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Page 27 for Thermador Char Glo ® Outdoor Barbecues Models: CGB30RCULP • CGB36RU CGB48RU • CGB48RSBU Care & Use M anual[...]
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Page 26 A Special Messa g e to Our Customers Thank you for selecting the Thermador® Char Glo® outdoor barbecue. We recommend that you take time to read this entire booklet before using your new appliance for the first time. This booklet contains suggestions we believe will be helpful as well as directions for using all the features of your applia[...]
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Page 1 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W arnings for Saf e Gas Installations .......................................................... 2 For Y our Safety ........................................................................................................... 2 What T o Do If Y ou Smell Gas ....................................................................[...]
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Page 2 TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.58-1995, STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCES AND CAN/CGA 1.6-M95, STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCES. This unit is for outdoor use onl y in a w ell-v entilated ar ea. Not to be used in a building, garag e or an y other enclosed ar ea. Check your local building codes for the proper method of[...]
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Page 3 IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION This outdoor gas cooking appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats. Always inspect the natural gas or LP gas hose assembly before each use of the appliance. If there is evidence of excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the appliance[...]
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Page 4 SECTION 1: SAFETY PRA CTICES T O A V OID PERSONAL INJUR Y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR BARBECUE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When properly cared for, your new Thermador® Char Glo® barbecue has been designed to be a safe and reliable appliance. However, extreme care must be used as the grill produces intense h[...]
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Page 5 FOR Y OUR SAFETY F or Outdoor Use Onl y . If stored indoors, detach and lea ve tank outdoors. AVERTISSEMENT P our utlilisation a la l’extérieur seulement. Si l’appar eil est entr eposé à l’intérieur , enle v er les bouteilles et les laisser a l’extérieur . FOR Y OUR SAFETY An LP tank not connected for use shall not be stored in [...]
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Page 6 SECTION 2: MODEL AND P AR TS IDENTIFICA TION MODEL CGB48RSB U 1 . Hood / Lid with Handle 2 . Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate 3 . Infrared Rotisserie Burner (1) 4 . Rotisserie Motor 5 . Rotisserie Glow Igniter 6 . Grill Grates: 6 on Model CGB36R U and CGB48RSBU 8 on Model CGB48R U 7 . Radiants (heating baffles shown Page 7) 8 . Burn[...]
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Page 7 MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION MODEL CGB48RU Side Panel not furnished with built-in models. T o install as a fr ee-standing model, order C36FP , C48 FP or C48SBFP panel kit. (Pur chase separately) Literature Pack Contents: ✓ Product Registration Card – Please complete and return. Thank You. ✓ User's Manual: Care & Use Recommen[...]
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Page 8 CAUTION FOR LP HOOK-UPS: Do not turn off Gas Regulator or Main Tank Valve while grill is still hot. Wait until it cools. MODEL CGB30RCULP – F r ee Standing 1 . Hood / Lid with Handle 2 . Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate 3 . Infrared Rotisserie Burner 4 . Rotisserie Motor Assembly 5 . Rotisserie Glow Igniter 6 . Grill Grates: 5 on [...]
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Page 9 INSTALLATION OF LP (Propane) GAS TANK IN A CGB36/48 LP (Pr opane) Lighting Instructions 1. Raise hood/lid. 2. Turn on Main Tank Valve to open gas supply. 3. Light one burner at a time. 4. Turn control knob to the "Lite" position and immediately press and hold the ignition switch. The burner will light within 4 to 10 seconds. 5. Rel[...]
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Page 10 MODEL AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION MODEL CGB36RU 1 2 3 8 7 6 5 9 10 11 13 14 15 On front of hood 12 1 . Hood / Lid with Handle 2 . Thermometer Gauge and Thermador Nameplate 3 . Infrared Rotisserie Burner (1) 4 . Rotisserie Motor 5 . Rotisserie Igniter Assembly 6 . Grill Grates: 6 on Model CGB36R U 7 . Radiants (heating baffles shown Page 7) 8 .[...]
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Page 11 If y ou smell gas, do not attempt to light an y burners. 1. Make sure that all control knobs are turned to the OFF position. 2. Open the hood to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate and wait five minutes before trying to light the unit. 3. If the smell of gas is still present, turn off the gas supply to the unit at the manual shut off val[...]
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Page 12 Main and Smoker Burners: 1. Raise hood / lid. 2. Light only one burner at a time. 3. Always turn control knob to the “Lite” position and immediately press and hold the ignition switch. The burner will light within 4 -10 seconds. 4. Release ignition switch after burner ignites. Look for the flame to check that it is lit. For the smoker b[...]
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Page 13 Follow these steps to light the Main Burners manually: 1. Turn off all the burners. 2. Wait 5 minutes to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate. Use a long stem match to light manually: 3. Remove the grill grates. 4. Find the ports on top of the burner by looking through the opening at the end of the radiant. Keep your hands and face as far[...]
