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TM

450 & 900 Series Grills
User Manual

January 1, 2008

www.KalamazooGourmet.com

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Summary of Contents for 450 Series K450GB

Page 1: ...TM 450 900 Series Grills User Manual January 1 2008 www KalamazooGourmet com ...

Page 2: ...DJUSTING THE AIRFLOW 24 TURN OFF INSTRUCTIONS 25 INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS FOR OPTIONAL SMOKER BOX 26 27 SMOKER TRAY INSTRUCTIONS 28 ROTISSERIE INSTRUCTIONS 29 31 SEARING BURNER INSTRUCTIONS 32 COOKING WITH YOUR KALAMAZOO OUTDOOR GOURMET GRILL 33 34 OPTIONS 35 37 SAMPLE RECIPE 38 A NOTE FROM THE DESIGNER 39 KALAMAZOO OUTDOOR GOURMET LIMITED WARRANTY 40 PRODUCT REGISTRATION INFORMATION 41 FOR YOUR ...

Page 3: ...ed for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet products will give safe reliable service for many years However extreme care must be used since the grill produces intense heat and can increase accident potential When using this grill basic safety practices must be followed These general safety precautions are listed below FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 Read the Lighting Instructions section of this manual before attempting t...

Page 4: ...s contact gas supplier or Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service Department at 800 868 1699 Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and the tank or natural gas line and leave lid closed until fire is out Do not attempt to use water to extinguish flames Do not alter valve orifices or burner ports o...

Page 5: ...anadian Installation codes particularly with piping above and below ground In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and or Standard CA CGA B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment OPERATING AREA WARNING Only use Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill products outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any o...

Page 6: ...of the U S Department of Transportation D O T or the National Standard of Canada CAN CSA B339 Cylinders Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission as applicable o Provided with a listed overfilling prevention device o Provided with a cylinder connection device compatible with the connection for outdoor cooking appliances o Provided with a collar to protect the cylinder ...

Page 7: ...ommend that a qualified attendant at an authorized LP gas dealer fill your LP tank CAUTION If you exchange your LP tank make sure you get a similar tank in return Verify that the new tank has a similar valve connection ALWAYS CHECK FOR LEAKS AFTER EVERY LP TANK CHANGE IMPORTANT Do not store a spare LP gas cylinder under or near this appliance Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent full If the a...

Page 8: ...ter checking for leaks 1 For free standing models open right end door and set the tank on bottom shelf Kalamazoo 450 Series Grills provide two slots to hold the tank in place See first diagram below Kalamazoo 900 Series Grills provide a cutout in the floor for the tank to rest 2 Connect the hose to the cylinder Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve clockwise or to the right Hand tighten...

Page 9: ...ions a leak may not be detected by smell Gas Detectors that sound an alarm are available for a reasonable price make sure it is UL listed The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psi 3 5 kPa The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated...

Page 10: ...oloration caused by the intense heat given off by the burners Use a warm soap water solution or very mild cleaners Always rub or scrub in the direction of the grain Do not use oven cleaner steel wool abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads on any grill surfaces We recommended cleaners that contain citrus products Ceramic tiles These are self cleaning by turning over periodically Replacements a...

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Page 12: ... LP tank Straighten fuel hose and check for leaks see page 7 Burner ports are clogged or blocked Clean thoroughly see Periodic Cleaning Turn off all burners Shut off gas supply Move grill to level ground See Lighting Instructions Turn main burners on high for 10 minutes for preheating See Periodic Cleaning When grill is turned off and cooled move ceramic tile brackets over burner s Clean thoroughl...

Page 13: ...r Gourmet grill If the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill is stored for a long period of time it should be checked for gas leaks and obstructions in the burner tubes before using See Section General Maintenance Check that the areas under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air IMPORTANT NOTE ON GAS HOSE If it is evident ...

Page 14: ...d fire A serious grill with style and value is at the heart of the Kalamazoo 450 Series 304 Food grade Stainless frame body fittings Built on a 12 Gauge formed angle stainless steel frame 24 x18 432 sq inch cooking surface Cast stainless steel 50 000 BTU main burner Two separately controlled cooking areas 11 000 BTU ceramic rotisserie burner on gas only models All Stainless Steel cabinetry hardwar...

Page 15: ... com for more details The Kalamazoo 900 Series destroys all obstacles between human and fire allowing the most intimate relationship with the barbecue ever 304 Food grade Stainless frame body fittings Built on a 12 Gauge formed angle Stainless frame 24 x36 864 sq inch cooking surface Two cast stainless steel 50 000 BTU main burners Four separately controlled cooking areas Two 11 000 BTU ceramic ro...

