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Heat Distribution on the Cooking Grates . 16 Convection Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cooking with the Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Optional Grill Accessories Sear Zone Infrared Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Pizza Brick Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Smoke Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Rotisserie Basket . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 Using Your Grill We recommend you wash your entire grill with soap and water prior to lighting it for the first time. Oils are used during the manufacturing process and some residual oil may still be on the stainless steel parts of your grill. Washing will reduce the possibility of discoloration. We also recommend you keep your grill covered when not in use. This will minimize the amount of dust and dirt that accumulates on your grill and extend the life of your grill.
Using Your Grill 14 Grill Controls The controls shown below are for Cal Flame drop-in grills. Familiarize yourself with these controls before lighting your grill. The ON / OFF switch controlling the fan and halogen light is located on the control panel at the front lower left side. Barbecue Grills www.calflamebbq.com LTR50001038, Rev.
15 Each time you light the grill, check the following: • Inspect the hose before using the grill. If there is excessive abrasion or wear, or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to using the grill. If you need a replacement hose, contact your Cal Flame dealer. before each use. • Ensure the propane cylinder, regulator, and rubber hose are installed in a location not subject to heating above 125º F (51º C).
Using Your Grill 16 Heat Distribution on the Cooking Grates When you place food your Cal Flame grill, remember that the back of the grill tends to be hotter than the front. As your food cooks, you should periodically shift it to different spots on the cooking grates to ensure everything cooks evenly without burning. Convection Fan A convection grill has an internal fan that circulates heated air evenly throughout the grilling area when the hood is closed.
17 The rotisserie cooks with the infrared back burner, which provides intense searing radiant heat. The location of the rotisserie and burner allows the placement of a rotisserie-basting pan (NOT included) beneath the food to collect juices and drippings for basting and gravy. Before you can use the rotisserie, you need to mount the brackets and motor to the grill. See page 9 for instructions.
Optional Grill Accessories 18 Optional Grill Accessories These grill accessories are optional and may be ordered directly from Cal Flame customer service. See page 21 for ordering information. Sear Zone Infrared Burner The Sear Zone infrared burner can be use in place of any regular burner. Producing intense infrared heat, it cooks quickly with searing heat to seal in juices. (Note: The Sear Zone infrared burner is NOT the same as the infrared back burner used with the rotisserie.
19 Use Turn part of your Cal Flame grill into a charcoal and gas grill. Turn off the gas and wait for the grill to cool before setting the Charcoal Tray in place. Placement 1. Remove two grates (left or right side) and the flame tamers (the angular metal pieces covering the burners). Do not remove the burners. BBQ11859 2. Set the charcoal tray in the grilling area so that the notches in the side rest on the round metal posts attached to the inside of the grill area.
Optional Grill Accessories 20 Deep Fryer Helper Set The Deep Fryer Helper can turn part of your grill into a deep frying station. It is designed to fit in any Cal Flame grill. The Deep Fryer Helper Set is shipped with its own instructions for placement and use. Read them carefully before use. The Deep Fryer Helper Set comes with two commercialsized fryer baskets, a built-in thermometer, and storage hangers allow baskets to be stored within unit.
21 Cleaning and Maintenance Clean internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. In addition, keep the area around your grill clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE GRILL.
Cleaning and Maintenance 22 grain until excess liquid is removed and the surface shines. It should not be oily to the touch, however some residue is acceptable. Furniture polish, such as Old English, can be effective for polishing stainless steel and protecting the surface. Do not use Instant Rust Out, WD-40, or Sheila Shine near food or on food preparation surfaces as it is a health hazard.
23 Steam Cleaning Your Grill Use a wire brush to clean the outer surface of each burner to remove food residue and dirt. Clean any clogged ports with a stiff wire such as an opened paper clip. If you spray the burners, ignite them and let them burn for about 10 minutes to prevent any water from accumulating inside them. Inspect each burner for damage (cracks and holes). If any damage is found, discontinue grill usage until you replace the burner.
Cleaning and Maintenance 24 Seasonal Cleaning If you haven’t used your grill in a few months, we recommend that you clean the burners and the interior of your grill. Cleaning the burners periodically will keep them burning evenly and cleanly and help prevent “flashback”, a type of fire in and around the gas tubes. This happens when spiders and small insects inhabit or make nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow.
