MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CARE & USE/INSTALLATION
A MessAge to our CustoMers… ou’ve just joined the world of Lynx Y cooks … a discriminating collection of amateur and professional chefs that take outdoor cooking to a new level. Your grill has been designed and built with meticulous attention to detail and it offers some unique and powerful features. You can achieve maximum performance and enjoyment of these features only by carefully reading the Use & Care manual ... before your first cook-out.
warning REAd ThIS mAnUAL cAREfULLY and completely before using your grill to reduce the risk of: 1) fire ) Burn hazard, personal injury or property damage ) Ruined steaks or other unpleasant cooking experiences ) Unapproved installation or servicing. This ProduCT is designed for ouTdoor use only. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read this manual thoroughly before installation, use, or servicing of this product.
w rning wA 1) never use dented, rusty or damaged propane cylinders. nEvER store additional or empty propane cylinders in the grill cabinet or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. do not store propane cylinders indoors or on their sides. ) children should never be lefT Alone lone or unattended in an area where a grill is located. Place your grill well away from om areas where children play.
tAble tA ble of Contents A Message to our Customers… .......................................................................................... .......................................................................................... use & CA CAre guidelines .............................................................. 6 Lynx Grill Models ........................................................................................................... .........................................................
use & CA CAre guidelines This use & care manual covers the Lynx grill models listed below. Some features and options will vary based upon the model that you purchased.
iMportA portAnt portA Ant sAfety sA preCAutions CA CAutions Please revIew these ImPortant safety PreCautIons before you use your grIll. 1) never leave the grIll unattended whIle CooKIng. ) ensure all tie-down wires have been removed from the burners. ) Always use caution when operating the grill in a windy area. (see indeX: “grilling in windy Conditions” for further details.) ) Avoid wearing loose-fitting garments or long sleeves while grilling. They could ignite.
18) Portable lP cylinders: Always shut off the main valve on the lP cylinder after each use. 19) spiders piders and insects like to nest in the burners, venturis, valves and orifices of a grill, disrupting the gas flow. This very dangerous condition can cause a fire behind the control panel, damaging the grill and risking personal injury. If your grill has been unused for a long time, inspect and clean the burners, venturis, valves and orifices. (see indeX: “Cleaning the brass burner” for further details.
using your lynx l grill rilling requires high heat g for searing and low, controlled heat for slow cooking. Thinner cuts of food are often cooked at a “hi” heat setting with the lid open. on n the other hand, large, thick pieces of meat or poultry are often first seared at the high setting and then grilled at a lower setting ... sometimes with the lid closed … achieving the best results in the middle of the food without burning the outside.
before eaCh use Before any use, always make sure that: ... you do not smell gas before you light the grill. If you do smell gas, shut every everything off and have a qualified plumber check for leaks. …you never leAve A The Ave grill unATTended while CooKing. … the cooking area is free and clear of any combustibles, besides your food, that might ignite. … the control knobs turn freely. … if you are using a portable propane cylinder, it is securely connected and leak tested.
Cold weather w warn Ing: ProPane P Pane Extremely cold temperatures sear™ may cause your Pros burner to light inside the burner instead of outside. once lit, if you hear a ‘whooshing’ sound, immediately turn the burner knob off to extinguish the flame and then immediately relight the burner. manual lIghtIng f a burner doesn’t light after Imatch several attempts, it can be lit using the lighting rod stored in the drip tray.
bAsiC grilling Pre-heatIng ng tyPes of CooKIng re-heating your grill every he main brass burners and P time you use it is extremely T the Prosear™ burner in important. Pre-heating allows your Lynx grill are capable the briquettes to properly heat up, providing more even and more consistent cooking results. Pre-heat your grill by igniting all main burners, including the Prosear™ burner, and setting them to “hi”. Then close the hood and allow the grill to heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
using the proseA eAr™ eA Ar™ burner P rofessional restaurant chefs have always relied on a different type of heat ... infrared heat ... to create a higher searing temperature than what standard burners can achieve. So Lynx provides the Pros sear™ infrared burner. Infrared burners work by focusing the gas flame through a ceramic element filled with tiny holes. These holes focus the flame on the surface of the element, creating an intense heat much higher than that of a standard brass burner.
using the rotisserie burner otisserie cooking provides R an even delivery of heat to your foods. It has no equal. Plug the motor power cord into the motor and into the The constant rotation not only cooks foods evenly, it also self bastes. As juices rise to the surface of the food, they naturally flow around it as it rotates. And, by moving the burner out from beneath the food, you avoid scorching flare-ups.
