ComboJoe & GasJoe Models: GJ26, CGJ26, GJ32S, CGJ32S, GJ38S KAMADOJOE.
WELCOME TO THE KAMADO JOE FAMILY I learn a lot from our customers. Not just the recipes and cooking tips they share, but why they chose to buy a Kamado Joe grill. Typically, they either spent weeks or even months making a purchasing decision or they were referred to us by a friend or neighbor – or both. As a new Kamado Joe owner, I want to personally thank you for supporting us with your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings & Advisories………………………………………………………… 1 Models Covered………………………………………………………………… 2 Safety Guide…………………………………………………………………… 3 Installing Your Grill……………………………………………………………… 6 Gas Connections……………………………………………………………… 10 Pre-Use Checklist…………………………………………………………… 14 Adjusting the Burners……………………………………………………… 16 Lighting Instructions………………………………………………………… 18 Basic Grilling………………………………………………………………… 19 Using the Sear Burner……………………………………………………… 24 Cleaning And Maintenance………………………………………………… 23 T
WARNINGS & ADVISORIES Conforms to ANSI STD Z21.58a -2008 Certified to CSA STD 1.6a -2008 WARNING READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: • Fire • Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage • Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experience • Unapproved installation or servicing. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Improper installation, adjustment, alternation, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
MODELS COVERED GasJoe/ComboJoe 26” GasJoe/ComboJoe 32” (Models GJ26/CJ26) (Models GJ32/CJ32) GasJoe 38” (Model GJ38) NOTE TO INSTALLER This manual must remain with grill. An installer-supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location. All installer supplied parts must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1, and the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
SAFETY GUIDE Below is a summary of important safety warnings. It is not a complete list. Read the entire Owner’s Manual before installation or operation of this grill. Installation Safety Warning: Contact your local municipality for any building codes regulating the installation of outdoor grill appliances. Outdoor installations must conform to local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the following: USA: National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
• Do not smoke or use an open flame near the gas cylinder while disconnecting the gas line between the appliance and gas cylinder. • Do not use a rusty or dented gas cylinder or cylinder with a damaged gas valve. • Do not fill the gas cylinder beyond 80% capacity. • Do not store gas cylinder indoors or in any enclosed area. • Do not lay the gas cylinder on its side. Safe Operation This grill can become very hot during use, so: • Keep young children away.
Safe Care and Maintenance Always keep your grill clean: • When you have finished cooking turn the grill burners to high for up to 10 minutes to burn off any excess grease. Make sure your grease pan is clean to avoid a grease fire. • Let the grill cool before using a grill cover. • Empty and clean grease pan. • Clean the grill thoroughly at least twice annually. • Check main opening, throat and venturi to each burner regularly for insect nests and clean out thoroughly.
INSTALLING YOUR GRILL BEFORE YOU START If your dealer has had your grill delivered, please check for visible damage to the outer carton immediately. Please make the delivery person aware of the damage right away and please call your dealer. If the damage is not noticed until the merchandise is unpacked you should notify your dealer within 15 days of the delivery date. IMPORTANT For instructions on attaching your grill head to the cart, please refer to the installation instructions included with your cart.
Built-in Installations Clearances from Combustible Construction A minimum of 18” from the sides and rear of the grill must be maintained to adjacent vertical combustible construction, above the counter top level. You should take into account that there is a large volume of heat, and smoke that will exhaust from the rear of the grill. This may discolor or damage unprotected areas (Figure 02). Do not install under unprotected combustible construction without using a fire safe ventilation system.
Clearances from Non-Combustible Construction A minimum of 6” clearance from the back of the grill to non-combustible construction is required for the purpose of allowing the lid to open fully (Figure 04). It is desirable to allow at least 6” rear and side clearance to noncombustible construction above the cooking surface for counter space. If you’ll be using the rotisserie option, this space is essential for motor and skewer clearance.
Cut-out Dimensions for Built-in Grills (Figure 05) MODEL A B C GJ26/CGJ26 24-1/8” 21-3/4” 9-7/8” GJ32S/CGJ32S 30-1/8” 21-3/4” 9-7/8” GJ38S 36-1/8” 21-3/4” 9-7/8” Note: The built-in island construction material should be all non-combustible material. It cannot have any ventilation holes except for the hole required for the gas supply in the cut-out base.
