$5.00 2004 OWNER’S MANUAL GRILLS ISLANDS CARTS CONVECTION 3000 GRILL Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited. This Owner’s Manual is for barbecues manufactured after January 1, 2004 Due to continuous improvement programs, all models, operation, and/or specifications are subject to change without prior notice. LTR17006331 www.calspas.
Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Benefits of Owning a Cal Flame Barbecue ..........................................................................................2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................3 Contact Information ..............................................................................................................................5 Warranty Information ........
Benefits Owner’s Manual BENEFITS OF OWNING A CAL FLAME BARBECUE Owning a barbecue allows you to have a wonderful outdoor place to cook a nutritious family meal. It offers a place for you to socialize with family and friends. A barbecue provides a great focal point in your backyard when having parties, family get-together or just to hang out with your kids. Owning a barbecue can add character to your patio and/or yard.
Owner’s Manual Safety Instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read before installing and operating your new Cal Flame grill. 1. Your new gas grill should be professionally installed by a licensed contractor. Refer to the instructions in this manual to ensure proper and safe installation and operation. 2. IF YOU SMELL GAS: A. Shut off gas to grill. B. Extinguish any open flame. C. Open lid. D. If odor persists, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.
Safety Instructions Owner’s Manual Precautions Regarding Children 1. Never leave children unattended in the area where the grill is being used. 2. Do not store items of interest to children around or below the grill or island. 3. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the grill or island. Use Precautions 1. Never leave the grill and side burners unattended while using high flame settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy boil-overs may ignite. 2. Always use the proper size pan.
Contact and Warranty Information Owner’s Manual CONTACT INFORMATION For customer service, please contact your authorized dealer immediately. If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact: C.A.I.
Owner’s Manual Delivery and Set-Up DELIVERY AND SET-UP Please make a record of the following. It will be valuable if service is required. Barbecue Model: Barbecue Serial Number: Date Purchased: Date Installed: Barbecue Dealer’s Phone Number: Barbecue Dealer’s Address: Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits.
Drop-In Grills Owner’s Manual GRILL OPERATION - DROP-IN GRILLS Grilling Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the HI heat setting for the entire cooking time. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning. This cooks the food through without burning the outside.
Owner’s Manual Drop-In Grills Figure 1. Light Operation 120VAC 3-Prong (grounded) male plug. Plug male end into the GFI outlet. Figure 2. GFI Breaker. Operating the Grill Make sure all burner controls are off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. For LP units, make sure there is gas in the tank and it is sitting upright. For natural gas units, make sure the shut off valve is on. 1.
Drop-In Grills Owner’s Manual Lighting The Grill Burners 1. Open the hood. 2. Keep your face as far away from the burners as possible. 3. Rapidly rotate the burner knob counter clockwise past light position (You will hear a loud click) to high. 4. Listen for the "Whoosh" sound. If the burner does not light on the first try, repeat immediately. 5. If the burner does not light after three attempts, turn the control knobs to the OFF position.
Owner’s Manual Drop-In Grills Figure 3. Rotisserie Burner Assembly Lighting The Infrared or Rotisserie Burner 1. Open the hood. 2. Push and hold the rotisserie burner knob in for about 5 seconds to allow gas into the the infrared burner, then rotate knob rapidly counter clockwise past the light position (You will hear a loud click). 3. If the burner does not light on the first try, repeat immediately. 4. If the burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn the control knob to the OFF position.
Drop-In Grills Owner’s Manual Cal Flame Familiarization The following controls are for the Cal Flame Drop-In Grills, Stainless Steel Carts, Chef Series, Master Chef Series & Gourmet Series Islands. Please familiarize yourself with these controls prior to operation of your Cal Flame BBQ. Figure 5.
Owner’s Manual Islands GRILL OPERATION - ISLANDS Grilling Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the HI heat setting for the entire cooking time. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning. This cooks the food through without burning the outside.
Islands Owner’s Manual 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Light the grill burners using the instructions below. 3. Turn the control knob to HI and preheat the grill for 15 minutes. The top cover is to be closed during the appliance preheat period. 4. Place the food on the grill and cook to desired completion. Adjust heat setting, if necessary. The control knob may be set to any position between HI and LOW. 5. Allow the grill to cool and clean the drip tray after each use.