Page 16: ...onalize the grill performance When placed tightly together the bulk of direct flame will be subdued by the ceramics providing a more subtle heat distribution If the ceramic holders are spread apart approximately inch the direct flame will have more contact will the food and provide a slightly more aggressive fire that will cause a few flare ups if that type of performance is desired chef s choice ...

Page 17: ...ive and ten minutes Turn off the burners Using a clean rag or cooking brush spread cooking oil on grill surface several times to seal it This procedure needs to be done only once Again use extreme care while seasoning the grill WARNING Do not use spray can with aerosol to season your cooking surface COOKING SURFACE TOOL A cooking surface tool is included with all Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grills t...

Page 18: ...isserie MAIN BURNER DRIP PAN Each Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill comes with a disposable Main Burner Drip Pan to be placed inside the grill to collect drippings See diagram above for placement Check the Drip Pan before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the Drip Pan There is one foil tray provided which should be replaced as needed Replacements can be found in most grocery st...

Page 19: ...nd clean as needed WARNING When operating the grill with a LP tank the side burner drip pan must be in place when using the side burner The LP tank must be protected from the drippings and flames of the side burner SIDE BURNER COVER Side Burner Models Only A side burner cover is supplied with all Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grills that include a side burner Place side burner cover over side burner w...

Page 20: ...ended to protect the control panel from loose ashes and embers when the Hybrid Drawer is opened The Clean Out Bin attaches to the left end of the Ash Guard Ashes from the Ash Guard may be swept into the Clean Out Bin for easy cleanup Ash Guard and Clean Out Bin may be stored in main cabinet when not in use ROTISSERIE KIT The Rotisserie Kit consists of a powerful rotisserie motor and a rotisserie b...

Page 21: ... push into place Valve stems are located on the grill control panel CONTROL KNOBS INSTRUCTIONS NOTE To turn knobs you must push in first 1 OFF position Knob fully rotated clockwise so that knob arrow points to OFF 2 ON HIGH position Knob rotated 90 counterclockwise from OFF position so that knob arrow points to HIGH START 3 ON LOW position Ignite Knob rotated 180 counterclockwise from OFF position...

Page 22: ...is found to be damaged in any way do not use the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill Replace using only the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet authorized replacement manifold assembly WARNING Gas supply should be turned off at source cylinder when appliance is not in use Main Burner Rotisserie Burner and Searing Burner Lighting Instructions Turn all knobs to off Open grill hood Turn main gas supply on If you s...

Page 23: ...rmet grills has an independent ignition system With the control knob in the OFF position Turn gas on at source LP tank or other Rotate control knob counter clockwise turn HIGH IGNITE until you hear the igniter click This should ignite both of the burner rings on high To reduce heat continue to rotate knob counter clockwise The flame of the outer burner ring will lower and ultimately go out With co...

Page 24: ...open Place foil drip pan underneath funnel to catch charcoal and drippings Hood must be open Turn all knobs to OFF Turn main gas supply on If you smell gas turn main gas supply to off and call for service Turn left knob only to ON position Push igniter button and hold until first burner ignites If burner does not light in 3 5 seconds turn knob off wait 30 seconds and repeat If first burner does li...

Page 25: ...he correct flame pattern is shown If the flames do not appear to be uniform in length on the burner tube follow the burner cleaning procedures NOTE If it is necessary to remove the burner for any reason care must be taken when reinstalling The stainless steel flexible gas tubes must be firmly secured to both the valve and the burner venturi See photos diagram All gas work must completed by a profe...

Page 26: ... turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position CHARCOAL Leave hood open and let charcoal burn out If temperature is below 800 degrees then close hood and snuff fire from oxygen and it will slowly go out Do not do this if temperature is above 800 degrees too much heat will build up below the hood causing possible damage to your grill ...

Page 27: ...tray see diagram so that air can fully circulate through Smoker Box Open the rear slide gate fully If you DO NOT have food on the grill yet then open the cook box slide gate as well This will allow for plenty of oxygen to circulate allowing the fire to start more efficiently If you do have food on the grill then CLOSE the slide gate leading to the cook box so the charcoal smoke does not taint your...

Page 28: ...th water you can smoke your food with wet smoke creating a finished product that is both smoky and juicy You can also use ice to help cool the smoke while smoking This helps to cold smoke the food so that it does not cook too quickly during the smoking process Controlling the Heat of the Fire To increase heat open both exhaust gates fully This increased airflow will stoke the smoldering wood chips...

