Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer Instructions Manual

Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer

About Char-Broil

Char-Broil was founded in 1948 by W.C. Bradley in Columbus, Georgia, USA. The company initially started as “Char-Broil Metal Products” and produced the first cast iron barrel-style charcoal grill, which revolutionized the outdoor cooking industry. Throughout its history, Char-Broil has been known for its innovation and dedication to improving outdoor cooking experiences. The company introduced the first gas grill in 1966, making grilling more convenient and efficient for millions of users.

Char-Broil offers a wide range of outdoor cooking products, including gas grills, charcoal grills, electric grills, smokers, portable grills, and related accessories such as grill covers, tools, and replacement parts. Char-Broil is particularly renowned for its TRU-Infrared™ cooking technology, which is designed to deliver even heat distribution, prevent flare-ups, and retain natural juices in the food. This technology has been featured in many of their gas grill models.

PARTS DIAGRAM

Safety Symbols

The symbols and boxes shown below explain what each heading means. Read and follow all of the messages found throughout the manual.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or unsafe practice which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

1. Never operate this appliance unattended.
2. Never operate this appliance within 3ft (1m) of any structure, combustible material, or other gas cylinder.
3. Never operate this appliance within 25 ft (7.5 m) of any flammable liquid.
4. If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion, or burn hazards, which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If the odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death.

WARNING

Do not attempt to repair or alter the hose/valve/regulator for any “assumed” defect. Any modification to this assembly will void your warranty and create the risk of a gas leak and fire. Use only authorized replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

For residential use only. Do not use it for commercial cooking.

Installation Safety Precautions

• Use your appliance, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and the regulator/valve assembly supplied.
• The appliance installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, and Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2, Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1 or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI
  A 119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
• This appliance is not for use in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
• This appliance is safety certified for use in the United States and/or Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location. The modification will result in a safety hazard.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

1. Combustible by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead and lead compounds, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Wash your hands after handling this product

CAUTION

If the grill should go out accidentally, turn the burner control O OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

Grease Fires

• Putting out grease fires by closing the lid is not possible. Grills are well-ventilated for safety reasons.
• Do not use water on a grease fire. Personal injury may result. If a grease fire develops, turn the knobs and LP tank off.
•  If the grill has not been regularly cleaned, a grease fire can occur that may damage the product. Pay close attention while preheating or burning off food residue to ensure that a grease fire does not develop. Follow instructions on General Grill Cleaning and Cleaning The Burner Assembly to prevent grease fires.
• The best way to prevent grease fires is by regular cleaning of the grill.

Food Safety

Food safety is a very important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience.

To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:

• Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
• Separate: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods.
• Cook: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
• Chill: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.

For more information call: USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555 In Washington, DC (202) 720-3333, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm EST.

Grease Tray

Never use drippings directly from the grease tray to make gravy. Use the included foil tray liner to catch drippings, then reheat the drippings to kill bacteria. Replacement foil tray liners and other accessories can be found at www.charbroil.com.

How To Tell If Meat Is Cooked Thoroughly

• Meat and poultry cooked in the appliance often brown very fast on the outside. Use only thawed meat and a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature, and cut into food to check for visual signs of doneness.
• We recommend food to be at least 40°F before cooking in your appliance.
• Whole poultry should reach 165° F. Juices should run clear and flesh should not be pink.
• Beef, veal, and lamb steaks, roasts, and pork chops can be cooked to 145° F.
• NEVER partially cook meat or poultry and finish cooking later. Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.

DANGER

• NEVER store a spare LP cylinder under or near the appliance or in an enclosed area.
• Never fill a cylinder beyond 80% full.
• An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause an intense fire with a risk of property damage, serious injury or death.
• If you see, smell, or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder/appliance and call your fire department.
• Keep the LP tank at a minimum distance of 24” (inches) away from the appliance at all times.

LP Cylinder Removal, Transport, and Storage

•  Turn OFF the control knob and LP cylinder valve. Turn the coupling nut counterclockwise by hand only – do not use tools to disconnect it. Install safety cap onto LP cylinder valve. Always use the cap and strap supplied with the valve. Failure to use the safety cap as directed may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

LP (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

• LP gas is nontoxic, odorless, and colorless when produced. For Your Safety, LP gas has been given an odor (similar to rotten cabbage) so that it can be smelled.
• LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air.
• A disconnected LP cylinder in storage or being transported must have a safety cap installed (as shown). Do not store an LP cylinder in enclosed spaces such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio or other building. Never leave an LP cylinder inside a vehicle that may become overheated by the sun.
• Do not store an LP cylinder in an area where children play.

