Hi. Thank you for choosing the Element grill. Here are a few simple steps that will get your Element grill sizzling in no time. Ready. Set. Grill.
Element by Fuego is the brainchild of visionary industrial designer, Robert Brunner and serial entrepreneur Alex Siow. Together, they challenge conventional thinking and transform everyday products into objects of desire. Consumed with improving how we interact with the products we love, Element is a modernist re-think on old-fashioned grilling. Robert Brunner, formerly Director of Design at Apple, now CEO of Ammunition Design Group in San Francisco, is the designer behind the Beats by Dr.
FELG21S FELG21C The award-winning Fuego Element is a new concept in backyard grilling. Designed for social connectedness, the host is now the center of the party and can entertain while his friends gather around the grill. The Element has a generous 346 sq. in. of cooking surface, a heavy-duty porcelain-coated cast iron grate, and the patented Dual-Zone burner that can easily grill up to 16 hamburgers in as little as 8 minutes.
DANGER AND WARNINGS You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating Your Gas Grill WARNING: Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, or damage to property. WARNING: Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled. Notice To Installer: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to combustible construction, 21 inches from sides and 21 inches from back. Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the area under the barbecue. Your barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use. You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue.
Liquid propane is not natural gas. A conversion kit must be purchased to use natural gas. Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation. Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue. Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly. If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder: 1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder. 2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself. 3. Call your fire department. General Instructions • • • • • 8 Your Element barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance.
• • • • This gas barbecue is designed for use with liquid propane (LP) gas by default. A NG conversion kit must be used when converting the LP unit to NG unit to use natural gas. A separate natural gas (NG) kit must be purchased which includes different hoses and orifices for use with NG. 7.0" W.C.. Do not use with charcoal fuel. The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris.
WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquid such as gasoline, alcohol, etc. and combustible materials. WARNING: (a) Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder under or near your gas barbecue. (b) Never fill LP cylinder beyond 80 percent full. If the information in (a) and (b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
Storage And/Or Non Use • • • • • The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane cylinder when the gas barbecue is not in use. When the gas barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space. LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a building, garage or other enclosed area.
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Element Grill Components 14
Tools needed for assembly: Phillips Screwdriver Wrench (Included) Lid Assembly Cast Iron Grate Diffuser Panel Control Knob Residue Tray Grill Handle (2) Tank Storage Door (Rear & Front) Grill Base Wheels (4) 15
Quick Set-up Guide Installation Parts Included: M6 Screws x6 (Actual Size) Wrench x1 Locking Wheels x2 Non-Locking Wheels x2 Tank Hook x1 16 M5 Screws x8 (Actual Size)
1 Install wheels by hand. Tighten with wrench (provided). 2 A: Fasten rear panel grill base with four screws(M5)provided. B: Assemble tank hook to marked label with two screws (M6)- provided.
! 3 Insert AA battery (provided) with the + end into the spring on the cap. Insert the control knob onto the control valve. 4 Place assembled rear door and grill base onto the control assembly with four screws (M5)- provided.
B 5 A A: Insert and fasten support spine to control assembly with two screws (M5) – provided. B: Fasten two screws(M6) to grill base C: Now the grill can be flipped onto its wheels. DO NOT USE THE GRILL HANDLES TO LIFT THE GRILL. 6 Install front panel; insert bottom hinge first, then use finger to depress top springhinge and release once aligned into position.
7 A: Place diffuser panel, cast iron grate, and roasting lid on grill. Please note that the grill grate should be positioned with the “FACE DOWN” writing as the bottom side of the grate. B: Slide residue tray into place in the space between the burner knob and below the firebowl. 8 You can hook the roasting lid on the grill when not in use in either the hanging or windbreak position.
9 Gas hook up (LP gas is Standard) A; LP: Open the front door, install a standard 20lb LP cylinder (Type 1) into the opening of the grill base(Note: the tank must be hanging from the tank hook) and connect the LP gas hose with regulator assembly to the LP cylinder. Proper procedures for gas leakage testing must be obeyed. Please note the Gas Hook-Up, Danger, and Warnings pages for more information.
Note: The outdoor cooking gas appliance and its individual shutoff must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 0.5 psi (3.5kPa). The outdoor cooking gas appliance must be isolated from the gas piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff during any pressure testing of the gas piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 0.5 psi(3.5kPa).
Lighting Instruction Manual Warning: Before Lighting, please make sure that the control knob is in the off position and the regulator assembly is in good condition. Control knob. IMPORTANT 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. The gas supply must be turned off when appliance is not in use. FIG (i) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: 1.
