Vermont Casting VCS3506 manual

5000378 7 01/06 Rev .0 En Model V CS5006 Shown USER’S MANU AL f or Models as Barbecue Grill V CS3006, V CS3506, V CS3506BI, V CS4006, V CS4106, V CS5006, V CS5016, V CS5006BI, V CS6006 (Propane & Natural Gas) G[...]

W ar nings D ANGER WARNING If y ou smell gas: 1. Shut of f gas to the appliance; 2. Extinguish an y open f lame; 3. Open lid; 4. If odor continues, k eep aw ay from the appliance and immediatel y call y our gas supplier or y our fir e depar tment. Do not store or use gasoline or other f lamma ble liquids or v apor s in the vicinity of this or an y [...]

W ar nings Pa g e i i The Signal W ords used in this Man ual, and their intended meanings , are as follows : Indicates that a failure to obser ve the safety instr uctions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injur y . Indicates that a failure to obser ve the safety instr uctions could result in serious bodily injur y . Indicates that a fail[...]

A. SAFE LOCATIONS FOR USE OF THIS OUTDOOR GRILL W ar nings P age iii D ANGER: WARNINGS: Nev er use this outdoor Grill inside any building, g arage, shed or breezewa y , or inside any boat, trailer or recreational v ehicle, to prev ent a possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation. Alwa ys confir m that [...]

B. SAFE USE OF LP (PROP ANE) GAS C . SAFE USE OF N ATURAL GAS Alwa ys store your spare Propane Gas Cylinders in an outdoor area that is w ell-v entilated, shady , cool and remov ed from any heat source . Alwa ys store those cylinders in an upright position. Never store a spare cylinder in the vicinity of this Grill, or in the vicinity of any other [...]

D . PREVENTION OF BURNS E. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Pa g e v Alwa ys promptly shut off the gas supply and immediately extinguish all flames if you smell g as . Always seek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire Depar tment if the gas smell persists , because of the dang er of fire or explosion. Alwa ys confir m that there are no g as leaks before[...]

Pa g e 1 T a ble of Contents Safety Gas Hookup Operation Cooking Care & Maintenance T roubleshooting Guide Impor tant W ar nings Clearance R equirements T able of Contents Fuels Safety Hooking Up to the Gas Supply LP Gas Supply Connection Natural Gas Supply Connection T est for Leaks Control Functions Lighting the Main Burners T ur ning the Bur[...]

FUELS WARNING: WARNING: Nev er use Natural Gas in a Grill that has been configured to burn Propane Gas, and nev er use Propane Gas in a Grill that has been configured to use Natural Gas , to a void possible bodily injury . Alw ays consult the Rating Label on the back of y our Grill to confir m which fuel must be used with the Grill. Use only the pr[...]

D ANGER: ADDITIONAL W ARNINGS: a) Do not store a spare LP - Gas Cylinder under or near this appliance b) Never fill the cylinder bey ond 80% full; and c) If the infor mation in a) and b) is not followed exactly , a fire causing death or serious injur y may occur . W ARNING: Always confirm that the openings in the cylinder compartment of the Grill a[...]

Pa g e 4 Fig . 5 Gas Hookup Hooking Up to the LP (Propane) Gas Suppl y FOR Y OUR SAFETY LP (PROP ANE) GAS SUPPL Y CONNECTION WARNING: CAUTION: 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. Alwa ys conduct a leak test before lighting the Grill, to prev ent a possible fire or explosion (see pag e 5). F or connection of an LP gas g rill to a fixed pipe LP bulk system, consult your [...]

NATURAL GAS SUPPL Y CONNECTION T O CONNECT : T O DISCONNECT : TESTING FOR GAS LEAKS WARNINGS: 1. 2. 3. 1. Before attempting to operate this Grill: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pa g e 5 Push back the Sleev e on the Sock et as sho wn below (see Fig . 6a). Insert Plug and release the Sleev e (see Fig . 6b). Push the Plug until Sleev e snaps forward to loc k the [...]

CONTR OL FUNCTIONS PR OP ANE T ANK V ALVE WARNING: BURNER CONTR OL V AL VES ACTIV ATING THE IGNITER ELECTR ONIC IGNITION SY STEM PIEZO IGNITION SY STEM Nev er open the T ank V alve unless the Grill is being prepared for use , to prevent the pooling of propane vapor . Alwa ys open the V alv e immediately before lighting the Grill, and alwa ys close [...]

LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS WARNING: WARNING: IF THE SELECTED BURNER DOES NO T LIGHT , 1. Nev er stand with your head directly ov er the Grill when preparing to light the main bur ners , to prev ent possible bodily injur y . 2. 3. 4. 5. immediately turn the burner control knob to the OFF position, to prev ent g as buildup . W ait fi ve (5) min utes f[...]

Pa g e 8 Operation TURNING THE BURNERS OFF FLARE-UPS 1. 2. 3. “Flare-ups” sometimes occur when food drippings fall onto the hot sear plates or burners and ignite. Some flaring is nor mal and desirable, as it helps impart the unique f lav ors associated with g rilled foods . Controlling the intensity of the f lare-ups is also desirable, ho wev e[...]

LIGHTING THE RO TISSERIE BURNER T O ST AR T THE R O TISSERIE BURNER: MAT CH LIGHTING THE RO TISSERIE BURNER: WARNING: (if equipped) The Rotisserie burner provides the steady , ev en heat required to cook poultr y and roasts to self-basted perfection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. Nev er stand with your head directly ov er the Grill when preparing to ligh[...]

Pa g e 1 0 Operation RO TISSERIE SETUP WARNING: (if equipped) The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only . Nev er use the main bur ners while using the R otisserie burner, as that could result in igniting the drippings , or ov erheating y our Grill. The Rotisserie assembly includes a counter -weight for large or ir reg[...]

Fig . 13 Control knob Igniter LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER WARNING: NO TE: SHUTTING THE BURNER OFF (if equipped) Nev er stand with your head directly ov er the Grill when preparing to light the side bur ner, to prev ent possible bodily injur y . 1. 2. Obser ve the flame patter n. Soft blue f lames are nor mal ; hard blue f lames or wa vy yello w f lame[...]

Pa g e 1 2 Cooking METHODS OF COOKING With its combination of burners and accessories your gas g rill can provide for vir tually ev er y conceiv able style of cooking . The powerful deliv er the middle and high range of temperatures desired for traditional barbecuing . T his includes searing and finishing steaks , hamburgers, pork c hops and the li[...]

Pa g e 1 3 Cooking One of the keys to extending your range of g rilling capabilities is a fundamental understanding of the tw o common methods of cooking, and cooking . In the , food is placed directly abov e the heat source . This method is used in searing for example where you require high and immediate heat to quic kly brown the outside la yer o[...]

Pa g e 1 4 Cooking Grilling Tips: WARNING: NO TE: A few helpful hints will ensure that your grilling results are perfect every time. Nev er let the tray boil dry . That could be hazardous , as g rease from fatty foods that hav e collected in the tray could ignite and possibly cause bodily injury or proper ty damag e . Alwa ys trim ex cess fat from [...]

Pa g e 1 5 Cooking Time Char t T ype of F ood Beef P oultr y Fish & Seafood Burgers R oasts Blade, Sirloin Tip Steaks P or terhouse, Rib , Ribeye, Sirloin, T -Bone Filet Mignon Chick en, P ar ts Chick en, Whole Chick en Breasts , Boneless Cor nish Hens Duck T urkey Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Fish Seafood Lobster Shrimp W eight/ Thickness 1 inch [...]

Pa g e 1 6 Cooking Time Char t T ype of F ood Po r k Sausa ge Lamb Chops Ham Steak Whole ham Ribs Back, Side R oasts Butt, Loin, Shoulder T enderloin Chops Loin, Rib , Shoulder R oast Crown R oast Leg W eight/ Thickness 1 inch 1 inch 12–14 lb . Bone in 4–5 lb . Boneless 5–6 lb . 3–5 lb . — 1 inch 2–4 lb . 5–9 lb . Cooking T emperature[...]

Pa g e 1 7 Cooking Time Char t T ype of F ood V egetables Asparagus Beans Car rots Cor n on the Cob Eg g plant Mushrooms Onions P e ppers P otatoes R oasted Garlic T omatoes Zucchini 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–[...]

Pa g e 1 8 Fig . 15 Car e & Maintenance CARE & CLEANING WARNING: CAUTION: Alwa ys obser ve the follo wing safety precautions , to prev ent bodily injur y and to assure that your Grill will operate properly : Alwa ys allow sufficient time for the Grill to cool fully before handling or cleaning any of its par ts . BURNERS: NO TE: WARNING: NO [...]

