Thermos The Big Easy Quickset Traditional LP Gas Grill manuel d'utilisation

1 T o inst aller or person assembling grill: Leave this manual with grill for future reference. T o consumer: Keep this manual for future reference. Use and Car Use and Car Use and Car Use and Car Use and Car e e e e e Impor Impor Impor Impor Impor tant Saf tant Saf tant Saf tant Saf tant Saf ety Instr ety Instr ety Instr ety Instr ety Instr uction[...]

2 Call Grill Service Center For Help And Parts • If you need help or warranty parts call ! ! ! ! ! 1-800-241-7548 or send a FAX to 1-706-576-6355. Business hours: Open 24 hours - Seven days a week • To order non-warranty replacement parts or accessories (grill cover, cleaners, paint) call 1-800-993-2677 or send a FAX to 1-706-565-2121. Importan[...]

3 Installation Safety Precautions • Use grill only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve assembly supplied. • Grill installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence with National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54 / ANSI Z223.1 or CAN/CGA-B149.2 Propane Installation Code . Handling and storage of LP cylinders must conform to LP Gas C[...]

4 Table of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................................................. 2 Call Grill Service Center For Help And Parts ....................................................... 2 Warranty Information .........................................................................................[...]

5 • A disconnected LP tank in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP tank in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave a LP tank inside a vehicle which may become overheated by the sun. • Do not store LP tank in an area where children play[...]

6 LP Tank • The LP tank used with your grill must meet the following requirements: • Purchase LP tanks only with these required measurements: 12" (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18" (45.7 cm) (tall) with 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum. • Be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP tank of the U.S. Department of Transpo[...]

7 Use a clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and water solution. Use mild soap and water. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result. LP Tank Exchange • Many retailers that sell grills offer you the option of replacing your empty LP tank through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exc[...]

8 5. Hold regulator, insert nipple (B) into LP tank valve. Hand tighten coupling nut, holding regulator in a straight line (C) with LP tank valve so as not to cross thread the connection. Do not use a POL transport plug (A) (plastic part with external threads)! It will defeat the safety feature of the valve. 6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise to ti[...]

9 • Do not use grill until leak checked. • If leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the Fire Department. • If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close LP tank valve and call LP gas supplier or your fire department! Leak Testing Valves, Hoses and Regulator 1 . Turn all grill control knob(s) to OFF. 2. Be sure regulator is tightly co[...]

10 For Safe Use Of Your Grill And To Avoid Serious Injury: • Do not let children operate or play near grill. • Keep grill area clear and free from materials that burn. • Do not block holes in bottom or back of grill. • Check burner flames regularly. • Use grill only in well-ventilated space. NEVER use in enclosed space such as carport, ga[...]

11 • Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. Grills are well ventilated for safety reasons. • Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops turn knobs and LP tank off. • Do not leave grill unattended while preheating or burning off food residue on high. If grill has not been regu[...]

12 Ignitor Lighting Big Easy ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Do not lean over grill while lighting. 1. Open lid. Turn on gas at LP tank. Rotisserie grills only: Push in and turn Burner Selector Knob to ON MAIN BURNERS. 2 . Turn LEFT knob to HI. 3 . Push IGNITOR Button rapidly, or hold, turn Ignitor Knob (up to 5 times) to light. Be sure burner lights and stays[...]

13 Burner Flame Check • Light burner, rotate knob(s) from HIGH to LOW. You should see a smaller flame in LOW position than seen on HIGH. Always check flame prior to each use. Perform flame check for sideburner (if equipped). If only low flame is seen refer to "Sudden drop or low flame" in the Troubleshooting Section . Turning Grill Off [...]

14 General Grill Cleaning • Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors of gas grills are not painted at the factory (and should never be painted) . Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with scrub brush to insides of grill lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dr[...]

15 Typical spider webs inside burner NA TURAL HAZARD • SPIDERS FACT: Sometimes spiders and other small insects climb into the burner tubes attached to the burner . The spiders spin webs, build nests and lay eggs. The webs or nests can be very small, but they are very strong and can block the flow of gas. Clean burner(s) prior to use after storing[...]

16 Cleaning The Traditional Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill. 1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank. 2. Remove cooking grate and drip vaporiser bar. 3. Discard used briquets before removing burner and briquet grate. 4. Under grill remove grease cu[...]

17 Single Valve Burner Screw Collector Box Spring(s) Dual Valve Burner with Briquet Grate Ignitor Electrode Wire Burner Tube Valve B B B B B A A A A A D D D D D C C C C C[...]

