TEC Infra-red STERLING Owner'S Manual Download Page 16

Sample Cooking Methods

Unless otherwise noted, these cooking guidelines require

cooking with hood open.

Use this chart as a cooking guide. 

Cooking

times may vary, depending on thickness of food.

FOOD

CONTROL SETTING

TOTAL COOKING TIME

Steak 1" Thick

High fire 2 min. each side

4 min. - Rare

High fire 2 min. each side. Balance “medium” fire

6 min. - Medium

High fire 2 min. each side. Balance “medium” fire

8 min. - Well Done

Hamburger 

1

/

2

" Thick

High fire 2

1

/

2

min. each side

5 min. - Medium

High fire 3 min. each side

6 min. - Well Done

Chicken - Parts

High fire, 2 min. per side

20 to 25 min.

Balance medium low to low fire

Chicken Breast 

3

/

4

" Thick

, Filleted

High fire, 2 min. each side

8 to 10 min.

Hot Dogs

Medium-Low

4-6 min.

Pork Chops

Medium

6 min. per side

Spare Ribs

High fire 5 min.

20 min. per side

Low to finish

Turn often

Lamb Chops

High fire 5 min.

15 min. per side

Medium to finish

Fish 1 lb.

Medium-Low

6-8 min. per side

Shrimp, 

Shelled

Medium-Low

3-4 min. per side

Kabobs

Medium-Low

4-5 min. per side (2 sides)

COOK WITH HOOD CLOSED

Potatoes

Medium-Low

45-60 min. per side

Corn on the Cob

Medium-Low

20-30 min. per side

Onions

Medium-Low

20-30 min. per side

Lobster 1-1

1

/

2

lbs.

Medium-Low

15 min. per side

COOK ON ROTISSERIE WITH HOOD OPEN

Chicken - Whole 

High fire 10 min. Balance “medium” fire

1 hour, 20 min.

Rib-eye Roast 

High fire 10 min. Balance “medium” fire

15 min./lb. - Rare
20 min./lb. - Medium
25 min./lb. - Well Done

Pork Roast 

High fire 10 min. Balance “medium” fire

Always cook well done

25 min./lb

Turkey 12-13 lbs. 

Low fire, 

Cook with hood closed

3 hours, 30 min.
until 175°F internal temp.

Infra-red Cooking 

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Summary of Contents for STERLING

Page 1: ...l Engineering Corporation P O Box 868 Columbia South Carolina 29202 0868 2741 The Boulevard Columbia South Carolina 29209 Telephone 803 783 0750 Toll free 800 331 0097 Fax 803 783 0756 Toll free fax 8...

Page 2: ...BOATS FOR YOUR SAFETY IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 SHUT OFF GAS TO THE APPLIANCE 2 EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME 3 OPEN LID 4 IF ODOR CONTINUES IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER OR YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR YOUR S...

Page 3: ...al purchase and serial number of your grill This warranty excludes damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in your Owner s Manual or alteration of the grill s structure or components or fr...

Page 4: ...you have any questions whatsoever please call your Authorized TEC Dealer or our Customer Service Department for help As I m sure you know we also offer a complete line of accessories that afford you...

Page 5: ...a free standing masonry or other suitable patio fixture See Appendix A for complete build in specifications The Sterling can also be attached to the optional pedestal or cabinet base which have caster...

Page 6: ...ION General Overview Sterling grills are designed for easy assembly Both the Sterling II and Sterling III are available with assembled hood You can choose from our optional bases and side shelves to c...

Page 7: ...ts and flat washers See Figure 3 Figure 3 Pedestal Base In ground Post Base and Bolt down Post Base Sterling II Only 1 Install the In ground or Bolt down Post Base in accordance with the instructions...

Page 8: ...ove the Heat Shield from the Grill Housing See Figure 7 3 Set the Hood in place on the Grill Housing 4 Fasten the Hood to the Grill Housing with the supplied hardware Hardware needed Four 4 each 10 24...

Page 9: ...LD ONLY BE USED WITH A TYPE I TANK VALVE CYLINDER CONNECTION NOTICE AN LP GAS CYLINDER IS NOT PROVIDED FROM THE FACTORY WITH THIS GRILL HOWEVER ONLY APPROVED 20 LB LP GAS CYLINDERS CONSTRUCTED AND MAR...

Page 10: ...der to make sure the Cylinder Valve is fully closed turn the Handwheel clockwise until it stops 2 Turn all burner and pilot controls OFF 3 Move your grill to an open area that s level and engage the B...

