Vermont Casting CF9050 manual

M N EDALLIO BY VERMONT CASTINGS ® 50000993/1 101 Rev . 0 USER’S MANUAL Gas Barbecue Grill For Models CF9050 and CF9080 M N EDALLIO BY VERMONT CASTINGS ®[...]

Page i W arnings FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: • Shut off gas to the appliance • Extinguish any open flame • Open lid • If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or fir e department. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. An LP cylind[...]

SIGNAL WORDS : The Signal W ords used in this Manual, and their intended meanings, are as follows : DANGER : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury . W ARNING : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in serious bodily injury . CAUTION : Indica[...]

Page iii W arnings A. SAFE LOCA TIONS FOR USE OF THIS OUTDOOR GRILL DANGER : • Never use this outdoor Grill inside any building, garage, shed or breezeway , or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent a possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation. W ARNINGS : • Always confirm tha[...]

B. SAFE USE OF LP (PROP ANE) GAS DANGER : • Never install a propane cylinder that is more than 80 % full, as the contents may lack adequate room for expansion when exposed to heat. Propane vapor may then be vented through the pressure release valve, which could accumulate in a pool and later result in a fire or explosion. Always instruct your cer[...]

Saf ety • Always promptly shut off the gas supply and immediately extinguish all flames if you smell gas. Always seek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire Department if the gas smell persists, because of the danger of fire or explosion. • Always confirm that there are no gas leaks before lighting this Grill. Apply a 50/50 solution of[...]

T a ble of Contents Page 1 Safety Important W arnings .................................................................... i - v Clearance Requirements ............................................................. ii T able of Contents ........................................................................ 1 Fuels .................................[...]

Saf ety Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Page 2 Shutoff V alve Collar W ARNING: Use only the pressure regulator and and type I propane gas supply coupling and hose that is originally provided with this appliance or as specified, (see Fig. 2). ADDITIONAL W ARNINGS: • Always install a 20 lb. propane cylinder that is equipped with a type I valve outlet (see Fig. 3), a[...]

Page 3 DANGER: a) Do not store a spare LP - Gas Cylinder under or near this appliance b) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full; and c) If the information in a) and b) is not followed exactly , a fire causing death or serious injury may occur . W ARNING : Always confirm that the openings in the cylinder compartment of the Grill are free of any obs[...]

Gas Hookup Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Page 4 Hooking Up to the LP (Propane) Gas Supply For Y our Safety 1. W ARNING : Never store or use gasoline or any other volatile substance in the vicinity of this Grill. 2. W ARNING : Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this Grill, or in the vicinity of any other potential heat source. LP (Propane) Gas [...]

Page 5 Gas Hookup Natural Gas Supply Connection T o Connect: 1. Push back the Sleeve on the Socket as shown below (see Fig. 6a). 2. Insert Plug and release the Sleeve (see Fig. 6b). 3. Push the Plug until Sleeve snaps forward to lock the Plug in the Socket. • W ARNING: Always conduct the following safety tests before lighting the Grill, to preven[...]

Control Functions Oper ation Page 6 Propane T ank V alve W ARNING : Never open the T ank V alve unless the Grill is being prepared for use, to prevent the pooling of propane vapor . Always open the V alve immediately before lighting the Grill, and always close it immediately after cooking has been completed. Burner Control V alves On Model CF9050, [...]

Lighting the Main Burners Fig. 8 Fig. 9a Fig. 9b Fig. 9c Normal: Soft blue flames Out of Adjustment: Noisy hard blue flames-too much air Poor Combustion: W avy , yellow flames-too little air Page 7 1. Always open the Hood completely and always inspect the Grill and burners to confirm that all components are properly positioned before lighting the m[...]

Operation Page 8 T urning the Burners Off Fig. 10 1. Always turn the burner control knob(s) to the OFF position when cooking has been completed. 2. Promptly turn OFF the gas supply valve at the propane cylinder or at the main natural gas supply line. 3. Close the Hood of the Grill. Flareups “Flareups” sometimes occur when food drippings fall on[...]

Operation Lighting the Rotisserie Burner (Model CF9080) Fig. 1 1 Page 9 The Rotisserie burner provides the steady , even heat required to cook poultry and roasts to self-basted perfection. T o start the Rotisserie burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely before attempting to light the Grill. W ARNING : Never stand with your head directly over th[...]

Rotisserie Setup (Optional for Model CF9050) Fig. 12 Operation Page 10 The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only . W ARNING : Never use the main burners while using the Rotisserie burner , as that could result in igniting the drippings, or overheating your Grill. The Rotisserie assembly includes a counter -weight for [...]

Operation Page 11 Fig. 13 Lighting the Side Burner (Optional to Models CF9050 & CF9080) W ARNING: Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the side burner , to prevent possible bodily injury . 1. T urn the side burner control knob to HI (see Fig. 13). 2. T urn the Igniter Knob clockwise until the burner ignites[...]

