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Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill

Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill

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Page 1: ...Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill Kalamazoo Gaucho Grill U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E ...

Page 2: ... to heed the warnings or follow the safety instructions and practices described in this Use and Care Guide is not covered by the warranty DANGER IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 Remove grill cover 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or fire department Failure to follow these instructions could result ...

Page 3: ...de contains important safety information as well as helpful guidance for successful cooking experiences and care Following the guidance of this book will help ensure many years of outdoor cooking enjoyment Should you ever have any questions about cooking with or caring for your Kalamazoo grill we are here to help Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at 1 800 868 1699 or customerservi...

Page 4: ... 1 800 868 1699 3 KalamazooGourmet com 2 Important Safety Information ...

Page 5: ...be accessed within the cabinet below the grill Do not touch or operate the chute closure or ash cleanout bin The cabinet below the grill is not for storage It is for service access and cleaning Do not store combustible materials in the cabinet below the grill Likewise do not store items made with materials that might melt or otherwise be damaged by heat Do not use any cleaner including water on a ...

Page 6: ...ust be disconnected at the supply cylinder The grill may be stored indoors but only if the cylinder is disconnected and removed from the grill An LP cylinder MUST NEVER BE STORED INDOORS Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building garage or any other enclosed area Cylinder Requirements For use with 20 pound 9kg Type 1 LP cylinder with a UL li...

Page 7: ...e LP regulator hose assembly from the LP tank first make sure the main valve on the tank is completely closed Make sure also that all control valves on the front of the grill are OFF Turn the coupler counter clockwise until disconnected IMPORTANT Always close the main valve on the tank before disconnecting or transporting the tank IMPORTANT After connecting a fresh LP tank you may need to purge ai...

Page 8: ...t liquid dish soap and one part water Make sure all grill control valves are in the OFF position Turn the gas supply ON Use a spray bottle brush or rag to apply the mild soap solution to all connections from the supply line or LP cylinder to the connection on the grill Check all connections Soap bubbles will appear at any connections with a leak Turn OFF the gas supply and tighten any leaky connec...

Page 9: ...traffic and areas where people congregate and access to the gas supply Do not place the grill in a location where it is likely to be exposed to strong wind Do not place the grill where it is likely to be bumped into or inadvertently touched by passers by It is recommended that the countertop or other surface extend 9 inches beyond the sides and back of the grill as a safety clearance to protect pe...

Page 10: ... 1 800 868 1699 15 KalamazooGourmet com 14 Product Dimensions ...

Page 11: ...CONNECTS HERE ELECTRICAL INLET INSERT GROUNDED OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL CORD 42 25 MIN 26 1 2 MAX 36 22 7 1 2 4 8 TOP VIEW GAS INLET 10 GAS HOSE CONNECTS HERE ELECTRICAL INLET INSERT GROUNDED OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL CORD K750GB Gaucho Wood Fired Built in Grill K750GB K750GS Gaucho Wood Fired Freestanding Grill with Cooktop K750GB 78 3 4 2001mm 3 3 8 85mm 36 916mm 66 1 8 1680mm 64 3 4 1646mm 3 1 8 79mm 86 3 8...

Page 12: ...lamazooGourmet com 18 79 2007mm 36 916mm 66 1 8 1680mm 3 3 8 85mm 41 7 8 1064mm GRILL BODY WIDTH 82 5 8 2099mm 3 1 8 79mm 32 7 8 834mm 5 1 4 133mm 26 1 2 673mm 30 dia 762mm K750GT Gaucho Wood Fired Freestanding Grill K750GB ...

Page 13: ... 1 800 868 1699 21 KalamazooGourmet com 20 Initial Assembly ...

Page 14: ...ations C Place the grill grates into the grill rack or D Remove one two or three grill grates in order to make room for the rotisserie spit The rotisserie spit can be used in conjunction with one or two grill grates if the length of the food on the spit allows room Insert the rotisserie spit by sliding the pointed end through the hole in the left side of the grill rack first and then sliding other...

Page 15: ... 1 800 868 1699 25 KalamazooGourmet com 24 Operation ...

Page 16: ...laser cut from thick stainless steel The special pattern FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 D Front Starter Burner The front and rear starter burners are used to start a wood and or charcoal fire These burners do not provide cooking heat They are used only for starting your cooking fire Turn the burners off after the wood or charcoal fire is strong and self sustaining Each burner is protected below heavy gauge she...

