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Attention Owners and Operators 

 

The equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing, cooking and warming of food products 
as long as the equipment is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and is properly maintained.   
Unless the operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of this 
equipment  bear  the  responsibility  to  make  certain  that  this  equipment  is  used  properly  and  safely,  and  to 
strictly follow all of the instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.   

Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately 
trained and supervised, and have read and understood this manual. Do not attempt to repair or convert any 
gas types on your own. Repairs and conversions are to be made solely by an authorized  merchant servicer. 
Owners should also ensure that no customers, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with 
this equipment. Please remember that our company cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in 
which its equipment will be operated.    It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to 
any hazards posed by the function of this equipment. If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the 
proper method of operating this equipment, ask your supervisor.   

This  manual  contains  a  number  of  precautions  to  follow  to  help  promote  safe  use  of  this  equipment.   
Throughout the manual you will see additional warnings to help alert you to potential hazards.   

Warnings affecting your personal safety indicated by:

 

 

Warnings affecting your possible damage to the equipment and property are indicated by: 

 

 

If any warning labels or this manual are misplaced, damaged, or illegible, or if you require additional copies, 
please contact your nearest representative or equipment supplier directly for these items at no charge.   

Please remember that this manual or the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert, to properly train 
and supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.   

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Model 

 

GAS 

Number Of Burners 

 

BTU/hr Input Rating 

 

12

”Charbroiler 

Natural   

35,000 

24

”Charbroiler 

Natural 

70,000 

36

”Charbroiler 

Natural 

105,000 

48

”Charbroiler 

Natural 

140,000 

 

Summary of Contents for KF-CB12-M

Page 1: ...r Service on Your Gas Charbroiler Please call the KFE Service Department and ask for contact information for your local service company WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT ...

Page 2: ...2 This manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment Please retain this manual for future reference ...

Page 3: ...3 Index ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS 3 UNPACKING INSTALLATION 4 5 WARNINGS SAFEGUARDS FOR OPERATION 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 8 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 9 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 LIMITED WARRANTY 12 ...

Page 4: ...pany cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its equipment will be operated It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this equipment If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper method of operating this equipment ask your supervisor This manual contains a number of precautions to follow to ...

Page 5: ...tem at test pressures in excess of psi 3 45 kPa These models are designed built and sold for commercial use only Instructions must be posted in a prominent location All safety precautions must be taken in the event the user smells gas Safety information can be obtained from your local gas supplier UNPACKING Unpack the charbroiler immediately after receipt Remove the gas charbroiler from the crate ...

Page 6: ...with legs mounted lift if necessary to move unit 7 The supplied gas pressure regulator is factory set at 4 Natural gas W C or 10 for L P 8 THESE UNITS ARE SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ON NON COMBUSTIBLE SURFACES ONLY Noncombustible clearances 0 sides 0 mm 6 rear 152 mm 4 floor 102 mm 9 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air under the unit by the legs or behind the unit by the flue...

Page 7: ...lways turn off the unit when not in use servicing or adjusting any parts or attachments and before cleaning Never leave the charbroiler on overnight Do not operate any equipment with a damaged or leaking gas line ignitor or valves or if the unit is dropped or damaged in any manner Call for service The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire injury or even deat...

Page 8: ...rantee reliable ignition of the burners when the knobs are turned to ON The holes located in the front panel are pilot valve adjustments Use a screwdriver to turn the valve to adjust the flame height to your desired level Igniting the Burner To ignite the burner turn knob to the ON position Then back off to the desired flame level The range of adjustment is virtually infinite between ON and OFF Th...

Page 9: ...approach to the loading of the unit will produce the most consistent product results NOTE When the charbroiler is first heated it will smoke until oil used in manufacturing preservation and dust from storage and shipping are burned off An hour at max on all burners is usually sufficient Radiant Charbroiler 1 Place the angled radiants in their position as shown in 8 1 2 Make sure that the radiants ...

Page 10: ... follow the cleaning steps below PART REQUIRED ACTION FREQUENCY Body Use a clean cloth and a non abrasive cleaner to clean the stainless steel body of the charbroiler Wipe the polished areas with a soft cloth Daily Controls Unit should be turned off when not in use It is recommended that the unit be disconnected from the gas supply by closing the main gas valve Use a clean cloth to wipe any down c...

Page 11: ...tted to fill too high grease debris is likely to accumulate under the unit The catch tray drawer is removed by pulling forward USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING per Use or at least Daily Burner Air Shutter Openings Main burner ports must be kept clean Close the gas valve to the unit shutting off the gas and extinguishing the pilot light Clean in place with a wire brush or clean gas ports with a sharp poin...

Page 12: ...as line leak Turn off main gas valve DO NOT LIGHT FLAME ignite anything or turn switch on anything electrical Call fire department if needed and call for service Cooking surface is heating up slowly Carbon build up Ensure that the burners are kept clean and free from carbon build up debris Gas type of unit needs to be converted Unit ships from the factory Natural gas Conversion from Natural Gas to...

Page 13: ...nversion from Natural Gas to Propane L P on all models The conversion should be done before connecting the unit to the gas supply Units are shipped from the factory equipped for use on natural gas Parts necessary for L P liquid propane are provided with the unit Turn off the main gas supply before doing any maintenance 1 Remove the knobs and front panel 2 Unscrew bolts and pilot valve then remove ...

Page 14: ...14 6 Continue with installation L P Position of insert Regulator is now converted to L P ...

Page 15: ...ecognize however that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a KFE Authorized Service Agency or your dealer To avoid confusion always refer to the model number serial number and type of your unit ...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES ...

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