Royal Gourmet GT1001 Portable Stainless Steel Tabletop Gas Grill Owner’s Manual

Royal Gourmet GT1001 Portable Stainless Steel Tabletop Gas Grill

For Your Safety

In case of any issue, call us first! DO NOT return the grill to the retailer. This grill has been made to high quality standards. If you have any questions not addressed in this user’s manual, or you need parts, please call our customer service hotline.

CAUTION

1. The gas grill is meant for use with propane gas only (propane gas cylinder not included).
2. Never use charcoal or lighter fluid with gas grill.
3. Never attempt to attach this grill to the self-contained propane system of a camper trailer, motor home, or house.
4. DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol for lighting. This grill is not intended to be used in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
5. Children should never use your grill. Keep children and pets away when in use.
6. DO NOT attempt to move the grill while it is lit or hot. DO NOT alter the grill in any manner.
7. DO NOT use the grill unless it is completely assembled, and all parts are securely fastened and tightened.
8. DO NOT use the grill or any gas products near unprotected combustible buildings and materials.
9. DO NOT use in the presence of gases or vapors. Keep the grill area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
10. DO NOT touch metal parts of the grill until it has completely cooled (about 45 minutes) to avoid burns, unless you are wearing protective gear (oven mitts, potholders, etc.).
11. Keep the grill at least 51 cm (20 inches) from any wall or surface at all times. Maintain at least 10 feet clearance to combustible objects that can catch fire.
12. Do not operate this appliance under any overhead roof construction or foliage.
13. Never keep a filled LP gas cylinder in a hot car or truck. Heat may cause the gas pressure to increase, which may cause the relief valve to open and allow the gas to escape.
14. Keep the grill’s valve compartment, burners, and circulating air passages clean. Inspect the grill before each use. When cooking with oil/grease, do not allow the oil/grease to exceed 177 °C (350 °F).
15. Do not obstruct the air flow for combustion and ventilation.
16. Keep the ventilation openings of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.
17. Please keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

1. Fuels used in gas burning appliances and the combustion byproducts of such fuels, can expose you to chemicals including carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
2. This product contains Nickel (Metallic) known to the State of California to cause cancer.
3. This product contains Lead and Lead Compounds known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

For more information, go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

WARNINGA

1. This grill is for Outdoor Use Only and should not be used inside a building, garage, or any other enclosed space.
2. The consumption of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair the operators’ ability to properly assemble or safely operate the grill.
3. Always open the grill lid slowly and carefully as heat and steam trapped within the grill can cause severe burns.
4. Always place your grill on a hard and level surface far away from combustibles.
5. Do not leave a lit grill unattended. ALWAYS keep children and pets away from the grill.
6. Do not use the grill in high winds.
7. Do not use the grill to cook excessively fatty meat or other fatty or greasy food where there is risk of flare-ups.

DANGER: LP CYLINDER RISK
Liquid propane gas is flammable and hazardous if handled improperly. Understand the characteristics before using any propane product.

1. Propane characteristics: Flammable, explosive under pressure, heavier than air, settles in pools and low areas.
2. In its natural state, propane has no odor. For your safety, an odorant has been added.
3. Contact with propane can cause freeze burns to the skin.
4. This grill is shipped from the factory for use with propane gas only.
5. Never use a propane cylinder with a damaged body, valve, collar, or footing.
6. Dented or rusted propane cylinders may be hazardous and should be checked by your propane gas supplier.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Keep the grill at least 51 cm (20 inches) from any wall or surface at all times. Maintain at least 10 feet clearance to combustible objects that can catch fire.
2. Do not place the grill where there are combustible surfaces overhead.

LP GAS AND CYLINDER INFORMATION
Your new gas grill operates on LP (Liquified Petroleum) Gas. It is odorless, colorless, and non-toxic when produced. You can smell LP gas as it has been given an odor similar to rotten eggs for your safety.

