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Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet K500HB, Use And Care Manual

The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet K500HB is a top-of-the-line outdoor grill designed for unforgettable cooking experiences. With its innovative features and durable construction, it promises superior performance and mouth-watering results. To ensure maximum satisfaction, don't forget to download the free use and care manual from 88.208.23.73:8080.

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Grill Controls

A. 

Ignition Burner Control: 

Controls the flame 

on the ignition burner which is used to start 
the main burners. The electronic ignition for 
the ignition burner is activated by pressing 
in the ignition burner control knob. 
 
 
 

B. 

Main Burner Controls: 

Controls the height 

of the flame on the main burners. The main 
burners are ignited by the ignition burner. 
 
 
 

C. 

Rotisserie Burner Control(s): 

Controls 

the flame on the rotisserie burner(s). The 
electronic ignition for the rotisserie burner(s) 
is activated by pressing in the rotisserie 
burner control knob(s). 
 
 
 

D. 

Cooktop Burner Controls: 

Controls the 

flame on the cooktop burner. The electronic 
ignition for the cooktop burners is activated 
by pressing in the cooktop burner control 
knob(s). 
 
 
 

E. 

Rotisserie Motor On/Off Switch: 

Activates 

the rotisserie motor. Requires grill to be 
plugged into an outdoor GFI outlet (120V). 
 
 
 

F. 

Control Panel Lighting On/Off Switch: 

Activates ambient LED lighting. Requires 
grill to be plugged into an outdoor GFI 
outlet (120V).

FIGURE 18

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B

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D D

A

B

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F

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C

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D

K500H Series

K750H Series

K1000H Series

K1500H Series

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off, wait 5 

  minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the ignition 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH position. The main 
burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, 
turn the main burner controls off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the 
rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off,

  wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the ignition burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH 
position. The main burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition 
does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the main burner controls off, wait 
5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Remove the burner cover before operation.
Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off, wait 5 

  minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the ignition 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH position. The main 
burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, 
turn the main burner controls off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the 
rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off,

  wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the ignition burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH 
position. The main burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition 
does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the main burner controls off, wait 
5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Remove the burner cover before operation.
Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off, wait 5 

  minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the ignition 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH position. The main 
burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, 
turn the main burner controls off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the 
rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off,

  wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the ignition burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH 
position. The main burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition 
does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the main burner controls off, wait 
5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Remove the burner cover before operation.
Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off, wait 5 

  minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the ignition 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH position. The main 
burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, 
turn the main burner controls off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the 
rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. Continue pressing 
in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop 
burner control off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

1.

 Read instructions before lighting.

2. 

Open lid during lighting.

3.

 If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control(s) off,

  wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Key to Burner Control Labels

CAUTION

Ignition Burner

Main Burner

Rotisserie Burner

Lighting Instructions

Main Burners

To light the main burners, you must first light the ignition burner.
Press in the ignition burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the ignition burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
Once the ignition burner is lit, turn on any main burner to the HIGH 
position. The main burner will light from the ignition burner. If ignition 
does not occur within 5 seconds, turn the main burner controls off, wait 
5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Rotisserie Burner(s)

Press in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second.
While continuing to press in the control, turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the rotisserie burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burners

Remove the burner cover before operation.
Press in the cooktop burner control and turn to the HIGH position. 
Continue pressing in until the burner lights. If ignition does not occur 
within 5 seconds, turn the cooktop burner control off, wait 5 minutes, 
and repeat the lighting procedure. 
See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions.

Cooktop Burner

Summary of Contents for Outdoor Gourmet K500HB

Page 1: ...Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grills U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E ...

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Page 3: ...re to heed the warnings or follow the safety instructions and practices described in this Use and Care Guide is not covered by the warranty DANGER IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 Open grill hood 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or fire department Failure to follow these instructions could result i...

Page 4: ...azoo Hybrid Fire Grill we are here to help Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Customer Service at 1 800 868 1699 or customerservice KalamazooGourmet com Please have your model number and serial number ready or include it in your email Model Number F F K500HB F F K750HB F F K1000HB Fuel Type F F Natural Gas Serial Number F F K500HT F F K750HT F F K1000HT F F Liquid Propane F F K500HS F F K750HS F F ...

