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Assembly and

Owner’s Manual

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

An unconnected liquid propane
cylinder should not be stored in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

If you smell gas:

Shut off gas to the appliance.
Extinguish any open flame.
Open lid.
If odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier or fire department.

Read all of these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

Leave these instructions with the consumer.

Portable

Gas Grill

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Never leave a grill unattended when in use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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CONSUMER / USER:

ASSEMBLER / INSTALLER:

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8000

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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VC0620P
VC0680P

VC0680N

Summary of Contents for VC0620P, VC0680P, VC0680N

Page 1: ...ff gas to the appliance Extinguish any open flame Open lid If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier or fire department Read all of these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference Leave these instructions with the consumer Portable Gas Grill FOR YOUR SAFETY Never leave a grill unattended when in use FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 2 1 2 3 4 CONSUMER USER ASSEMBLER INSTALLER 6000...

Page 2: ...u have recognized the value of the design function and quality of components used in this product We believe it is among the finest on the market We are committed to producing quality products that your family will enjoy for years to come If for any reason we have failed to meet or exceed your expectations please allow us the opportunity to make it right by calling us toll free United States 1 800...

Page 3: ...Step 6 Internal Parts Installing an L P Gas Cylinder Connecting an L P Gas Cylinder Connecting to Natural Gas Leak Testing Lighting Instructions Using Your Grill Caring for Your Gas Grill Cleaning and Maintenance Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Guide Recipes Warranty Chapter 2 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Chapter 3 USE and CARE Chapter 4 OUTDOOR COOKING RECIPES 3 4 9 23 35 4 4 5 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 1...

Page 4: ...entilation openings of the cylinder enclosure must be kept free and clear from other debris Do not store grill covers or other items in the cylinder area 4 Installation 1 Chapter Choosing a Safe Location for a Gas Barbecue Grill Necessary Information to Safely Use a Gas Grill Portable Gas Grill VC0620P VC0680P VC0680N 6000 8000 Series 1 The gas barbecue grill may only be used for cooking out of do...

Page 5: ...d out of the reach of children Place your barbecue grill in a location away from children and pets Do not leave grill unattended when in use To avoid burns do not touch any hot grill surface If necessary use a protective glove when operating control knobs tank shut off valve or lid handle Do not place combustible material such as cloth or plastic on grill surface during use Do not lean on side tab...

Page 6: ...er not equipped with a mating Type 1 cylinder valve This grill is not to be used with any other cylinder connection device The fuel regulator and hose assembly with the Type 1 fitting supplied must be used with the appliance Do not use a hose and regulator assembly other than the one supplied with the grill or a manufacturer s replacement fuel pressure regulator assembly The Type 1 connection syst...

Page 7: ...l L P gas cylinders used with this appliance shall be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for L P gas cylinders of the U S Department of Transportation DOT or the National Standard of Canada CAN CSA B339 Cylinders Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission as applicable and shall be provided with a listed overfilling prevention device Read label...

Page 8: ...OL plug into the valve outlet Insertion of this plug will prevent the back check from closing Use ONLY the provided cap and strap attached to the outlet Close the cylinder valve knob before returning the cylinder to the customer For proper purging procedures in the USA refer to Safety Bulletin NPGA 133 Purging L P Gas Cylinders and Safety Bulletin NPGA 130 Recommended Procedures for Filling Cylind...

Page 9: ...ay be used in place phillips head screwdriver 3 8 open end wrench For side burner equipped grills Note You may notice during assembly that hardware bag B is used before hardware bag A The assembly procedure has been improved from the original sequence to make assembly easier However hardware packaging has not been changed Getting Started Unpacking the Grill Parts Liquid Propane Models Natural Gas ...

Page 10: ... 1 grill bottom assembly 1 grease pan 1 heat shield 1 pillar 1 burner knobs ignitor assembly Installed valve hose with regulator installed Locate these parts Not Pictured consisting of 1 each of A B C D bags ceramic briquettes 1 pkg master hardware bag 1 NOTE Not all models feature identical parts Some components may differ but the functions and assembly are similar Refer to the replacement part l...

Page 11: ...ning the holes in the base with holes in the pillar Insert the four bolts through the holes in the pillar and base Thread the locking hex nuts onto bolts Tighten the bolts and nuts with the wrenches Carefully turn the assembly upright onto the casters USE HARDWARE BAG A LOCATE THESE PARTS 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolt 4 base assembly 1 1 4 20 hex nut 4 locking caster back side of pillar upside down locking ca...

Page 12: ... Line up the burner tubes with the control valve orifices inside the pillar Adjust the grill bottom and heat shield to line up the bolt holes Insert the bolts through the grill bottom and tighten the nuts from inside the pillar Tools Needed USE HARDWARE BAG B LOCATE THESE PARTS 3 8 wrench back side of grill heat shield 1 grill bottom assembly 1 1 4 20 x 1 bolt 4 7 16 wrench 1 4 20 nut 4 ...