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Page 14 GENERAL GRILL INFORMATION • Thaw food items before grilling. • Preheating provides the high heat needed to brown and seal in juices. • After preheating, reduce the flame to setting listed on Grilling Chart. • The flame setting positions on the knobs are infinite. • The degree of doneness is influenced by the type of meat, cut of m[...]
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Page 15 USING THE SMOKER 1. Soak wood chips in water as directed on the package. This may take as long as 30 minutes. 2. Prepare the food for cooking on the grill or rotisserie. 3. Once chips are soaked, fill back half of tray. 4. Light smoker burner according to directions on Page 12, then close tray. 5. Set smoker control to the HI setting. 6. Li[...]
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Page 16 Grilling Chart USING THE CHAR T : • Knobs have HIGH, MEDIUM and LOW setting for flame adjustment. • Heat settings indicated above are approximate. * • Grilling time based on heating two adjacent burners with food placed on grate between burners (Direct). • Timings are affected by weather conditions. BEEF: Gr ound Beef Patties 3/4&qu[...]
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Page 17 Grilling Chart THICKNESS/ GRILL BURNER INTERNAL DONENESS APPROXIMATE FOOD ITEM WEIGHT METHOD SETTING OR TEMPERATURE (ºF) GRILLING TIME CHICKEN: Breasts, boneless pounded to 3/4 D i r e c t Medium J uices run clear 8 - 12 min. total inch thick Pieces 2 - 3 lbs. Direct Med Lo w 170 ° - breast 25 - 45 min. total 180 ° - thigh Halv es 1 1/2 [...]
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Page 18 SECTION 5: THE RO TISSERIE AND ASSEMBL Y Arrang e F ood on the Sk ewer 1. Slide one fork onto the sk ew er as shown abov e , according to the model. 2. Inser t the sk ew er thr ough the center of the food and center it lengthwise. This will align it with the Infrared burner . 3. Slide the second fork onto the sk e wer ; push both forks into[...]
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Page 19 9. If tw o birds ar e done simulta- neously , position them with the wings and tail in the same direc- tion on the sk ew er . T o balance , truss one bird with br east up and second with br east down. Birds should be about the same weight in order to cook at the same time. 10 . Use a por table thermometer to check the doneness. TR USSING PO[...]
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Page 20 ROTISSERIE INTERNAL DONENESS APPROXIMATE MEAT ITEM WEIGHT SETTING OR TEMPERATURE (ºF) GRILLING TIME BEEF ROASTS: Rib Eye 4 - 6 lbs. Hi 145º - Med Rare 15 - 20 min. per lb. Sirloin Tip 150º - Med 20 - 25 min. per lb. Rib, Boneless POULTRY** Chicken, whole 3 - 5 lbs Med 170º - breast 1 hr. 10 min. to 180º - thigh 1hr. 45 min. total Turke[...]
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Page 21 GENERAL SIDE BURNER INFORMATION • Side burners are only available on model CGB48RSBU. • Each burner is rated at 15,000 BTU on High. • Choose a pan base to fit the flame size. The flame should never extend beyond the base of the pan. • Minimum pan base diameter is 5- 1 / 2 inches. Maximum pan base diameter is 10 inches. • Never tur[...]
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Page 22 Easy Stainless Steel Maintenance 1. Apply stainless steel polish before first use. Re-apply after each cleaning to prevent permanent damage to surface. 2. Use cover to protect finish from weather. Quick Clean Method for Grates 1. Immediately after cooking, turn off the burners. Fill a container with very hot water. 2. Using a long handled, [...]
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Page 23 CLEANING CHART As a safety measure, do not store cleaners in the storage drawers in the barbecue. PART and MATERIAL SUGGESTED CARE Exterior Finish - Stainless Steel Finish Protector: Stainless Steel Magic ® and EZ Brite ® Stainless Steel The quality of this material resists most stains and pitting, providing the surface is kept clean and [...]
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Page 24 __________________________________ Model Number __________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ Date of Purchase __________________________________ Dealer’s Name __________________________________ Dealer’s Phone Number __________________________________ Service Center’s Name ________________________[...]
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Page 25 Warranty SECTION 9: WARRANTY Full One Y ear W arranty Covers one year from the date of installation or date of occupancy for a new previously unoccupied dwelling. Save your dated receipt or other evidence of the installation/occupancy date. 5- Y ear Limited W arranty Covers the rotisserie burner system which includes these parts: Infrared B[...]
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5551 McFadden Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 • 800/735-4328 ECO 15639 • 08-04-373C • © Thermador Corporation 1998 • Litho U. S. A. 8/99 Specifications are f or planning purposes only . Refer to installation instructions and consult y our countertop supplier prior t o making counter opening. Consult with a heating and v entilating engin[...]