Coleman 5100 LP Gas Grill User Manual


 
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DANGER
• FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NEVER operate grill in enclosed
areas, as this could lead to gas accumulating from a leak, causing
an explosion or a carbon monoxide buildup which could result in
injury or death. DO NOT use in garages, breezeways, sheds or
any enclosed area. (Fig. 1)
• NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN. (Fig. 2)
• If these instructions are ignored, a hazardous fire or explosion could
result in physical injury, death or property damage!
WARNING
Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier
or your fire department.
5. NEVER use Natural Gas in a unit designed for Liquid
Propane (L.P.) Gas.
WARNING
FOR
YOUR SAFETY:
1. DO NOT Store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. An L.P. cylinder not connected for use shall NOT be
stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
3. NEVER use Liquid Propane (L.P.) Gas in a unit
designed for Natural Gas.
WARNING
• DO NOT move grill while it is lit. (Fig. 3)
• Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids. (Fig. 4)
WARNING
• NEVER place more than 15 pounds on a side table or a side burner.
DO NOT lean on grill. (Fig. 5)
• NEVER use charcoal briquettes or lighter fluid in a gas grill. (Fig. 6)
• Grill is hot when in use; to avoid burns, DO NOT touch any hot grill
surface. Keep children and pets away from hot grill. (Fig. 7)
• NEVER leave the grill unattended while it is in use. (Fig. 8)
• It is your responsibility to assemble, install, operate and care for
your gas grill properly.
• DO NOT vent propane vapor from the cylinder before taking it to be
refilled.
• DO NOT use gas grill indoors or store any propane cylinder(s) indoors,
including in the garage, breezeways, sheds or enclosed areas.
• Under some circumstances, propane may lose the distinctive odor
that was added. Keep the service valve closed and plugged or
capped (as recommended by the manufacturer) when the cylinder is
not connected to the appliance, including “empty” cylinders. Other
strong odors may hide or mask the odor of propane. Colds, aller-
gies, sinus congestion, and the use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs
may impair your ability to detect the odor of propane.
WARNING
This manual contains important information about the assembly, opera-
tion and maintenance of this product and system. General safety informa-
tion is presented in these first few pages and is also located throughout the
manual. Particular attention should be paid to information accompanied by
the safety alert symbols: “ DANGER”, “ WARNING”, “ CAUTION”.
Keep this manual for future reference and to educate new users of this
product. This manual should be read in conjunction with the labeling on
the product.
Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or propane
fueled equipment is involved. These precautions are necessary when
using, storing, and servicing. Using this equipment with the respect and
caution demanded will reduce the possibilities of personal injury or property
damage.
The following symbols shown below are used extensively throughout this
manual. Always heed these precautions, as they are essential when using
any mechanical or fueled equipment.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate personal injury, or property
damage.
Contents
General Safety Information
General Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fuel Connections other than Portable L.P. Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Natural Gas Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Portable L.P. Gas Barbecue Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
L.P. Gas Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hose and Regulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transporting the Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Filling and Purging Type 1 L.P. Gas Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Purging and Evacuating Devices for L.P. Gas Cylinders
with Type 1 Cylinder Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembly/Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting Type 1 L.P. Gas Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leak Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fixing a Fuel Leak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Start-Up Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lighting Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lighting Main Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lighting Side Burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shutting Off the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General Use and Correct Burner Flames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Grilling Tips and Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
In Case of Grease Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cooking methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning the Venturi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Moving and Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
For Your Additional Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Registration Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Page