Page 5: ...uired Clearances 14 Grill Dimensions 15 Initial Assembly 21 Get to Know Your Grill 22 Grill Controls 28 Lighting Your Grill 31 Ignition System Power Supply 33 Burner Adjustments 35 Valve Adjustments 37 Cooking with Your Grill 38 Recipes 48 Caring for Your Grill 69 Troubleshooting 72 Electrical Diagrams 73 Warranty 77 Installation Checklist 80 ...

Page 6: ...www KalamazooGourmet com 2 ...

Page 7: ...agon Burners Weighing in at more than 13 pounds each cast brass Dragon Burner is warranted for life and engineered for superior performance Kalamazoo grills are the most powerful and capable grills on the market and these burners are at the heart of every one Custom Cooking Surfaces Select your ideal combination of cooking surface patterns optimized for meat fish or vegetables The cooking surfaces...

Page 8: ...www KalamazooGourmet com 4 ...

Page 9: ...ice of wood or charcoal The Dragon Burner not only ignites your fuel it can prolong the fire for extended cooking C Ultimate Versatility The deep firebox is engineered to open up a world of new cooking possibilities The improved heat dynamics of a Kalamazoo enable superior roasting smoking and even baking capabilities D Hassle Free Cleaning Any ash grease and debris funnel down to a cleanout pan t...

Page 10: ...u are lighting the burner Make sure you are pushing in the burner valve to activate the ignition when you attempt to light the burner When the burners are on or the grill is hot do not touch the grilling surface warming rack any part of the grill s interior or any surface of areas surrounding the grilling surface These areas become extremely hot and may cause severe burns Likewise do not touch any...

Page 11: ... with the installation If the connections are not perfectly sealed you can have a small leak resulting in the faint smell of gas even if the grill appears to be working properly Close the gas supply shut off valve and call a qualified technician to locate and resolve the leak California Proposition 65 Warning The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by products that are on the list of substa...

Page 12: ...n the model supplied Never use a dented or rusty LP tank Never connect the grill to anything other than the fuel source indicated on the serial plate Factory conversion kits are available for switching fuel sources Contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet or an authorized dealer for details Conversion kit installation must be done by a qualified technician The LP gas cylinder must include a collar to pro...

Page 13: ...ER BE STORED INDOORS Cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and must not be stored in a building garage or any other enclosed area The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the grill must be used Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be the type specified by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet For replacement parts contact Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet cus...

Page 14: ...ing the coupler Turn the green coupler clockwise until tightened up but do not over tighten IMPORTANT Always close the main valve on the tank before disconnecting or transporting the tank IMPORTANT After connecting a fresh LP tank you may need to purge air from the system Before lighting open the main valve on the tank Turn the control valves on the grill to the HIGH position for about 15 seconds ...

Page 15: ...d 20 feet away from the grill All gas connections should be made by a qualified technician The installation and all installer supplied parts must conform to local codes In the absence of local codes the installation and all parts should conform to the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 All pipe sealants must be an approved type Grill ...

Page 16: ...ooktop burners and 8 0 W C all other burners via additional regulator installed inside grill A step down regulator MUST be used on an LP house system to reduce the pressure down to 11 0 W C for the grill IMPORTANT Always close gas supply shut off valve before disconnecting the grill gas supply hose IMPORTANT An installer supplied safety shut off valve MUST be installed on the gas supply line for t...

Page 17: ...Make a soap solution of one part liquid dish soap and one part water Make sure all grill control valves are in the OFF position Turn the gas supply ON Use a spray bottle brush or rag to apply the mild soap solution to all connections from the supply line or LP cylinder to the connection on the grill Check all connections Soap bubbles will appear at any connections with a leak Turn OFF the gas supp...

Page 18: ...to protect people from injury Do not place the grill on a surface that is unable to safely support the weight of the grill or may cause it to be unstable Never place the grill where the gas hose creates a safety hazard see Figure 2 Tripping over an exposed gas hose may create a gas leak or create other serious safety hazards Never locate the grill in a building breezeway shed or other such enclose...