1. The appliance must be used with a 1 lb. (454 g) gas cylinder (not included).
2. Do not drop or roughly handle the gas cylinder! If the appliance is not in use, the cylinder must be disconnected.
3. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in an upright position and out of the reach of children.
4. The cylinder must never be stored where temperatures can reach over 122 °F (50 °C).
5. Do not store the cylinder near flames, pilot lights, or other sources of ignition.
6. DO NOT SMOKE NEAR THE CYLINDER. The cylinder should be kept away from any source of ignition.
7. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

LP CYLINDER LEAK TEST

1. Leak test must be repeated each time the LP cylinder is exchanged.
2. DO NOT smoke or have anything nearby that can easily ignite, such as lighters or matches.
3. DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
4. The appliance must be leak checked outdoors in a well-ventilated area away from open flames or sparks.
5. REMOVE any pots or other cookware from the burner before beginning the test.

STEPS FOR LEAK TEST:
Use a clean paint brush and 50/50 soap and water solution.
NOTE: Use a mild soap and water. DO NOT use household cleaning agents, which could damage the gas component.

1. Turn the regulator valve OFF.

2. Be sure regulator is tightly connected to LP cylinder. Hand-tighten only. Never use tools to tighten. Over-tightening can damage seals.

3. Completely open the regulator valve by turning counterclockwise.
   If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection. Correct before proceeding.

4. Brush the soapy solution onto all metal seams and the entire valve area as shown in the figure.

5. Bubbles that occur on any of the parts and connections listed above indicate a gas leak. Immediately disconnect the LP cylinder.
   Re-tighten the connections or order replacement parts as needed.
   Continue to test as necessary until no leaks are detected.
   If detected leakage can not be rectified, do not attempt to cure leakage but consult your gas dealer.

6. Disconnect the LP cylinder from the grill after testing.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD THE VALVE REMAIN IN THE ON POSITION FOR MORE THAN 12 SECONDS.

WARNING

1. DO NOT USE THE GRILL if there are leaks. If the LP cylinder is still leaking, contact your LP dealer or call 911.
2. Do not use any matches, open flames, or smoke during leak testing.
3. Do not light any burners during leak testing.
4. Replacement parts must be as per the specifications in the parts list.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury.

Operating Instructions

Each grill burner is tested and calibrated at the factory prior to shipment; however, variations in the local gas supply may make it necessary to adjust the burner. Please visually check the flames of the burner. Always visually inspect your grill before lighting. Look for anything that could block ventilation and remove such a blockage or move the grill. After lighting, check the flame pattern to ensure you have even heat distribution for the burner. If the burner don’t light up, or if the flame pattern is uneven, see the Troubleshooting section.

WARNING: BEFORE LIGHTING

1. Read the instructions before lighting.
2. If the burner does not ignite in 5 seconds, turn the regulator valve off, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure.
3. Never use regulators and assemblies other than those supplied with the grill. If a replacement is necessary, contact the manufacturer to get the proper replacement. The replacement must be as per the specifications in the Owner’s Manual. DO NOT LEAVE THE GRILL UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

LIGHTING THE BURNER USING PIEZO IGNITION

1. Open lid before lighting.
2. Ensure the regulator valve is turned to the OFF position.
3. Connect the 1 lb. (454 g) LP cylinder to the regulator valve.
4. Turn the regulator valve anti-clockwise to HI position. Push and hold ignitor button to light the burner.
5. If the burner does not ignite, turn the regulator valve to OFF position, and wait for 5 minutes before attempting to relight the burner.
6. If the burner ignites, turn the regulator valve to the temperature setting required for your food.

• Should the burner still fail to ignite, check the gas supply.

MANUALLY LIGHTING THE BURNER WITH MATCH STICK

1. Open lid before lighting.
2. Ensure the regulator valve is turned to the OFF position.
3. Connect the 1 lb. (454 g) LP cylinder to the regulator valve.
4. Put a match in the match holder. Match holder is attached to side panel.
5. Place the lit match through the match lighting hole on side panel. Make sure the lit match is close to the burner ports.
6. Turn the regulator valve anti-clockwise to HI position. The burner should light immediately.
7. If the burner does not ignite, turn the regulator valve to OFF position, and wait for 5 minutes before attempting to relight the burner.
8. If the burner ignites, turn the regulator valve to the temperature setting required for your food. * Should the burner still fail to ignite, check the gas supply.

