USE AND CARE GUIDE PERFORMANCE SERIES™ GAS GRILLS THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE TM
TABLE OF CONTENTS Message i Warnings ii Grill Models iii Safety Practices and Precautions 2-4 Natural Gas Requirements 5 LP (Propane) Gas Requirements 6 Leak Testing 7 Locating Grill 8 Built In Clearances 9 Light Connections 10 Burner Adjustments 11-12 Exclusive Features 13 Lighting Your Grill 14 Lighting Your Grill — Side Burners 16 Lighting the Rotisserie 17 Using the Rotisserie 18 PSQ Accessories 21 Helpful Hints 22 Caring for Your Grill 23 Troubleshooting 26 Serv
capital cooking is your friend hello and welcome to Capital... We thank you for choosing our Performance Series™ cooking equipment. Because of the unique features found in our products, we recommend spending some time to familiarize yourself with this booklet before using your product. In it you will find valuable information on how to safely operate and maintain your appliance for years of enjoyable cooking.
WARNINGS! ii read this: This Appliance is FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY! WARNING! If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result, causing property damage, personal injury or death. Please read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before use. WARNING! Do not try lighting this appliance without reading the “Lighting Instructions” section in this manual.
iii models 30" PSQ30ZRBI PSQ30RBI PSQ30RC PSQ30RC PSQ30ZRC PSQ30RC 40" PSQ40RBI PSQ40RC PSQ40RC PSQ40RC 52" PSQ52RBI PSQ52RSBI PSQ52RC PSQ52RCSB PSQ52RCSB PSQ52RCSB KEY: R = Rotisserie BI = Built In SB = Side Burner Z = Infrared-Zone Burner C = Cart L = LP Unit N = Natural Gas unit Therefore: RBIN = Rotis/Built In/Natural gas RCSBL = Rotis+Cart+Side Burner/LP ZRC = Infrared-Zone+Rotis+Cart Etc., Etc., Etc.
BE SAFE! 2 WE HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND: Damage caused by a failure to heed warnings, follow basic safety instructions, or basic safety practices ARE NOT covered by the warranty. WARNING! When in use, portions of this appliance get hot enough to cause severe burns. Children and pets should never be left alone or unattended in an area where the appliance is being used. Never allow children to sit, stand, or play on or around the Grill or Side Burner at any time.
BE SAFE! 3 BE SURE all control knobs are in the OFF position and grill or side burner is cool prior to using any aerosol cleaner on or around it. The chemical that produces the spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode. ALWAYS use dry potholders: moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause steam burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders. DO NOT let potholders touch hot portions of the Side Burner grate or burner.
BE SAFE! 4 WARNING!: Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible materials, trash, or combustible fluids and vapors such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. WARNING!: NEVER use the grill in windy conditions. If located in a consistently windy area (oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a windbreak will be required. Always adhere to specific clearances listed. IMPORTANT: Never use a dented or rusty LP tank.
natural gas requirements: 5 do this... Verify the type of gas to be used, either LP (propane), or Natural gas, and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with that of the supply. NEVER connect an unregulated gas line to the appliance! bottom of unit An installer supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location.
lp gas requirements: 7 6 LP GAS HOOK UP (TYPE 1 OR QCC1 REGULATOR) Grills and side burners orificed for use with LP gas come equipped with a high capacity hose/regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20lb. LP cylinder (Type 1). The LP tank is not included. TYPE 1 REGULATOR MAIN VALVE do not put compound on these threads LP regulator hose assembly 10" W.C.
leak testing 7 Fig 3 leak test points LP GAS GENERAL: Although all gas connections on the grill are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected. BEFORE TESTING: Do not smoke while leak testing. Extinguish all open flames.
locating grill 8 GENERAL: The grill is designed for easy placement into non-combustible masonry enclosures. For non-combustible applications the grill drops into the opening shown in Fig 5 and hangs from its side flanges. A deck is not required to support it from the bottom.
