GOLD
Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC873W
Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
Turning Off
1. Turn gas OFF at LP gas tank.
2. Turn all control knobs clockwise to the “OFF” position.
Tips for Better Cookouts and Longer Grill Life
1. For food safety tips visit: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Barbecue_Food_Safety/
2. Use the upper cooking grid (warming rack) for keeping cooked food warm, toasting breads or
cooking delicate foods in aluminum foil pouches.
3. Use the side burner of this appliance like a normal kitchen range for boiling, sautéing or
frying.
4. To keep food from sticking to the grids, spray or coat with cooking oil before lighting.
5. To reduce flare-up keep grill clean, use lean cuts of meat (or trim fat) and avoid cooking on
very high temperatures.
6. Place delicate foods like fish and vegetables in aluminum foil pouches and indirect cook or
place on upper cooking levels (warming rack).
7. To avoid losing natural juices, use long handled tongs or spatulas instead of forks and turn
foods over just once during cooking.
8. When direct cooking adjust your burners to different levels so foods can be prepared to
different internal temperatures in the same time frame.
9. When indirect cooking roasts and larger cuts of meat, place meat onto a roasting rack inside
a heavy gauge metal pan. Place pan over the un-lit burners.
10. Try water pans to reduce flare-ups and cook juicer meats. Before starting grill remove
cooking grids and place a heavy duty shallow pan directly on heat plates. Fill half way with
water, fruit juices or other flavored liquids. Replace cooking grids and position food over the
loaded pan.
11. Enhance food flavors by using wood chips in smoker boxes or aluminum foil pouches.
Follow the wood manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Rotisseries, grill baskets, vertical poultry holders and other accessories can enhance your
experiences, reduce cooking times and aid in clean-up.
13. Clean cooking grids and racks after every use with a quality grill bush designed for your
grid material. Wear protective gloves and gently remove the build-up while grids are hot.
14. After every use, allow grill to cool. Then protect clean cooking grids with a light coat of
cooking oil, empty grease pan, wipe outside surfaces with a suitable kitchen cleaner and
protect surfaces with a quality cover that properly fits your grill.
15. Visit websites like www.bluerhino.com, watch barbecue themed TV shows or purchase
related barbecue cookbooks to learn more interesting tips like –
A gas grill is ideal for reheating leftover pizza. Set burners on low and place pizza slices
directly on preheated cooking grid. Close lid and cook until cheese starts to bubble.
Operating Digital Timer
Count-Up
1. Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button. The timer will begin
counting up from 0:00.
2. Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button. The timer will stop.
Count-Down
1. Press the ‘minute’ button to set the desired number
of minutes.
2. Press the ‘Seconds’ button to set the desired
number of seconds.
3. Press the ‘Start/Stop’ button. The timer will begin
counting down from the pre-set time.
4. When the timer reaches 0:00 a loud beep will sound
for up to 1 minute.
5. To stop the count-down at any time or stop the
alarm from sounding, press the ‘Start/Stop’ button.
Light
Press the ‘Light’ button and the LCD will illuminate for
10 seconds.
Resetting the timer
If you have stopped the timer during count-up or
count-down mode, you can reset it back to 0:00 by
pressing and holding the two buttons indicated by the
‘reset’ lines.
Auto Shut-off
In order to increase the battery life, the digital timer
will automatically shut off when not in use after 30
seconds. To turn it back on press the ‘Start/Stop’
button
Replacing the batteries
1. Remove the back cover off of the timer as shown.
(See Figure 11)
2. Remove the old batteries and insert 2 new AAA batteries
3. Replace the cover back onto the timer.
Operating Instructions (continued)
Figure 10
Digital Timer
Figure 11
Remove Digital Timer Back
Replace Digital Timer Back
6. Turn grill OFF by first closing the valve on the propane tank. Burn off remaining gas in lines
by waiting 15 seconds then turn all burner controls to the OFF position. A “poof” sound is
normal as the last of the LP gas is burned.
Operating Side Burner
NOTE:
Side burner can be used while main burners
are operating.
Never use side burner as a grill.
Lighting
1. Open lid.
Attempting to light the burner with the
lid closed may cause an explosion!
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the
burner. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog
the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged
burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
3. Control knob must be in the “OFF” position.
(Figure 7)
4. Turn ON gas at LP gas tank.
5. Push and turn control knob slowly about 1/4 turn
counter clockwise until a click is heard. The burner
should light. If the burner does not light, repeat up to
three times.
6. If ignition does not occur, turn control knob to “OFF”,
wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.
7. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner
control knob “OFF”, wait 5 minutes, and repeat
lighting procedure.
8. If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match
secured with the lighting rod provided to light
burners manually. Position the lit match near side of
the burner. (Figure 8)
Important:
Always use the lighting rod provided when
lighting burners with a match.
9. After lighting, please observe the burner flame,
make sure all burner ports are lit and flame height
matches illustration. (Figure 9)
CAUTION: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the gas “OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes
before re-lighting.
Turning Off
1. Turn gas OFF at LP gas tank.
2. Turn control knob clockwise to the “OFF” position.
Note:
A “poof” sound is normal as the last of the LP gas is burned.
Cooking
1. Light burner.
2. Set burner to desired temperature
3. Place pan on center of grid.
4. Cook and adjust temperature as needed.
Operating Infrared Back Burner
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
2. Remove manufacturing oils before cooking on this grill for the first time, by operating the grill
for at least 15 minutes on “HIGH” with the lid closed. This will “heat clean” the internal parts
and dissipate odors.
Lighting
NOTE: Infrared back burner can be used while main burners are operating.
1. Open lid.
Attempting to light the burner with the lid closed may cause an explosion!
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest
within and clog the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged burner tube can lead to a
fire beneath the appliance.
3. Control knob must be in the “OFF” position. (Figure 3)
4. Turn ON gas at LP gas tank.
5. Push and turn control knob slowly about 1/4 turn counter clockwise until a click is heard. The
burner should light. If the burner does not light, repeat up to three times.
6. Hold the knob 3 to 5 seconds to allow gas to reach and light the burner.
7. Burner should turn red after 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Turn control knob “OFF” if burner is not lit. Wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.
Caution: If burner flame goes out during operation, immediately turn
the gas “OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear for about 5 minutes
before re-lighting.
Figure 9
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue
Figure 7
Figure 8