Operation Page 12 The CF9080 model Grill is equipped with a Rotisserie Burner Smoker Box. Y ou can add a distinct, smoky flavor to your food by burning a variety of woods or herbs in this unit. 1. Always soak any wood chips or herbs that you wish to smoke for a half-hour or more. 2. Always pre-warm the Grill before adding your smoking agent to the [...]

Methods of Cooking With its combination of burners and accessories your gas grill can provide for virtually every conceivable style of cooking. • The powerful Main burners deliver the middle and high range of tempera- tures desired for traditional barbecuing. This includes searing and finishing steaks, hamburgers, pork chops and the like, or gril[...]

One of the keys to extending your range of grilling capabilities is a fundamental understanding of the two common methods of cooking, Direct and Indirect cooking. In the Direct cooking method food is placed directly above the heat source. This method is used in searing for example where you require high and immediate heat to quickly brown the outsi[...]

Cooking Grilling T ips Page 15 A few helpful hints will ensure that your grilling results are perfect every time. • Apply a light coating of cooking oil to your cooking grids before grilling, to prevent foods from sticking. • Cook similar portion sizes together , so that they all cook evenly . • Use tongs to turn foods on the Grill. • Never[...]

T ype of Food Beef Burgers Roasts Blade, Sirloin T ip Steaks Porterhouse, Rib, Ribeye, Sirloin, T -Bone Filet Mignon Poultry Chicken, Parts Chicken, Whole Chicken Breasts, Boneless Cornish Hens Duck T urkey W eight/ Thickness 1 inch 1 inch 2 inches 3 –4 lbs. 1-2 lbs. 1–1-1/2 lbs. 4 –5 lbs. 13 –25 lbs. Cooking T ime Rare: 4-7min. Medium: 7-1[...]

Cooking T ime Chart Cooking T emperature 400-450 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 375-400 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. T ype of Food Pork Chops Ham Steak Whole ham Ribs Back, Side Roasts Butt, Loin, Shoulder T enderloin Sausage Lamb Chops Loin, Rib, Shoulder Roast Cro[...]

Cooking T ime Chart Cooking T emperature 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. T ype of Food V egetables Asparagus Beans Carrots Corn on the Cob Eggplant Mushrooms Onions Peppers Potatoes Roasted Garlic T omatoes Zucchin[...]

Care & Maintenance Care & Cleaning Fig. 16 Page 19 W ARNING : Always observe the following safety precautions, to prevent bodily injury and to assure that your Grill will operate properly : • Always allow sufficient time for the Grill to cool fully before handling or cleaning any of its parts. Burners NOTE : All of the burners should be i[...]

Care & Maintenance Fig. 18 Fig. 17 Adjust Shutter and Keep Screen Clean Page 20 Cooking Grids The cooking grids have been porcelain enameled for durability and ease of cleaning. These Grills may be cleaned with any nonabrasive cleaning agent formulated for kitchen use, or a brass wire brush. NOTE : Always handle the grids with care, as porcelai[...]

Care & Maintenance Drip T ray Fig. 20 Page 21 The drip tray and grease cup, located under the burner pan in the bottom of the Grill body are provided to catch excess cooking fats and juices. The drip tray is accessible from the rear of the Grill. It is necessary to lift up the pan slightly while pulling it out (see Fig. 20). Check it for accumu[...]

Maintenance Bur ner Adjustment Fig. 21 Care & Maintenance Page 22 Fig. 22 V enturi T ube V alve Outlet 1/4" NOTE : It may be necessary to adjust the burners periodically , to compensate for variables in gas characteristics. If you notice that the burner flame pattern is irregular (see Figs. 9a, 9b & 9c) it may be necessary to adjust th[...]

Unit won’t stay lit Wind Running out of fuel PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED Burner will not light Gas supply turned off Out of propane Blockage in the gas system Misalignment of the gas valve to the venturi tubes of the burner . Improper attachment of the propane hose and regulator Control knob left open at startup or T urning gas on too[...]

Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED Blockage in the burner or gas system Corroded burner Improper air shutter opening Excessively fatty foods Grease buildup Uneven burn pattern or Flashback fire Excessive yellow flame Flareup Electrode fouled Electrode improperly gapped Electrode cracked Lead wire is disconnected Lead wire[...]

Notes Lifetime W arranty • On all exterior Stainless Steel Components, such as the cart paneling & doors, shelving, condiment bins and handles, if so equipped. • On all castings (1 year on paint). 10 Y ear Warranty • On all porcelain on steel surfaces such as the hood and burn chamber . 5 Y ear Warranty • On all remaining parts. 1 Y ear[...]

CFM Corporation 2695 Meadowv ale Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8A3 Canada (800) 668-5323 www .cfmcorp .com Service Note: If you are experiencing difficultie s or are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact CFM at the telephone number listed above prior to returning your grill to the store.[...]