GAS CONNECTIONS Check Gas Type Before proceeding, you need to verify the type of gas supply to be used. It will either be Natural Gas (NAT) or Liquid Propane (LP)., Please make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate is consistent with the type of gas supply you are intending to use. The grill is factory set to use either liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NAT). It is critical that the gas you use matches what the grill was set up for. You can verify that by checking the rating plate.
Liquid Propane (LP) GAS Grills set up for LP gas come equipped with an LP hose/regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 lb. LP cylinder. (Type 1). All fittings necessary to attach the assembly to the grill are included with your grill. Type 1 Cylinder CAUTION! Before connecting LP cylinder to regulator, check that all grill burners and rotisserie valves are in the “OFF” position and open grill lid.
LP Cylinder Requirements • The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S Department of Transportation (DOT). • Cylinders must be secured using the provided cylinder retention system to avoid accidental movement. • When exchanging your cylinder for a refill, exchange only for a Type 1 20lb cylinder with an over-fill protection device. • Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve.
Natural Gas Natural gas installation should only be carried out by a qualified technician. Fit the natural gas regulator that was supplied with your grill directly to the grill inlet located on the right side of the grill. You can do this using either hard plumbing or a flexible hose connected to a bayonet point. Refer to local installation code for pipe sizing details. Secure all joints spanner tight but do not over- tighten.
PRE-USE CHECKLIST Leak Testing Procedure DANGER To prevent fire or explosion hazard, DO NOT smoke or allow any potential source of ignition (sparks, electrical arcing, etc) in the area while performing a leak test. Leak test should be conducted outdoors only. Never conduct a leak test using a fire or flame. Perform a leak test at least once each year whether the gas supply cylinder has been disconnected or not.
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Low Heat Burner Adjustment To adjust the burner low setting: • Make sure the grill is cool. • Remove grates and flame tamers so that you can see the flames while adjusting the burners. • Light the burner and set it to “LOW” • Pull off the control knob. • While holding the valve shaft with pliers, insert a small screwdriver into the shaft and, while watching the flame, adjust it to a minimum stable setting.
Adjustment Instructions Note: The air shutter adjustment must be done by a certified technician. • Remove the grate and flame tamer. • Lift out the burner, loosen the set screw and then put the burner back in place and light it. • If the flame is excessively yellow, indicating insufficient air, carefully turn the air shutter clockwise to allow more air to the burner.
Lighting the Grill • Open lid before attempting to light the burners. • Make sure all valves are in the “OFF” position. • Turn gas tank valve on after confirming knobs are in the “OFF “ position. • Push and turn knob slowly to “HI” position. You will hear a click and burner should light automatically. • If the burner does not light in 5 seconds, wait 5 minutes and re-try. Manual Lighting using the Flash Tube If a burner doesn’t light after several attempts, it can be manually lit using a long match.
BASIC GRILLING Preheating Preheating your grill is extremely important and provides more consistent cooking results. Preheat your grill by igniting all the main burners including the sear burner and setting them to High. Then close the hood of the grill and allow the grill to heat up for 10 to 15 minutes. Once you have reached the desired preheat temperature you can turn off the burners that you don’t intend to use and allow the grill to reach equilibrium at the desired grilling temperature.
Indirect Grilling Any large food item or cut of meat more than about 2 inches thick should be grilled indirectly. Indirect grilling requires that the heat source be opposite the intended cooking area. To accomplish this, simply turn the burners “ON” on only one half of the grill. Place the food on the unheated side and close the lid, so radiant heat will cook the food. Since the food is not being exposed to direct heat it will cook more evenly and slowly.
How to Sear Searing locks in the flavor and juices of food while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and aromas by the vaporized drippings of the food. The tube burners in your grill are not capable of producing searing heat, the infrared burner is specifically designed for this purpose. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The grill cooking grids are heavy duty. Dropping them onto the sear burner will damage the burner.
Controlling the Flames All burner control knobs have three basic positions: “OFF”, “LOW” and “HIGH”. You can achieve any flame height between low and high by rotating the control knob between these positions.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE Your new grill must be kept clean and properly maintained to maximize its performance and longevity. Clean the internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and food cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least twice a year. To ensure safe and proper use, follow these directions carefully: Cleaning the Cooking Grates The easiest way to clean the cooking grates is to scrub them immediately after cooking with the burners off.