LP Cylinder

The LP cylinder used with your appliance must meet the  following requirements:

• Use LP cylinders only with these required measurements: 12″ (30.5cm) (diameter) x 18″ (45.7 cm) (tall) with a 20 lb. (9 kg.) capacity maximum.
• LP cylinders must be constructed and marked in accordance with specifications for LP cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for  Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and commission, as applicable. See LP cylinder collar for marking.
• LP cylinder valve must have:

Type 1 outlet compatible with regulator or appliance. Safety relief valve. UL listed Overfill Protection Device (OPD). This OPD safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel. Use only LP cylinders equipped with this type of valve.

• LP cylinder must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and include a collar to protect the LP cylinder valve. Always keep LP cylinders in an upright position during use, transit, or storage.

LP Cylinder Filling

• Use only licensed and experienced dealers.
• LP dealer must purge the new cylinder before filling.
• The dealer should NEVER fill the LP cylinder with more than 80% of the LP cylinder volume. The volume of propane in the cylinder will vary by temperature.
• A frosty regulator indicates gas overfill. Immediately close the LP cylinder valve and call the local LP gas dealer for assistance.
• Do not release liquid propane (LP) gas into the atmosphere. This is a hazardous practice.
• To remove gas from the LP cylinder, contact an LP dealer or call a local fire department for assistance. Check the telephone directory under “Gas Companies” for the nearest certified LP dealers.

LP Cylinder Exchange

• Many retailers that sell this appliance offer you the option of replacing your empty LP cylinder through an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision fill, test and certify their cylinders. Exchange your cylinder only for an OPD safety feature-equipped cylinder as described in the “LP Cylinder” section of this manual.
• Always keep new and exchanged LP cylinders in an upright position during use, transit, or storage.
• Leak test new and exchanged LP cylinders BEFORE connecting to the appliance.

LP Cylinder Leak Test

For your safety

• The leak test must be repeated each time the LP cylinder is exchanged or refilled.
• Do not smoke during the leak test.
• Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
• This appliance must be leak-tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas-fired or electrical appliances. During the leak test, keep the appliance away from open flames or sparks.
• Use a clean paintbrush and a 50/50 mild soap and water solution. Brush the soapy solution onto areas indicated by arrows in the figure below.
• Do not use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas train components can result.

WARNING

If “growing” bubbles appear do not use or move the LP cylinder. Contact an LP gas supplier or your fire department!

Connecting the Regulator to the LP Cylinder

1. LP cylinder must be properly secured onto the appliance. (Refer to assembly section.)
2. Turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
3. Turn the LP cylinder OFF by turning the hand-wheel clockwise to a full stop.
4. Remove the protective cap from the LP cylinder valve. Always use the cap and strap supplied with the valve.

Do not use a POL transport plug (the plastic part with external threads)! It will defeat the safety feature of the valve.

5. Hold the regulator and insert the nipple into the LP cylinder valve. Hand-tighten the coupling nut, holding the regulator in a straight line with the LP cylinder valve so as not to cross-thread the connection.
6. Turn the coupling nut clockwise and tighten it to a full stop. The regulator will seal on the back-check feature in the LP cylinder valve, resulting in some resistance. An additional one-half to three-quarters turn is required to complete the connection. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools.

NOTE:

If you cannot complete the connection, disconnect the regulator and repeat steps 5 and 6. If you are still unable to complete the connection, do not use this regulator!

DANGER

Do not insert any tool or foreign object into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. You may damage the valve and cause a leak. Leaking propane may result in an explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.

WARNING

• This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat.
•  This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on an RV.
•  Never attempt to attach this appliance to the self-contained LP gas system of a camper trailer or motor home.
•  Do not use this appliance until leak-tested.
•  If a leak is detected at any time, STOP and call the fire department.
•  If you cannot stop a gas leak, immediately close the LP cylinder valve and call the LP gas supplier or your fire department!

Leak Testing Valves, Hose, and Regulator

1. Turn the control knob to OFF.
2. Be sure the regulator is tightly connected to the LP cylinder.
3. Completely open the LP cylinder valve by turning the hand wheel counterclockwise. If you hear a rushing sound, turn the gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding.
4. Brush the soapy solution onto the areas circled below.
5. If “growing” bubbles appear, there is a leak. Close the LP cylinder valve immediately and retighten connections. If leaks cannot be stopped do not try to repair them. Call for replacement parts. Order new parts by giving the serial, model number, and name and part number of items needed (see parts list) to the Grill Service Center at the number listed on the front cover.
6. Always close the LP cylinder valve after performing the leak test by turning the hand wheel clockwise.