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light connections 10 PRIMARY VOLTAGE Black cord must be connected to a 120 volt outlet. SECONDARY VOLTAGE White wires must be connected to the two gray wires descending from the back of the unit.
burner adjustments lock screw air shutter outer cone inner cone 1-1/2" 11 Air Shutter Adjustments: We test and adjust every burner at the factory for proper flame height prior to shipping. However, variations in the local gas supply, or a conversion from one gas type to another may make it necessary to adjust the burners. The flames of the burners, except rotisserie and infrared-zone burners, should be visually checked and compared to Fig. 7. 3/8" "W" shaped Burner Fig. 7 Side Burner Fig.
12 burner adjustments (cont.) Low Setting Adjustments: The grill valves feature an adjustable low setting. Due to fluctuations in gas pressure, heating value or gas conversion, you may feel it necessary to increase or decrease gas flow in the low position. We do not recommend adjusting the infrared rotisserie burner, nor the Infrared-Zone burner. do this! To Adjust: (Tools Required: Pliers, narrow flat tipped screwdriver) 1. Light the burner. 2.
13 exclusive features Stainless Steel Tru-Side™ Grates: Our EXCLUSIVE Tru-Side™ grates are two position, double sided grease channeling grates which allow excellent grease management capabilities. They guard against excessive flare-ups, while managing the grease efficiently and safely.
lighting your grill part 1 A. BEFORE YOU START, CHECK CONNECTIONS: 14 Before lighting the grill, check that the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the unit is installed. The replacement pressure regulators and hose assembly must be the type specified by us, the manufacturer, and the installer MUST have performed all leak tests, burner adjustments, air shutter adjustments, electrical connections and MUST leave the checklist with you before you attempt to light the grill.
lighting your grill part 2 15 C. MATCH LIGHTING BURNERS: If the burner will not light after several attempts, then the burner can be match lit. If you’ve just attempted to light the burner with the ignition, allow 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate. Keep your face as far away from the grill as possible and hold and pass a lit, long stem match over the hole located on the top left for burner on the left, or the top right hole for the right burner.
lighting your grill — side burners FLAME HEIGHT: The correct height of the flame depends on the size of and material of the utensil being used, the food being cooked and how much liquid is in the utensil. Here are some basic rules for selecting the flame height. • Flame should never extend beyond the bottom of the pan. • Utensils that conduct heat slowly (such as glass-ceramic) should be used with a low or medium flame, unless you are cooking with a large amount of liquid.
lighting the rotisserie NOTE: The location of the rotisserie burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so than the protected grill burners. For this reason you should avoid operating the rotisserie during windy conditions. As an added safety feature we’ve equipped the burner with an automatic safety valve that will not allow gas to flow to the rotisserie burner unless the following conditions are present with the knob on: 1. The safety valve button is pressed and held down. 2.
using the rotisserie part 1 18 NOTE: The grill rotisserie system is designed to cook items from the rear using intense infrared heat. The rotisserie burner is an infrared type that provides intense, searing radiant heat. Preferred by chefs over other methods, this intense heat is magnificent for searing in the natural juices and nutrients found in quality cuts of meat. Fig.
using the rotisserie part 2 19 WARNING! Electrical Grounding Instructions: This appliance (rotisserie motor) is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. The rotisserie must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
20 using the rotisserie part 3 Correct placement of rotisserie basting pan in grill. Remove grill racks and position pan atop the radiant trays. Fig. 13 try this! COOKING ON THE ROTISSERIE: 1. Place prepared rod into motor (Fig. 14). 2. Lay across to other side in groove/ball bearings as shown (Fig 15). Fig. 14 Fig. 15 3. To check temperature, turn off motor, turn temperature to low while using your instant read thermometer (sold separately). For poultry it should read 170 degrees in breast.