5. If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control off, wait 5 minutes for any excess gas to dissipate. Repeat step 1 through 5. 6. After burners are lit, turn knob to the zone to operate the dual zone burners (FIG B) at 21k BTU) or zone to operate outer ring (FIG C) at 15k BTU for indirect heat. MATCH LIGHTING: 1.
DUAL ZONE BURNERS Element’s patented dual zone burners, offers a whole new level of control. Zone 1 is for indirect cooking, 15,000 btu/hr. Zone 2 engages both burners and is used for direct cooking at 21,000 btu/hr. 1 Cooking with Zone 1 1 1 The outer burner can be turned on to cook the food through convection like cooking. Place the food in the center of the grill. Turn the control knob to .
LP Gas Hook-Up For Type 1 Or Qcc1 Regulator (Standard with grill): The Element by Fuego grill is orificed for use with LP gas and comes equipped with a high capacity hose and regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20lb. LP cylinder (Type 1). The LP tank is not included. LP hose and fittings are included. Operatingpressure: 11” W.C. To connect the LP regulator and hose assembly to the tank/valve assembly, first make sure the main valve on the tank is completely closed.
only. Do not change the regulator and hose assembly from that supplied with the unit or attempt to use a Type 1 equipped regulator and hose assembly with a standard 791 tank/valve assembly. The cylinder must be provided with a shut-off valve terminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet specified, as applicable, for connection Type 1. If the appliance is stored indoors, the cylinder must be disconnected and removed from the appliance.
knobs and battery to disable accidental ignition. Open the tank storage door containing the LP or natural gas hook up, this is where all tests will be performed. To Test: Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position. Turn the gas supply “ON”. Check all connections from the supply line, or LP cylinder up to and including the manifold pipe assembly. Apply the soap solution around the connection, valve, tubing and end of the manifold. Soap bubbles will appear where a leak is present.
Maintenance WARNING: IMPORTANT! Before lighting, inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior to turning the gas “on”. If there is evidence of cuts, wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. Grill Burner: Remove grill lid, diffuser panel, grate, and burner. Remove the screws holding burner to grill body by unscrewing counterclockwise. Grill Burner Flame Height: The factory burners have been set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in (FIG. 3).
Orifice Cleaning: With burner removed remove the orifice and shine a flashlight through the opening 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. IMPORTANT: Installation after cleaning: FIG. 5 After the cleaning, properly locate and re-attach the burner kit with respect to the orifices. Adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge. (FIG. 5 & 6) FIG.
Cleaning Residue Tray Cleaning: The residue tray can be washed by hand with standard dish soap and water and is also dishwasher safe. Cast Iron Grate And Frame Cleaning: Clean the cast iron grate with a wire brush. FIG. 7 Igniter Tip Cleaning: If lighting the burners is difficult you may need to clean and adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge. (FIG. 08) To ensure that the igniter lights properly, clean off any cooking residue that builds FIG. 8 up on igniter tip and burner.
Optional Raw Cast Iron Grate (FEAUG1) The grill comes standard with a low maintenance Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Grate. Nevertheless if you purchased the optional raw cast iron grill grate that is naturally porous and ideal for seasoning and aging, please follow the additional steps below to begin seasoning your grill grate before use. A well-seasoned grate will resist rust and create a virtually nonstick surface for cooking over time, preferred by most experienced chefs. 1.
Recommended Cooking Times Type of Meat Beef Boneless Rib Eye or Tenderloin Boneless Sirloin Steak Thickness 1 in 1 in Doneness Grilling Time* Safe Internal Temperature* *approx *data from USDA Med Rare Med Med Rare Med 14-18 18-22 14-18 18-22 145°F 62.8°C 145°F 62.8°C T-bone, Porterhouse steak 1 in Med Rare Med 8-12 12-15 145°F 62.8°C Ground Meat patties 3/4 in No longer pink 10-16 160°F 71.
Limited Warranty Information: Fuego Living LLC (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”) hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect.
This limited warranty does not cover damage due to such things as accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, neglect, acts of God, fires, earthquakes, floods, high winds, government, war, riot or labor trouble, strikes, lockouts, delay of carrier, unauthorized repair, or any other cause beyond the control of the Seller, whether similar or dissimilar to the foregoing. Seller is not responsible for any damages caused to Seller’s property resulting from the good.
For replacement parts, troubleshooting, and general inquiries please email or call us at: Customer Service: 1.888.883.8346 1.888.88.FUEGO Email: service@fuegoliving.com Recycling tip: Most of the packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of those materials through your local recycling depot or by placing them in appropriate collection containers. Product Registration: Register your product online at: www.elementbyfuego.com Manufacturer: Uni-Splendor Corp.
Fuego Living LLC 302 Washington St # 150-1895 San Diego, CA 92103 Tel: 888-88-fuego www.elementbyfuego.