Page 17: ... can be moved with the motor in operation You may notice the rotisserie spit rotation changing speed or direction when raising or lowering the grill rack This is a normal function of the chain driven system O Firebox Closure The bottom chute of the firebox must be closed off during operation to prevent excessive heat outside the insulated firebox Close the chute by sliding the chute gate back full...

Page 18: ...e handle up into the top opening of the door Swing the bottom handle through the notch in the bottom of the door and lower the cover down to rest inside the door W Firebox Cover The firebox cover should be installed when the grill is not in use after it has cooled The left piece of the two piece cover has a gutter along the edge Install the left piece first then install the right piece so that it ...

Page 19: ...etween HIGH and LOW 1 Clean and inspect the gas hose If there is evidence of abrasion wear cuts or leaks do not use the grill The hose must be replaced prior to using the grill Replace the hose assembly with the exact type specified by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet 2 Ensure the gas hose is clear of the grill Keep the fuel supply hose away from all surfaces of the grill 3 Check that the area near the g...

Page 20: ...urn the main gas supply on 4 To light one burner at a time press the control knob inward The bezel light should flash white Continue pressing in for 4 seconds which is 4 flashes of the bezel light This pre heats the hot surface igniter 5 While continuing to press inward rotate the knob 90 degrees counter clockwise to the HIGH START position see Figure 16 This begins the flow of gas 6 Keep pressing...

Page 21: ...e the air shutter Adjustments should be made with the burner on HIGH Once adjusted to a stable flame that burns cleanly and does not lift turn the burner OFF Tighten the lock screw To Clean the Ignition Burner Air Shutter Gently brush away debris from the screen see Figure 27 C using an old toothbrush Cooktop Burners Do Not Require Any Air Mixture Adjustment To Adjust Burner LOW Settings All Burne...

Page 22: ... 1 800 868 1699 39 KalamazooGourmet com 38 Cooking Tips ...

Page 23: ...t layer of wood perpendicular to the first leaving air space between the pieces Lay the third layer perpendicular to the second the same orientation as the first layer again leaving spaces for air This three layer configuration creates an ideal cooking fire that starts quickly and cooks for a long time As the wood is consumed and turned to embers the fire will collapse on itself into an even layer...

Page 24: ...derate fire in the middle and no fire at all in the right section By building a three zone or multi zone fire you can have multiple temperatures at any given height of the fire This allows you to cook different food at the same time at different temperatures and it allows you to move individual pieces of food around and change the temperature without having to move the whole rack Working with the ...

Page 25: ... 1 800 868 1699 45 KalamazooGourmet com 44 Recipes ...

Page 26: ...des of the sliced bread with olive oil Place the bread on the grill grate directly above the coals and grill at about 500 degrees on each side until nicely toasted Remove the bread from the grill and cut each slice into thinner toast sticks Place the provolone on the grill grate directly above the fire and grill briefly on each side until it starts to melt Using a large flat grilling spatula trans...

Page 27: ...kewers Using a pair of parallel skewers prevents the peppers from rotating on the skewers keeping them all aligned for more even cooking Squeeze the juice of the reserved lemon over the peppers and season liberally with salt Once the fire is broken down into glowing coals prepare a serving platter along narrow platter is ideal We like to spread the crème fraîche mixture onto the platter as a base ...

Page 28: ... steel grill grates come in extra handy The flat surface and excellent heat retention make the polenta less likely to stick to the grill Be patient with the polenta It will release from the grill when it is ready to and this cannot be rushed Grilling a single test slice first can be helpful Tongs are recommended rather than a turner spatula Remove the grilled polenta from the grill and reserve Nex...

Page 29: ...the Gaucho grill Wait for the fire to mature and break down into glowing coals Using long tongs and protective gloves distribute the corn across the top of the coals Cook turning occasionally for five to ten minutes The husks will be blackened and charred Let the roasted corn cool until it can be handled safely Remove and discard the charred husks and silk Serve with melted butter and salt For a d...

Page 30: ...hs over and roast until the skin is crisped and browned about 15 minutes more Remove from the grill when it is fully cooked and an instant read meat thermometer registers 165ºF internal temperature away from the bone Note To make a Quadruple S Rub Spicy Smoky Seasoned Salt add a bit of ground cayenne pepper and or jalapeño powder Serves 8 Olive oil 8 chicken thighs bone in skin on For the Smoky Se...

