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2002 Owner’s Manual

USA and Canada

Chef Series

Master Chef Series

Gourmet Series

Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited.

This owners manual is for BBQ Grills and Outdoor Kitchens

Manufactured after March 1, 2002 Sold and Delivered in USA and

Canada

Due to our continuous improvement program, all models, operation, and/or specifications are subject to

change without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for 2002 Chef Series

Page 1: ...hout written consent is strictly prohibited This owners manual is for BBQ Grills and Outdoor Kitchens Manufactured after March 1 2002 Sold and Delivered in USA and Canada Due to our continuous improvement program all models operation and or specifications are subject to change without prior notice ...

Page 2: ...Card or register online at CalSpas Com Your feedback will be used to help us serve you our valued customer better and register your new outdoor kitchen warranty Cal Spas has been manufacturing home resort products since 1979 and is considered a pioneer and leader in the industry Through our State of the Art manufacturing facility in Pomona California we manufacture not only world class outdoor kit...

Page 3: ...tter Adjustment Low Setting Adjustment for grill and open burners Leak Testing Leak Test Procedure Heat Deflector Operation Grill Features Grilling Grill Operation Grill Lighting Manually lighting the grill Rotisserie Operation Manually lighting the nfrared Rotisserie Burner Lighting side burner Manually lighting side burner Flame height Cleaning and Maintenance Racks 00 Drip Trays 00 Stainless St...

Page 4: ...nsportation DOT or National Standards of Canada CAN CSA B339 5 WARNING California Proposition 65 The burning if gas cooking fuel generates some byproducts that are on he list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer of reproductive harm To minimize exposer to these substances always operate this unit as described in this manuals and only operate in well ventilated a...

Page 5: ...ck of this manual for future ref erence Warranty Registration It is very important to properly register you BBQ s warranty As mentioned on the previous pages you can do this two ways You may register at Calspas com or complete the enclosed Customer Survey and Registration Card Each will only take a few minutes of your time and ensure that your purchase is registered With this information we are ab...

Page 6: ...If oder persists immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department DO NOT TRY TO FIX TH E PROBLEM YOURSELF 5 Caution To prevent fire and smoke damage remove all pakaging mateial before operating grill 6 Before starting to cook Clean the grill thoroughly with hot soapy water This is necessary to remove residuals and solvents used at the factory to clean and remove dirt oil and grease which...

Page 7: ...l be required Always adhere to the specified clearances listed in page 6 13 The area surrounding your new grill should be kept clean and free from flamma ble liquids and other combustible materials such as mops rags brooms etc as well as solvents cleaning fluids and gasoline 14 Do not use the grill or open burners as a storage area for flammable or plastic items which may ignite Do not store spare...

Page 8: ...of the flame This can scorch utensils and hamper cleanup Excessive flames on large stainless steel pots can result in permanent discoloration For best results we recommend commercial quality aluminum pans and utensils 3 Always position handles of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas or cooking areas This reduces the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spilla...

Page 9: ...ist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces could cause burns from steam 9 Do not heat any unopened glass or metal container of food on the grill Pressure may build up and cause the container to burst resulting in serious harm or damage to the grill 10 Do not use charcoal in the grill SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 10: ...a well ventilated area Built in Installation Your new grill is designed for easy installation into a non combustible enclosure The supporting deck and counter must be level and flat When determining the final loca tion for your grill it is required that ventilation holes be provided in the enclosure so that gas will not become entrapped in the event of a leak See page 9 Built in Design Models If u...

Page 11: ...CABINET CUT OUT DIMENSIONS FOR GAS GRILL AND ACCESSORIES Side Burner ...

Page 12: ...installer supplied gas shut off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location Only use pipe sealant that is an approved type and is resistant to the actions of LP gas IMPORTANT Your new grill will work either LP or Natural gas You cannot switch gas types without converting your valves and burners Connecting the wrong gas type to your grill may cause serious injury and damage your grill ...

Page 13: ...ve a total free area of not less that square inch per pound 7 1 cm kg of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches 64 5 cm 2 Ventilation opening s shall be provided at floor level and shall have a total free area of not less than square inch per pound 7 1 cm kg of stored fuel capacity and not less than a total free area of 10 square inches 64 5cm If ventilation o...

Page 14: ... Minimum line presure for propane is 11 W C The unit must be used with the gas pressure regulator The regulator will control and main tain a uniform gas pressure in the manifold The burner orifices have been sized for the gas pressure delivered by the regulator Any LP gas supply cylinder used with this grill must be approximately 12 inches in diameter and 18 inches high The maximum fuel capacity i...

Page 15: ...ake pipe with pipe sealant Tighten assembly and align the branch opening of the tee to the hole of the cabinet 4 Connect the flexible hose male end to the pipe tee with pipe sealant 5 Install and secure the Side Burner into the island by simpley setting in place 6 Connect the female end of the flexible hose to the side burner intake pipe with pipe sealant 6 Connect gas supply to the grill fol lowi...

Page 16: ...ecure the steel frame with 16 screws of type 10 X truss head phillips S S 5 Attach doors to frame Installing Access Doors 6 Adjust doors as follows a For height adjustment loosen the two screws attached to each mounting plate See figure A b Snap off hinge and secure mounting plate with 6 X 1 flat phillips S S See figure B c For side adjustment turn screw to increase or decrease door overlay See fi...

