Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VC100 Vermont Casting
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Gas Barbecue Grill For Models VC100, VC200 and VC400 50000444a 0801 VERMONT Castings VERMONT Castings VERMONT C astings USERS MANUAL.
Page i W arnings FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 fir e department. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
SIGNAL WORDS : The Signal W ords used in this Manual, and their intended meanings, are as follows : DANGER : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury . W ARNING : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in serious bodily injury .
Page iii A. SAFE LOCA TIONS FOR USE OF THIS OUTDOOR GRILL DANGER : • Never use this outdoor Grill inside any building, garage, shed or breezeway , or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent a possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
B. SAFE USE OF LP (PROP ANE) GAS DANGER : • Never install a propane cylinder that is more than 80 % full, as the contents may lack adequate room for expansion when exposed to heat. Propane vapor may then be vented through the pressure release valve, which could accumulate in a pool and later result in a fire or explosion.
Safety • Always promptly shut off the gas supply and immediately extinguish all flames if you smell gas. Always seek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire Department if the gas smell persists, because of the danger of fire or explosion. • Always confirm that there are no gas leaks before lighting this Grill.
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Safety Fig. 3 Fig. 2 Page 2 Check hose for breaks or wear before each use T ype I Connector Regulator Shutoff V alve Collar W ARNING: Use only the pressure regulator and and type I propane gas supply coupling and hose that is originally provided with this appliance or as specified by V ermont Castings, (see Fig.
Page 3 DANGER: a) Do not store a spare LP - Gas Cylinder under or near this appliance b) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full; and c) If the information in a) and b) is not followed exactly , a fire causing death or serious injury may occur .
Gas Hookup Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Page 4 Hooking Up to the LP (Propane) Gas Supply For Y our Safety 1. W ARNING : Never store or use gasoline or any other volatile substance in the vicinity of this Grill. 2. W ARNING : Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this Grill, or in the vicinity of any other potential heat source.
Natural Gas Supply Connection T o Connect: 1. Push back the Sleeve on the Socket as shown below (see Fig. 6a). 2. Insert Plug and release the Sleeve (see Fig.
Control Functions Page 6 Propane T ank V alve W ARNING : Never open the T ank V alve unless the Grill is being prepared for use, to prevent the pooling of propane vapor . Always open the V alve immediately before lighting the Grill, and always close it immediately after cooking has been completed.
Lighting the Main Burners Fig. 8 Fig. 9a Fig. 9b Fig. 9c Normal: Soft blue flames Out of Adjustment: Hard blue flames-too much air Poor Combustion: W avy , yellow flames-too little air Page 7 1.
T urning the Burners Off Fig. 10 Page 8 1. Always turn the burner control knob(s) to the OFF position when cooking has been completed. 2. Promptly turn OFF the gas supply valve at the propane cylinder or at the main natural gas supply line. 3. Close the Hood of the Grill.
Lighting the Oven Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) Page 9 Use of the Oven burner is ideal for the convection cooking of roasts, seafood, vegetables and pizzas. T o start the Oven burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely , before attempting to light the Grill.
Lighting the Rotisserie Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) Fig. 1 1 Page 10 The Rotisserie burner provides the steady , even heat required to cook poultry and roasts to self-basted perfection. T o start the Rotisserie burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely before attempting to light the Grill.
Rotisserie Setup (Optional to Model VC100) Fig. 12 Page 11 The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only . W ARNING : Never use the main burners while using the Rotisserie burner , as that could result in igniting the drippings, or overheating your Grill.
Lighting the Side Burner (Optional to Models VC100 & VC200) Fig. 13 O F F HI LO IGNITOR V AL VE CONTROL Page 12 W ARNING : Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the side burner , to prevent possible bodily injury .
Using the Smoker Boxes Fig. 14a Fig. 14b Page 13 Every V ermont Castings Grill is equipped with a Main Oven Burner Smoker Box integrated into the Sear Plate assembly and VC200 & 400 models have a Rotisserie Burner Smoker Box. Y ou can add a distinct, smoky flavor to your food by burning a variety of woods or herbs in this unit.
Methods of Cooking With its combination of burners and accessories your V ermont Castings gas grill can provide for virtually every conceivable style of cooking. • The powerful Main burners deliver the middle and high range of tempera- tures desired for traditional barbecuing.
One of the keys to extending your range of grilling capabilities is a fundamental understanding of the two common methods of cooking, Direct and Indirect cooking.
Grilling T ips Page 16 A few helpful hints will ensure that your grilling results are perfect every time. • Apply a light coating of cooking oil to your cooking grids before grilling, to prevent foods from sticking. • Cook similar portion sizes together , so that they all cook evenly .
T ype of Food Beef Burgers Roasts Blade, Sirloin T ip Steaks Porterhouse, Rib, Ribeye, Sirloin, T -Bone Filet Mignon Poultry Chicken, Parts Chicken, Whole Chicken Breasts, Boneless Cornish Hens Duck T urkey W eight/ Thickness 1 inch 1 inch 2 inches 3 –4 lbs.
Cooking T emperature 400-450 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325 –350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 375-400 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F.
Cooking T emperature 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 400-450 ° F. 325-350 ° F. 325-350 ° F.
Care & Cleaning Fig. 16 Page 20 W ARNING : Always observe the following safety precautions, to prevent bodily injury and to assure that your Grill will operate properly : • Always allow sufficient time for the Grill to cool fully before handling or cleaning any of its parts.
Fig. 18 Fig. 17 Adjust Shutter and Keep Screen Clean Fig. 19 Page 21 Cooking Grids The cooking grids have been porcelain enameled for durability and ease of cleaning. These Grills may be cleaned with any nonabrasive cleaning agent formulated for kitchen use, or a brass wire brush.
Drip T ray Fig. 20 Page 22 The drip tray located under the burner pan in the bottom of the Grill body is provided to catch excess cooking fats and juices. The drip tray is accessible from the left-hand side of the Grill, when facing it from the front.
Maintenance Burner Adjustment Fig. 21 Page 23 Fig. 22 V entur i T ube V alv e Outlet 1/4" NOTE : It may be necessary to adjust the burners periodi- cally , to compensate for variables in gas characteristics. If you notice that the burner flame pattern is irregular (see Figs.
Unit won’t stay lit Wind Running out of fuel PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED Burner will not light Gas supply turned off Out of propane Blockage in the gas system Misalignment of the gas valve to the venturi tubes of the burner .
PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE ACTION REQUIRED Blockage in the burner or gas system Corroded burner Improper air shutter opening Excessively fatty foods Grease buildup Uneven burn pattern or Flashback fire E.
W arranty OUTDOOR PRODUCTS ◆ Lifetime W arranty • On all exterior Stainless Steel Components, such as the cart paneling & doors, shelving, condiment bins and handles. ◆ 10 Y ear W arranty • On all porcelain onsteel surfaces such as the shelving, hood and burn chamber .
CFM Corporation 2695 Meado wv ale Boulev ard Mississaug a, Ontario L5N 8A3 Canada (800) 668-5323 www .cfmcorp .com Service Note: If you are experiencing difficultie s or are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact CFM at the telephone number listed above prior to returning your grill to the store.
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