artisan AAE, Care And Use Manual

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Page 2: ...2 PASTE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL IN THIS LOCATION NOTES BARBECUE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL ...

Page 3: ...N CGA B149 1 National Gas Installation code or CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation code All components must be grounded in accordance with local codes or with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 990 or Canadian Electrical code CSA C22 1 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuel generates toxic by products which are on the list of substances which are known by the Stat...

Page 4: ...not let potholders touch hot portions of the grill rack Only certain types of glass heatproof glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill use These types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes Use only on low or medium heat settings and according to their manufacturer s directions Grease is flammable Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it A...

Page 5: ...urned off and the grill is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill The chemical that produces the spraying action could in the presence of heat ignite or cause metal parts to corrode Do not operate the grill under unprotected combustible construction Use only in well ventilated areas Do not use in buildings garages sheds breezeways or any enclosed areas Keep the area s...

Page 6: ...te the following steps 1 Remove all packaging materials 2 Ensure that the burners are positioned correctly on their orifices and are fully seated onto their supports 3 Position the tile trays onto their support ledge 4 Make the connection to the gas regulator according to the instructions on pages 8 11 for your gas type 5 To comply with safety and service requirements main gas shut off valve must ...

Page 7: ...ent reseat burner or contact your authorized service provider NOTES CONCERNING GFCI USE AND LOCATION 1 Do not attempt to circumvent using a GFCI receptacle it is for your safety 2 Ensure that the GFCI receptacle is located in an easily accessed location 3 Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation and testing must comply with local and national codes WARNING IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTR...

Page 8: ...e absence of local codes to the national fuel gas code ANSI Z223 1a 1988 Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the Standard CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas Installation or CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation Code Manifold pressure with LP Operating 10 0 W C Non operating 11 2 W C L P TANK REQUIREMENTS Use only a standard 20 Lb 5 Gal propane gas cylinder 18 1 4 H x Ø12 1 4 The tank must be i...

Page 9: ...nnections ANSI CGA V I LP GAS CONNECTION TO LP TANKS Your ARTISAN Grill for use with LP gas is supplied with a high capacity hose regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 Lb LP cylinder The LP gas pressure regulator and hose supplied with this unit must be used without alteration To connect the regulator hose assembly follow the next steps 1 Locate the gas connection under the rear right...

Page 10: ... positioned and easily accessible as an emergency gas shutoff Your ARTISAN Grill for use with Natural Gas comes equipped with its own regulator which is shipped loose but must be installed CAUTION CYLINDERS MUST BE STORED OUTDOORS IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN DISCONNECTED LP CYLINDERS MUST HAVE THREADED VALVE PLUGS TIGHTLY INSTALLED AND MUST NOT BE STORED IN A BUILDING GA...

Page 11: ... from the unit Do not smoke while leak testing Never leak test with an open flame GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR SUPPLIED BY ARTISAN MUST BE USED TYPICAL ARTISAN BARBECUE 32 MODEL SHOWN SHUT OFF HAND VALVE MUST BE LOCATED IN ACCESSIBLE AREA INCOMING NG SUPPLY Figure 3 NG FLEXIBLE HOSE OR HARD PIPING BY CUSTOMER To connect the regulator hose assembly follow the next steps 1 Locate the regulator and gas con...

Page 12: ...ar the shut off valve of the gas supply line Spray all the fittings Bubbles indicate leaks LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the unit must be used Never substitute regulators for those supplied with the grill If a replacement is necessary contact the factory for proper replacement Screw the regulator Type QCC1 into the LP tank Leak check t...

Page 13: ...r does not light in 4 seconds turn the knob OFF wait 5 minutes and try again If the burner will not light after several attempts see page 25 Troubleshooting To assure that an IR burner is lit very carefully place your hand 8 10 inches away from the burner surface If you do not feel the heat of the burner shut off control knob wait five minutes and attempt to relight BUTTON SYMBOLS AND LOCATIONS IG...

Page 14: ... not function you can light the burner by holding a lit match to the burner with the control knob at the HI position After your first use of the rotisserie burner it is likely that the stainless steel adjacent and directly above the burner will darken to a dark blue color This is a normal property of the corrosion resistant type 304 stainless steel used in the manufacturing of your barbecue and is...

Page 15: ...MENT A sheet metal cap at the inlet of the burner called the AIR SHUTTER regulates the amount of air that enters into the burner for combustion The air shutter is locked in place by a screw which must be loosened prior to lighting the burner for adjustment The air shutter adjustment screws are accessible with a flat screwdriver by removing the burner Loosen the screw of the air shutter Reinstall t...