Page 17: ...r burner ports Proceed with air shutter adjustment Insert Cad drawing showing proper grill burner flame height Air Shutter Adjustment A sheet metal disk known as an air shutter governs the amount of air entering the burner It is locked in place by a setscrew which must be loosened with a screwdriver prior to lighting the burner 1 To access the grill burner air shutters set all the knobs in the off...

Page 18: ...tting Due to fluctuations in gas pressure heating value or gas conversion you may feel it necessary to increase or decrease gas flow in the low position 1 Begin by lighting the burner 2 Turn the control knob to the lowest setting all the way counter clockwise The arrow will stop between MED and LOW 3 Remove knob 4 Hold the valve shaft with a pair of pliers and insert a thin flat tipped screwdriver...

Page 19: ...lame such as a lighted match to test for leaks Use only a leak testing solution as specified below 1 Prepare a leak testing solution of sudsy water by mixing in a spray bottle half liquid soap and half water 2 Check and make sure all the control knobs are in the OFF position 3 Turn cylinder valve knob counter clockwise one turn to open 4 Apply leak testing solution by spraying on joints of the gas...

Page 20: ...LP gas dealer Do not use the appli ance until the leak is corrected 8 Push in and turn any control knob to release pres sure in the hose and manifold 9 Turn off the control knob Leak Testing Procedure continue Installing the Heat Deflector The Heat Deflector should be fully inserted in its position as shown before using the grill Insert Cad drawing showing heat reflector ...

Page 21: ... See page 1 Grill 2 Top Burners 3 Smoker Drawer 4 Rotisserie 5 Grill Racks 6 Drip Tray 7 Exterior Surfaces 8 Questions Operation Cleaning Operation Flame Height Operation Operation Cleaning Cleaning Cleaning Easy Troubleshooting Guide 18 20 26 29 24 25 25 21 22 23 26 27 27 30 31 ...

Page 22: ...nditions exists a Smell of gas in conjunction with a yellow flame b Grill does not heat completely c Grill heats unevenly In case any of the above conditions is present turn off the grill immediately after allowing it to cool inspect and clean the burners as described on page 28 of this manual BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL Prior to turning the gas on inspect the gas supply piping or hose Make sure only ...

Page 23: ...Insert Cad drawing showing grill rack and warming rack Grilling Hints The doneness of meat whether rare medium or well done is affected to a large degree by the thickness of the cut Expert chefs say it is impossible to have a rare doneness with a thin cut of meat The cooking time is affected by the kind of meat also by the size and the shape of the cut the temperature of the meat when cooking begi...

Page 24: ... to any position between HI and LOW 5 Allow the grill to cool and clean the drip tray after each use 1 Open the hood 2 Keep your face as far away from the burners as possible 3 Push in and turn counter clockwise the gas control knob for the grill to the LITE or HI position 4 Rapidly rotate the rotary igniter knob next to the control knob A multiple clicking noise should be heard from the igniter i...

Page 25: ...nob allow 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate 4 Keep your face as far away from the burners as possible 5 Pass a lit long stem match through one of the small bri quette tray holes and position it near the burner ports 6 Push in and turn counter clockwise the grill s gas control knob to the LITE position 7 Listen for the Whoosh sound If the burner does not light after 5 seconds turn the ...

Page 26: ...one carefully by pulling the drawer out slightly Use caution when adding water to a hot drawer to avoid steam burns and never completely remove a hot drawer The drawer may also be filled with water to produce steam Whether smoking or steaming the lid should remain closed as much as possible to maximize the effect During extended roasting periods it is normal to add fresh wood chips to the drawer s...

Page 27: ...irmly together Tighten the thumbscrews To secure any loose portions of your meat use butcher string never use nylon or plastic string Place basting pan under the food to collect the drippings 2 To use the rotisserie first mount the motor on the left side of the grill Place securely onto support bracket 3 The rod of the rotisserie system is assembled into the motor by placing the pointed end into t...

Page 28: ...dure or try Manual Lighting procedure as shown below 7 Upon successful lighting repeat the process on any other available IR burner you may wish to light Wait 5 minutes before re lighting a HOT rotisserie burner Manually Lighting The Infrared or Rotisserie Burner 1 Open the hood 2 Push in and turn counter clockwise the gas control knob for the IR infrared burner to the HI position 3 Hold a lit mat...

Page 29: ...light on the first try repeat immediate ly 5 If the burner does not light after 5 seconds turn the control knobs to the OFF position Wait 45 seconds until the gas clears before attempting to light it again 6 Repeat the procedure or try Manual Lighting procedure below 7 Upon successful lighting repeat the process on any other available burner you may wish to light Manually Lighting The Open Burners...

Page 30: ...epends on the size and mate rial of the utensil being used the food being cooked and how much liquid is in the utensil Here are some basic rules for selecting the flame height The flame should never extend beyond the bottom of the pan Utensils which conduct heat slowly such as glass ceramic should be used with a low or medium flame unless you are cooking with a large amount of liquid When boiling ...

Page 31: ... in this tap water Steam created as water contacts with the hot grill assists the cleaning process by softening any food particles The food particles will fall onto the briquette tray and burn or fall into the drip tray If the grill is allowed to cool before cleaning the removal of those residual particles from food will be more difficult If desired when completely cool remove the grill racks for ...

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