Page 13: ... and personal injury This illustration shows a proper connection Locate the two black igniter wires beneath the grill bottom Press the metal contacts of the loose ends of the wires onto the metal pins of the igniter unit The position of the wires is not relevant either wire may be connected to either prong It is important that the wires are connected securely Venturi Valve IMPORTANT Make sure the ...

Page 14: ...OCATE THESE PARTS 7 16 wrench Tools Needed 3 8 wrench side table 2 Insert the 3 4 bolts through the holes in the support brackets of the side table Attach the side table to the four holes located in the side of the grill bottom using the locking hex nuts provided Attach the opposite side table the same way ...

Page 15: ...ts Position the back of the lid so that the rear holes are in line with the hinge struts on the back of the grill bottom Gently set the grill lid onto the grill bottom USE HARDWARE BAG D flat head screwdriver standoff gasket 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 bolt 4 hairpin 2 1 4 20 hex nut 4 LOCATE THESE PARTS 1 4 x 1 1 8 hinge pin 2 7 16 wrench Tools Needed grill lid 1 Heat Indicator 1 Push Nuts for Heat Indicator ...

Page 16: ...e it HINT There is an air space between the back of the lid and the grill bottom where you can install the pins Repeat for the opposite side Raise the lid to attach the front handle Attach one handle standoff to the front of the grill lid as shown Insert one end of the handle into the hole of the mounted standoff Place the other standoff onto the handle and while holding the handle in place assemb...

Page 17: ... 1 warming rack 1 ceramic briquettes 1 package 1 2 Place the single rock grate into the grill bottom Open the package containing the ceramic briquettes and place them on the rock grate Place the single rock grate into the grill bottom Open the package containing the ceramic briquettes and place them on the rock grate No Tools are Needed ...

Page 18: ...k onto the back of the cooking grids 6000 series grills are equipped with one large single cooking grid in place of the 2 grids 3 It is important to properly arrange all the ceramic briquettes onto the rock grate to allow for good air flow during use NOTICE THE SPACING The proper amount of briquettes are supplied and there is no need to add more Some space between the briquettes is necessary ...

Page 19: ...ner wire around the cylinder collar as shown Insert the right end of the wire into the small opening in the base Flex the left side so that it fits into the opposite opening on the left side of the base 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Items Needed L P Gas Cylinder 1 FILLED grease drip pan 1 LOCATE THESE PARTS cylinder retainer wire 1 Back side under grill bottom Connect the L P cylinder to the grill outdoors only...

Page 20: ...annot complete the final connection disconnect the regulator and repeat steps 4 through 6 If you are still unable to complete the connection do not use this valve and regulator 20 Connecting the L P Gas Cylinder 7 Make sure the hose has no kinks or sharp bends and clears any areas that will become hot during use Never put strain on the hose where it joins a fitting The rubber fuel supply hose must...

Page 21: ...or propane gas and 7 0 w c for natural gas The specified supply pressure is 11 0 w c for propane gas and 7 0 wc for natural gas The piping system should be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 in the U S A including 1 The appliance and its individual shut off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during...

Page 22: ...ere is a leak shut off the gas supply and re connect the hose to the socket Re test for leaks Do not use the grill if a leak is detected that cannot be corrected in this manner or if the hose and connections become damaged Replace damaged components with only factory authorized parts Do not strain or kink the fuel supply hose See that the hose is kept clear of surfaces that become hot during use T...

Page 23: ...Use and Care Directions 3 Chapter 23 Lighting Instructions Leak Testing the Fuel Supply System Replacement Parts Portable Gas Grill VC0620P VC0680P VC0680N 6000 8000 Series ...

Page 24: ...pply assembly If no soap bubbles appear the grill is fine for use If bubbles form at the connections there is a leak In case of a leak try tightening the joint If necessary replace the faulty part with a replacement part recommended by the manufacturer 5 Turn off the knob on fuel supply cylinder 6 Turn on the burner control knobs for a moment to release pressure in hose then turn the control knobs...

Page 25: ...er venturi tubes for blockage from an insect nest see CLEANING THE BURNER VENTURI TUBES STEP 2 Ensure that both of the burner control knobs are in the OFF position STEP 3 STEP 4 Go behind the grill and turn on the fuel supply valve One counter clockwise turn is generally enough to open the valve 25 CAUTION Do not stand with head or arms over the grill STEP 5 To light using the igniter Push in and ...

Page 26: ...r right corner of the grill bottom casting 26 CAUTION Do not touch any hot grill parts The outside of the grill bottom becomes very hot during use It may be necessary to use protective gloves STEP 1 Turn the burner control knob s off The burner flame will go out STEP 2 Turn off the top L P cylinder valve by turning the knob in a clockwise direction until it stops IMPORTANT Always have the gas shut...

Page 27: ...p keep it operating more smoothly It is not unusual for similar units to heat a little differently CONTROL SETTINGS DUAL BURNER COOKING SYSTEM The high flame setting is for quick searing of meat Sear foods then finish cooking on a lower setting A medium setting works best for cooking steaks pork chops and hamburgers The lowest setting works well for all roasts and rotisserie foods Even thick steak...

