GOLD
Outdoor LP Gas Barbecue Grill Model No. GBC790W
Contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance. Do not return to place of purchase.
Operating Instructions
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connections
Make sure the regulator valve and hose connections are
securely fastened to the burner and the tank.
If your unit was assembled for you, visually check the
connection between the burner pipe and orifice. Make
sure the burner pipe fits over the orifice.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Failure to inspect this connection or
follow these instructions could cause
a fire or an explosion which can
cause death, serious bodily injury, or
damage to property.
Please refer to diagram for proper installation.
If the burner pipe does not rest flush to the orifice,
please contact 1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Tank/Gas Line Connection
Make 2-3 oz.a of leak solution by mixing one part liquid
dishwashing soap with three parts water.
Make sure control knobs are off.
Turn LP gas tank ON at valve.
Spoon leak check solution at all “x” locations
If any bubbles appear turn LP gas tank OFF, reconnect
and re-test. If you continue to see bubbles after several
attempts, disconnect LP gas source and contact
1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
If no bubbles appear after one minute turn tank OFF,
wipe away solution and proceed.
Operating Main Burners
Lighting
1. Open lid. Attempting to light the burner with the lid
closed may cause an explosion!
2. Make sure there are no obstructions of airflow to the
gas unit. Spiders and insects can nest within and clog
the burner / venturi tube at the orifice. A clogged
burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
3. All control knobs must be in the OFF position.
4. Turn on gas at LP gas tank.
5. Push and turn control knob c ounterclockwise to HIGH.
6. Press the electronic igniter button and hold for 5
seconds to light burner.
7. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn burner
control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat lighting
procedure.
8. If igniter does not light burner, use a lit match
secured with the lighting rod provided to light burners
manually. Access the burners through the cooking grid
and heat plates. Position the lit match near side of the
burner.
Important:
Always use the lighting rod provided when
lighting burners with a match.
9. After lighting, observe the burner flame, make sure
all burner ports are lit and flame height matches
illustration.
Caution
If burner flame goes out during
operation, immediately turn the gas
“OFF” and open lid to let the gas clear
for about 5 minutes before re-lighting.
LP Gas
Connection
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
Burner
venturi
Main Burners
Burner
venturi
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
LP Gas
Connection
Side Burner
X
X
X
X
X
LP Gas Tank Valve
Control Knob
Main Burner Lighting Rod Placement
Installing LP Gas Tank
To operate you will need (1) precision-filled standard grill LP gas
tank (20#) with external valve threads.
Note:
An empty standard grill LP gas tank weighs approximately
18 lbs. A precision-filled standard grill LP gas tank should weigh
no more than 38 lbs.
Insert LP Gas Tank
Place precision filled LP gas tank upright into hole in grill body so it is arranged for vapor
withdrawal.
Secure LP Gas Tank
Secure tank by sliding tank retainer wire over shoulder of LP gas tank.
Connect LP Gas Tank
Before connecting, be sure that there is no debris caught
in the head of the LP gas tank, head of the regulator valve
or in the head of the burner and burner ports.
Connect gas line to tank by turning knob clockwise until it
stops.
Disconnect LP Gas Tank
Before disconnecting make sure the LP gas tank valve OFF.
Disconnect gas line to tank by turning knob
counterclockwise until it is loose.
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Main burner proper flame height.
Burner
Flame
Slight
Yellow
Slight
Blue
Dark
Blue