Page 11: ...e you must use the Regulator and separate hose supplied with the Post Base Specifications for gas supply requirements are listed in Table A 2 on page 8 The grill and Shut off Valve must be disconnecte...

Page 12: ...ain line 3 Depress and turn the Pilot Output Knob to ON See Figure 12 Figure 12 Pilot Output Knob 4 Slowly rotate the Igniter Knob clockwise twice and check for pilot flame See Figure 14 If a flame is...

Page 13: ...nt WARNING NEVER ADJUST THE BURNER SO LOW THAT IT MAY GO OUT DURING USE DO NOT OPERATE GRILL WITH DISENGAGED LOW HEAT ADJUSTING SCREW The Low Heat Adjusting Screw only applies to the burner operation...

Page 14: ...se comes equipped with a Brake mechanism for use while the grill is stationary The Brake is located at the left rear corner of either Base You can engage the Brake by turning the Brake Handle clockwis...

Page 15: ...ur food The intense Infra red energy generated by your TEC grill has other advantages For example food is evenly cooked throughout Also upon contact with the Cooking Grids and burners drippings vapori...

Page 16: ...6 min Pork Chops Medium 6 min per side Spare Ribs High fire 5 min 20 min per side Low to finish Turn often Lamb Chops High fire 5 min 15 min per side Medium to finish Fish 1 lb Medium Low 6 8 min per...

Page 17: ...s to function properly hot air created by the burners must have a way to escape the grill If the hot air is not allowed to escape the burners may become deprived of oxygen causing them to backfire esp...

Page 18: ...rs After testing for gas leaks around all fittings as described in the section entitled GAS LEAK TEST on page 10 you should be able to resume normal use of your grill Cleaning CAUTION ALWAYS ALLOW THE...

Page 19: ...e on site prior to construction of fixture Using these dimensions there should be an approximate trim overhang of 7 16 on all sides All units should be sealed between the grill and the insulated sleev...

Page 20: ...19 19 Appendix A Sterling Build in Specifications continued SIDE VIEW...

Page 21: ...N THE RAIN 1 The Cooking Grids may be removed or left in place 2 Follow the Burner Ignition procedures and operate the grill for 5 minutes or until the ceramic burners glow red 3 Position the spit rod...

Page 22: ...rping Repeat this process throughout the cooking process so that the liquid level is maintained Be careful not to spill liquid onto the burners 3 The Cooking Grids may be replaced or left out 4 Follow...

Page 23: ...4 Remove the Cooking Grids 5 Place the Smoker above the front portion of burner 6 Reposition the Cooking Grids 7 Follow the Burner Ignition procedures and operate the grill for 5 minutes or until the...

Page 24: ...OR COVER FRYER WITH STEAMER LID UNTIL COOLED DO NOT PUT WATER ON HOT OR FLAMING OIL 1 Remove the RIGHT Cooking Grid 2 After removing the Steamer attachment place the Deep Fryer over the RIGHT burner...

Page 25: ...that the liquid level is maintained Be careful not to spill liquid onto the burners 4 Place the Steamer Screen in the bottom of Fryer Cover with the lid 5 Follow the Burner Ignition procedures for the...

Page 26: ...RE OF THE REMAINING COOKING SURFACE ALWAYS LEAVE AT LEAST 25 OF THE SURFACE OPEN FOR VENTILATION Griddle Use Shown over RIGHT burner 1 Remove the RIGHT Cooking Grid 2 Place the Griddle over the RIGHT...

Page 27: ...ER ACCESSORIES SUCH AS THE FRYING GRIDDLE OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT RESULT IN COVERING 75 OR MORE OF THE REMAINING COOKING SURFACE ALWAYS LEAVE AT LEAST 25 OF THE SURFACE OPEN FOR VENTILATION Wok Use Show...

Page 28: ...ral Gas or LP and is configured for attachment to the RIGHT side only of the following Sterling Gas Grills SSG 40LSB SSG 40NSB SSG 60LSB and SSG 60NSB Reference the Sterling Side burner Owner s Manual...

Page 29: ...y ST43DT for Sterling III ST30HH for Sterling II Hood Handle Kit ST43HH for Sterling III ST30WR for Sterling II Baking Rack ST43WR for Sterling III ST30HS for Sterling II Heat Shield ST43HS for Sterli...

Page 30: ...se low heat setting following procedures on Page 12 Burner backfires during operation burner abruptly makes a loud woosh sound followed by a continuous blow torch type sound and grow dim a Overloaded...

Page 31: ...Notes 30 Revised 08 04...

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