Page 19: ... warming rack Deep hopper cleaning Single Hybrid Fire Grilling System drawer Stainless steel leveling legs 73 000 total BTUs 66 000 LP 2 amps 36 COUNTER HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE 1 1 4 27 7 8 INSTALLATION WIDTH 54 5 8 36 18 5 8 29 3 8 OVERALL WIDTH 1 1 8 25 MIN INSTALLATION DEPTH 4 3 4 3 1 4 26 1 2 MAX INSTALLATION DEPTH 2 5 16 REAR CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR HOOD OPENING 30 7 16 28 25 MIN 26 1 2 MAX 3...

Page 20: ...l lighting Flip up warming rack Deep hopper cleaning Single Hybrid Fire Grilling System drawer Stainless steel leveling legs 107 000 total BTUs 98 000 LP 2 amps 36 COUNTER HEIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE 1 1 4 37 7 8 INSTALLATION WIDTH 54 5 8 36 18 5 8 39 3 8 OVERALL WIDTH 1 1 8 25 MIN INSTALLATION DEPTH 4 3 4 3 1 4 26 1 2 MAX INSTALLATION DEPTH 2 5 16 REAR CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR HOOD OPENING 30 7 16 38 ...

Page 21: ...ing Flip up warming rack Deep hopper cleaning Side by side Hybrid Fire Grilling System drawers Stainless steel leveling legs 142 000 total BTUs 129 000 LP 2 amps HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE 1 1 4 50 7 8 INSTALLATION WIDTH 36 18 5 8 54 5 8 25 1 2 MIN INSTALLATION DEPTH 1 1 8 2 5 16 REAR CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR HOOD OPENING 30 7 16 4 3 4 3 1 4 26 1 2 MAX INSTALLATION DEPTH 36 COUNTER HEIGHT 52 3 8 OVERALL WIDT...

Page 22: ...azooGourmet com 18 Freestanding Grill Dimensions 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 72 1 4 26 1 2 32 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 27 7 8 26 1 2 32 68 1 4 K500HS Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K500HS K500HT Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K500HT ...

Page 23: ...1 800 868 1699 19 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 26 1 2 32 78 1 4 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 82 1 4 26 1 2 32 K750HS Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K750HS K750HT Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K750HT ...

Page 24: ...www KalamazooGourmet com 20 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 26 1 2 32 91 1 4 3 1 4 36 54 5 8 95 1 4 26 1 2 32 K1000HS Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K1000HS K1000HT Hybrid Fire Freestanding Grill K1000HT ...

Page 25: ...top burner grid on the cooktop burner tray K Place the cooktop cover over the cooktop A Place the warming rack above the rotisserie burner s The end with the dog leg bend should be toward the front right side of the grill B See page 23 for rotisserie rod installation instructions C Place the primary cooking grates in the grill D Insert the Hybrid Fire Grilling Drawer E If not already on the unit m...

Page 26: ...hting the grill Keep grill hood open when starting a charcoal or wood fire and when the hood thermometer temperature reads greater than 750 F D Warming Rack The warming rack can be used for warming food or for cooking food more slowly than on the primary cooking surface The warming rack flips up out of the way for using the rotisserie system Do not operate the rotisserie burner s while the warming...

Page 27: ...rotisserie forks to hold rolled roasts securely Always wear gloves and use caution when handling a hot rotisserie spit Beware of the sharp point on the rotisserie spit Keep the rotisserie spit away from children when hot and when not in use G Rotisserie Spit Mounts The rotisserie motor uses an indirect chain drive system to rotate the rotisserie spit The spit inserts first through the opening on t...

Page 28: ...amage your grill If the solid fuel does not fit through the drawer opening to close the drawer it is too large to be used or the drawer is too full IMPORTANT Before opening a drawer containing hot embers pull the drawer open slightly about 1 inch just until the drawer front is clear of the face of the drawer opening Lift the drawer up by the handle and then release to drop the drawer and shake emb...

