ProFire PF36R Grill Owner’s Manual

ProFire PF36R Grill

OWNER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID INJURY TO SELF OR PROPERTY

Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may result in serious injury, property damage or death.

• When lighting a burner always pay close attention to what you are doing.
  Be certain that you use the igniter labeled for the burner you intend on using.

• When using the grill: do not touch the grill rack, burner grate, or immediate surrounding area as these areas become extremely hot and could cause burns.

• Use only dry potholders, moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause burns from steam.
  Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders. Do not let potholders touch hot portions of the grill or burner grate.

• Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.
  Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the drip pan. Clean often.

• Do not install this grill in or on recreational vehicles, and or boats.

• Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent combustible construction below top of unit, 12″ from sides and back. Minimum horizontal clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent vertical combustible construction extending above top of unit, 12″ from sides and back.

• If stored indoors, detach and leave gas cylinder outdoors. The gas supply must be turned off at the LP. gas cylinder when the grill is not in use.

• Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or grill racks. This can severely upset combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area. The result of this can be melted knobs.

• When using the open top burners always use flat-bottomed pans which are large enough to cover the burner. Adjust the flame so that it heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid ignition of clothing. Position handles inward away from open edges of the unit to avoid burns associ­ated with unintentional spillovers. Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement while turning or stirring food.

• For proper lighting and performance of the burners keep the ports clean.
  It is necessary to clean them periodically for optimum performance.

• NEVER GRILL WITHOUT THE DRIP PAN IN PLACE and pushed all the way to the back of the grill. Without it, hot grease could leak downward and produce a fire or explosion hazard.

• Do not locate the grill under overhead unprotected surfaces. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings, garages, sheds, breezeways, or other such enclosed areas.

THIS UNIT IS FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

• Keep the area surrounding the grill free from combustible fluids and vapors such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• If a cart unit is stored indoors the LP cylinder must be unhooked and the LP. cylinder stored outside in a well ventilated area, out of the reach of children.
• Never use the grill during windy conditions. If located in a consistently windy area oceanfront, mountaintop, etc.) a windbreak will be required. Always adhere to the specified clearances.
• Keep any electrical supply cord, or the rotisserie motor cord away from the heated areas of the grill.
• Never use a dented or rusty L. P. tank.
• DO NOT USE CHARCOAL IN THE GRILL.
• Never place paper inside the grill.
• The ProFire gas grill is designed for use without lava rock. The use of lava rock or other forms of briquettes may cause a fire hazard.
• Never obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the grill.
• Keep the ventilation opening of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.

Only original factory parts should be used when repairing your grill. The use of unapproved or untested parts will void your warranty and may cause serious personal harm.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

Verify the type of gas supply to be used, either Natural or L.P., and make sure the marking on the appliance rating plate agrees with that of the supply. The rating plate is located on the rear of the grill behind the side burners or on the right side behind the faceplate. An “X” will be marked next to the type of gas that the unit is orificed for.
L.P. gas installation requires the use of a regulator set for 10″W.C. pressure. Natural gas instal­lation requires a pressure of 7″W.C.
An installer supplied gas shut-off valve must be installed in an easily accessible location. All installer supplied parts must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1

All pipe sealants must be an approved type and resistant to the actions of LP. and Natural gases. Never use pipe sealant on flare fittings. All gas connections should be made by a com­petent technician and in accordance with local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, the installation must comply with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1

Gas conversion kits are available from your dealer or ProFire. When ordering have available the model number, and type of gas (L.P. or Natural) which you need the ProFire grill orificed for. To convert to LP gas the model# will be GCKLP followed by the model# of your grill. To convert to Natural gas the model# will be GCKNAT followed by the model number of your grill.

The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply pip­ing system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG (3.5kPa.). This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its in­dividual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG (3.5kPa.).

The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI 2223.1. Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the Standard Can1-b149.1 or .2 (installation code for gas burning appliances and equipment) and local codes.

GAS REQUIREMENTS NATURAL GAS HOOK-UP

Connection: 3/8-flare male fitting in left rear corner of unit Operating pressure :7.0″ W.C.
Check with your local gas utility company or with local codes for instructions on installing gas supply lines. Be sure to check on type and size of run, and how deep to bury the line. If the line is too small the ProFire gas grill will not function properly. Any joint sealant used must be an approved type and be resistant to actions of LP. and Natural gases. Do not forget to place the installer sup­plied gas valve in an accessible location. Check local codes. Consult your local gas dealer. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform to the latest edition of the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI 2233.1
The grill is designed to operate on Natural Gas at a pressure of 7″ water column (W.C.) (1.75kPa) unregulated. Check with your gas utility for local gas pressure. Use of your grill at pressures other than approximate 7″ water column could affect the performance of your grill and requires installation of a natural gas regulator set at 7″ W.C.