Page 31: ...an the breasts Now the parts of the bird will cook unevenly exactly like you want After inserting the spit position the forks and tighten them securely I recommend using pliers to tighten the hand screws so that the forks don t loosen while you cook Once the fire is ready mount the spit into the grill Turn on the rotisserie motor Ensure there is no direct heat beneath the duck by arranging your co...

Page 32: ...at on the axis of the spit as well as you can Install the spit in the grill raise the rack to its highest setting and roast the pork until the internal temperature reads 150 F approximately 90 minutes cooking time Remove the meat from the grill leaving the rotisserie spit in the roast and let it rest for 10 minutes The temperature will continue to rise to the desired 160 F Remove the spit and serv...

Page 33: ...er approximately one minute Let the steaks cook for approximately another minute before flipping them and repeating the process Once the meat is brown on the outside but still rare on the inside raise the grill grate up higher above the coals and let the steaks cook for about 3 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches between 125 135 degrees Fahrenheit Pull the steaks off the grill a...

Page 34: ... the front and rear Always were gloves and use long tongs or fireplace tools to move the wood Visit our Gaucho Grilling Guide for more tips on fire management With the rotisserie at this height the ribs are roasting at approximately 600 F Once the ribs are going on the spit make the salmuera by combining the water and 6 tablespoons of kosher salt in a small cast iron skillet Bring to a boil then r...

Page 35: ...e spit centering the meat as much as possible Position the forks and tighten the thumbscrews using a pair of pliers Mount the spit into the grill and adjust the height of the roast from the fire so that it s approximately 11 inches below the top of the grill Cook until an instant read meat thermometer registers 125 F for medium rare This should take about 2 1 2 hours Once the roast has reached its...

Page 36: ... or the bread pudding will burn Total cooking time should be about 1 hour A couple of times during cooking rotate the Dutch oven above the coals and the lid on top of the oven for even cooking To ensure you have fresh coals to maintain temperature you can add a small log or two on top of the coals in the right side of the grill well away from the Dutch oven This will generate more coals in case yo...

Page 37: ... 1 800 868 1699 69 KalamazooGourmet com 68 Product Care ...

Page 38: ...tion of brass Brass grill brushes will not harm your grilling surface but we find that stainless steel brushes last much longer and are a better investment NEVER use steel wool on your cooking surfaces It will leave small amounts of mild steel behind embedded into the grain of the stainless steel and it will cause rust NEVER use chemicals to clean your grilling surface Special Instructions for Las...

Page 39: ...t the wood fire If the starter burners do not ignite a cooking fire built with dry wood in less than 20 minutes your grill might not be getting hot enough On HIGH the flames on the starter burners should nearly reach the bottom of the fire grate Figure 19 If they do not check the following LP cylinder has enough gas to deliver proper pressure Refill the tank if necessary In some situations in cold...

Page 40: ... 1 800 868 1699 75 KalamazooGourmet com 74 Electrical Diagrams ...

Page 41: ... an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended 6 When connecting first connect plug to the outdoor cooking gas appliance then plug appliance into the outlet 7 Use only a Ground Fault Interrupter GFI protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance 8 Never remove the grounding plug or use with an adapter of 2 prongs and 9 Use only extension cords with a 3 prong groundin...

Page 42: ... 1 800 868 1699 79 KalamazooGourmet com 78 Installation Checklist ...

Page 43: ...ntrol panel lights working Rotisserie motor working Each burner control valve low setting adjusted to minimum stable flame height Starter burners light within 4 to 5 seconds following lighting procedure Cooktop burners model dependant light within 4 to 5 seconds following lighting procedure External manual shut off valve is installed and accessible Homeowner informed of external shut off valve loc...

Page 44: ...ook designed to help you up your grill game and take your barbecue to the next level Grill Master s Essential Accessories Long cuffed leather gloves and precision 16 inch tongs both protect your hands above a hot grill Steak Knives A beautiful wood fired steak deserves a beautiful steak knife Treat yourself to Kalamazoo s stunning collection of knives All accessories can be ordered by calling 1 80...

Page 45: ...edness A deep hopper like firebox improved the heat dynamics and made it easier to clean And above all it was designed to combine the convenience of a gas grill with the superior cooking capabilities of a charcoal grill The outcome was a gigantic departure from the previous expectations of stainless steel grill The Birth of a New Company These unique grills developed a passionate and loyal followi...

Page 46: ...time of printing Because Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet is always focused on product improvement we reserve the right to make changes at any time This includes all specifications of the product 2021 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet LLC Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without specific written permission from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet LLC Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Chicago Headquarters 810 W Washington Bo...

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