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TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: 

 

For your safety, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in 
the vicinity of this or any other appliances. Keep the area free and clear of 
combustible. (See ANSI Z83. 14B, 1991).   

 

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance of this 
equipment can cause property damage, personal injury, or death and voids warranty. 
Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before 
installing, or operating this equipment.   
 

Instructions must be posted in a prominent location. All safety precautions must be 
taken  in  the  event  the  user  smells  gas.  If  you  smell  gas,  immediately  shut  off  the 
main gas valve, extinguish all heat and flames, and call 911. Safety information can 
be obtained from your 

local gas supplier.   

 
 

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

 

When  using  gas  cooking  equipment,  basic  safety  precautions  should  always  be  followed,  including  the 
following:   
The charbroiler burners, cooking grates and outside surfaces may become HOT after use. Use caution when 
touching the unit.   

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Never directly touch the burners or cooking grates while the charbroiler is on.   

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Always turn off the unit when not in use, servicing or adjusting any parts or attachments, and before 

cleaning.   

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Never leave the charbroiler on overnight.   

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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.   

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The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, injury or even death.   

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Do not use outdoors.   

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Do not use this equipment for any use other than the use intended by the manufacturer.   

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Never use the charbroiler as a heating source   

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The charbroiler does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Dealers or recommended qualified technicians 

should carry out repairs. Do not remove any components or service 

panels on this product.   

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Never bypass, alter, modify or attach any unauthorized parts to this equipment. Doing so may create 

hazards and will void warranty   

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Our company takes every care to ensure that all products are safe. Steel cutting procedures used to 

manufacture these items result in sharp edges. These sharp edges are removed to the best of our ability; 
however, we insist the operator take care when in contact with this piece of equipment.   

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Always keep hands, hair and clothing away from heating source.   

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Allow the charbroiler to cool down after use and before dismantling for cleaning; the unit will be too hot to 

handle immediately after use.   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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