Cleaning the Burners Spiders and small insects occasionally inhabit or make nests in the burner tubes, obstructing the gas flow. Sometimes this results in a type of fire in and around the gas tubes called a “flashback”. To reduce the risk of a flashback, follow the instructions below at least once a month or when your grill has not been used for an extended period of time. IMPORTANT All of the gas control knobs must be turned to the “OFF” position, the fuel must be off and the fuel line disconnected. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before you call your dealer for service please check the following: • Is there fuel being supplied to the grill? • If using natural gas, is the main shut-off valve open? • If using a liquid propane cylinder, is your propane cylinder empty and have you checked that the valve on the propane cylinder is open? If you have checked these items, please review the troubleshooting guide below before calling your dealer.
WARRANTY SERVICE How To Obtain Service: For warranty service, please contact your local dealer. Before you call, please have the following information available: • • • • • Model Number (see rating plate) Serial Number (see rating plate) Proof of purchase by the original owner Date of installation Brief description of problem Your satisfaction is importance to us. If a problem cannot be resolved to your satisfaction, please write, call or email us. Kamado Joe 2865 N. Berkeley Lake Rd.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The stainless steel body housing and cooking grids are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This warranty is limited to the replacement of defective parts, with the owner paying all other costs including labor.
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EXPLODED PARTS VIEW ComboJoe 26”, GasJoe 26” 29
PARTS LIST ComboJoe 26”, GasJoe 26” ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 GJ26P01 HOOD 2 GJ26P02 REAR HOOD 3 GJ26P03 WARMING RACK 4 GJ26P04 TOP GRATE (Large) 5 GJ26P05 TOP GRATE (Smalll) 6 GJ26P06 FLAME TAMER 7 GJ26P07 CROSS FIRE 8 GJ26P08 MAIN BURNER 9 GJ26P09 BASIN ASSEMBLY 10 GJ26P10 LP FITTING (LP ONLY) 11 GJ26P11 LP REGULATOR (LP ONLY) 12 GJ26P12 NG FITTING (NG ONLY) 13 GJ26P13 NG REGULATOR (NG ONLY) 14 GJ26P14 LOWER BACK COVER 15 GJ26P15 GREASE TRAY 16 GJ26P16 H
EXPLODED PARTS VIEW ComboJoe 32”, GasJoe 32” 31
PARTS LIST ComboJoe 32”, GasJoe 32” ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 GJ32P01 HOOD 2 GJ32P02 REAR HOOD 3 GJ32P03 WARMING RACK 4 GJ26P04 TOP GRATE (Large) 6 GJ32P06 FLAME TAMER 7 GJ32P07 CROSS FIRE 8 GJ26P08 MAIN BURNER 9 GJ32P09 BASIN ASSEMBLY 10 GJ26P10 LP FITTING (LP ONLY) 11 GJ26P11 LP REGULATOR (LP ONLY) 12 GJ26P12 NG FITTING (NG ONLY) 13 GJ26P13 NG REGULATOR (NG ONLY) 14 GJ32P14 LOWER BACK COVER 15 GJ32P15 GREASE TRAY 16 GJ32P16 HEAT ISOLATION 17 GJ26P17 FLEX
EXPLODED PARTS VIEW GasJoe 38” 33
PARTS LIST GasJoe 38” ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 GJ38P01 HOOD 2 GJ38P02 REAR HOOD 3 GJ38P03 WARMING RACK 4 GJ26P04 TOP GRATE (Large) 6 GJ32P06 FLAME TAMER 7 GJ38P07 CROSS FIRE 8 GJ26P08 MAIN BURNER 9 GJ38P09 BASIN ASSEMBLY 10 GJ26P10 LP FITTING (LP ONLY) 11 GJ26P11 LP REGULATOR (LP ONLY) 12 GJ26P12 NG FITTING (NG ONLY) 13 GJ26P13 NG REGULATOR (NG ONLY) 14 GJ38P14 LOWER BACK COVER 15 GJ38P15 GREASE TRAY 16 GJ38P16 HEAT ISOLATION 17 GJ26P17 FLEX TUBE 18 GJ26
KAMADO JOE 2865 North Berkeley Lake Road NW, Suite 6 Duluth, Georgia 30096 USA CJ/GJ Rev 08/11