18 Cleaning The Quick Set Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill. 1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank. 2. Remove cooking grate and drip vaporiser bar. 3. Discard used briquets before removing burner and briquet grate. 4. Under grill remove grease cup,[...]

19 Clip Short Ignitor Wire Burner Briquet Grate Electrode Valve D D D D D B B B B B A A A A A C C C C C Burner Tube Remove button and battery on electronic ignition models + –[...]

20 Cleaning The Big Easy Burner Assembly Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts of burner assembly or if you have trouble igniting grill. 1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank. 2. Remove cooking grates, burner tent and tent frame. 3. Under grill remove soup can from grease clip. 4. Beneath left side of grill bottom remove ig[...]

21 Remove button and battery on electronic ignition models + – Burner Tube Valve Ceramic Insulator Two Burner Three Burner Clip B B B B B A A A A A Carry-over Tube Carry-over Tube[...]

22 Indirect Cooking Three burners work independently offering maximum flexibility . Poultry and large cuts of meat cook slowly to perfection on the grill by indirect heat. The heat from selected burners circu- lates gently throughout the grill, cooking meat or poultry without the touch of a direct flame. This method greatly reduces flare-ups when c[...]

23 Grill Smoking You will need: Aromatic wood chips Heavy duty aluminum foil Soak 2 cups wood chips for two hours. T ear off a piece of aluminum foil a little larger than a burner tent. Place soaked chips onto foil, turn up sides to seal chips inside and punch pea sized holes in top of pouch. Put pouch on a turned over burner tent. Smoking time for[...]

24 Cleaning The Rotisserie Burner Follow these instructions to clean and/or replace parts or if you have trouble igniting the Rotisserie burner. 1. Turn gas off at control knobs and LP tank. 2. Disconnect ignitor wire from electrode (A). 3. Remove thumbscrew from shield (B), remove shield and clean any accumulation of grease with soap and water. 4.[...]

25 Rotisserie Burner Use The Rotisserie burner is an 10,500 BTU radiant heat burner that transforms your grill into a multilevel cooking center . It is attached to the back of the bottom casting, above the main grid. Y ou can use the burner as a broiler to cook foods on the cooking grates or bonus-grid. If you do, then you cannot use the bottom bur[...]

26 Cooking Time Med: 7-10 min/Well done: 10-15 min Rare: 3-6 min/Med: 6-9 min/Well done: 9-12 min Rare: 18-22 min per lb/Med: 22-28 min per lb Well done: 28-32 min per lb Well done: 15-20 min Well done: 45-90 min Well done: 18-23 min per lb 12-15 min 20 min per lb 6-12 min 1 hr 15 min to 1 hr 30 min 40-60 min 18-20 min per lb Well done: 10-15 min 8[...]

27 Food Safety • Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. T o keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps: Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry . Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods [...]

28 T roubleshooting - General Problem Burner will not light using ignitor. Burner(s) will not match light. Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame. Possible Cause Wire(s) and/or electrode covered with cooking residue. Electrode(s) and burner are wet. Electrode(s) cracked or broken "sparks at crack" Wire(s) is loose or disconnected. Wire is s[...]

29 Possible Cause High or gusting winds. Low on LP gas. Excess flow valve tripped. Grease buildup. Excessive fat in meat. Excessive cooking temperature. Grease trapped by food buildup around burner system. Grease soaked into briquets Burner and/or burner tubes are blocked. Some dealers have older fill nozzles with worn threads. Grease or food parti[...]

30 No sparks appear at any electrodes when ignition button is pushed; no noise can be heard from spark module. No sparks appear at any electrodes when ignition switch is pushed; noise can be heard from spark module. Troubleshooting - Electronic Ignition System Battery not installed properly. Dead battery. Button assembly not installed properly. Fau[...]

31 Sparks are present but not at all electrodes and/or not at full strength. Output lead connections not complete. Arcing to grill away from burner(s). Weak battery. Electrodes are wet. Electrodes cracked or broken "sparks at crack". Are output connections on and tight? If possible, observe grill in dark location. Operate ignition system [...]

32 Electronic Ignition System 10 Year Limited Warranty Manufacturer guarantees this Electronic Ignition System (battery excluded) in both materials and workmanship for a ten (10) year period from date of purchase to the original purchaser if used for home use. If the product fails to operate due to a manufacturing defect, the defective part will be[...]