psq-accessories 1. PSQ-SBX = smoker box 21 A. Remove all protective plastic from the smoker box. Wash thoroughly before use to remove any maufacturing oils, cleaners, etc. that may accumulate. B. Lift the smoker box lid and add just enough water so that it lines the bottom of the internal tray. C. Load a generous amount of flavored or unflavored smoker chips in tray. Please note that sometimes, less is more. D. Place smoker tray in any desired position on grill.
helpful hints just say "Hi" Remember, we really do pay close attention to what our customers say. After all YOU are our marketing department. So, if you have a suggestion for us, or would like to see us improve something, or you'd like to see a feature built into our grills that isn't there, or if you simply want to compliment us on a fine job, please send us an email to: marketing@capital-cooking.
caring for your grill part 1 23 REPLACING BATTERIES: Battery location is indicated on the front panel 1. Remove drip pan 2. Depending on your grill model, you will see 9 volt batteries ready for replacement 3. Pull battery out and replace 4. Push to snap (Polarity is shown in Fig 16) Push up to snap Fig. 16 CARING FOR RADIANT TRAYS: Shake off excess debris and grease residue and put them in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
caring for your grill part 2 STAINLESS STEEL CARE: The grill is constructed out of 304 stainless steel which is a non-magnetic stainless steel. After initial usage, areas of the grill may discolor from the intense heat given off by the burners: this condition is normal. There are many different stainless steel cleaners available on the market. Always use the mildest cleaning procedure first, scrubbing in the direction of the grain.
caring for your grill part 4 25 ORIFICE CLEANING: With the burner removed, remove the orifice and shine a flashlight through the opening to ensure there is no blockage. Use a needle to clear any debris. Be extremely careful not to enlarge the hole or break off the needle. WARNING! It is extremely important to center the burner on the orifice properly to prevent a fire hazard or explosion. Be careful not to upset the air shutter’s original position (unless readjusting).
troubleshooting 26 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: If the grill does not function properly, use the following checklist before contacting your dealer for service. You may save the cost of a service call. Troubleshooting is for general purposes only. If the problem persists and you feel you require a service call, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service agency to perform service. Only authorized service agencies can perform warranty service.
we're here for you 27 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: For service, contact one of our PERFORMANCE SERIES SPECIALISTS at 1-866-402-4600. Before you call, please have the following information ready: • Model Number • Serial Number • Date of purchase and Installation • A brief description of the problem • Dealer name Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us.
final checklist 28 installer: initial beside each item specified clearances maintained nylon straps removed from burners all internal packaging removed knobs turn freely and all bezels are centered each burner lights individually or with adjacent burner lit air shutter adjustments made to all burners igniter clicks when pressed and spark is visible from igniter tip adjustable LO setting is satisfactory drip pan is in place and rolling freely pressure regulator is connected and set for 4.0" W.C. Nat.
29 THE POWER OF PERFORMANCE™ PERFORMANCE SERIES™ GRILLS WARRANTY • One (1) Year full parts and labor covers entire product. • Two (2) Year comprehensive warranty covers the radiant system and infrared grill burner. • Five (5) Year comprehensive warranty covering the porcelain coated cast iron range-top burners, infrared rotisserie burner and drip pans. Should structural deterioration occur to the degree of non-performance, a replacement will be furnished.
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COOKING AREA IN SQ. IN. 896 680 680 680 500 500 500 500 500 MODEL # PSQ52RC PSQ52RCSB PSQ40RC PSQ40RBI PSQ30RC PSQ30ZRC PSQ30XRBC PSQ30RBI PSQ30ZRBI C 52 52 40 40 30 30 30 30 30 A PSQ30RC G A B 88 88 76 76 66 66 X 66 66 B 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 C D 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 D 52 52 52 52 52 52 X 52 52 E E I H 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 F F 59 59 47 47 37 37 37 37 37 G Shown: PSQ30RC 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 H 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.
All illustrations and specifications contained in this use and care guide are based on the latest product information available at the time of this printing. Because product improvement is an ongoing process, Capital reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, features and models. Some product pictures may be shown with optional equipment.