Slide the pointed end of the skewer into the motor and rest the other end on the rollers on the other side of the grill. The notched portion of the skewer must rest on the rollers for proper operation. MUST REST ON ROLLERS the rotisserie burner b To light the rotisserie infrared burner, first mount the skewered food item on the grill then follow the rotisserie lighting procedure. (See IndEX: “rotisserie burner, lighting” for further details.
CleAning CleA Aning your lynx l grill STAInLESS STEEL products are known for LWeynx their attractive appearance. achieve this by selecting only the finest grades of stainless steel and applying exacting workmanship. In order to maintain this attractive appearance over the life of the grill it is important to take the following steps: ► After each use wipe down the exterior of the grill to remove grease and splatters.
clean lean it with hot soapy water or an oven-style cleaning product and re-install. Also, check the tray after rain. If you’ve left the grill uncovered, you may need to remove the drip tray drain plug to drain the water from the tray. The drain plug can be removed with a flat-head screwdriver. warning DO NOT ALLOW EXCESS GREASE OR LIQUIDS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE DRIP TRAY AS THIS MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.
ProSear™ burner easy to keep your Iatt’sProSear™ burner operating peak performance. Just run it on “HI” with the hood open for 5 minutes after each use to burn away any food particles or drippings. Any ash accumulation on the burner surface can be removed with a light brush or vacuum … BUT WAIT UNTIL THE BURNER IS COOL! Every 3 to 6 months, remove the burner (it’s held in place by a set-screw) and inspect the venturi (inlet) and orifice to ensure that they’re free of obstructions.
troubleshooting your lynx l grill before you Call: Please check a few things before you call for service: ► Is there fuel supplied to the grill? ► is the main shut-off valve open? ► Are you using correct type of fuel? (lP or natural gas) (see indeX: “gas requirements” for further details.
A yellow flame on the main burners indicates a lack of air. But, if the air around the grill is dusty or if heavy grease is present, some orange tips on the burner flame are normal. ► AdJUST ThE AIR ShUTTER To adjust for insufficient air, adjust the air shutter. (See indeX: “Air shutter Adjustment” for further details.) low or InsuffICIent heat no PArT of The grill should ever be lined wiTh AluMinuM foil. doing oing so will interfere with airflow and can cause a low heat condition.
burner eXTinguishes ► loCATion first irst determine if the problem is being caused by location. If the grill is subject to high winds, reposition it to provide some protection. ► chEcK ThE fLAmE check heck the gas supply and flame characteristics. (See indeX: “flame, Correct size”) ► BURnERS SEATEd check to ensure that the burners are correctly posi positioned in the grill. (See IndEX: “burner urner Placement” for further details.
hoW to obtA btAin btA Ain serviCe froM lynx l Before calling for service, please make sure you have the following information: model number date of purchase Proof of purchase by the original owner Serial number. The serial number can be located on the rating plate which is located either on the underside of the drip tray, on the heat shield behind the front panel, or on the inside left cabinet wall (for most freestanding grills).
WArr WA ArrA rrAnty Anty I. limited lifetime warranty. w The stainless steel body housings, the solid brass grill burners and the Prosear™ burners are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service for the lifetime of the original purchaser. This warranty excludes surface corrosion, scratches, and discoloration which may occur during regular use.
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warning 1) Always maintain the required clearances from combustible construction as detailed. The grill is designed for outdoor use only. nEvER use in a garage, building, shed, breezeway or other enclosed area. This grill shall not be used under any overhead combustible construction. ) gas grills are not design certified for and are not to be installed in or on recreational vehicles, portable trailers, boats or any other moving installation.
before you stA tArt tA Art if shipMent A Arrives dAMAged vIsIble loss or damage: Be certain any visible damage to the carton is noted on freight bill or express receipt and signed by the person making delivery. file ClAiM for dAMAges iMMediATely, ely, regardless of extent of damage. ely ConCealed loss or damage: If damage is unnoticed until the grill is unpacked, notify the transportation company or carrier im immediately and file a “concealed damage” claim with them.
noTe: llynx ynx built-in grills are intended either for installation in a built-in enclosure constructed of non-combustible materials or for an installation in a built in enclosure constructed of combustible material when installed with a Lynx insulating jacket (LIJ). for or non-combustible applications, the grill drops into the opening shown in the cutout detail drawing (see indeX: “gas requirements”) and hangs from its counter-top trim. A deck is not required to support it from the bottom.