Page 16: ...rner is fully lit around the perimeter when the knob is in the LOW position Once proper adjustment is reached reattach the knob by pushing onto stem OPERATING THE GRILL BEFORE USING THE GRILL Make sure the grill has been leak tested and is properly located Remove any packing material Read and understand the instructions in this manual U BURNERS The grill burners encompass the entire cooking area a...

Page 17: ...a crisp flavorful outside with a tender juicy inside Just the result you want with most grilled foods USING THE GRILL Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning The intense infrared heat produced by your Artisan Grill meets these requirements perfectly Meat is cooked evenly throughout while juices grease and food particles are vaporized upon contact with the burner giving added fl...

Page 18: ... food onto the skewer Center the product to be cooked on the skewer then push the meat holders firmly together Tighten the thumb nuts of the meat holders with pliers It may also be necessary to wrap the food with butcher s string never use nylon or plastic string to secure any loose portions Once the food is secure insert the skewer into the coupler Start the motor with the switch located on the e...

Page 19: ...e outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner The result is a crisp flavorful outside with a tender juicy inside Just the result you want with most grilled foods HOW TO GRILL WITH IR Properly pre heat the grill by following the lighting instructions on page 12 Place food on grill grids and turn every 2 to 2 1 2 minutes until foo...

Page 20: ...aning with abrasives should be carried out along this grain direction and not across it 6 After use always remove wet cleaning aids such as cloths pads containers from the surface to avoid formation of water marks or stains 7 If necessary dry the Grill after use with a soft dry cloth or towel If the preceding guidelines are adhered to your ARTISAN Grill should offer excellent life and should live ...

Page 21: ... the hot grill assists the cleaning process by softening any food particles The food particles will fall and burn If the grill is allowed to cool before cleaning then cleaning will be more difficult DRIP TRAY The drip tray should be cleaned after every usage of the grill After allowing the grill to cool completely remove the drip tray by pulling it out from the grill until it stops then lifting th...

Page 22: ...proper spark The gap should be 1 8 to 3 16 To adjust gap hold the base of the wire rod tightly with a pair of pliers and with another set of pliers twist the tip of the wire to achieve the correct gap NOTE Rough handling of the electrode can crack the ceramic body causing all of the igniters to fail Replace the tile trays ensuring that they sit level and do not rock Light all of the burners and ch...

Page 23: ...page 24 or call for service If the burner will not match light and the gas supply has been confirmed then check the burner for blockages FLAME IS YELLOW GAS SMELL IF YOU SMELL GAS WHILE THE GRILL IS OPERATING IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF ALL BURNERS Perform a leak test and check for blockages according to the procedure on page 24 Also check the air shutter adjustment according to the procedure on page 15 ...

Page 24: ... 23 to diagnose problems with the Rotisserie IR burner The IR burner flame may be hard to see in bright sunny conditions GRILL GETS TOO HOT IF THE GRILL GETS TOO HOT TURN IT OFF IMMEDIATELY AND ALLOW IT TO COOL Perform a leak test according to the procedure on page 11 If leaks cannot be corrected call for service before attempting to use the grill LIGHTS DON T WORK Check that power is connected an...

Page 25: ...hen handling lights Always keep halogen lights free of fingerprints and grease when replacing Because of the light bulb s very high operating temperature grease or finger prints left on the light bulb might reduce the bulb s life Insert a new light bulb using a clean cloth and do not force the light bulb in the socket Very little effort is required for the bulb to SNAP and lock into place Look at ...

Page 26: ...efore we suggest that you always keep your barbecue clean dry and covered when not in use This is even more important when long term storage is intended always store the grill clean dry and covered with your Artisan barbecue cover Also do not allow any food particles or grease to be left inside your barbecue as this will attract rodents which in addition to being undesirable from an hygienic stand...

Page 27: ...own above 2 Unscrew the battery cap rotate counterclockwise as viewed from below 3 Either insert a new battery or replace the old battery with a new battery 4 Replace the battery cap rotate clockwise as viewed from below 5 Slide the drip tray back in place REMOVE CAP REPLACE CAP DRIP TRAY Note All ART2 models have 115 V ignition No batteries are required ...

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Page 29: ...r related charges Product must be installed and connected to a gas source in accordance with what is specified in the installation instructions or in the Care and Use Manual with no exceptions and by a qualified professional installer All replacement components such as valves etc must be an Artisan product Artisan s warranty only applies to the original purchaser and may not be transferred and com...

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