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VERMONT
Castings
USERS MANUAL
For Models VC100,
VC200 and VC400
Gas Barbecue Grill
50000444a 0801
Castings
VERMONT
VERMONT
Castings
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Warnings FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas: ¥ Shut off gas to the appliance ¥ Extinguish any open flame ¥ Open lid ¥ If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or fire department. FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. • Always read and understand the WARNINGS and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS that ar
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Warnings SIGNAL WORDS : The Signal Words used in this Manual, and their intended meanings, are as follows : DANGER : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in death or catastrophic bodily injury. WARNING : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in serious bodily injury. CAUTION : Indicates that a failure to observe the safety instructions could result in property damage or min
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36" (1m) Warnings A. SAFE LOCATIONS FOR USE OF THIS OUTDOOR GRILL DANGER : • Never use this outdoor Grill inside any building, garage, shed or breezeway, or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent a possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation. WARNINGS : • Always confirm that this Grill is not positioned unde
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Warnings B. SAFE USE OF LP (PROPANE) GAS DANGER : • Never install a propane cylinder that is more than 80 % full, as the contents may lack adequate room for expansion when exposed to heat. Propane vapor may then be vented through the pressure release valve, which could accumulate in a pool and later result in a fire or explosion. Always instruct your certified propane fuel supplier to confirm by weight that your cylinder is
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Safety • Always promptly shut off the gas supply and immediately extinguish all flames if you smell gas. Always seek assistance from your gas supplier or local Fire Department if the gas smell persists, because of the danger of fire or explosion. • Always confirm that there are no gas leaks before lighting this Grill. Apply a 50/50 solution of liquid soap and water to the gas supply line connectors with a brush or spray bottle, and watch for bubbles. Never use a match or open flame to test for
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Table of Contents Safety Important Warnings .................................................................... i - v Clearance Requirements ............................................................. ii Table of Contents........................................................................ 1 Fuels ........................................................................................... 2
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Safety Fuels WARNING : Never use Natural Gas in a Grill that has been configured to burn Propane Gas, and never use Propane Gas in a Grill that has been configured to use Natural Gas, to avoid possible bodily injury. Always consult the Rating Label on the back of your Grill to confirm which fuel must be used with the Grill. NOTE: Your Vermont Castings Gas Grill has been specifically equipped at the factory to burn either Propane Gas (LP) or Natural Gas (NG). The Grill may be converted for safe u
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Safety DANGER: a) Do not store a spare LP - Gas Cylinder under or near this appliance b) Never fill the cylinder beyond 80% full; and c) If the information in a) and b) is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur. WARNING : Always confirm that the openings in the cylinder compartment of the Grill are free of any obstructions that would restrict the circulation of ventilation air. Good ventilation will prevent any possible accumulation of leaked propane vapor, wh
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Gas Hookup Hooking Up to the LP (Propane) Gas Supply For Your Safety 1. WARNING : Never store or use gasoline or any other volatile substance in the vicinity of this Grill. 2. WARNING : Never store a spare propane cylinder in the vicinity of this Grill, or in the vicinity of any other potential heat source. LP (Propane) Gas Supply Connection 1. Always place the propane tank in the tank locator hole in the bottom pan of the cylinder compartment, with valve opening facing outward. 2. Always co
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Gas Hookup Natural Gas Supply Connection To Connect: 1. Push back the Sleeve on the Socket as shown below (see Fig. 6a). 2. Insert Plug and release the Sleeve (see Fig. 6b). Retract Sleeve 3. Push the Plug until Sleeve snaps forward to lock the Plug in the Socket. • WARNING : Always conduct the following safety tests before lighting the Grill, to prevent a possible fire or explosion (see leak test below) Fig. 6a To Disconnect: 1. Push Sleeve back and pull the Plug out. Testing For Gas
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Operation Control Functions Propane Tank Valve WARNING : Never open the Tank Valve unless the Grill is being prepared for use, to prevent the pooling of propane vapor. Always open the Valve immediately before lighting the Grill, and always close it immediately after cooking has been completed. Burner Control Valves On Models VC200 & VC400, four valves independently control gas flow to the Left, Right, Oven and Rotisserie burners, as indicated on the front Control Panel (see Fig. 7). On Model 100
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Operation Lighting the Main Burners 1. Always open the Hood completely and always inspect the Grill and burners to confirm that all components are properly positioned, before lighting the main burners. WARNING: Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the main burners, to prevent possible bodily injury. 2. Always confirm that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF position before opening the gas supply. 3. Turn on the propane gas supply valve a
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Operation Turning the Burners Off 1. Always turn the burner control knob(s) to the OFF position when cooking has been completed. 2. Promptly turn OFF the gas supply valve at the propane cylinder or at the main natural gas supply line. 3. Close the Hood of the Grill. Flareups “Flareups” sometimes occur when food drippings fall onto the hot sear plates or burners and ignite. Some flaring is normal and desirable, as it helps impart the unique flavors associated with grilled foods. Controlling the i
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Operation Lighting the Oven Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) Use of the Oven burner is ideal for the convection cooking of roasts, seafood, vegetables and pizzas. To start the Oven burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely, before attempting to light the Grill. WARNING : Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the Oven burner, to prevent possible bodily injury. 2. Always confirm that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF position, before opening the gas
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Operation Lighting the Rotisserie Burner (Models VC200 & VC400) The Rotisserie burner provides the steady, even heat required to cook poultry and roasts to self-basted perfection. To start the Rotisserie burner : 1. Always open the Hood completely before attempting to light the Grill. WARNING : Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the Rotisserie burner, to prevent possible bodily injury. 2. Always confirm that all of the burner control knobs are in the OFF p
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Operation Rotisserie Setup (Optional to Model VC100) The Rotisserie burner is intended to be used for rotisserie cooking only. WARNING : Never use the main burners while using the Rotisserie burner, as that could result in igniting the drippings, or overheating your Grill. Fig. 12 The Rotisserie assembly includes a Rotisserie Forks counter-weight for large or irregular Bushing food items ; using the counterweight Rotisserie Motor will reduce the strain on the motor. Rotisserie Support 1. Remove
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LO Operation Lighting the Side Burner (Optional to Models VC100 & VC200) WARNING : Never stand with your head directly over the Grill when preparing to light the side burner, to prevent possible bodily injury. 1. Turn the side burner control knob to HI (see Fig. 13). 2. Turn the Igniter Knob clockwise until the burner ignites. The burner should light within four clicks of the igniter. NOTE: Observe the flame pattern. Soft blue flames are normal ; hard blue flames or wavy yellow flames a
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Operation Using the Smoker Boxes Every Vermont Castings Grill is equipped with a Main Oven Burner Smoker Box integrated into the Sear Plate assembly and VC200 & 400 models have a Rotisserie Burner Smoker Box. You can add a distinct, smoky flavor to your food by burning a variety of woods or herbs in this unit. 1. Always soak any wood chips or herbs that you wish to smoke for a half-hour or more. 2. Always pre-warm the Grill before adding your smoking agent to the Smoker Box. 3. Remove the lid fr
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Cooking Methods of Cooking With its combination of burners and accessories your Vermont Castings gas grill can provide for virtually every conceivable style of cooking. • The powerful Main burners deliver the middle and high range of tempera- tures desired for traditional barbecuing. This includes searing and finishing steaks, hamburgers, pork chops and the like, or grilling chicken parts, sausages, or kebabs with more moderate heat (see Fig. 15a). • The transverse, rear-mounted Oven burner is i
