Vermont Casting VCS5008BI, VCS5008 Series, VCS4008 Series Care & Maintenance, Care & Cleaning

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Care & Maintenance

Care & Cleaning

WARNING

Always perform the following periodic inspections and preventive maintenance procedures to prevent flashback fires from occurring and to assure that your Grill will operate properly:

1.Always allow sufficient time for the Grill to cool to a safe temperature before handling or cleaning any of its com- ponents.

2.Always inspect all of the burners frequently, and clean them as often as is necessary.

3.Always inspect the air shutter screen periodically to confirm that it is clear of food residue, spider webs or other insect debris. A clogged venturi tube can cause a fire to occur beneath the Grill, due to a flashback of gas. (Fig. 15)

4.Loosen the burner attachment screws (from inside) to allow the burners to be pulled away from the valves far enough for a venturi brush or suitable cleaning device to be inserted into the burner venturi to clean away debris. (Fig. 15) Be careful not to damage the electrode ceramics.

5.Use a wire brush or toothpick to clean the ports all around the sides of the burner. (Fig. 16) It is normal for some surface rust to appear on the burner. Severe rusting can enlarge the gas ports, however, which could cause changes in the Grill’s performance.

6. Reinstall the burners properly over the valves. (Fig. 21)

Figure 15

 

Rotisserie

Burner

Oven

Burner

Spider Web

and Debris

Air

Shutter Screen Venturi

Brush

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Contents USER’S Manual Model VCS5008 Parts IdentificationImportant Warnings Signal WordsSafe Locations for USE of this Outdoor Grill B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation CodeSafe USE of Natural NG GAS Safe USE of Propane LP GASSafe USE of Natural NG GAS SafetyPrevention of Burns Battery Handling Electrical SafetyTable of Contents Propane GAS Fuel Always keep cylinders out of reach of children Propane GAS FuelGas Hookup Connecting the Grill to a Propane LP GAS CylinderHooking Up to the Propane LP Gas Supply Hooking Up the Grill to the Natural NG Gas Supply Connecting the Grill to the Main GAS SupplyTo Connect To DisconnectControl Functions OperationPropane Tank Valve Burner Control Valves FigErs, to avoid exposure to possible flare-ups Lighting the Main BurnersIf the Selected Burner does not Light Clear and then repeat the precedingFLARE-UPS Turning the Burners OffMatch Lighting the Main Burners To Start the Rotisserie Burner Lighting the Rotisserie Burner if applicableMatch Lighting the Rotisserie Burner GrillRotisserie Setup if equipped Lighting the Side Burner if applicable Rotisserie SetupShutting the Burner OFF Methods of Cooking CookingHard boiling soups, lobsters or corn on the cob. c Preparing Food for the Grill Grilling Tips Type of Food Weight Cooking Cooking Time Cooking Time ChartType of Food Weight Type of Food Care & Cleaning Care & MaintenanceSide Burner if applicable Rotisserie Burner if applicableCooking Grids Stainless Steel Panels Drip TrayPorcelain Enamel Castings Burner Adjustment MaintenanceProblem Potential Cause Action Required Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Year Warranty Limited Lifetime WarrantyPorcelain Coated Firebox and Rear Lid Assembly Cast Iron Cooking Grates Side Burner All Remaining Parts