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unpAC np king A npAC And AsseMbly he grill arrives nearly ready T to use and requires only minor assembly. By carefully following the uncrating and unpacking steps, you will improve the customer’ss first llynx expericustomer’ ence. Shipping weight on smaller units is app. 300 pounds and larger units may weigh over 500 pounds. warning EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD! Grill will not slide directly off pallet.
eleCtriCAl CAl ConneCtions CA warning - eleCtrICal groundIng ► Product installation must meet local electric codes or, in the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the national electrical Code Ansi/nfPA no. 70 or the Canadian electrical Code CgA 1.6b2005. ► use only a ground fault interrupter (gfi) protected circuit with this outdoor cooking gas appliance. ► ImPortant: when connecting your rotisserie motor, first connect the motor to the grill and then plug the grill into the outlet.
gAs ConneCtions warning Never coNNect a gas liNe directly to the grill. a pressure regulator must be iNstalled oN all gas equipmeNt. all local codes require it aNd ly l Nx supplies the correct regulator with your grill. removiNg or failiNg to iNstall the pressure regulator caN result iN fire aNd serious persoNal iNjury aNd will void the warraNty. he grill is factory set to use T either propane ((lP) or natural gas (nAT). AT). It is critical that the gas you use matches that which the grill was set up for.
► Keep any threading compound off of the first two pipe threads to avoid having any small pieces of compound break loose and clog a burner valve or orifice. do o not put sealant on any male end of flare fittings. Permanently plumbed lP connections, such as those in line with a bulk cylinder, require a 4/11 regulator. (llynx ynx P/n 30781) if you are using a 4/11 maxitrol axitrol regulator, ensure that it is set for the correct fuel by adding or removing the cap gasket as shown below.
lP Connections Make sure the lP P cylinder valve is fully closed. It is possible for the valve to be open without releasing gas but, as soon as you start connecting the regulator, gas will leak from the connection. Insert the regulator inlet into the cylinder valve and turn the black coupler clockwise until the coupler is hand tight. do not over-tighten this connection. To disconnect the coupler, first make sure the main cylinder valve is turned ned off. grasp rasp the coupler and turn counter clockwise.
► Pull off the control knob. ► While holding the valve shaft with pliers, insert a thin flat-blade screwdriver into the shaft and, while watching the flame, adjust it to a minimum stable setting. use a small screwdriver for low-setting burner adjustment. be about 3/8 inch high with a total flame height of about 1 1/2 inches. The flames should burn quietly. (no “torch” sounds) and they should not “lift” up from the burner.
side burner/lpsge hookup buil in insTAllATion builT► Shut off the gas supply at the main valve. ► disconnect isconnect all plumbing (if already attached) from the grill and the gas supply valve. ► remove emove all the fittings from the grill manifold. ► Install the side burner into the counter top cutout. ► connect onnect the gas supply to the grill and side burner as shown in the two diagrams on this page. ► Turn the gas supply on and leak test all connections. (see indeX: “leak Test” for further details.
Wiring sCheMAti MA Cs MAti l27 non-roTisserie grill 37
L27 & L30 rotisserie Grill 38
L36 & L42 rotisserie Grill 39
L54 rotisserie Grill 40
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Model-Specific BTU Outputs MODEL H BURNER ROTISSERIE PROSEAR TOTAL INPUT L27(F)-2 L27(F)R-2 L27PS(F)R-2 2 @ 25,000 Btu 2 @ 25,000 Btu 1 @ 25,000 Btu 1 @ 23,000 50,000 Btu/Hr 64,000 Btu/Hr 62,000 Btu/Hr 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 L30R(F)-1 L30PS(F)R-1 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 23,000 64,000 Btu/Hr 62,000 Btu/Hr L36R-1 L36PS(F)R-1 3 @ 25,000 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 14,000 1 @ 23,000 89,000 Btu/Hr 87,000 Btu/Hr L42R-1 L42PS(F)R-1 3 @ 25,000 2 @ 25,000 1 @ 16,000 1 @ 16,
Index a g P Air flame/flow Adjustment...... Adjustment ............................... Air Shutter Adjustment ............. gas Connections ...................... 1 gas line Purging ...................... gas requirements .................... 1 gas supply line runs ............... grilling in windy Conditions ...... 8 Parts list ................................... Parts view, exploded................ Pre-heating Prosear burner ..... Pre-heating the grill.................
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