Fuego Professional Grill Use & Care Manual
User Guide for models: PRO-C, PRO-S, PRO-SNG Please retain this manual for future reference. DANGER AND WARNINGS You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating Your Gas Grill. DANGER 1.If you smell gas: 2.Shut off gas to the appliance. 3.Extinguish any open flames. 4.Open lid. 5.If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. R WARNING: 1.
Thank you for your recent purchase of a Fuego grill! We are proud to welcome you to the Fuego family. The Fuego Professional Grill is based upon the original award winning Fuego Element design with added user friendly features. We started with the base design of the Fuego Element then thought about how to improve your cooking experience. The answers came from vast amounts of customer feedback and market research – the result is our latest model, the Fuego Professional Grill.
DANGER AND WARNINGS You Must Read This Owner’s Guide Before Operating Your Gas Grill. WARNING: Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, or damage to property. WARNING: Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled. Notice to Installer: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances known by the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances always operate this unit according to this grill manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when cooking with gas. Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place.
• Do not use with charcoal fuel. • The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris. • If it’s evident there is excessive abrasion or wear, or the hose is cut, it must be replaced prior to the outdoor cooking appliance being put into operation. Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by the manufacturer.
Storage And / Or Non Use • The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane cylinder when the gas barbecue is not in use. • When the gas barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space. • LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a building, garage or other enclosed area.
Product View Lid Assembly Warming Rack Cast Iron Grate Diffuser Panel Control Knob Residue Tray Side Handles (2) Ignition Box Front & Rear Panel Wheel Base Casters (4)
Exploded View
PRO Parts List NO.
Installation Parts Included M5 Screws x8 (A) M6 Wing Nut x2 (D) M6 Screws x8 (B) M6 Step Screw x2 (C) ø6.5 Washer x2 (E) Tank Hook x1 Temperature Gauge AA Battery Door Clasp ø6.
Quick Set-up Guide Step 1 A: Fasten rear panel grill base with four screws (M5) B: Assemble tank hook to marked label with two screws (M6) C: Assemble door clasp to rear panel with two screws (M6)” *Note: Install all screws loose before tightening any screw completely.
Step 2 Insert the control knob onto the control valve. Insert the AA battery into the battery pack with the + end facing the battery pack cap.
Step 3 Place control assembly upside down on the floor or low flat surface. Place assembled rear door and grill base onto the control assembly with four screws (M5) *Note: Install all screws loose before tightening any screw completely.
Step 4 A. Slide support spine onto control assembly. B. Insert support spine to firebox support top. C. Fasten two screws (M6) to grill base. (B) D. Now the grill can be flipped onto its wheels.
Step 5 Install front panel: insert bottom hinge first, then use your finger to depress top spring-hinge and release once aligned into position.
Step 6 A. Install the temperature gauge into the cooking lid. B. Install the lid handle onto the lid. Be sure to use both the locking washer and washer in the order shown in the drawing below.
Step 7 A. Place diffuser panel, cast iron grate, and grill lid in place. Please note that the grill grate should be positioned with the “FACE DOWN” writing as the bottom side of the grate. B. Insert the residue tray shield into the residue tray and slide residue tray into place in the space between the burner knob and below the fire-bowl.
Step 8 Install the lid onto the firebowl assembly and screw together the upper and lower hinge sections with use of the M6 Step Screws.
Step 9 Install the warming rack into the lid and firebowl assembly. Please note the correct orientation of the legs on the warming rack.
Step 10 Fasten two screws (M6) to the upper support spine.
Step 11 Gas hook up (LP gas is Standard). Open the front door, install a standard 20lb LP cylinder (Type 1) into the opening of the grill base (Note: the tank must be hanging from the tank hook) and connect the LP gas hose with regulator assembly to the LP cylinder. Proper procedures for gas leakage testing must be obeyed. Please note the Gas Hook-Up, Danger, and Warnings pages for more information.
Lighting Instruction Manual Warning: Before Lighting, please make sure that the control knob is in the off position and the regulator assembly is in good condition. Control Knob. IMPORTANT Do not leave items on or against the barbecue. Keep flammable product and sprays away. For outdoor use only. SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Turn burner control knob to the OFF position. 2.Turn gas supply OFF. 3.The gas supply must be turned off when appliance is not in use. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
DUAL ZONE BURNERS Professional’s patented dual zone burners, offer a whole new level of control. Zone 1 is for indirect cooking, 18,000 BTU/HR. Zone 2 engages both burners and is used for direct cooking at 26,500 BTU/HR. Cooking with Zone 1 The outer burner can be turned on to cook the food through indirect cooking. Place the food in the center of the grill. Turn the control knob to “O”.
LP Gas Hook-Up for Type 1 or QCC1 Regulator The Professional by Fuego grill is orificed for use with LP gas and comes equipped with a high capacity hose and regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20lb. LP cylinder (Type 1). The LP tank is not included. LP hose and fittings are included. Operating pressure: 11” W.C. To connect the LP regulator and hose assembly to the tank/valve assembly, first make sure the main valve on the tank is completely closed.
Leak Testing General: Although all gas connections on the 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 if the smell of gas is detected. Before Testing: Do not smoke while leak testing. Extinguish all open flames. Never leak test with an open flame.
Maintenance WARNING: IMPORTANT! Before lighting, 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. Grill Burner: Remove grill lid, diffuser panel, grate, and burner. Remove the screws holding burner to grill body by unscrewing counter-clockwise. Grill Burner Flame Height: The factory burners have been set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in the figure to the left. 1.
Orifice Cleaning: With burner removed remove the orifice and shine a flashlight through the opening to ensure there is no blockage. Use a needle to clear any debris. Be extremely careful not to enlarge the hole or break off the needle. IMPORTANT: Installation after cleaning: After the cleaning, properly locate and re-attach the burner kit with respect to the orifices. Adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge.
Igniter Tip Cleaning: If lighting the burners is difficult you may need to clean and adjust the igniter tip located near the burner edge. To ensure that the igniter lights properly, clean off any cooking residue that builds up on igniter tip and burner. Use a very fine grit sand paper to clean igniter tip and edge of burner. Igniter tip should be 2–4 mm away from burner edge.
Recommended Cooking Times: Type of Meat Thickness Doneness Grilling Time* Safe Internal Temperature* *approx *data from USDA Beef Boneless Rib Eye or Tenderloin 1 in Med Rare Med 8-10 10-12 145°F / 62.8°C Boneless Sirloin Steak 1 in Med Rare Med 8-10 10-12 145°F / 62.8°C T-bone, Porterhouse steak 1 in Med Rare Med 8-12 10-12 145°F / 62.8°C Ground Meat patties 3/4 in No longer pink 8-10 160°F / 71.
Limited Warranty Information: Fuego Living LLC (“Seller”) and the person or entity that acquires these goods from Seller (“Purchaser”) hereby agree to the following terms and conditions of the sale: Shipping fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser whether freight prepaid or freight collect.
In the event of any dispute between Seller and Purchaser arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions or to the goods sold generally, Purchaser must first file a written claim with Seller within ten days of the occurrence giving rise to the claim and wait an additional thirty days for a response before initiating any legal action. The sale and all terms are subject to California law.