Owner’s Manual Islands 2. To use the rotisserie, first mount the motor on the left side of the grill. Place securely onto support bracket. 3. The rod of the rotisserie system is assembled into the motor by placing the pointed end into the motor and resting the threaded end on the support at the side of the grill. Once the rod is pushed as far as possible into the motor, the grooved end of the rod should rest on the right side bracket. 4.
Islands Owner’s Manual Figure 6. C-100 Figure 7. C-100B Figure 8.
Owner’s Manual Islands Figure 10. C-250 Figure 9. C-225 Figure 11. C-250B Page 16 Figure 12.
Islands Owner’s Manual Figure 13. C-300R Figure 14. C-400L Figure 15. C-400R Figure 16.
Owner’s Manual Islands Figure 17. MC-600 Figure 18. MC-700 Figure 19.
Islands Owner’s Manual Figure 20. G-2000 Figure 21. G-2500 Figure 22.
Owner’s Manual Islands Figure 23. G-3000 Figure 24. G-3000 Sports Bar Figure 25.
Owner’s Manual Carts GRILL OPERATION - CARTS Grilling Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the HI heat setting for the entire cooking time. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning. This cooks the food through without burning the outside.
Carts Owner’s Manual Operating the Grill Make sure all burner controls are off. Do not attempt to light the burners if the smell of gas is present. Check the connection with a soap and water solution after attaching the hose. For LP units, make sure there is gas in the tank and it is sitting upright. For natural gas units, make sure the shut off valve is on. 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Light the grill burners using the instructions below. 3.
Owner’s Manual Convection 3000 Grill CONVECTION 3000 4-BURNER GRILL Outdoor barbecue grills have become increasingly popular for the summertime cooking of meats and vegetables. Traditionally, barbecue grills have been heated by charcoal briquettes, but a new generation of barbecue grills are heated by gas fired burners. Many modern barbecue grills have a closeable hood or other structure which can be used to provide an enclosed heating compartment.
Convection 3000 Grill Owner’s Manual Your grill is equipped with a grounded (3 prong) 120 VAC plug located in the lower, left, rear corner of your cart and must be plugged into a permanent, grounded 120 VAC outlet with a dedicated 15amp GFI breaker. DO NOT cut or remove the ground prong as this may result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury. This electrical source provides power to the lights, refrigerator and rotisserie.
Owner’s Manual Convection 3000 Grill Figure 30.
Convection 3000 Grill Owner’s Manual Cooking with the Convection 3000 Grill Use a meat thermometer and take the guesswork out of cooking meat and seafood. The fan must be turned on in order for the Convection 3000 Grill to cook the items that are listed below. IMPORTANT: After desired cooking temperature is reached, remove meat from heat source and let it stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. The amount of time required for resting varies with the size of the cuts of your meat.
Grill Installation Owner’s Manual GRILL INSTALLATION Safe and satisfactory operation of your new grill depends upon its proper installation. The installation, adjustments and service of your new grill must be performed by C.A.I. qualified installers and service technicians. This is necessary to ensure proper operation and also prevent accidents. Location (Outdoor Use Only) When planning your Cal Flame Island or cart location, be sure to consider the shortest gas line run possible.
Owner’s Manual Grill Installation Cabinet Cut-Out Dimensions for Gas Grill and Accessories Figure 32.
Installation of Nw Side Burner Owner’s Manual INSTALLATION OF NEW SIDE BURNER 1. Install side burner into an area of 17-1/2 inches long, 11 inches wide and 3 inches deep. 2. Assemble a 3/8 pipe nipple to the 3/8 pipe tee using teflon tape or pipe sealant. Use only sealant that is approved for use on LP gas. 3. Install the pipe tee assembly to the grill intake pipe with pipe sealant. Tighten assembly and align the branch opening of the tee with the hole of the cabinet. 4.
Owner’s Manual Installation of New Access Doors INSTALLATION OF NEW ACCESS DOORS Installing Access Doors 1. Provide cut out and door jamb with inside dimensions as follows: 16 1/4" X 19 “ for single door 28 1/4” x 19 3/8” for double door 2. Secure the steel frame with 16 screws of type #10 x fl” truss head phillips S/S. 3. Attach doors to frame. 4. Adjust doors as follows: a) For height adjustment, loosen the two screws attached to each mounting plate.
Sports Bar Canopy Owner’s Manual SPORTS BAR CANOPY While the G3000 Island / Sports Bar Canopy is intended for outdoor use, some precautions must be taken when using and caring for your new Cal Flame equipment. When the equipment is not being used, or especially in times of inclement weather, it is the owners responsibility to remove and store the electronic equipment that is listed in this manual.