The grill and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping sys­tem during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5kPa). The grill must be isolated from the gas by closing its valves during any pressure testing of the gas sup­ply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5kPa).

Never use LP gas in a unit designed for natural gas. If you wish to convert your grill from one type of gas to the other you may order a gas conversion kit from ProFire or your dealer.

L.P. GAS CONNECTION AND TANK REQUIREMENTS

• A dented or rusty L.P. tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your L.P. supplier. Never use a cylinder with a damaged valve. Cylinder dimensions should be approximately 12 inches in diameter & 18″ inches high. The L.P. cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for L. P. gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• The propane gas cylinder valve must be equipped with a cylinder connection coupling device, described as Type 1 in the Harmonized ANSI standard ANSI Z 21.58 & CGA 1.6-M95-1995 with addenda Z 21.58. This device is commonly described as an Acme Thread Quick Coupler(see figure 1 below). The gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder when the unit is not in use. If the appliance is stored indoors the cylinder must be disconnected and removed from the appliance. Cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well­ventilated area out of the reach of children.
• The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal and must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve. Disconnected cylinders must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area. The grill is designed to operate on Propane gas regulated at a gas pressure of 1 O” water column (W.C.) (2.7kPa). A regulator adjusted to this pressure must be installed in the gas supply line before the grill is connected to the propane source. Use only the type regulator and hose specified by ProFire.
• Only 20 lb. cylinders equipped with an OPD (Overfill Protection Device) should be used with your ProFire grill. Only one propane cylinder may be located in an enclosure or cart. Extra spare cylinders must be stored outdoors out of the reach of children and outside of any building, garage or other enclosed area. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS PROVIDED WITH PROPANE CYLINDERS. Never locate a cylin­der under or near the barbecue unless sufficient ventilation & shielding is provided to prevent any heating of the cylinder, regulator and hoses.

Do not turn gas valve on unless connection between regulator and tank is complete. Be­fore attempting to light grill, be certain the gas valve knobs are in the “OFF” position, turn tank on by turning knob on top of the tank counterclockwise, Check all connec­tions for leaks by spraying a solution of 50% liquid soap and 50% water. If bubbles appear there is a leak, turn off gas and have a certi­fied gas installer repair the leak.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Propane Cylinder Ventilation Requirements To prevent invisible combustible gas from accumulating in your cylinder enclosure, you must pro­vide adequate ventilation. This is accomplished by having one side of the gas cylinder enclosure left completely open to the outside or by providing four ventilation openings. Two openings are to be at the cylinder valve level (approx 16″ above the floor) and on opposite walls of the enclosure. Two more openings must be at the floor level on opposite sides of the enclosure. The floor level open­ings must start at the floor level and shall extend no higher than 5″ above the floor. Each opening must have a minimum 10 square inches of free area. To achieve proper ventilation, you may drill a series of holes, omit grout from the masonry joints or replace a brick with a hardware cloth screen. If the floor in the cabinet is raised and the space beneath the cabinet is open to the outside, the lower ventilation openings may be in the floor.

For your safety, you must provide these openings for drainage, replacement air & cross ventilation of any storage area exposed to possible leakage from gas connection, the barbecue or propane cyl­inder.

Household Propane Service

It is recommended that the same ventilation requirements be used for household propane service as propane cylinders.

Clearance to combustible construction

Minimum clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent combustible construction below top of unit, 12″ from sides and back. Minimum horizontal clearance from sides and back of unit to adjacent vertical combustible construction extending above top of unit 12″ from sides and back.

Clearance to non-combustible construction

It is desirable to allow at least 6″ side clearance to non-combustible construction above the cooking surface for counter space. When using the rotisserie the space is essential for the motor and skewer clearance. The ProFire gas grill can be placed directly adjacent to non-combustible construction below the cooking surface.

Insulated Sleeve

If the ProFire gas grill is to be placed into a combustible enclosure an approved insulated sleeve is necessary and is available from your dealer. Use only the ProFire insulated sleeve which has been designed and tested for this purpose.

