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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

BEFORE LIGHTING THE GRILL 

 

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT THE GRILL IF YOU SMELL 
GAS. 

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WARNING! IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE GAS BURNERS ARE 

PROPERLY INSTALLED WITH THEIR ORIFICES INSIDE 
THE BURNERS AIR SHUTTERS. If not properly installed, 
gas may leak outside of the burner that could lead to fire, 

potential damage to your grill and bodily injury. (Please 
refer to Fig. 1 for correct burner installation) 

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Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior to turning the gas 

“ON”. If there is evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasion, it must be 

replaced prior to use. The replacement pressure regulator and 
hose assembly for the LP unit must be the type specified by 

ProFire. Do not use the grill if the odor of gas is present. The 
pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the unit 
must be used.

 

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If the unit is LP, screw the regulator and hand tighten to the 

valve of the cylinder and leak check the hose and regulator 
connections with a soap and water solution before operating 
the grill. Reference page 5 for leak test procedure.

 

 

Always keep your face and body as far away as possible when 

lighting.

 

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Refer to spiders and insects warning and procedure under the 
cleaning and maintenance page of this manual.

 

TO LIGHT THE GRILL BURNER 

1.  Open the grill lid completely. 

Do not attempt to light the grill 

with the lid closed.

 

2.  Open the gas supply shut-off valve. 
3. 

Push and turn the burner knob to “LIGHT”.

 

4.  Push the ignitor button for 4 seconds. You will hear a snap-

ping sound, indicating that a spark is being delivered to the 
burner. 

5.  If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob to 

“OFF” and wait 5 minutes before repeating steps 3 and 4.

 

6.  To light burners using a long stemmed match or match holder. 

Insert lighted match through the cooking grid to the burners 

below the flavor plates and turn knob to “LIGHT”.

 

7. 

If grill does not light, turn all knobs to “OFF” and have a quali-

fied service technician check the grill. 

8. 

Turn all knobs to “OFF” and shut off gas supply when not in 

use. 

NOTICE: 

On the initial use, light the grill and let it run on “HIGH” for 15

-20 

minutes to burn off any residues from the factory. 

ADJUSTING FOR PROPER FLAME 

Each burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. 
However, variations in the local gas supply or conversion from one 

gas to another may make it necessary to adjust the burners. On  
the main burners and side burners the flames should be blue and 
stable with yellow tips and no excessive noise or lifting 

(Fig. 1).

 

GOOD FLAME 

BAD FLAME 

YELLOW 

YELLOW 

Burner Flame 

BLUE 

BLUE 

Fig. 1 

CAUTION: CAREFUL AS THE BURNER MAY BE VERY HOT! 

If the burners do not operate correctly, check if the air shutter or 

burner ports are blocked by dirt, debris, spider webs, etc. and pro-

ceed with air shutter adjustment. The amount of air which is drawn 

into a burner is governed by a metal cup at the inlet of the burner 

called an air shutter. It is locked in place by a screw, which must be 

loosened prior to lighting the burner for adjustment. To access the 

grill burner air shutters, first remove the control panel by removing 

the screws on the corners of the control panel 

(Fig. 2)

. Remove the 

control knobs. Pull the control panel outwards while unplugging the 

ignitor 

(Fig 3)

. With a screwdriver, loosen the screw on the side of 

the air shutter. Light the burner and adjust according to the direc-

tions below 

(Fig. 4)

. Access and adjustment of the side burner and 

rear burner (when equipped) air shutters is done in the same man-

ner as the main burners. 

Fig 3. 

CONTROL PANEL 

SCREWS 

Fig . 2 

Orifice Manifold 

Orifice  

Shutter Set Screw 

Cross Holes Facing Up 

Air Shutter 

MAIN BURNER 

Fig. 4 

A yellow flame indicates insufficient air: Open the air shutter to 

allow more air to the burner. Flame is noisy, blows out, or lifts away 

from the burner or will not light, this indicates too much air. Close 

the air shutter. Once the air shutter is adjusted turn the burner off 

and reverse steps to reassemble. 

LIGHTING SIDE BURNER 

(If Equipped) (Fig. 4) 

1.  Remove the burner cover. 

2. 

Push and turn the burner control knob to the “LIGHT” position 

and immediately push ignitor button for 4 seconds or until the 

burner is lit. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds turn the 

burner to “OFF” and wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to dissi-

pate before trying to light again. 

3.  The side burner can also be lit with a long match or match 

holder if ignitor fails to light the burner. 

4.  To light with a match or match holder, hold the lighted match 

next to the burner ports and turn the burner control knob to 

“LIGHT”. Remove and extinguish the match quickly when the 

burner lights. 

 

LIGHTING REAR BURNER 

(If Equipped) (Fig. 5) 

1. 

Open The Lid. 

Push and turn the rotisserie burner control to 

“LIGHT”.

 

2.  Push the ignitor button (marked rotisserie). You will hear a 

snapping sound indicating that a spark is being delivered to 

the burner. 

3.  If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob to 

“OFF” and wait 5 minutes before try to light again.

 

4.  If the ignitor does not light the burner it may be lit with a long 

stemmed match or match holder. Hold the match next to the 

burner then turn burner control knob to “LIGHT”. Remove and 

extinguish the match quickly when the burner lights. 

Rear Broiler 

MATCH LIGHT 

Side  

Burner 

Fig. 4 

Fig. 5 

Summary of Contents for PFLX26G

Page 1: ...SE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Heavy duty stainless steel construction Stainless steel side shelves Easy access to storage and gas cylinder on LP model 12 foot hose with quick disconnect included with natural gas model Heavy duty locking swivel casters PFLX26Gwithout Rear Broiler PFLX26Rwith Rear Broiler and Rotisserie PFLX33Gwithout Rear Broiler PFLX33Rwith Rear Broiler and Rotisserie Porta...