WARNING

For Safe Use of Your appliance and to Avoid Serious Injury: 

• The use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
•  When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable non-combustible surface in an area clear of combustible material. An asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be acceptable for this purpose.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended. Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.
• Do not place an empty cooking vessel on the appliance while in operation. Use caution when placing anything in cooking vessel while the appliance is in operation.
• Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
• This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves and long-handled barbecue utensils for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from materials that burn.
• Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Use appliances only in well-ventilated spaces. NEVER use in an enclosed space such as a carport, garage, porch, covered patio, or under an overhead structure of any kind.
• Use appliance at least 3 ft. from any wall or surface. Maintain 10 ft. clearance to objects that can catch fire or sources of ignition such as pilot lights on water heaters, live electrical appliances, etc.

Ignitor Lighting

Do not lean over appliances while lighting.

1. Turn ON the LP gas cylinder.
2. Press and turn the control knob to
3.  Turn the ROTARY IGNITOR knob rapidly.
4.  If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner control knob O OFF, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.

If ignition still does not occur, follow match-lighting instructions.

WARNING

Turn the control knob and LP cylinder OFF when not in use.

CAUTION

If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite with the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the burner and could accidentally ignite with the risk of injury.

Match-Lighting

Do not lean over appliances while lighting.

1. Turn ON the LP cylinder.
2. Swing match hole plate to expose match lighting hole. Place the lit match into the match lighting hole of the appliance as pictured below. Make sure a lit match is placed inside the hole and near the burner.
3. Push in and turn the control knob to Be sure the burner lights and stays lit.
4. Once lit, swing the match hole plate back to cover up the match lighting hole. Caution: The plate may be hot.

Burner Flame Check

• Light burner. Looking through the viewing hole on top of the appliance, you should see the flame height as shown below. Turn the control knob off to OFF. The Flame height should decrease and then go out. Always check the flame prior to each use. If only a low flame is seen refer to “Sudden drop or low flame” in the Troubleshooting Section.

Ignitor Check

Turn the gas off at the LP cylinder. Turn the ignitor knob. “Click” should be heard each time at the electrode. See “Troubleshooting” if no click or spark.

Valve Check

Important: Make sure the gas is off at the LP cylinder before checking the valve. Knob locks in the OFF position. To check the valve, first push in the knob and release it, the knob should spring back. If the knob does not spring back, replace the valve assembly before using this appliance. Turn knob to position then turn back to OFF position. The valve should turn smoothly.

Hose Check

Before each use, check to see if the hose is cut, worn, or kinked. Replace the damaged hose before using the appliance. Use only the valve/hose/regulator specified by the manufacturer.

General Appliance Cleaning

• Meat Thermometer: Do not immerse or soak in water. Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease and smoke for paint. Interiors are not painted at the factory (and should never be painted). Apply a strong solution of detergent and water or use a grill cleaner with a scrub brush on the insides of the appliance lid and bottom. Rinse and allow to completely air dry. Do not apply a caustic grill/oven cleaner to painted surfaces. A black surface improves the performance of the appliance.
• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry. Do not use cortisol, abrasive cleaners, degreasers, or a concentrated grill cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
•  Stainless steel surfaces: To maintain a high-quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water and wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use. Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in the direction of the brushed finish to avoid damage. Do not use an abrasive pad on areas with graphics.

CAUTION

If your appliance is getting hard to light or the flame is weak, check and clean the venturi and burners.

Spiders or small insects are known to create “flashback” problems by building nests and laying eggs in the appliance venturi or burner obstructing the flow of gas. The backup gas can ignite behind the control panel. This flashback can damage your appliance and cause injury. To prevent flashbacks and ensure good performance the burner and venturi tube assembly should be removed and cleaned whenever the appliance has been idle for an extended period of time.

The clean inner burner as recommended below, is shown E. We suggest three ways to clean the burner tube. Use the one easiest for you.