Location

When determining a suitable location take into account concerns such as exposure to wind, prox­imity to traffic paths and keeping any gas supply lines as short as possible. Locate the grill only in well-ventilated area. Never locate the grill in a building, garage, breezeway, shed or other such en­closed areas without an approved ventilation system. during heavy use the grill will produce a lot of smoke.

Ensure that there is adequate area for smoke to dissipate.

Ventilation Hood

When installing your grill under overhead unprotected areas the use of a ventilation hood with a minimum of 600CFM (1200 CFM for 48″ ProFire units) is necessary. A proper ventilation hood is available from your dealer or from Pro Fire.

Grill and Accessory Cut-Out Dimensions for Built-Ins

ProFire Cutout Dimensions

LEAK TESTING

CHECK ALL GAS SUPPLY FITTINGS FOR LEAKS BEFORE EACH USE.

Keep a spray bottle of soapy water near the shut-off valve of the gas supply valve. Spray all the fittings. Bubbles indicate leaks. Although all gas connections on the ProFire grill are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the instal­lation site due to possible mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected.

DO NOT SMOKE WHILE LEAK TESTING. EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAMES.

NEVER LEAK TEST WITH AN OPEN FLAME.

Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water. You will need a spray bottle, brush, or rag to apply the solution to the fittings. For LP. units, check with a full cylinder. The valve panel must be removed to check the valves and fittings. Remove the knobs. Then remove the screws which fasten the valve panel to the unit. Pull the valve panel outward and unplug the wires from the back of the rotary igniter. If your grill has the optional rear broiler, remove the screws which hold the inspection cover in place.

TO TEST

Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position. Turn the gas supply “ON”. Check all connections from the supply line, or LP. cylinder up to and including the manifold pipe assem­bly. Apply the soap solution around all connections, valves, and tubing. Soap bubbles will ap­pear where there is a leak present. If a leak is present, immediately turn off gas supply, tighten any leaking fittings, turn gas on, and recheck.

IF YOU CANNOT STOP A GAS LEAK TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AND CALL YOUR LOCAL GAS UTILITY, OR THE DEALER YOU PURCHASED THE APPLIANCE FROM.

Only those parts recommended by the manufacturer should be used on the ProFire gas grill. Substitutions will void the warranty.
Do not use the ProFire gas grill until all connections have been checked and do not leak.

ADJUSTING FOR PROPER FLAME AND EFFICIENCY

Each burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to shipment. However, variations in the lo­cal gas supply or conversion from one gas to another may make it necessary to adjust the burn­ers. The flames of the grill burners should be visually checked. The rear broiler (when equipped) should have a very low flame (no more than 1/4″) and glow with a light red color. There is no air shutter adjustment for the rear broiler. On the main burners and side burners the flames should be blue and stable with small yellow tips and no excessive noise or lifting. If the burners do not operate correctly, check if the air shutter or burner ports are blocked by dirt, debris, spider webs, etc. and proceed with air shutter adjustment. The amount of air which is drawn into a burner is governed by a metal cup at the inlet of the burner called an air shutter. It is locked in place by a screw, which must be loosened prior to lighting the burner for adjustment. To access the grill burner air shutters, first, remove the valve panel by removing the screws on the corners of the valve panel. Remove the control knobs. Pull the valve panel outwards while unplugging the ro­tary ignitors. With a screwdriver, loosen the screw on the side of the air shutter. Light the burner and adjust according to the directions below. Access and adjustment of the side burner air shut­ters is done in the same manner as the main burners.

BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT

BE CAREFUL AS THE BURNER MAY BE VERY HOT!

A yellow flame indicates insufficient air: Open the air shutter to allow more air to the burner. Flame is noisy, blows out, or lifts away from burner or will not light, this indicates too much air: Close the air shutter. Once the air shutter is adjusted turn the burner off and reverse steps to reassemble.

INSTALLATION CHECK LIST

NOTE TO THE INSTALLER: BE SURE ALL ITEMS ON THIS LIST HAVE BEEN THOROUGHLY COMPLETED AND CHECKED BEFORE OPERATING THE GRILL.

Specified clearances maintained to combustibles.
If grill is installed in an island, ventilation opening are provided in island.
All internal packaging removed.
Knobs turn freely and bezels centered.
Each burner lights satisfactorily, individually or with adjacent burner lit. Air shutters adjusted.
Adjustable low setting satisfactory.
Drip pan in place properly and sliding freely.
Pressure regulator connected and set for 1 0.0″W.C. for LP. gas.
Pressure checked and set at 7.0″W.C. for natural gas.
— Manual shut off valve installed and accessible.
Unit tested and free of gas leaks.
User informed of gas supply shut off valve location.

