Charbroiler

  • Ensure drip drawer is clean with a layer of aluminum foil lining bottom of drawer
  • Fill drawer with approximately 1/2" clean water (1 gallon or so)
  • Set grates to desired settings flat or angled
  • Ensure grates are clean and one layer of lava briquettes are in place
  • Unit has a manual pilot
    • Find extra-long lighter
    • Turn on exhaust hood and make-up air supply
    • Turn on gas valve behind unit
    • Light ALL 3 pilots through holes in front trim panel or remove single briquette near holes to light from above
  • Turn desired zones fully on until lit, then set to desired output
  • Use a spray bottle with clean water to extinguish any flare-ups
  • After cooking, turn off gas valve to extinguish pilots
  • Scrape grates clean using steel grill brush to remove any food particles while unit is still hot
  • Scrub grates with pumice stone to remove charred on food
  • Remove grates from charbroiler onto sheet pan to allow them to cool somewhat
  • Empty and wash drip drawer for next user
  • Reapply aluminum foil in drawer for next user
  • When grates are cool enough to handle with bare hands, rinse off in 1st bay of 3-compartment sink
  • Replace grates in angled position to allow to dry