Char-Broil 463439915, Product Manual

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First Time Use

Read your Assembly Manual and ensure the grill is put together 
properly.  Remove all Point-of-Purchase advertising material from 
all grill surfaces before first use.  We recommend operating your 
grill on its highest setting for 15-20 minutes prior to your first use.  
This aids in removing the oils used during manufacturing.

Lava Rock / Briquettes

This gas grill has been designed, engineered, and tested to be 
used with heat tents to provide more even heating, improve the 
cleaning process, and reduce flare-ups.  The addition of after 
market lava rocks, charcoal, or briquettes of any type will cause 
poor combustion and increase the likelihood of a grease fire, and 
is not recommended.  Using briquettes, lava rock, or charcoal in 
this grill will void your warranty.  For extra smoke flavor, we 
recommend using a smoker box with wood chips.

Temperature 

The temperature gauge in the hood of your new grill measures 
air temperature.  The air temperature inside your grill will never 
be as hot as the temperature at the cooking surface.  This 
gauge is calibrated to give a close indication of the grate 
temperature.

Note:  Since 1995, all regulators (the part that attaches to the 
gas tank to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safety 
feature that restricts gas flow in the event of a gas leak. You can 
inadvertently activate this safety feature without having a gas 
leak. This typically occurs when you turn on the gas using the 
grill control knob before you turn on the LP tank valve.  If the gas 
regulator safety feature activates, the grill will only reach 
temperatures between 250°F and 300°F even with all burners 
on the high setting.

Regulator

Coupling Nut

If your grill is not getting hotter than 250°F to 300°F these 
steps should be taken first to reset the gas regulator safety 
device:

1. Open the grill lid.
2. Turn off all knobs on the control panel in front.
3. Turn off the tank knob.
4. Disconnect the regulator from the LP tank.
5. Wait 30 seconds.
6. Reconnect the regulator to the LP tank.
7. Slowly open the LP tank knob all the way. Do not put 

excessive force on the valve at the full open position to avoid 
damaging the valve.

8. Turn on the appropriate control knob and light the grill per the 

instructions.

An illustration of this process is included in this Product Guide.  
See Troubleshooting section for additional information.

GRILLING GUIDE – Getting Started 

Pre-Heating Your Grill

Just like your home oven, your grill should be pre-heated to 
provide optimum performance. Pre-heat the grill on high for 10-
15 minutes – longer if weather conditions require.  Please refer to 
the lighting instructions inside the Product Guide if you have 
questions about how to light your grill.  A match-light chain and 
hole is provided for your convenience.

Outdoor grilling is really quite simple.  You'll succeed with 
burgers, dogs, or steaks usually on your very first try.  With 
experience, you will learn how to work with your grill, creating 
more imaginative meals all the time.  This knowledge makes up 
the art of grilling.  Before you start grilling, organize your food 
according to cooking technique and required cooking time, and 
optimize the use of your grilling area.

Direct Cooking

Direct cooking involves grilling your meat directly over high heat.  
It is perfect for searing steaks, chops, and other smaller pieces of 
meat and vegetables that quickly make their way to the table.