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE USER.

USER: PLEASE RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE.

HOW TO LIGHT YOUR GAS GRILL

WARNING!

Before lighting your grill be sure to read this section carefully.

Turn all knobs to the off position then:

Inspect the gas supply piping or hose prior to turning the gas on. If there is evidence of cuts, wear, or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use. The replacement pressure regulators and hose assembly must be the type specified by the manufacturer. Do not use the ProFire gas grill if the odor of gas is present.

For LP. gas, the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the unit must be used. Install the regulator into the tank and check the hose and regulator connections for leakage with a soap and water solution before operating your ProFire gas grill. Be sure there is gas in the tank.

WHEN LIGHTING YOUR GRILL
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FACE AND BODY
AS FAR AWAY FROM THE GRILL AS POSSIBLE.

LIGHTING THE GRILL BURNERS

1. Make sure all knobs are in the “OFF” position.
2. OPEN THE LID and or remove the side burner cover.
3. Turn on the gas supply.
4. Push and turn the burner knob to “LIGHT”.
5. Push the igniter button for 4 seconds button. You will hear a snapping sound, indicating that a spark is being delivered to the burner.
6. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob to “OFF” and wait 5 minutes before repeating steps 4 and 5.
7. To light burners using a long stemmed match or match holder. Insert lighted match through the cooking grid to the burners below the flavor grid and turn knob to “LIGHT”.
8. If grill does not light, turn all knobs to “OFF” and have a qualified service technician check the grill.
9. Turn all knobs to “OFF” and shut off gas supply when not in use.

If the burner will not light after several tries refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

TO PREHEAT GRILL: Once lit, close the lid for approximately 5 minutes to preheat grill.

HOW TO LIGHT YOUR GAS GRILL

LIGHTING THE SIDE BURNERS

1. Remove the burner cover and any cooking utensils from the burner grate.
2. Push and turn the burner control knob to the “LIGHT” position and immediately push the igniter button (marked side burner) for 4 seconds or until the burner is lit. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds turn the burner control knob to “OFF” and wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate before trying to light again.
3. The side burner can also be lit with a long match or match holder if the igniter fails to light the burner.
4. To light with a match or match holder, hold the lighted match next to the burner ports and turn the burner control knob to “LIGHT”. Remove and extinguish the match quickly when the burner lights.

LIGHTING THE REAR BROILER

DO NOT USE DURING WINDY CONDITIONS

Because of the location of the rear broiler it is easily susceptible to windy conditions.

1. OPEN THE LID. Push and turn the rotisserie burner control knob to “LIGHT”.
2. Push the igniter button (marked rotisserie) You will hear a snapping sound indicating that a spark is being delivered to the burner.
3. If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn the knob to “OFF” and wait 5 minutes before trying to light again.
4. If the igniter does not light the burner it may be lit with a long stemmed match or match holder. Hold the match next to the burner then turn burner control knob to “LIGHT”. frelighting a hot burner, wait 5 minutes.

USING YOUR ProFire GAS GRILL

TO BEGIN:

1. Be sure the drip pan is in place and pushed all the way to the back of the grill.
2. Light the burners using the instructions given.
3. PREHEAT the grill after lighting with burner control knob turned to “HIGH” for 5 minutes.
Keep the lid closed while preheating.
4. Place the food on the grill and cook to the desired doneness. Adjust the heat setting if necessary. The burner control knob may be set to any position between “HIGH” and “LOW”.
5. Turn all knobs of “OFF” and shut off gas supply when you are finished grilling.
6. Clean the cooking grids and drip pan after each use.

Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the highest heat setting for the entire cooking time. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be necessary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning, this will cook the food com­pletely through without burning the outside. Foods cooked for a long time or basted with a sugary marinade may need a lower heat setting near the end of the cooking time. The doneness of the meat, whether rare, medium, or well done, is affected to a large degree by the thickness of the cut. Trim any excess fat from the meat before cooking. To prevent steaks or chops from curling during cooking, slit the fat around the edges a 2-inch intervals. When defrosting meats, it is recommended that it be done overnight in a refrigerator as opposed to a microwave as the microwave can dry out or even partially cook the meat.

