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Using The Rotisserie Burner
BQRS AND BQARS SERIES ONLY:
The grill rotisserie system is designed to cook items from
the back using infrared heat. The location of the burner
allows the placement of the rotis basting pan (included)
beneath the food to collect juices and drippings for
basting and gravy. To flavor the contents of the basting
pan, you can add herbs, onion, garlic, or spices. Hams are
especially good with the addition of pineapple slices and
brown sugar to the basting pan. The rotisserie burner is
an infrared type which 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.
Once lit, the rotis burner will reach cooking temper-
atures in about 1 minute.The orange/red glow will even
out in about 5 minutes. The rotis motor is equipped
with metal gears and is capable of turning up to a 25 lb.
cut of meat or poultry.
On the 27” Grills, (see Fig. 21)
the
motor is mounted to a metal channel which attaches to
the left side of the grill and gets tightened into place
with a thumb screw. Ensure that the motor is straight prior to tightening the thumb screw.
The rotis motor on the 36” / 48” Grills is secured down to a cast rotis block with the black screw-
down knob. The rotis block is in turn bolted to the right side panel (see Fig. 20). On 36” and 48”
Grills, the skewer for the rotis is assembled into the motor assembly by placing the pointed end into
the motor, and resting the threaded end on the support at the left side of the grill (right side on 27”
Grills). With the skewer pushed as far as possible into the motor, the grooved skewer bushing should
rest on the left side bracket (right side on 27” models with rotisserie).
To load the skewer begin with the handle in place, and slide one of the meat holders (prongs facing
away from the handle) onto the skewer. Push the skewer through the center of the food, then slide the
second meat holder (prongs toward the food) onto the skewer. Center the product to be cooked on
the skewer then push the meat holders firmly together.Tighten the L shape nut with pliers. It may also
be necessary to wrap the food with butchers string or dental floss (never use nylon or plastic string)
to secure any loose portions. Once the food is secure insert the skewer into the motor. If needed,
remove the grill racks. Place the basting pan beneath the food. It is normal for the skewer to flex when
larger cuts of meat are being cooked (27” Models Only).
TO LIGHT:
All BQR Series Only:
The location of the rotis burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind
conditions, more so than the protected grill burners. For this reason you should avoid operating the
rotis during windy conditions. As an added safety feature we’ve equipped the burner with an automatic
safety valve which will not allow gas to flow to the rotis burner unless the following conditions are
present with the knob on:
1.The safety valve button is pressed, and held down.
2.The safety valve thermocouple has been sufficiently heated to keep safety valve open.
FIG. 20 36 / 48 Grill Rotisserie System
FIG. 21 27 Grill Rotisserie System