Owner’s Manual NOTE: Sports Bar Canopy The following sections show how each wiring connection is to be made. These connections will be identical for the top and bottom of the canopy support post. Make sure that after the connections are made, the cables are tucked gently into each end of the canopy support posts. DO NOT let the canopy support posts and canopy support post mounts pinch the cables. If this happens, the cables will be cut and have to be replaced.
Sports Bar Canopy Owner’s Manual Canopy Assembly The following instructions will allow you to assembly the canopy section of the G3000 Island/ Sports Canopy. NOTE: The following sections show how each wiring connection is to be made. These connections will be identical for the top and bottom of the canopy support post. Make sure that after the connections are made, the cables are tucked gently into each end of the canopy support posts.
Owner’s Manual Sports Bar Canopy Figure 37. Canopy Assembly Mounting the G3000 Island/ Sports Bar Canopy CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING STEP IS A 2-PERSON PROCEDURE. THE CANOPY, AT THIS STAGE, IS EXTREMELY HEAVY. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER USE A HELPER. 1. Carefully rotate the canopy upright and place it as close as possible to the canopy mounting holes. 2. Finish connecting all the wires. When complete, stuff the excess wire down into the canopy mounting holes (Figure 38A). 3.
Sports Bar Canopy Owner’s Manual Awning Installation With the canopy installation nearly complete, the awning must be installed and wired. It should be noted that all screws that are used for the installation of the awning are self-tapping sheet metal screws. No drilling should be necessary. 1. Line up the holes for the awning bracket with the corresponding pre-drilled holes on the awning. Use two carriage bolts for the upper two holes and a flat-head Phillips for the single lower hole.
LP Gas Requirements Owner’s Manual LP GAS REQUIREMENTS LP Gas Requirements Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured for. IMPORTANT WARNING: NOTE: All Cal Flame grills are manufactured with the highest regard to safety. For this reason, Cal Flame grills are either manufactured to operate on Liquid Propane (LP) or Natural Gas (NG) and cannot be converted.
Owner’s Manual LP Gas Requirements LP Gas Manifold Pressure For plumbed-in LP installation, use a convertible regulator and set it for LP gas. LP Gas Supply Pressure LP Gas Supply Pressure Maximum line pressure for plumbed-in propane is 14” W.C psi (3.5 kPa). Minimum line pressure for propane is 11” W.C. LP Gas Pressure Regulator The unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator. The regulator will control and maintain a uniform gas pressure in the manifold.
Natural Gas Requirements Owner’s Manual NATURAL GAS REQUIREMENTS Natural Gas Requirements Always check the rating plate to make sure the gas supply you are hooking up to is the gas type the grill is manufactured for. IMPORTANT WARNING: All Cal Flame grills are manufactured with the highest regard to safety. For this reason, Cal Flame grills are either manufactured to operate on Liquid Propane (LP) or Natural Gas (NG) and cannot be converted.
Owner’s Manual Leak Testing Procedure LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE Leak Testing Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not. In addition, anytime the gas cylinder is connected to the regulator or any part of the gas system is disconnected or replaced, conduct a leak test. As a safety precaution, remember to always leak test your grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never smoke or permit sources of ignition in the area while doing a leak test.
Cleaning and Maintenance Owner’s Manual CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE As with any piece of fine equipment, your new grill must be kept clean and properly maintained to maximize its performance and longevity. Cleaning 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. To assure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully.
Owners Manual Cleaning and Maintenance Covering Your Stainless Steel Cart When not in use and after cooling, cover your Cal Flame Stainless Steel cart with our full length, zippered side canvas cover. The cover will help protect your cart from detrimental effects of weather & environmental pollutants (please see your local Cal Flame dealer for details). After Use Care 1. The easiest way to clean the grill is immediately after cooking is completed and after turning off the flame.
Troubleshooting Procedures Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES If Grill Fails to Operate Properly: 1. Turn off gas at source, turn the Control Knobs to the ‘OFF’ position and wait 5 minutes before trying again. 2. Check gas supply at a connections. 3.
Owner’s Manual Problem: Solution: Troubleshooting Procedures Misalignment of Ignitor on Burner Check for proper position of electrode tip. The tip of the electrode should be pointing forward towards the front of the burner and should be free of grease to allow proper sparking. The ignition wire should be connected firmly to the valve ignition device and electrode. Replace the ignition wire if it is frayed or cracked.