25 While the burners are out of the grill, you can use this opportunity to clean the interior of your grill thoroughly. You should still have the drip pan in place to catch water and grime as you clean the grill interior. When the grill interior is clean, remove the drip pan. Dump out any water and grime residue and spray it off with a garden hose. Dry both the grill interior and the drip pan thoroughly to prevent water damage. 5.
Cleaning and Maintenance 26 Light Bulb Replacement WARNING: Never attempt to replace a light bulb when the grill is in use. Serious burns will result. WARNING: Never touch halogen bulbs with your bare fingers. Use a tissue or a small piece of paper to handle bulbs. Oils from your hands will damage halogen bulbs. Cal Flame grills use two different types of light housings. These instructions describe how to change the bulb in both types. Light Lens with Screw Clip 1.
27 Appendix Problem: Smell of gas is present Solution: Check for loose connections in the gas line. Perform a leak test following the procedure described in this manual. Problem: Burner does not ignite Solution: Note: Turn off the gas at the source while troubleshooting. Use the following procedure with the figure below. Check the position of the sparker tip. It should be pointing forward towards the front of the burner. • • • • • Make sure there is a blue spark at the electrode tip to the burner.
Appendix 28 Problem: Yellow Flame Solution: Once the entire burner is operating, check the flame color to be sure that it is mostly blue. Some yellow at the tips may be present due to impurities in the fuel. If the flame is golden or yellow in color, the reason could be seasoning salts, oil film, or other foreign matter on the burner. Problem: Plugged orifice Solution: Unplug the orifice as follows: • Remove cooking grills, flame tamer and grease tray.
29 Converting from LP to NG All Cal Flame grills are manufactured as standard liquid propane (LP) grills and can be converted to burn natural gas (NG). There are two steps required to convert a grill from LP to NG. You must perform both steps. Step 1: Switching the regulator behind the grill Step 2: Changing the burner orifices The conversion kit provided with your grill may include some or all of the parts shown at right, depending on the size and model of your grill.
30 Gas Conversion (continued) Appendix Step 2: Changing the burner orifices You will need: • • 1. Replace the main burner orifices a. Remove the grates, flame tamers, and drip tray from the grill. See figure below. • 6mm socket or nut driver Two to five 1.9mm orifices (depending on your grill Pipe compound suitable for natural gas WIDTH Orifice HEIGHT WIDTH WIDTH b. Remove the locking pins from the end of the burners.
Gas Conversion (continued) 3. Replace the side burner orifices You will need: • • • Either a 13mm or 10mm open end wrench One #50 orifice (for single infrared burner) OR Two #54 orifices (for dual infrared burners) OR One #52 orifice (for single infrared burner) • Pipe compound suitable for natural gas • You will need: • • 7mm wrench, socket, or nut driver One or two 1.75mm orifices (depending on your side burner) Pipe compound suitable for natural gas • a.
Appendix 32 Installing Sear Zone Burners 1. Disconnect or shut off the LP or natural gas line connected to the grill. Wait until the burners cool down. 2. Open the hood and remove the grate and flame tamer on top of the stainless steel burner you want to replace. 3. Through the access door underneath the grill, find the round stud and locking pin that locks the burner you want to replace. 4. Carefully remove the locking pin with your fingers. 5.
33 - 2 1 + ROTISSERIE PLUG 1 ROTISSERIE PLUG 2 1 WHITE 2 WHITE WHITE LIGHT AND CONVECTION FAN SWITCH WHITE BLACK TRANSFORMER PLUG Appendix Wiring Diagram RED WIRE NUT WIRE NUT HALOGEN LIGHT HALOGEN LIGHT CONVECTION FAN Barbecue Grills LTR50001038, Rev. C www.calflamebbq.
14 23 28 29 4 10 32 www.calflamebbq.com 26 31 2 17 19 19 5 34 16 17 18 25 20 8 3 33 30 7 11 1 12 24 19 9 13 BACK BURNER ORIFICE NG: BBQ04101072 LP: BBQ04101073 MAIN ORIFICE NG: BBQ04101059 LP: BBQ04101067 15 See following page for part numbers and ordering information. 27 22 6 Appendix 34 Replacement Parts Barbecue Grills LTR50001038, Rev.
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Locating the product serial number The serial number of your Cal Flame grill is located on the back and is visible when the hood is down. You will need this number to properly register your grill and activate coverage. Write this information in the space provided below.