Page 28: ... label COOKING TIPS IN CASE OF A MAJOR GREASE FIRE Prior to lighting the grill coat the cooking grids with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking Preheat the grill with the lid closed about five to ten minutes before cooking Cook with lid down when possible This will keep temperature even conserve fuel improve food s flavor and lessen flare ups Never leave cooking food unattended Frozen meat an...

Page 29: ... end holes Replace the orifices into the valve ends when they are dry Replace the burner assembly into the grill bottom after it is clean IMPORTANT Make sure the valve orifices are inside venturi tubes Secure burner to the grill bottom and reconnect the igniter wires Replace all other parts inside grill Reconnect the fuel cylinder to grill Inspect the condition and position of the gas supply hose ...

Page 30: ...Arrange the cord so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled or tripped over Do not clean any electrical product with a water spray or the like Store electrical products indoors out of reach of children when not in use Long detachable power supply cords or extension cords can also be used with care The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord...

Page 31: ...tor Box Collector Box Wire 8 Aluminum Pillar Green 10 24 x 3 8 Screw Printed Control Plate 10 24 x 1 2 Bolt LP Valve Regulator Hose Rotary Igniter Kit Control Knob Ignitor Knob Natural Gas Valve Hose ROC Base Locking Caster Non Locking Caster description Replaces LP HVR AL000104 Pillar Assembly Base Assembly Bottom Burner Assembly TM part no PX000105 AF000203 AZ000104 AQ000103 AZ001504 AZ000505 AM...

Page 32: ...r Box Collector Box Wire 8 Aluminum Pillar Silver 10 24 x 3 8 Screw Printed Control Plate 10 24 x 1 2 Bolt LP Valve Regulator Hose Rotary Igniter Kit Control Knob Igniter Knob Natural Gas Valve Hose ROC Base Locking Caster Non Locking Caster description Replaces LP HVR AL000103 Pillar Assembly Base Assembly Bottom Burner Assembly TM part no PX000104 AF000202 AZ001600 AQ000102 AZ001503 AZ000506 AM0...

Page 33: ...bly 5 Position venturi over orifices properly 6 Straighten hose 7 Double check for proper and snug connections Replace if necessary 1 Fill cylinder 2 Rotate grill to where the front faces the wind turn control knobs on high 3 Position venturi over orifices properly 4 1 2 Clean burner with safe solutions see Cleaning section in owner s manual for details turned Clean inside venturi tubes with a sma...

Page 34: ... lighting procedure if you look closely at the burner flames they ll be only 1 4 long on the high setting when they should be at least 1 insect _______________________________________________________________________________________ getting _______________________________________________________________________________________ Corrective action Corrective action Corrective action Corrective action ...

Page 35: ... 8 servings Yield HINT Soak wooden or bamboo skewers in water about a half hour prior to cooking BEEF FLAVORFUL FLANK STEAK BETTER BURGERS 1 beef flank steak about 2 pounds 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 garlic clove minced 1 8 teaspoon pepper 1 pound ground beef or turkey 4 teaspoons prepared hor...

Page 36: ...g mustard mixture Grill about 2 minutes longer or until heated through 4 servings Mix butter mustard onion and poppy seed Spread mixture on both halves of each bun layer a slice of Swiss cheese and several ham slices between halves Wrap each sandwich in foil and grill for 20 minutes Serve warm 6 servings Yield Yield Yield POULTRY GRILLED CHICKEN TASTY TURKEY 1 broiler fryer chicken 3 1 2 to 4 poun...

Page 37: ...uggested topping 4 servings Yield Yield Suggested Toppings for bread Yield 37 FISH SEAFOOD SHRIMP COMBO PACKETS SUPER SALMON 4 cups peeled potatoes about 1 1 4 lbs sliced 1 8 inch thick 1 cup sliced leeks or mild onions 1 cup chopped plum tomatoes 20 jumbo shrimp about 1 lb peeled and deveined 4 Tablespoon butter 2 teaspoon dill weed crushed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 2 teaspoon gr...

Page 38: ...S ONION BLOOM VEGETABLES ON A STICK HOW TO GRILL FROZEN VEGETABLES 1 Bermuda onion 1 tablespoon butter 2 teaspoons honey 1 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 medium zucchini cut into 1 inch slices 2 medium yellow summer squash cut into 1 inch slices 1 2 pound whole fresh mushrooms 1 3 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 1 2 teaspoons dried parsley flak...

Page 39: ...ets are removed from the grill This warranty does not cover damage or issues related to neglect abuse or modifications to the product Repair labor costs are the responsibility of the consumer All parts that meet the warranty requirement will be shipped at no charge via the discretion of the Customer Service Department ground shipments US Mail or Parcel Post ONLY Any Special handling charges i e Se...

Page 40: ...Castings logo R O C Rugged Outdoor Composite are trademarks of Vermont Castings and not to be used without express permission by the owners and managers of Vermont Castings Patents Pending USA 1998 2004 Revision A February 2004 Part No AO000118 TM TM ...

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