Page 29: ...ronic ignition coil and provide for convenient manual ignition Open the Hybrid Fire Grilling Drawer a few inches to access the flash tube M Ignition Burner Ignition Coil The coil inside the flash tube glows hot to ignite the ignition burner gas that collects in the ignition burner flash tube You can see the glow of the coil from the front of the flash tube Never touch the coil or other parts of th...

Page 30: ...lowing section on grill controls T Cooktop Grate Supports pots and pans above the cooktop burners Do not cover the entire grate with a griddle or otherwise block airflow above the burners U Cooktop Burners The cooktop burners are made from machined brass with enameled cast iron diffusion caps The diffusion caps sit loosely on top of the machined brass pieces The caps must be in place on top of the...

Page 31: ... smoker box see Figure 17 mounts to the side of a freestanding grill with the chimney see Figure 17 E channeling smoke into the main grill chamber Typical usage is as follows 1 Light a charcoal fire in the charcoal tray see Figure 17 A using the electric starter with the tray placed in the bottom slot of the smoker box Wait for the fire to subside coals ashed over and glowing with little visible f...

Page 32: ...he control turn to the HIGH position e pressing in until the burner lights If ignition does not occur seconds turn the ignition burner control off wait 5 minutes eat the lighting procedure e ignition burner is lit turn on any main burner to the HIGH The main burner will light from the ignition burner If ignition occur within 5 seconds turn the main burner controls off wait s and repeat the lightin...

Page 33: ...his heat is drawn from the cylinder itself The more BTUs needed by a grill the more heat needed A 100 pound liquid propane cylinder can easily handle this exchange because of the increased surface area A 20 pound liquid propane cylinder cannot The smaller cylinder will ice over When it ices over the pressure inside the cylinder drops If the internal pressure in the cylinder drops too far the safet...

Page 34: ... available While You are Cooking 1 Never move the grill while it is in use or when it is hot 2 The use of alcohol prescription or non prescription drugs may impair your ability to properly assemble or safely operate the grill 3 Do not touch the grill hood any surfaces inside or around the cooking surfaces the surface of the Hybrid Fire Grilling Drawer or any surfaces inside the cabinet below the g...

Page 35: ...urn the main burner controls off wait utes and repeat the lighting procedure our Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions serie Burner s in the rotisserie burner control and hold for 1 second e continuing to press in the control turn to the HIGH position nue pressing in until the burner lights If ignition does not occur n 5 seconds turn the rotisserie burner control off wait 5 minutes e...

Page 36: ...trol and turn to the HIGH position Continue pressing in until the burner lights If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds turn the cooktop burner control off wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure See your Use and Care Guide for manual lighting instructions Cooktop Burner nstructions before lighting id during lighting on does not occur in 5 seconds turn the burner control s off minutes...

Page 37: ...e short factory supplied cord inside the cabinet Be certain to connect the power to a GFI outlet Check that the grill s central system is receiving power by turning on the control panel lights see Figure 18 F page 28 or rotisserie motor see Figure 18 E page 28 These two systems rely on AC power only and do not utilize the battery backup system Changing the Ignition System Batteries The ignition bu...

Page 38: ...h only a small amount of orange if any at the tips There should be little noise and no lifting On HIGH the inner cone see Figure 21 A should be approximately 3 8 inch long On HIGH the outer cone see Figure 21 B should be approximately 1 1 4 inches high Ignition Burner Flame Characteristics The flame should be blue and stable with only a small amount of orange if any at the tips There should be lit...

Page 39: ...urmet Customer Service at 1 800 868 1699 To Adjust the Main Burner Air Shutter The main burner air shutters are easily accessed by carefully removing the main control panel Ensure all of the control knobs on the grill are in the OFF position Remove the control knobs from the main control panel and then remove the two screws that secure the control panel see Figure 25 A page 36 Carefully lift up on...

Page 40: ...t turn the burner OFF Tighten the lock screw To Adjust Burner LOW Settings All Burners The low setting on the main burners can be adjusted WITHOUT removing the control panel A long and thin flat blade screw driver is needed to make the adjustments Light the burner and set it to LOW Remove the control knob and insert the screw driver into the opening in the center of the valve stem see Figure 24 C ...