TO AVOID FLARE-UPS

CHICKEN SHOULD BE COOKED ON THE MEDIUM OR LOW SETTING

DUAL PURPOSE THERMOMETER

All ProFire grills come equipped with a dual purpose thermometer which may be left in place to read the air temperature inside of the closed lid or it can be removed and inserted into the meat that you are grilling.
NEVER ALLOW THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE GRILL TO GO ABOVE 500°F.

CHART FOR DESIRED DONENESS

Insert thermometer directly into center of meat to check for doneness.

USING YOUR ProFire GAS GRILL

FLAVOR GRID

An exclusive feature of the ProFire gas grill is its stainless steel flavor grid designed to de­flect the grease from falling into the burners thereby preventing flare-ups and extending the life of the burners. The perforations in the stainless steel evens out the heat and creates a hot surface for the meat drippings to fall on to. This action turns the drippings into smoke, which passes over the meat resulting in a delicious “charcoal flavor”.

THE SMOKER BOX

Most ProFire gas grills include a built-in smoker box installed directly onto the flavor grid because we believe that wood chips enhance the flavor of everything that is grilled. To use the smoker box place a handful of water soaked wood chips in the box then ignite the burner directly under the box to “HI” for 1 O minutes. Then reduce the flame to medium or low to keep the chips from burning up too fast.

CAUTION: When adding more chips to the box when the grill is hot, care must be taken to avoid burns as the cooking grid must be lifted.

COMMERCIAL RANGE TOP BURNERS

Your ProFire gas grill maybe equipped with commercial style burners. Each is rated at 15,000 BTU and has a spark igniter for easy lighting. Provided for use with your side burn­ers is a stainless steel cover which doubles as work surface when the burners are not in use. When using the Grill with the side burners covered, be careful as heat can conduct from the grill and cause the cover to heat up. Always remove the cover before lighting the side burners.
NEVER LIGHT OR USE THE SIDE BURNERS WITH THE COVER IN PLACE.

FLAME HEIGHT

The correct height of the flame depends on the size and material of the utensil being used, the food being cooked, and how much liquid is in the utensil.
The flame should never extend beyond the bottom of the pan.

REMOVING AND REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE IGNITERS

1. Unscrew the plastic nut on the front of the igniter.
2. Insert a AAA battery making sure the+ side faces in.
3. Screw the black plastic nut back on.

USING YOUR ProFire GAS GRILL

ROTISSERIE & REAR BROILER

The rear broiler is an infrared type, which provides intense searing radiant heat. Preferred by professional chefs over other methods, this intense heat is perfect for searing in the natural juices and nutrients found in quality cuts of meats. When lit, the rear broiler will reach cook­ing temperatures in about 3 minutes. The orange/red glow will even out in about 5 minutes.

The rotisserie motor is equipped with gears capable of turning up to a 12-lb. cut of meat or poultry. The motor is mounted to a stainless steel bracket, which attaches to the right side of the grill. The rotisserie motor must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990. Warning: This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

The skewer for the rotisserie fits into the motor assembly by placing the pointed end into the motor and the other end on the support at the left side of the grill. With the skewer pushed in as far as possible into the motor, the grooved skewer bushing should rest on the left side bracket. The removable handle should only be in place when handling the skewer.

WHEN USING THE SIDE BURNERS

REMOVE THE SKEWER HANDLE TO PREVENT IT FROM GETTING HOT!

To load the skewer begin with the handle in place, and slide one of the meat holders with prongs facing away form the handle onto the skewer. Push the skewer through the center of the food, then slide the second meat holder with prongs towards the food onto the skewer. Center the food on the skewer then push the meat holders firmly into the food. Tighten the wing nuts. It may be necessary to wrap the food with butchers string (never use nylon or plastic string) to secure any loose portions.
Once the food is secure insert the skewer into the motor. If needed, remove the grill racks. Place a basting pan under the food. It is normal for the skewer to flex when large cuts of meats are being cooked. However, the ProFire system will accommodate most cuts of meat without needing to remove the cooking grids.

NOTE : After the first use of your rear broiler it is likely that the stainless steel above the burner will darken to a dark blue color. The electric motor should be removed and stored in a dry place when not in use.

WARNING!

DO NOT USE THE REAR BROILER AND THE BOTTOM BURNERS AT THE SAME TIME!