Page 2: ...ord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces Children should never use your ProFire Grill Accessible parts of the grill may be very hot Keep young children away while it is in use You should exercise reasonable care when operating your ProFire Grill It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended or moved while in operation Should the burners go out whil...

Page 3: ...sure left completely open to the outside or by providing four ventilation openings Two openings are to be at the cylinder valve level approx 16 above the floor and on opposite walls of the enclosure Two more openings must be at the floor level on opposite sides of the enclosure The floor level openings must start at the floor level and shall extend no higher than 5 above the floor Each open ing mu...

Page 4: ...stem during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5kPa The grill must be isolated from the gas by closing its valves during any pressure testing of the supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psig 3 5kPa Never use LP gas in a unit designed for natural gas If you wish to convert your grill from one type of gas to the other you may order a ga...

Page 5: ... cart Extra spare cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and outside of any building garage or other enclosed area Read and Follow All Warnings Provided with Propane Cylinders Never locate a cylinder under or near the barbecue unless sufficient ventilation and shielding is provided to prevent any heating of the cylinder regulator and hose Do not turn gas valve on unless con...

Page 6: ...ica professional ProFire Grill ProFire Grill Upgrades Available Adds Beauty Convenience and Versatility to Your Outdoor Cooking Enjoyment A B C A Double Side Burner 30 000 BTU s B Single Side Burner 15 000 BtU s C Drop In Single Side Burner 14 000 BTU s All Weather Grill Cover Aluminum Griddle Warming Rack Adds Additional Cooking Space Part PF26WRM Fits 26 Inch Grill Part PF33WRM Fits 33 Inch Gril...

Page 7: ...ntended for installation in a built in enclosure 1 At least one 1 ventilation opening shall be provided on the exposed exterior side of the enclosure located within 5 inches of the top of the enclosure and unobstructed 2 At least one ventilation opening should be provided on the exposed exterior side of the enclosure 1 inch or less from the floor level The upper edge should be no more than 5 inche...

Page 8: ...l the way to back NOTE never operate grill without the drip pan in place HEAT INDICATOR 1 Place Heat Indicator through hole in lid and attach using wing nut provided GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL Burner Gas Collector Box Ignitor Probe Assembly Grill Head to Portable Cart 1 Remove drip pan from grill head 2 Lay grill head on its back for attaching side shelves Fig A 3 Remove Protective white film from...

Page 9: ...LLOW Burner Flame BLUE BLUE Fig 1 CAUTION CAREFUL AS THE BURNER MAY BE VERY HOT If the burners do not operate correctly check if the air shutter or burner ports are blocked by dirt debris spider webs etc and pro ceed with air shutter adjustment The amount of air which is drawn into a burner is governed by a metal cup at the inlet of the burner called an air shutter It is locked in place by a screw...

Page 10: ...ce the food on the grill and cook to the desired temperature doneness Adjust heat setting if necessary The control knob may be set to any position between HIGH and LOW 5 Turn all knobs to OFF and shut off gas supply when you are finished grilling 6 Allow grill to cool and clean the drip pan and cooking grids after each use SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL GRILLING Never leave food unattended Cooking wit...

Page 11: ... with oil before grilling INDIRECT MED brush with oil before grilling MEDIUM MEDIUM brush with oil before grilling FRUIT Apples whole Pears halved 35 40 Minutes 10 14 Minutes INDIRECT MED MEDIUM brush with oil before grilling skin side down Sear at HIGH up to 2 minutes per side finish at MEDIUM Ground Meat Meat Mixtures Fresh Beef Veal Lamb Poultry Pork and Ham Sausage Eggs Egg Dishes Seafood Beef...

Page 12: ... to it Keeping it clean will greatly reduce flare ups and grease fires TO CLEAN Be sure the grill is cool Remove the cooking grids and lift out the flavor plates Brush with a steel wire brush until all the carbon build up and other debris are removed Replacing The Burners Slide the end with air shutter over the brass orifice Then place the burner onto the mounting bracket and replace the screw The...

Page 13: ...reading the tip of the thermometer should not touch fat layers bone or gristle or if using the rotisserie the spit rod What Utensils Should I Use Always use long handle forks spatulas or tongs designed especially for outdoor cooking when testing or turning food on your grill Keep hot pads or mitt handy for removing food from cooking grid For juicy more flavorful meats use tongs when handling and t...

Page 14: ...h a small pin Be careful not to enlarge holes Constant flare ups 1 Grill too cold before start of cooking 2 Cooking grid or flavor plates may be heav ily coated with burned on grease 3 Fatty foods 4 Heat setting too high 1 You should always pre heat grill for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking 2 Clean cooking grids Clean Flavor Plates 3 Trim excessive fat from fatty meats 4 Lower heat setting Flavor p...

Page 15: ...ner Orifice PF80 10LX 3 3 4 4 Burners PF80 3828S 2 2 3 3 Electrode W 28 Ignitor Wire PERF137 101 1 1 Bushing for Rotisserie PERF13710H 1 1 Rotisserie Bracket PERF137 S14 4 1 1 Infrared Rear Broiler Burner PF80 100 2 2 Rotisserie Mear Forks PF80 99 1 1 Rotisserie Spit Rod PF80 98 1 1 Rotisserie Spit Rod Handle PFR06 1 1 Rotisserie Motor PF80 34R 1 1 Electrode for Rear Broiler PHLX26G PFLX26R PFLX33...

Page 16: ...r service or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes as set out in the owner s manual Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere hurricanes earthquakes tornadoes or acts of God are not covered by this Lim ...

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