Page 41: ...ly need any further adjustment If you are experiencing yellow or orange flames rather than blue it is possible the insect screen over the air shutter has become clogged Check the screen before adjusting the opening Loosen the screw that secured the air shutter see Figure 27 B Use care not to remove the screw by loosening too far Adjust the air shutter until the flames burn blue are stable and do n...

Page 42: ... Cooking Follow the lighting instructions on page 18 Light all main burners Extinguish the ignition burner CLOSE THE HOOD and open the hood vent all the way The thermometer should read above 500ºF within 10 minutes Turn off or adjust individual main burners as needed for the desired cooking temperature after the first 10 minutes have elapsed Charcoal fired Cooking Place an even layer of charcoal i...

Page 43: ...becue are all possible see the following section on cooking techniques The temperature range of each grill will vary somewhat based on altitude local gas supply and ambient temperature but it should be reasonably close to the following performance guidelines Direct Grilling Gas Fired The main burners are capable of heating the grill to 700ºF or greater Remember the cooking surface is hotter than t...

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Page 45: ...y be flipped once about halfway through the grilling time This gives time for the grill grate to leave its mark For a crosshatch pattern on standard rod style cooking surfaces rotate the food between 60 and 90 degrees halfway through cooking each side The food will still be turned over only once but it also will be rotated once while cooking each side How do you know what the temperature is at the...

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Page 47: ...ire once the coals are ashed over and ready for cooking Smoke can be produced in this manner for both direct and indirect grilling techniques Foil Smoking Envelopes A convenient way to produce smoke for indirect grilling or smoke roasting is through the use of foil smoking envelopes A layer of dry wood chips under a layer of wet wood chips is folded into a foil envelope and sealed Holes are pierce...

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Page 49: ...er Burgers First try to select USDA Choice grade beef Choice ground round is a good way to go It improves the quality of a burger far more than it increases the price Ground round is delivered to most markets in a tube shaped plastic bag Ask the butcher to cut off 1 inch thick slices creating patties that are about pound each This is the perfect thickness and weight for the grill The lack of handl...

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Page 51: ... the cut we ll walk through Squeeze a little lemon over the fillets brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt Cook them in the direct cooking zone at 500 F with the skin side up When the fish starts to draw up away from the surface at the edges and the skin is pulling flat across the top it is time to turn them over This usually takes 6 to 8 minutes Continue cooking with the skin side down ...

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Page 53: ...4 sprigs Recipe by Russ Faulk for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Find more recipes online at KalamazooGourmet com Directions Prepare the grill for direct grilling over high heat about 600 F Toss the grape tomatoes in a medium bowl with enough olive oil to coat Skewer them Generously brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and season liberally with salt Grill the tomatoes turning once until soft bl...

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Page 55: ...cold water to stop the cooking Toss with a little olive oil to avoid sticking and reserve in the refrigerator Prepare the grill for high temperature roasting indirect grilling at 500º to 600ºF Toss the sprouts in just enough olive oil to lightly coat and season liberally with salt Brush the cut sides of the onion with olive oil and season with salt Place the onion directly over the fire with the c...

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Page 57: ...zooGourmet com Directions Prepare the grill for direct grilling over medium high heat about 400 F Trim the toughened bases off the asparagus spears and discard leaving each spear the same length Whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil in a medium bowl and toss in the asparagus to thoroughly coat Work together the Boursin cheese and lemon zest to thoroughly combine Lay out a slice of prosciutt...

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Page 59: ...er Sprinkle salt over all the veggies Place the boards in the indirect cooking zone the area without fire below directly on the grill grate Close the hood and roast for about 30 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 115 F inside the meat Turn the steaks over at the halfway point Once they read 115 F remove the steaks from the boards and put them in the direct zone above the fire I...

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Page 61: ...ne medium low and one medium high Preheat a 12 inch cast iron skillet over the hottest part of the fire Recess the centers of the hamburger patties see page 45 for our tips on creating the perfect burger Brush the patties all over with olive oil and liberally season with sea salt Lightly brush the insides of the rolls with olive oil and lightly season with sea salt Toss the peppers and onion with ...

