Vermont Casting VCS50 6 manual

50003958 03/06 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, 2 , 3 , V CS5006BI, VCS6006 G (Propane & Natural Gas) V CS50 6 V CS50 6[...]

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

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

A. SAFE LOCATIONS FOR USE OF THIS OUTDOOR GRILL W ar nings P age iii D ANGER: WARNINGS: Never use this outdoor Grill inside any building, garage, shed or breezewa y , or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle , to prev ent a possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation. Alwa ys confir m that th[...]

B. SAFE USE OF LP (PR OP 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-ventilated, shady , cool and remov ed from any heat source. Alw ays store those cylinders in an upright position. Nev er 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 g as supply and immediately extinguish all f lames if you smell gas . Alwa ys seek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire De partment if the gas smell persists, because of the danger 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 Important 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: Never 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 av oid possible bodily injury . Alwa ys consult the Rating Label on the back of your Grill to confir m which fuel must be used with the Grill. Use only the pres[...]

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: Alw ays confirm that the openings in the cylinder compar tment of the Grill[...]

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

NATURAL GAS SUPPL Y CONNECTION TO CONNECT : TO 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 shown belo w (see Fig . 6a). Insert Plug and release the Sleeve (see Fig . 6b). Push the Plug until Sleeve snaps forw ard to lock the Plug[...]

CONTROL FUNCTIONS PROP ANE T ANK V AL VE WARNING: BURNER CONTR OL V ALVES ACTIV ATING THE IGNITER ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM Never open the T ank V alve unless the Grill is being prepared for use, to prev ent the pooling of propane vapor . Alwa ys open the V alve immediately before lighting the Grill, and alwa ys close it imme[...]

LIGHTING THE MAIN BURNERS WARNING: WARNING: IF THE SELECTED BURNER DOES NO T LIGHT , 1. Never stand with y our head directly ov er the Grill when preparing to light the main bur ners , to prevent possible bodily injur y . 2. 3. 4. 5. immediately turn the bur ner control knob to the OFF position, to prevent gas buildup . W ait five (5) min utes for [...]

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 bur ners and ignite. Some flaring is nor mal and desirable, as it helps impart the unique flavors associated with grilled foods . Controlling the intensity of the f lare-ups is also desirable, how ev er [...]

LIGHTING THE RO TISSERIE BURNER TO ST ART THE RO TISSERIE BURNER: MATCH LIGHTING THE R O TISSERIE BURNER: WARNING: (if equipped) The Rotisserie burner provides the steady , even heat required to cook poultr y and roasts to self-basted perfection. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. Never stand with y our head directly ov er the Grill when preparing to light th[...]

Pa g e 1 0 Operation RO TISSERIE SETUP WARNING: (if equipped) The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only . Never use the main burners while using the Rotisserie burner , as that could result in igniting the drippings , or ov erheating y our Grill. The Rotisserie assembly includes a counter-w eight for large or ir regul[...]

Fig . 13 Control knob Igniter LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNER WARNING: NOTE: SHUTTING THE BURNER OFF (if equipped) Never stand with y our head directly ov er the Grill when pre paring to light the side bur ner, to prevent possible bodily injury . 1. 2. Obser ve the flame patter n. Soft blue flames are nor mal ; hard blue flames or wavy yellow flames are n[...]

Pa g e 1 2 Cooking METHODS OF COOKING With its combination of bur ners and accessories your gas g rill can provide for virtually ever 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 like[...]

Pa g e 1 3 Cooking One of the keys to extending your rang e of g rilling capabilities is a fundamental understanding of the two 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: NOTE: A few helpful hints will ensure that your grilling results are perfect every time. Never let the tra y boil dry . That could be hazardous, as grease from fatty foods that have collected in the tray could ignite and possibly cause bodily injury or proper ty damage. Alwa ys trim ex cess fat from your f[...]

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

Pa g e 1 6 Cooking Time Char t T ype of F ood Por k Sausage 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 emperatur e [...]

Pa g e 1 7 Cooking Time Char t T ype of F ood V egetables Asparagus Beans Car rots Corn on the Cob Eg g plant Mushrooms Onions P eppers P otatoes R oasted Garlic T omatoes Zucchini Cooking T emperatur e 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 325–3[...]

Pa g e 1 8 Fig . 15 Care & Maintenance CARE & CLEANING WARNING: CAUTION: Alwa ys obser ve the following safety precautions , to prevent bodily injury 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 parts. BURNERS: NOTE: WARNING: NOTE: All [...]

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 mulated for kitchen use , or a brass wire br ush. Alwa ys handle the g rids with care, as porcelain enamel is susceptible to chipping . NOTE: Pa g e 1 9 Fig . 18 Fig . 17 Care & Maintenance [...]

Pa g e 2 0 Fig . 19 Care & Maintenance ST AINLESS STEEL P ANELS CAUTION: PORCELAIN EN AMEL CASTINGS CAUTION: Stainless steel is very 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 normal use and handling. These may be remo ved with the use of a fine to me[...]

Pa g e 2 1 Fig . 20 Fig . 21 Care & Maintenance Maintenance BURNER ADJUSTMENT NOTE: NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the bur ners periodically , to compensate for variables in gas 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 opening a[...]

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

Pa g e 2 3 T r oubleshooting Guide PROBLEM Uneven burn pattern or Flashback fire Excessi v e yellow flame Flare-up Igniter does not spark POTENTIAL CA USE Blockage in the burner or g as system Corroded bur ner Improper air shutter opening Excessi v 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 damages [...]