Page 29: ...he maximum control over the smoking process There are four major positions to arrange the covers 1 No covers High smoke output fast burn cycle 2 Slotted cover only Medium smoke output medium burn cycle 3 Slotted cover with solid cover partially covering slots lower smoke output slow burn cycle 4 Slotted cover with solid cover completely covering slots will snuff smoldering wood chips Use to stop s...

Page 30: ...rface instructions on page 31 Plug the power cord supplied with the rotisserie motor into the motor The power cord has an AC DC adapter For your convenience Velcro has been attached to the adapter so that you may hold the cord in place when the motor is in use Adhere the Velcro to the place that is most convenient to you however DO NOT place it directly on the cooking surface the grill hood or the...

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Page 32: ...are behind motor bracket Push motor onto shaft to motor bracket Rotisserie motor clip Press clip down to hold motor onto bracket Rotisserie motor assembly complete Plug AC adapter into motor Square rotisserie slot inside grill Square end of rotisserie basket this end Curved groove end rests on rollers opposite side Completed rotisserie system ...

Page 33: ... place over searing burner It generates a consistent uniform heat over its entire surface Use alone to cook food directly or use in conjunction with main burners for direct indirect grilling CAUTION Leave your grill hood open when operating your searing burner except in cases of inclement weather or in high wind conditions Do not leave the grill unattended when using your searing burner Do not all...

Page 34: ... For indirect cooking using charcoal arrange charcoal so that one area has less charcoal than the rest of the grill or none at all When grill is preheated place food over the low area This is the preferred method for grilling vegetables and fish fillets Combination Direct Indirect Cooking Follow directions above for Direct Cooking to sear the food Then move food away from the fire to slowly cook t...

Page 35: ...ts 170 F Hamburgers should reach 160 F Beef veal lamb steaks roasts and chops should be cooked to 145 F All pork cuts should reach 160 F Never partially grill meat or poultry and finish cooking later Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria When reheating fully cooked meats like hot dogs grill them to 165 F or until steaming hot After cooking meat and poultry on the grill at home or on a p...

Page 36: ... grill from the elements HIBACHI GRIDDLE The hibachi consists of a heavy duty thick cooking surface It is for use on grills with a side burner To use Lightly grease Hibachi with cooking oil Position Hibachi over side burner and gently lower onto grate being careful not to scratch the grill To preheat turn side burner on med to med high heat Hibachi is ready to use when water dripped onto surface j...

Page 37: ...tilizes the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill s exclusive modular system WASTEBASKET This beautiful stainless steel wastebasket utilizes the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill s exclusive modular system ICE WINE BUCKET This stainless steel bucket is the perfect size for keeping your favorite vintage on ice The Ice Wine Bucket utilizes the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet grill s exclusive modular system ...

Page 38: ...grill surface before using See instructions on seasoning and cleaning grill surfaces in the Setting Up section There are 4 different patterns to choose from MEAT with wide slots to allow more heat to come through searing your steak to perfection VEGETABLE with slightly narrower slots to moderate the heat and also to keep smaller cuts of vegetables from falling through the grill surface FISH with v...

Page 39: ...nutes before you will begin grilling the venison as the grill heats up If you do not have a smoking tray on your grill you can make a smoking pouch Wrap the wood chips layered dry under wet in a long flat foil pouch Pierce the top of the pouch with a fork to create vent holes Make a lot of vent holes piercing the foil pouch all over the top side Place the foil pouch directly on your grilling surfa...

Page 40: ...are thrilled with the look and performance of your new grill Since 1906 my family has taken pride in our attention to detail through the process of blending design and function in all of our products Please feel free to share your thoughts recipes and grilling experiences with us so we may have ongoing input to continually enhance our products to bring you the best in gourmet grilling On behalf of...

Page 41: ... resulting from abuse accident natural disaster power surges or loss of electrical power to the product for any reason alteration improper installation improper operation or improper repair or service of the product This warranty does not apply to commercial usage Warrantor is not responsible for consequential or incidental damage whether arising out of breach of warranty breach of contract or oth...

Page 42: ...N BELOW OR EMAILING THE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERSERVICE KALAMAZOOGOURMET COM Please keep a copy of this information along with your purchase receipt for your records Product Information Serial Number Model Number Model Name Purchase Date Dealer Information Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Dealer Email Dealer Website Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet 2415 N Burdick Street Kalamazoo MI 49007 1 800 868...

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