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Page 63: ...ave the chops sitting at room temperature while the grill is getting ready up to 20 minutes Wash the blueberries at this time Grill the pork chops over direct heat for about 2 minutes per side and then transfer them to the indirect cooking zone Close the grill and cook the chops for about 20 minutes turning once halfway through until an instant read meat thermometer measures 155 F when inserted aw...

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Page 65: ... online at KalamazooGourmet com Directions Prepare the grill for indirect grilling at 500 F with wood smoke using hickory chips or your favorite wood variety Combine the Not So Basic Barbecue Rub and the brown sugar Rub onto both sides of the chickens Place the chickens flat on the grill in the indirect zone with the skin sides up If your grill is not as large as a Kalamazoo 900 Series you will li...

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Page 67: ...s cooked and the starchy flavor is gone Whisk in the milk and sour cream to thoroughly combine and simmer for 5 minutes Beat the eggs in a small bowl about the size of a cereal bowl Temper the egg by adding a couple of ounces of the milk mixture to the egg bowl and stirring Repeat several times to slowly raise the temperature of the eggs Add the tempered eggs to the milk mixture along with the Gou...

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Page 69: ...pple wood chunks Recipe by Russ Faulk for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Find more recipes online at KalamazooGourmet com Directions Start a wood fire or use a combination of charcoal and wood preparing the grill for direct grilling at high heat about 650 F Combine the first six ingredients in a wide skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat on the cooktop Simmer for about 10 minutes until thicken...

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Page 71: ...ese About 4 ounces sour cherry spread I used Dalmatia Sour Cherry Spread which I found at the cheese counter Recipe by Russ Faulk for Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Find more recipes online at KalamazooGourmet com Directions Prepare the grill for direct grilling at about 400ºF Combine the sugar cinnamon and nutmeg to make a seasoned sugar Slice the croissants open but not all the way through so they ca...

Page 72: ...y cooked when it turns opaque and the meat flakes cleanly under firm pressure Shrimp and Lobster Tails Shrimp and lobster are fully cooked when the flesh turns opaque Beef Steaks Gourmet USDA Rare 120 F 140 F Medium rare 130 F 150 F Medium 140 F 160 F Medium well 150 F 170 F Beef Roasts Gourmet USDA Rare 125 F 140 F Medium rare 135 F 150 F Medium 145 F 160 F Medium well 160 F 170 F Beef Burgers Go...

Page 73: ...able oil over the entire surface of each Place the surfaces back into the grill Light the grill and run all main burners on HIGH for about 20 minutes The goal is to turn the surfaces brown The more you use your grill the more thoroughly seasoned your surfaces will become Ideally you want your surfaces to become black and remain that way You can re season your surfaces at any time Re seasoning may ...

Page 74: ... the oven cleaner not to stain your patio Again we strongly recommend the use of Bar Keepers Friend and discourage the use of oven cleaner Main Burner Care In addition to removing all the ash from the burners at least once per month as described above the burners should be visually inspected once a year To access the burners first make sure the grill is completely cooled Ensure the grill control v...

Page 75: ...t to enlarge the hole Reinstall and tighten the orifice Reinstall the burners according to the instructions on page 70 Test fire the burners and check for proper flame characteristics Igniter Batteries The primary electronic ignition system uses a battery backup with 4 D cell batteries see Figure 19 Page 33 The cooktop ignition system is powered by a 9 volt battery see Figure 20 Page 33 Emptying t...

Page 76: ...press in the control knobs but the burners won t light try manually lighting the burners follow the instructions on page 32 If the burners do not light manually there is probably a gas problem and not an ignition problem Call Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet customer service Grill won t get to temperature If the grill does not get hot within 10 minutes of starting check the flame height of the main burne...

Page 77: ...IGNITER IGNITION BURNER VALVE SWITCH IGNITION BURNER IGNITER MOTOR ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH LED LIGHTING ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH 187 x 032 LED 5 LED 4 LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 CONTROL BOARD 120VAC 1 FOOT CORD PROVIDED DC REGULATOR MODULE BLACK VOUT VOUT 12V DC 12V DC 12VDC LED 2 12VDC LED 1 S2 2 X1 X2 S2 1 S1 1 S1 2 VIN VIN RED RED BLACK 4 D CELL BATTERY PACK ...