• Bend a stiff wire (a lightweight coat hanger works well) into a small hook. Run the hook through the burner tube several times.
• Use a narrow bottle brush with a flexible handle (do not use a brass wire brush), and run the brush through the burner tube several times.
• Wear eye protection: Use an air hose to force air into the burner tube and out the burner ports. Check each port to make sure air comes out of each hole.
• Check the burner for damage, due to normal wear and corrosion some holes may become enlarged. If any large cracks or holes are found replace the burner.
• Attach the electrode to the burner.
•  Carefully replace the control panel assembly.
• VERY IMPORTANT: The burner tube must re-engage over the valve opening. See illustration, shown F.
• Reposition the inner liner, cooking basket, and top cover.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty only applies to units purchased from an authorized retailer. The manufacturer warrants to the original consumer-purchaser only that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials after correct assembly and under normal and reasonable home use for the periods indicated below beginning on the date of purchase*. The manufacturer reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination.

Note: A dated sales receipt WILL be required for warranty service.

The original consumer-purchaser will be responsible for all shipping charges for parts replaced under the terms of this limited warranty.

This limited warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only, is only available to the original owner of the product and is not transferable.

The manufacturer requires proof of your date of purchase. Therefore, you should retain your sales slip or invoice. Registering your product is not a substitute for proof of purchase and the manufacturer is not responsible for or required to retain proof of purchase records.

This limited warranty applies to the functionality of the product ONLY and does not cover cosmetic issues such as scratches, dents, corrosions or discoloring by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners or any tools used in the assembly or installation of the appliance, surface rust, or the discoloration of stainless steel surfaces.

This limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury, or property damage.

ITEMS MANUFACTURER WILL NOT PAY FOR

1. Shipping cost, standard or expedited, for warranty and replacement parts
2. Service calls to your home.
3. Repairs when your product is used for other than normal, single-family household or residential use. acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by the manufacturer.
4. Damage, failures, or operating difficulties resulting from accident, alteration, careless handling, misuse, abuse, fire, flood acts of God, improper installation or maintenance, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use
   of products not approved by the manufacturer.
5. Any food loss due to product failures or operating difficulties.
6. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
7. Pickup and delivery of your product.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the product.
9. The removal and/or reinstallation of your product.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES and LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

Repair or replacement of defective parts is your exclusive remedy under the terms of this limited warranty. In the event of parts availability issues, the manufacturer reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional.

The manufacturer will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages arising from the breach of either this limited warranty or any applicable implied warranty or for failure or damage resulting from acts of God, improper care and maintenance, grease fire, accident, alteration, replacement of parts by anyone other than Manufacturer, misuse, transportation, commercial use, abuse, hostile environments (inclement weather, acts of nature, animal tampering), improper installation or installation not in accordance with local codes or printed manufacturer instructions.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PRODUCT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION OR DESCRIPTION WHEREVER APPEARING IS WARRANTED BY THE MANUFACTURER EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY PROTECTION ARISING UNDER THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

Neither dealers nor the retail establishment selling this product has any authority to make any additional warranties or to promise remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above. The manufacturer’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer.

NOTE: Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights as set forth herein. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In the state of California only, if refinishing or replacement of the product is not commercially practicable, the retailer selling this product or the Manufacturer will refund the purchase price paid for the product, less the amount directly attributable to use by the original consumer-purchaser prior to the discovery of the nonconformity. In addition, in the state of California only, you may take the product to the retail establishment selling this product in order to obtain performance under this limited warranty.

If you wish to obtain the performance of any obligation under this limited warranty, you should write to
Consumer Relations
P. O. Box 1240
Columbus, GA 31902-1240

Consumer returns will not be accepted unless a valid Return Authorization is first acquired. Authorized returns are clearly marked on the outside of the package with an RA number and the package is shipped freight/postage pre-paid. Consumer returns that do not meet these standards will be refused.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before cooking on your appliance for the first time, refer to the Outdoor Cooking Guide on how to prepare the appliance for cooking. It is recommended that you season your appliance prior to cooking.

• When cooking hang the top cover on the handle as shown.
• Once seasoning is complete, the appliance is now ready for use. The cooking pot will continue to darken with use. This will inhibit rusting along with improving the performance of the infrared cooking pot.
• The use of a mesh top cover is optional. Heat will reflect off of the top cover and provide additional browning to the top of your meat. Be careful – the top cover can cause the heat to reflect too much, so as to burn the top of your meat. The top cover helps when cooking in temperatures below 40˚F or in high-wind conditions.

EMERGENCIES

If a gas leak cannot be stopped, or a fire occurs due to gas leakage, call the fire department.

Troubleshooting

FAQs Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-less Turkey Fryer