WARNING
Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting!

BURNER FLAMES
Always check the burner flame patterns after lighting. A good flame should be primarily blue with a yellow tip and have a minimal amount of flicker. Some yellow tips are OK if they are smaller than 2.5 cm (1 “). New burners sometimes have oil residue, which will cause yellow flame when burning off. Variations in gas supply, altitude, weather, and other factors can all impact burner performance. Older grills can also show more yellow flame due to food deposit, oil, and fat buildup.

FIRST TIME USE

Before cooking on your gas grill for the first time, burn it off to rid it of any odors or shipping oil in the following manner:

1. With cooking grates installed in position, turn on the gas grill and operate on HI position for 10 to 15 minutes. Then, turn the regulator valve to OFF position.
2. When gas grill is cool, remove cooking grates and wash off the cooking grates by using soapy water and a towel or paper towels. Rinse off the soap and air dry. Next, thoroughly season cooking grates by spraying or wiping olive or vegetable oil on them. Ensure that the entire surface is generously coated including the corners. For cast iron cooking grates, light seasoning should be done before every usage.
3. Your grill is ready to cook. Proceed to “PREHEATING”.

PREHEATING

It is necessary to preheat the grill before cooking, depending on the type of food and the cooking temperature. Preheat the gas grill on MEDIUM/HIGH for 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat as appropriate for what you are grilling. Next, brush or spray the cooking grates with olive or vegetable oil to prevent food from sticking.

LID POSITION:
Open or close the lid during grilling in accordance with your personal preference, but the gas grill cooks faster by using less fuel with the lid closed. Get a smokier flavor to meat cooked directly on the cooking grates with lid closed, and the closed lid position is also essential for smoking and indirect convection cooking methods.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Your new grill has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards. It will provide you with many years of fun grilling time, however, it requires a minimal amount of maintenance.
Clean grill often, preferably after each cookout. If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on cooking surfaces prior to grilling.

WARNING

1. Do not clean any part of your grill in a self-cleaning oven.
2. Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive kitchen cleaners, cleaners that contain citrus products, or mineral spirits.
3. Clean your grill regularly to prevent grease buildup, grease fires or excessive flare-ups.
4. Always allow the grill to cool down prior to cleaning.

A Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool down before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the bottom of the firebox and the grease cup at the bottom of the grill’s firebox.

STAINLESS STEEL
Clean with multipurpose, low-abrasion, non-phosphorous metal or stainless steel polish and a soft cloth. Always polish in the direction of the finish. Do not allow grease and dirt to accumulate. In addition, several products and naturally occurring substances can damage all stainless-steel finishes. These include, but are not limited to, swimming pool chemicals (chlorine and bromine), lawn and garden fertilizers, ice-melting products, sea or other salt water, urine, bird droppings, and tree sap. Upon contact with these substances, immediately wash and dry the stainless-steel surface and be careful to avoid burns.

OTHER EXTERIOR SURFACES
Wash with a mild dishwashing detergent and warm water. You can use a cloth, soft brush (non-metallic), or plastic cleaning pad. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

COOKING GRATES AND FLAME TAMERS
Use a stiff brass brush. Wash with warm water and mild dishwashing detergent, rinse and dry.

GREASE CUP
Check after each use. Remove and empty the grease cup when half full. It can be washed with warm water and mild dishwashing detergent.

BURNER
We recommend you clean your burner at least twice a year, or before use if the grill has not been used in over one month.

WARNING
Small insects and spiders may enter the burner tube. Sometimes they will build nests or spin webs that can block or reduce the amount of gas flowing through the burner. You will usually see a smaller flame, or a flame that is mostly yellow rather than blue, coming from the burner when this happens. Other signs include the grill generating uneven or low heat, or difficulty in igniting the burner. In cases of severe blockage, this can cause the flame to burn backwards, and outside of the burner tube, which can damage your grill and/or cause personal injury. IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE FLOW OF PROPANE GAS BY TURNING THE REGULATOR VALVE CLOCKWISE SHOULD THIS HAPPEN. Wait for the grill to cool down and then clean the burner.