Owner’s Manual Appendix APPENDIX The items that will be covered in this section will consist of the following: Waterfall Operation Cal Flame Entertainment System Part Numbers Lifetime Warranty Cal Flame Programs Notes In order for your retailer to expedite your order, for parts and accessories, it is recommended that you have the information that you attained in the Set-Up and Delivery section. Customer Service will want all this information for warranty purposes.
Owner’s Manual Cal Flame Entertainment System CAL FLAME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM Splash Stereo System Figure 43. Cal Flame Entertainment System This system can be used to listen to AM or FM Stereo signals, CD’s and also audio from the optional DVD and TV Tuner on our Entertainment Cal Flame unit. Each Cal Flame unit that is equipped with the Splash Stereo system is delivered with the manufacturers operating instructions. We strongly recommend that you read these instructions prior to operating this unit.
Cal Flame Entertainment System Owner’s Manual 17” TV Monitor Operation: (Optional) Turning On the TV Monitor: Once the TV has been opened (either by manual or automatic operation) you will be able to operate the TV with the silver TV remote control. Front Panel Features (Figure 43) 1. Power Button - Bright red when system is ON, dim when system is OFF. 2. Volume Up/Down - Controls volume to external speakers, if connected.
Owner’s Manual Cal Flame Entertainment System Remote Control Operation (Figure 44) 1. TV Controls: a. TV Power Press this button to turn on the set. Press the button again to turn the set off. 2. Direct Access (0-9, 1--) Number Buttons Use these buttons to select a channel. The channel number chosen will be displayed on the screen for about four seconds. To select channels 0-99, press two numbers. For example, to select channel 8, press 0,8.
Cal Flame Entertainment System Owner’s Manual Figure 45.
Owner’s Manual Cal Flame Entertainment System VCR Controls 12. VCR POWER Button This button is used to turn the unit on and off. 13. “REW” REWIND Button If this button is pushed while the tape is stopped, the tape will rewind. If this button is pushed while the tape is playing, the VCR will go into rewind search mode. For more information on search feature of the VCR, consult VCR Owner’s Manual. 14. PLAY Button Press this button to activate play mode while a tape is loaded into the VCR.
Cal Flame Entertainment System Owner’s Manual There are two types of closed captioning available: C1 (Caption 1)and C2 (Caption 2). C1 displays the full translation of the primary language in your area. C2 may be used as a source for secondary languages, simplified English, or other translations transmitted in your area. Closed captioning is not available on all channels or at all times. Only specific programs are encoded with closed captioning information. 4.
Owner’s Manual Cal Flame Entertainment System Cal Flame Entertainment System Operation DVD Player and Surround Sound Processor (Optional) This system contains the DVD player and DVD remote controller. NOTE: Although encased in a plastic housing with weather seals, this system and remote control are not waterproof. You must be take every step necessary to keep this system dry. Water damage is not covered by the manufacturers warranty. These instructions are to describe basic functions.
Owner’s Manual Accessories Operating the DVD System In TV Mode: Figure 47. DVD Player The DVD system is used to feed the audio signal from the TV Tuner to the stereo. You will need to switch the audio and Video modes with DVD remote to properly receive picture and sound. NOTE: The Stereo must be tuned to 88.7FM to receive audio signals from either the DVD or TV Tuner. Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on DVD system as mentioned on the previous pages.
Owner’s Manual Parts List PARTS LIST Contact your local Cal Flame Dealer to place your parts and accessories order.
Parts List Owner’s Manual DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Cal Flame Thermometer Brass Burner Smoke Tray Deluxe Single Side Burner Liquid Propane Natural Gas Deluxe Double Side Burner Liquid Propane Natural Gas Cocktail Center (Buitl-In) 18” 30” Infrared 3 & 4 Burner Rotisserie Burner 3 Burner 4 Burner 5 Burner Stainless Steel Storage Drawers (20.5x13x20.5) 3 Drawer 2 Drawer BBQ Tote w/Apron, Mitt, S.S.
Owner’s Manuals Parts List DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Chef Series (Cont.
WARRANTY Limited Warranty Lifetime: Equipment Warranty Lifetime: Component Warranty Cal Flame Barbecue Line: C.A.I. warranties the stainless steel & brass burners, stainless steel & cast iron cooking grills against deterioration and corrosion due to defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the aforementioned product. Cal Flame Barbecue Line: C.A.I.
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