners
with the cooktop cover in place.
Cover the cooktop burners with the stainless steel
cover when not in use.
To light a
cooktop
burner
(on some models)
First remove the cooktop cover and any cooking
utensils from the cooktop grates.
CAUTION:
The cooktop cover may be hot if the grill burners
have been in operation.
Push and turn the control knob to the LITE
position until the burner is lit or 4 seconds pass.
If the burner doesn’t ignite, wait 5 minutes for
any accumulated gas to dissipate; then try again.
If the burner will not light after several attempts,
wait 5 minutes. The burner can be lit by holding
a lit match next to the burner ports and turning
the control knob to the LITE position.
Flame
height
The correct height of the flame depends
on the size and material of the pan being used,
the food being cooked and how much liquid
is in the pan.
• The flame should never extend beyond
the bottom of the pan.
• Pans that conduct heat slowly (such as glass-
ceramic) should be used with low or medium
flame unless you are cooking with a large
amount of liquid.
Note: The flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware
you are using.
Correct Incorrect
Grates (reversible
for wok cooking)
Frame
Pads

Rotisserie
system
The rotisserie system is designed to cook items
from the back of the grill using infrared heat.
The rotisserie motor has three speeds (High,
Medium and Low) and is capable of turning up
to a 15 lb. cut of meat or poultry. The actual
capacity is limited by clearance.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage, the rotisserie
motor must be removed and stored when using
the grill main burners.
The rotisserie burner, located at the back of the
grill, is an infrared type which provides intense
searing radiant heat. This intense heat is
magnificent for searing in the natural juices
and nutrients found in quality cuts of meat.
Once lit, the rotisserie burner will reach cooking
temperatures in about 1 minute. The orange/red
glow will even out in about 5 minutes.
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Assembly
Mount the rotisserie motor by sliding it down
into place in the metal channel attached to
the left side of the grill.
Remove the spit rod from its storage channel
in the front of the drip tray and connect it to
the motor by placing the pointed end through
the motor access hole. The right side of the spit
rod rests in the rotisserie roller grooves.
Attach the connecting cord to the receptacle in
the motor and to the receptacle in the left front
side of the grill.
NOTE: The transformer must be plugged into
a properly grounded AC outlet to operate
the rotisserie and lights.
Remove the
spit rod from its
storage channel
in the drip tray
Attach the
connecting cord
to the motor and
the grill
Mount the
rotisserie motor
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Basting
pan
The location of the burner allows the placement
of the rotisserie basting pan (included) beneath
the food to collect juices and drippings for
basting and gravy. It also minimizes grease
drippings from accumulating on the heat
diffusers and in the grease tray.
To flavor the contents of the basting pan, you
can add herbs, onion, garlic or spices. Hams are
especially good with the addition of pineapple
slices and brown sugar to the basting pan.
To load
the spit
rod
1. To load the spit rod, slide one of the forks with
its prongs facing away from the flat end (right
side in illustration), onto the spit rod.
2. Push the pointed end of the spit rod through
the center of the food; then slide the second
fork, with the prongs toward the food, onto
the spit rod.
3. Center the food between the locating grooves
on the spit rod. Push the forks firmly together.
When cooking foods such as multiple chickens,
always place the thickest portion of the food
nearer the center of the spit rod.
4. Tighten the wing nuts with pliers. It may
be necessary to wrap the food with butcher’s
string to secure any loose portions. Never use
nylon or plastic string.
5. Once the food is secure, insert the pointed
end of the spit rod into the motor and lower
the flat end onto the rollers. Place the basting
pan beneath the food. It is normal for the spit
rod to flex when larger cuts of meat are being
cooked.
6. Attach the connecting cord to the receptacle
in the motor and to the receptacle in the left
front side of the grill.
7. Use the motor switch to turn the rotisserie
to High, Medium, Low or Off.
Locating grooves in the spit rod
Use the grooves in the spit rod as locating start
points for the forks. Center the forks and food
between them to make sure the food is
positioned in the front center of the rotisserie
burner.
30" and 42" models have one set of locating
grooves.
54" models have two sets of locating grooves.
To setup
the grill for
rotisserie
cooking
1. Open the hood.
2. Raise the warming shelf up and hook it in
the self-store position (see Warming Shelf
section).
3. Place the basting pan on the grill grates.
4. Assemble the rotisserie motor and spit rod.
5. Use the ROTISSERIE controls only for rotisserie
cooking.
NOTE: When rotisserie cooking, use only the
rotisserie burner.
Basting pan
Locating grooves
Center food
over burner
Center food
over burner
Center food
over burner
Locating grooves
Rotisserie
burner

Cooking
times
To help you in planning your rotisserie cooking,
these are representative cooking times. Refer to
a cookbook for suggested marinade and menu
ideas.
Food Approx. Time
12–15 lb. Turkey 3 hours
10 lb. Pork roast 2–21⁄2hours
To light the
rotisserie
burner(s)
(on some models)
Lighting Using the Control Knob(s)
WARNING:
• Always open the hood prior to lighting.
• Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
Open the hood. Push
the ROTISSERIE knob
in, turn it to the LITE/ON
position and continue
to hold it in. You will
hear a snapping sound,
which is the igniter
sparking.
If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn
the control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes for
any accumulated gas to dissipate before trying
again.
Once lit, hold the ROTISSERIE knob in for an
additional 10 seconds to set the safety valve.
Sparking will continue while holding in the
knob—this is normal.
Release the ROTISSERIE knob. There is only one
setting for the rotisserie burner, so do not
attempt to adjust its flame setting.
NOTE: The rotisserie burner may be difficult to
light and keep lighted in windy conditions. Lower
the hood to the almost-closed position and
observe the burner through the gap.
Lighting Using a Match
WARNING:
Always keep your face and body as far away
from the grill as possible when lighting.
A match stick extension rod is provided inside
the grill drip tray. Insert an UNLIT match stick
securely into the clip end of the extension rod.
To match light the rotisserie burner, open the
hood. Push the ROTISSERIE knob in, turn it to the
LITE position and continue to hold it in. You may
hear a snapping sound, which is the igniter
sparking at other burners. Light the match
and hold it directly in front of the spark igniter.
If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn
the control knob to OFF. Once lit, hold the
ROTISSERIE knob in for an additional 10 seconds
to set the safety valve. Sparking may continue
while holding in the knob—this is normal.
Release the ROTISSERIE knob.
Wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight
a burner.
If the burner did not light in 4 seconds, turn all
control knobs to OFF, leave the hood open to
allow any accumulated gas to dissipate and
wait 5 minutes before trying to light it again.
If the burner will not light after several attempts,
see the Problem Solver in the back of this
manual.
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Igniter
Rotisserie
burner