The cooking g rids have been porcelain enameled for durability and ease of cleaning . These Grills may be cleaned with any non-abrasiv e cleaning agent for m ulated for kitchen use , or a brass wire br ush. Alwa ys handle the g rids with care, as porcelain enamel is susceptible to chipping . NO TE: Pa g e 1 9 Fig . 18 Fig . 17 Car e & Maintenan[...]

Pa g e 2 0 Fig . 19 Car e & Maintenance ST AINLESS STEEL P ANELS CAUTION: POR CELAIN ENAMEL CASTINGS CAUTION: Stainless steel is v er y durable and should last indefinitely with a minimum of care. Due to the nature of its br ushed surface, minor scratc hes may appear with nor mal use and handling . T hese may be remo v ed with the use of a fine[...]

Pa g e 2 2 T r oubleshooting Guide PROBLEM Burner will not light Unit w on ’ t heat up (LP) Unit w on ’ t stay lit POTENTIAL CA USE Gas supply turned off Out of propane Blockage in the gas system Misalignment of the gas valv e to the venturi tubes of the bur ner . Improper attachment of the propane hose and regulator Control knob left open at s[...]

Pa g e 2 3 T r oubleshooting Guide PROBLEM Uneven burn pattern or Flashback fire Ex cessiv e yellow flame Flare-up Igniter does not spark POTENTIAL CA USE Blockage in the burner or g as system Cor roded burner Improper air shutter opening Ex cessiv ely fatty foods Grease buildup Electrode fouled Electrode improperly gapped Electrode crack ed Lead w[...]

Lifetime W ar ranty 10 Y ear W ar ranty 5 Y ear W ar ranty 1 Y ear (Accessories) The war ranty is nontransferable . It does not cov er failures due to misuse or improper installation or maintenance . The war ranty is for replacement or repair of defectiv e parts only . CFM Home Products will not be responsible for incidental or consequential damage[...]

VCS3506BI / VCS5006BI Assembly Page 2 Note: Ensure that your grill enclosure has been constructed according to the exact specifications shown in Fig. 2. If the enclosure is constructed of wood or other similar combustible materials, the use of the insulated jacket Model VCIJ35A or VCIJ50A is required. If you have an L.P . model with a 20lb cylinder[...]

Step 3: Assemble Fascia Brackets Parts Required: Note: (1) Main Grill Unit (1) Left Fascia Bracket (1) Right Fascia Bracket (4) #10 x 1/2” Bolts (4) #10 Lock Nuts Prop up the front of the Grill Unit on a 2” or 3” block of wood or some other similar item. Remove the two (2) 1/4”-20 x 3/8” bolts located at the top-right corner on the left a[...]

Pa g e 2 1 Fig . 20 Fig . 21 Car e & Maintenance Maintenance BURNER ADJUSTMENT NO TE: NO TE: It may be necessary to adjust the bur ners periodically , to compensate for v ariables in g as characteristics . If you notice that the burner f lame patter n is ir regular (see Figs . 9a, 9b & 9c), it may be necessary to adjust the air shutter open[...]

Page 4 Step 4: Assemble the Rear Panel Parts Required: (1) Rear Panel (1) Back Flange (5) Self-T apping Screws Attach the Back Flange of the Rear Panel to the Grill Base with three (3) Self-T apping screws. Next: Fasten the ends of the Rear Panel to the Left and Right Fascia Brackets with (2) Self-T apping screws. VCS3506BI / VCS5006BI Assembly Fig[...]

Page 5 VCS3506BI / VCS5006BI Assembly Step 5: Assemble the Grease T ray Front and Handle Parts Required: Note: Service Note: (1) Grease T ray Front (1) Handle (with screws) (2) #10 Bolts (2) #10 Nuts Remove the Grease T ray from the front of the Grill Base (Below the Control Console). Remove the protective plastic from the Grease T ray Front and at[...]

Page 6 VCS3506BI / VCS5006BI Assembly Step 6: Assemble the Grill Unit to the Enclosure Note: Caution: Caution: This step should be performed by two (2) persons wearing gloves. Before positioning the Grill Unit into the prepared enclosure or insulated jacket, depending on available access, it may be necessary to temporarily disconnect the LP regulat[...]

Page 7 Step 7: Install Internal Components and Knobs Parts Required: VCS3506 VCS5006 - (3) Sear Plates, (2) Cooking Grates, (1) W arming Rack, (4) Knobs - (5) Sear Plates, (4) Cooking Grates, (1) W arming Rack, (6) Knobs Carefully place each of the Sear plates side by side inside the barbecue by making sure the semicircular finger groove is facing [...]