Grille


The grille runs on propane.  There are a couple of valves, in addition to the main control knob.  The one blue knob is under the counter to the right of the grille.  The safety shutoff valve is right next to the button that you push to light the pilot light, but it is basically hidden behind the front panel, so hard to see. If you are having trouble lighting the grille, turn the hidden safety shutoff valve clockwise.
 

Propane Shutoff valves

Every appliance has a propane shutoff valve.
 

Blue shutoff valve under counter. (Typical)

Blue shutoff valve in open position.

To light the pilot light


 To light the pilot light, check that the blue knob under the counter is on, and that the hidden valve behind the front panel are on.  Push up on the button that controls the pilot light.  Reach into the hole on the front panel to light the pilot light.  Note that this pilot is recessed well behind the front panel, so it it easiest to light this pilot with a lighter with a long extention. 
Pushing up the button with a finger to light the pilot light.
Hidden Safety Shutoff Valve

This is a view looking up under the grille.  Note the hidden safety shutoff valve, usually left on.  This safety valve can switch off if the propane tank goes empty, preventing relighting of the grille, until the valve is switched back on.   Clockwise is on.

Grille Controls

The grille is usually set at 300 to 400 degrees F.  However, this is not thermostatically controlled.  The more that you rotate the valve counterclockwise, the more gas burns under the grille.  (You can look through the pilot light hole and see the size of the flame).  Clockwise is off.  The pilot light continues to burn in the off position.  The off position may vary from burner to burner, due to maintenance.
 

Cleaning the grille

It is easiest to clean the grille if it is still warm, perhaps 200 degrees F.  The grille is usually cleaned with a Scotchbrite pad and grille oil.  Wipe off excess oil with a rag.  A film of oil on the grille will prevent rust.
 

Grille Fan
When the Grille is in use, the exhaust fan should be on.  The fan switch is on the ceiling. 

The grille fan filter can be removed for cleaning by pushing in the rings and rotating them.  A removed filter unit is shown.

 
 

Return to Table of Contents

RAF 11/15/02