Page 78: ...ITION BURNER VALVE SWITCH IGNITION BURNER IGNITER MOTOR ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH LED LIGHTING ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH 187 x 032 LED 5 LED 6 LED 7 LED 4 LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 CONTROL BOARD 120VAC DC REGULATOR MODULE BLACK VOUT VOUT 12V DC 12V DC 12VDC LED 2 12VDC LED 1 S2 2 X1 X2 S2 1 S1 1 S1 2 VIN VIN RED RED BLACK 4 D CELL BATTERY PACK 1 FOOT CORD PROVIDED ...

Page 79: ...EFT ROTISSERIE BURNER IGNITER RIGHT ROTISSERIE BURNER IGNITER IGNITION BURNER VALVE SWITCH IGNITION BURNER IGNITER MOTOR ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH LED LIGHTING ON OFF PUSHBUTTON SWITCH DC REGULATOR MODULE BLACK VOUT VOUT 12V DC 12V DC 12VDC LED 2 12VDC LED 1 S2 2 X1 X2 S2 1 S1 1 S1 2 VIN VIN RED RED BLACK LED 5 LED 4 LED 3 LED 2 LED 1 LED 7 LED 6 LED 8 LED 9 4 D CELL BATTERY PACK 1 FOOT CORD PROVID...

Page 80: ...to cool before putting on or taking off parts 3 Do not operate any outdoor cooking gas appliance with a damaged cord plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Contact the manufacturer for repair 4 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces 5 Do not use an outdoor cooking gas appliance for purposes other than intended 6 When connecting f...

Page 81: ...ding the ignition system IV Limitations Exclusions The warranty applies only to the original registered owner and may not be transferred This warranty shall not apply to damage resulting from abuse accident natural disaster alteration improper installation improper operation or improper repair or service of the product This warranty does not apply to commercial usage Warrantor is not responsible f...

Page 82: ...of heat for amazing grill marks and quick cooking Specialized patterns are optimized for meat fish or vegetable cooking and we can personalize the surface with your initials Slot System Accessories Freestanding grills have slots on the shelves and on the side cabinet HS models only for a selection of stainless steel slot system accessories including a waste can a wine bucket and a sauce rack Offse...

Page 83: ...hot grill while the embroidered apron protects your wardrobe Steak Champ Electronic Steak Thermometers Our electronic thermometer eliminates the guesswork and manages the numerous variables to help you serve masterfully grilled steaks every time All accessories can be ordered by calling 800 868 1699 or purchased online at KalamazooGourmet com ...

Page 84: ...el dependant F F Cooktop cover installed model dependant F F Rotisserie and ignition burner igniter coils glow when rotisserie and ignition burner control knobs are held in on AC power batteries removed F F Rotisserie and ignition burner igniter coils glow when rotisserie and ignition burner control knobs are held in on BATTERY backup power grill unplugged F F Grill connected to grounded outdoor r...

Page 85: ...alled and accessible F F Homeowner informed of external shut off valve location as well as shut off valve inside grill model dependant F F Unit and supply connections have been tested and are free of leaks F F LP cylinder connected to dual stage regulator at 11 WC OR F F Bulk LP supply regulated to 11 WC OR F F Natural gas supply at 7 WC F F Hood spring cables are taught and connected to springs i...

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Page 87: ...p hopper like firebox improved the heat dynamics and made it easier to clean And above all it was designed to combine the convenience of a gas grill with the superior cooking capabilities of a charcoal grill The outcome was a gigantic departure from the previous expectations of stainless steel grill The Birth of a New Company These unique grills developed a passionate and loyal following over the ...

Page 88: ...inting Because Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet is always focused on product improvement we reserve the right to make changes at any time This includes all specifications of the product 2012 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet LLC Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without specific written permission from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet LLC Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Chicago Headquarters 11 South LaSalle Street Fifth...

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