User Guide for models: EP01AMG Please retain this manual for future reference DANGER AND WARNINGS You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating Your Gas Grill DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flames. 3. Open lid. 4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
HI, Thank you for choosing the Portable grill. Here are a few simple steps that will get your Portable grill sizzling in no time. Ready. Set. Grill.
Before you use the grill, we recommend that you read through the entire user manual, which provides the description of the grill and its functions.
DANGER AND WARNINGS You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating Your Gas Grill General Instructions Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled. Do not store a spare or disconnected propane cylinder under or near this barbecue. Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
Never lean over an open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box. Do not enlarge valve orifice or burner ports when cleaning the valve or burner. The Element Portable gas barbecue grill should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis. Use the regulator that is supplied with your Element Portable gas barbecue grill. Propane gas is not natural gas.
damage property and cause serious bodily injury or death. If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the propane cylinder: 1. Move away from propane cylinder. 2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself. 3. Call your fire department. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances known by the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
codes, or in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54. • The pressure regulator supplied with the gas barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for 14.6 inches of water column (pressure). • This gas barbecue is designed for use with propane gas only. Do not use with natural (piped in city) gas. The regulator is for Propane gas only. • Do not use with charcoal fuel. • This gas grill is not intended for commercial use.
WARNING: Do not use the grill within 21 inches of combustible materials. WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave unattended. WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surface. WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials. WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) Propane cylinder under or near the Element Portable gas barbecue grill.
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Quick Set Up 1 Push the 2 locking buttons simultaneously to release each of the left and right folding legs. You will hear a click as the legs engage and lock downwards to its full open position. FIG.01 FIG. 01 2 Secure handle to lid with nuts provided. FIG. 02. FIG. 02. 3 Install the regulator kit into the burner inlet and turn it counter-clockwise to secure it as shown on FIG. 03. FIG.
4 Unscrew the residue tray (turn counter-clockwise) and release the tray to its full open position. FIG.04. FIG. 04. 5 Place cooking grate on grill as shown on FIG. 05. FIG.05.
Installation of Travel Band. 1 Hook left side of travel band (logo side) onto the left handle while both legs are locked in closed position. 2 Center and gently pull travel band over lid. 3 Push down tab on travel band hook onto right handle to secure band and lid in place.
Gas Hook Up Use propane cylinders with a capacity of 14.1oz or 16.4oz. You can find these tanks available in most of the sporting and hardware stores. WARNING: Use cylinders that are marked “Propane fuel” only. NOTE: Your Element Portable gas barbecue grill is equipped with a cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal. While holding carrying handle closest to propane cylinder with one hand, push propane cylinder into regulator and turn clockwise until tight.
WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak. WARNING: (a)Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder under or near your gas barbecue. (b) Never fill LP cylinder beyond 80 percent full. (c) If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
Leak Testing After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. Inspect the burner for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the “General Maintenance” section of this manual. Check all gas fittings for leaks. WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting. NOTE: All factory-made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks.
CHECK: 1) Regulator-to-propane cylinder connection. WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1), remove propane cylinder. Do not operate grill. Use a different propane cylinder and recheck for leaks with soap and FIG. 07. water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the propane cylinder, turn OFF the gas. DO 1) . NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact our Customer Service toll free number on the back of this manual. CHECK: 2) Regulator-to-tap connection.
Lighting Instruction Warning: Before Lighting, make sure control knob indication is at the (OFF) position and entire hose assembly is in proper working condition. IMPORTANT Control Knob. Do not leave items on or against the barbecue. Keep flammable products and sprays away. For outdoor use only. SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS: Turn burner control knob to the (OFF) position. Turn gas supply off. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Read instructions before lighting. 2.
enance Grill Burner Flame Height: The factory burner has been set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern: 1: Burner tube 2: Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3: Light blue 4: Dark blue If flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube, check if the ventilation openings of the burner tube are blocked by dirt, debris, spider webs, etc. In order for burner to work properly there must be no obstructing the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
FIG.13. FIG.11. Orifice Cleaning: Shine a flashlight to ensure there is no blockage. Use a needle to clear any debris. Be extremely careful not to enlarge the hole or break off the needle. NOTE: Installation after cleaning: After the cleaning, properly locate and re-attach the burner. Adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge so that it is approximately 2-4mm away from the burner surface. See FIG.10. FIG.12.
. Cast Iron Grate Cleaning: Clean the cast iron grate with a wire brush. Igniter Tip Cleaning: If lighting the burner is difficult you may need to clean and adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge. To ensure that the igniter lights properly, clean off any cooking residue that builds up on igniter tip and burner. Use a very fine grit sand paper to clean igniter tip and edge of burner. Igniter tip should be 2–4 mm away from burner surface.
Using The Grill Cast Iron Grate Seasoning It is recommended to season your cast iron grate before you begin cooking on your Element Portable Gas Grill. A well-seasoned grate will resist rust and create a virtually nonstick surface for cooking. 1. Brush vegetable oil lightly over cast iron pieces to coat the entire surface. 2. Heat the grate to approximately 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius) on low over your grill for approximately 1/2 hour. 3.
Recommended Cooking Times Type of Meat Beef Boneless Rib Eye or Tenderloin Boneless Sirloin Steak Thickness Doneness Grilling Time (Med to High) 1 in Med Rare Med Med Rare Med 14-18 18-22 14-18 18-22 1 in T-bone, Porterhouse steak 1 in Med Rare Med 8-12 12-15 Ground Meat patties 3/4 in No longer pink 14-18 4-5 oz each Tender and no longer pink 12-15 Turkey Breast 1/2 in Tender and no longer pink 12-15 Pork Boneless Loin chop 3/4 in Med 8-11 Lamb Rib or Loin chop 1 in Med 10-15
Limited Warranty Fuego North America (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”) hereby fully agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect.
similar or dissimilar to the foregoing. Seller is not responsible for any damages caused to Seller’s property resulting from the good. This limited warranty applies only inside the Continental US. (Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii are not warranted). Seller is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages, and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond the Limited Warranty described above.
