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Kalamazoo 450 Series K450GB User Manual
Summary of 450 Series K450GB
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Tm 450 & 900 series grills user manual january 1, 2008 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com.
Page 2: For Your Safety
V080130 table of contents information for the new owner 2 general safety precautions 3 general instructions operating area 4 safe handling tips for lp gas 5 refilling the lp tank 6 connecting lp tank/ leak testing 7-8 general maintenance periodic cleaning 9 spider alert 10 maintenance troubleshootin...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 2 information for the new owner thank you for choosing kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™. We recommend that you read this manual thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference. This will help you to enjoy the maximum in out...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 3 general safety precautions • do not try lighting this appliance without reading the “lighting instructions” section of this manual. • do not store a spare or disconnected lp tank under or near this grill. • you should inspect the ...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 4 general instructions the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill is not for use by children. For propane use: you must adhere to all local codes that apply to portable gas grills, both in the usa and abroad. If there are no local codes, y...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 5 safe handling tips for lp gas • liquid propane (lp) gas is a petroleum product, as are gasoline and natural gas. Lp gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, lp gas is a liquid...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 6 refilling the lp tank removal of the lp tank 1. Open the door. 2. Close tank valve (turn clockwise). 3. Unscrew counter clockwise brass fitting on regulator. 4. Lift tank out. 5. Take lp tank to a “gas propane” dealer. Warning: we...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 7 connecting the lp tank / leak testing warning: make sure that the lp tank valve is closed by turning it clockwise. Danger: do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area whi...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 8 sniff test: since propane is heavier than air; it tends to collect in lower lying areas first. Get down on your hands and knees and sniff close to the floor to smell for propane. If you smell propane do not light a match. Gas dete...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 9 general maintenance danger: failure to correct these symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property. Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from combustib...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 11 maintenance troubleshooting problem burner does not light. Flame is low when burner is on high. Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low when burner is on high. Flames do not run the whole length of the tube. Experiencing fl...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 12 storage • when the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill is not in use, the gas must be turned “off” at the lp tank. • when the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill is stored indoors, the gas supply must be disconnected and the lp tank stor...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 13 kalamazoo outdoor gourmet presents the kalamazoo 450 series the kalamazoo 450 series grills are the ideal grills for family grilling as well as dinner parties. Our design engineers were given the mission to build a grill, which h...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 14 kalamazoo outdoor gourmet presents the kalamazoo 900 series the kalamazoo 900 series are grills for those who entertain medium to large groups but who cook for the family as well. The kalamazoo 900 series grill is three times the...
Page 16: Operating Instructions
Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 15 operating instructions setting up the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill comes fully assembled, however there are some items wrapped for shipment that need to be installed. Ceramic tiles and ceramic tile brackets (for gas models onl...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 16 cooking surface kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grills come with either a stainless steel wire grill grate, a 3/16” stainless steel grilling surface, or a ¼” stainless steel grilling surface (shown above). Seasoning your grill surface ...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 17 warming rack all kalamazoo 450 and kalamazoo 900 series models include a warming rack. The warming rack can be used to keep cooked foods warm or to gently warm foods that you do not want placed onto the cooking surface. Remove th...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 18 side burner drip pan (side burner models only) every kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill that comes equipped with a side burner has a drip pan that must be installed underneath. The drip pan is easily removed for quick clean up. Chec...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 19 ash guard (hybrid models only) a modular ash guard tray accessorizes the hybrid grills. The modular tabs fit into the slots in the front panel of your grill, just above the control panel. Note: tabs fit into the slots with the la...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 20 control knobs all kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grills feature our cast stainless steel control knobs. One knob is provided for each independently controlled burner. To install knobs, simply line up the flat edge of the knob base wit...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 21 lighting instructions warning: always stand back when lighting grill. Always have hood open when lighting. Always turn off gas and wait five (5) minutes if grill does not light before attempting to light again. Danger: explosive ...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 22 manual lighting (main burner): open grill hood. Remove smoker tray drawer (gas grills only) or open hybrid drawer (hybrid models only) allowing for manual lighting directly to burner. Insert needle nose lighter through smoker tra...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 23 lighting instructions for hybrid models: when cooking with gas follow the instructions above. When cooking with charcoal or wood: • load drawers with charcoal or wood (drawer does not need to be full!) • too much charcoal will bu...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 24 adjusting the airflow main burner adjustment: main burner flame pattern the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. Airflow adjust is not necessary for the main burner. The cor...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 25 turn off instructions gas: turn gas supply off at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the “off” position. Charcoal: leave hood open and let charcoal burn out. If temperature is below 800 degr...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 26 instructions and warnings for optional smoker box your kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill smoker box is a great cooking tool that gives you full command of the smoking process. Lighting instructions set electric charcoal starter int...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 27 smoking instructions soak wood chips in water for at least three hours prior to smoking. Once the charcoal has burned down to an ash gray, place soaked wood smoking chips onto fire (in wood tray) and shut the door to the smoker b...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 28 smoker tray instructions shown with no covers shown with slotted cover shown with slots covered a smoker tray comes standard on all kalamazoo 450 and kalamazoo 900 series gas grills. When not in use, the smoker tray should remain...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 29 rotisserie instructions the location of the rotisserie burner makes it susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so that the protected main grill burners. For this reason you should avoid operating the rotisserie during windy c...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 31 rotisserie motor bracket rotisserie motor drive shaft insert shaft in square behind motor bracket push motor onto shaft to motor bracket rotisserie motor clip press clip down to hold motor onto bracket rotisserie motor assembly c...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 32 searing burner instructions (available on kalamazoo 900 series gas models only) one of the most important factors in serious grilling is serious heat. The 20,000 btu infrared searing burner produces intense heat that immediately ...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 33 cooking with your kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill should not be moved when operating or when hot. You can adjust flame for left and right burners individually as desired. Preheating gas models ...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 34 grill plank over high heat until it begins to char and smoke. Turn plank over and place food onto charred surface. Grilling planks are widely available where barbeque supplies are sold. (in all cases, cook with the grill lid clos...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 35 options there are many accessories available for your kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill. Mix and match any or all of these to customize your grill. To view these items visit our website at www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com . Grill cover mos...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 36 utensil rack this is a versatile stainless steel rack perfect for hanging all your barbecuing implements. The utensil rack utilizes the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill’s exclusive modular system. Wastebasket this beautiful stainl...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 37 sauce tray this handy stainless steel tray keeps your bbq sauces and condiments handy while you grill. The sauce tray utilizes the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet grill’s exclusive modular system. Custom grill surface available in eith...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 38 sample recipe habanero mustard venison chops this recipe has some real kick to it, perfect for a fall day. Try the same marinade on chicken or even quail. For less spicy palates, substitute 1 teaspoon of fennel seed for the haban...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 39 a personal note from the designer dear fellow grilling enthusiast, thank you for choosing a kalamazoo outdoor gourmet product. We work hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. Our product designs have b...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 40 kalamazoo outdoor gourmet limited warranty the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet stainless steel products warranty covers the replacement of parts for grills, custom outdoor kitchen components, martini bars and dock boxes under the terms...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 41 product registration important: you must register your product with kalamazoo outdoor gourmet in order to activate your warranty. You may do so by calling 1-800-868-1699 and giving us the information below or emailing the informa...
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Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 42 notes.