CLEANING THE BURNER

1. Turn the regulator valve OFF and disconnect the cylinder.

2. Remove the flame tamer and cooking grate.

3. Clean the inside of the burner using a stiff wire. A straightened coat hanger will work.
   An alternative is to use compressed air. Always wear protective gear for your eyes when using this method. Never enlarge the burner ports during cleaning.

4. Brush the outer surface of the burner.

5. Ensure all ports (holes) are free of debris.

6. Inspect the burner. Replace any that have cracks or enlarged ports.

7. Replace the flame tamer and cooking grate.

8. Perform the Leak Test described earlier in this Owner’s Manual.

WARNING

1. Proper placement of the burner and valve is vital to ensure safety.
2. Do not use any strong or grinding solvents or abrasive pads, as they can damage surfaces and leave behind scratch marks.

GRILL STORAGE

1. Clean your grill before storage. Store at a cool dry place.
2. Storage of a gas grill indoors is permissible only if the LP cylinder is disconnected and removed from the gas grill.
3. A cover is highly recommended to protect your grill. Choose from a variety of grill covers offered by the manufacturers.
4. Perform a Leak Test before using the grill after it has been kept in storage for some time.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

BURNER WON’T LIGHT
(USING A 1 LB. (454 G) LP CYLINDER)

Ensure LP cylinder still has fuel in it by gently shaking it-there will be sounds of the liquid inside if the fuel remains.

• Check to see that burner orifices are clear. If obstructed, with LP cylinder disconnected, you can gently brush orifices with a small brush.
• Check to see that the ignitor is producing a spark against the burner {better checked in shady spot). If the burner still doesn’t ignite, repeat the above procedures with another LP cylinder.

GRILL DOESN’T REACH HIGHT ENOUGH TEMPERATURE
(USING A 1 LB. (454 G) LP CYLINDER)

• Gently shake LP cylinder to ensure enough fuel for working, there will be sounds of the liquid inside if fuel remains.
• Check for spiders and insects inside the burner.
• Test the gas system for leaks.

If your problem is not resolved using the troubleshooting information above, please contact your local gas dealer.

Meat Temperature Guide

DIRECT HEAT

Warranty and Customer Service

Thanks for purchasing this Royal Gourmet® Portable Stainless Steel Tabletop Gas Grill.
Royal Gourmet warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under proper assembly, normal residential use and recommended care for 1-Year Full Warranty from the date of original retail purchase. The warranty does not cover paint finish as it may burn off during normal use. RUST is not considered a manufacturing or materials defect.
For 5 Years from the date of purchase, any stainless steel burner that rusts through will be replaced free of charge.
Within the stated warranty period, Royal Gourmet, at its discretion, shall replace defective components free of charge, with the owner being responsible for shipping. Royal Gourmet reserves the right to require that defective parts be returned, postage and or freight pre-paid by the consumer for review and examination. In the event of parts availability issues, Royal Gourmet reserves the right to substitute like or similar parts that are equally functional. Upon the expiration of such warranty, all such liability shall terminate.
Note: A dated sales receipt along with Model Number and Serial Number will be required for the warranty service.
The limited warranty will not reimburse you for the cost of any inconvenience, food, personal injury or property damage. All warranty coverage is void if this grill is ever used for commercial or rental purposes. And 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.

ITEMS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY SERVICE

Any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in the owner’s manual.
Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere.

Cost of service calls to your home.
Costs of removal or re-installation.
Pickup and delivery of your product.
Shipping or transportation costs.
Labor costs for installation and repair.
Liability for indirect, or consequential damages.

This limited warranty is the sole warranty given by Royal Gourmet and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied including implied warranty, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Royal Gourmet nor the retail establishment selling this product has authority to make any warranties or to promise any remedies in addition to or inconsistent with those stated above.

Royal Gourmet’s maximum liability, in any event, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product paid by the original consumer purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such a case, the above limitations or exclusions may not be applicable.

Do not return parts without prior to obtaining return authorization from our customer service department.
Please do not hesitate to contact our customer service when you have any questions regrading assembly, warranty, or accessories. We will be happy to offer any replacement parts you need during the warranty period.

1-800-618-6798
service@royalgourmetusa.com
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