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

STAINLESS STEEL

The ProFire gas grill is made from non-rusting, nonmagnetic, type 304 stainless steel. There are many different stainless steel cleaners available. Always use the mildest cleaning methods first, scrubbing in the direction of the grain. To touch up noticeable scratches in the stainless steel, sand lightly with dry 100 grit emery paper or scotch bright pad in the di­rection of the grain. Specks of grease can gather on the surfaces of the stainless steel and bake on to the surface giving the appearance of rust. To remove this grease buildup scrub with a strong degreaser in the direction of the grain. IMPORTANT: Coat the outer surface of your grill with lemon oil or a Stainless Shine product such as Sheila Shine. WD 40 also works well to coat the outer finish of your grill. Never clean your grill with soap and water or degreaser without coating the outer surface of your grill when you’re finished.

COOKING GRIDS

The easiest way to clean the grill is immediately after cooking is completed. Be sure the burners are turned off and there are no flames before beginning. Wear a barbecue mitt to protect your hand from the heat. Using a brass bristle barbecue brush, scrub the hot grids. If the grill is allowed to cool before cleaning, the cleaning process will be more difficult.

SIDE BURNER GRATES

The side burner grates are stainless steel. Do not attempt to clean a hot grate. When the grate cools it may be wiped with hot, soapy water, then rinsed and wiped dry. Never im­merse a hot grate in water as the hot steam produced could cause burns.

DRIP TRAY

The drip tray will collect grease from the grill area and spills from the side burners. Do not attempt to remove or clean until thoroughly cooled. To avoid grease fires or flare-ups, be sure to clean out the grease often.

GRILL BURNERS

The burners are constructed of stainless steel and should only require minimal mainte­nance. However, they should be checked every 6 months and cleaned if needed.

1. Shut off gas supply and make sure the grill is cool before attempting to check the burners.
2. Remove the cooking grids, then lift out the flavor grid.
3. Remove the mounting screw holding the burner in place then lift the burner up and forward so that the burner is pulled away from the valve. (See Page 11)

SIDE BURNERS

The side burners are constructed of cast iron with a high heat black coating. Occasional cleaning of the burner ports will be necessary. (See page 11, 16) The burners can be re­painted using high heat paint. This will seal the cast iron and help prevent rust.

CLEANING THE BURNERS

After removing:

1. Clean the exterior of the burner with a wire brush.
2. Clear any clogged ports with a straightened paper clip.
3. Never use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog the port.
4. Shake out any debris through the air shutter.
5. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked.
6. If an obstruction can be seen, use a straightened metal wire coat-hanger to clean it out.

CLEANING THE ORIFICES

No regular maintenance should be needed for the orifices. They should only be removed if it is determined that there is a blockage.

FLAVOR GRID

The flavor grid should be cleaned regularly as it has grease and other debris falling directly on to it. Keeping it clean will greatly reduce flare-ups and grease fires.

TO CLEAN

1. Wait until the entire grill is cool then remove the cooking grids.
2. Lift out the flavor grid and brush it with a steel wire brush until all the carbon build up and other debris are removed.
It is not necessary to clean the flavor grid with soap and water.

TO REPLACE THE BURNERS

Replace a burner by sliding the end with air shutter over the brass orifice. Then place the burner onto the mounting bracket and replace the screw. The burners have an offset hole for mounting to the rear bracket, which will allow the burner to be installed with the cross­over holes facing up. Once reinstalled, light all of the burners and check for proper flame. (See page 11 Figure 3) Warning: Serious injury may occur if the orifice is not located properly in the burner.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your ProFire gas grill does not function properly, use the following checklist before contacting your dealer for service. You may save the cost of a service call.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Always use both the model and serial numbers when contacting Pro Fire about your grill. For future reference, take the time now to record the model and serial numbers below:

MODEL NUMBER: __ SERIAL NUMBER: DATE PURCHASED:

PPROFIRE INDEX

WARRANTY

Pro Fire® Grills
Perfection by Design
5565 North 124th Street• Butler, Wisconsin 53007
Ph: 262.781.4657 • 888.781.4657 Fax: 262.781.3965 • 888.781.3965

Specifications:

• Model: PF36R
• Grill Type: Gas Grill
• Number of Models: 68

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I replace parts on my ProFire PF36R Gas Grill?

A: To replace parts, refer to the genuine replacement parts available for the PF36R model. Follow the detailed instructions provided with the replacement part.

Q: Can I use wood chips for smoking on this grill?

A: Yes, you can enhance the flavor of your food by adding wood chips to the grill while cooking. Follow recommended guidelines for smoking on a gas grill.

References

• Repair Your Grill: Shop Replacement Parts for 24,880 Models
• Profire Grill Parts - Select From 68 Models

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