DCS BH1-48RI-L - Manuals

4 SAFETY AND WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! y After a period of storage or non-use (such as over the winter), the gas grill should be checked for gas leaks, deterioration, proper assembly, and burner obstructions before using. y Always use a covered hand when opening the grill hood and only...

5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS EN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! y Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation to the grill. y Storage of an outdoor cooking gas appliance indoors is permissible only if the cylinder(s) is (are) disconnected and removed from the outdoor cooking gas appliance. y Cyli...

6 BH1-48R BH1-48RS BH1-36R GRILL MODELS BH1-48RI BH1-36RI

7 PRODUCT DIMENSIONS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS BH1-48R AND BH1-48RI MODELS INCHES (MM) A Overall height of grill 24 1/4 (616) B Overall width of grill 47 7/8 (1216) C Overall depth of grill (excluding handle and dials) 26 5/8 676 D Depth of chassis 22 5/16 (567) E Height of chassis 10 (254) f Height of hoo...

10 INSTALLATION Locating Grill/Built-in Clearances IMPORTANT! Before installation, remove shipping brackets from the grill. Loosen the four screws. Slide the shipping bracket off and re-tighten the screws. Location When determining a suitable location, take into account concerns such as exposure to ...

11 INSTALLATION Locating Built-in Clearances IMPORTANT! Gas fittings, regulator, and installer supplied shut-off valves must be easily accessible. Wind hitting the grill while in use, (especially wind blowing into or across the hood gap) can cause poor performance and in some cases can cause the con...

12 INSTALLATION Clearances to non-combustible construction* A minimum of 3” clearance from the back of the grill to non-combustible construction is required for the purpose of allowing the lid to open fully. It is desirable to allow at least 6” rear and side clearance to non-combustible construction...

13 INSTALLATION Locating Built-in Clearances Insulated jacket If the grill is to be placed into a combustible enclosure, an approved insulated jacket is necessary. Insulated jackets are available from your dealer. Use only the DCS insulated jacket which has specifically been designed and tested for ...

14 INSTALLATION CAVITY DIMENSIONS BH1-48R BH1-36R Inches (mm) Inches (mm) A Maximum height of enclosure shell 35 1/2 (902) 35 1/2 (902) B Depth of enclosure shell 22 3/4 (578) 22 3/4 (578) C Minimum depth for hood swing 3 3/4 (95) 3 3/4 (95) D Width of enclosure cavity 45 3/4 (1162) 34 1/2 (876) E H...

15 INSTALLATION CAVITY DIMENSIONS BH1-48R BH1-36R Inches (mm) Inches (mm) A Maximum height of enclosure shell 35 1/2 (902) 35 1/2 (902) B Depth of enclosure shell 23 3/4 (603) 23 3/4 (603) C Minimum depth for hood swing 18 3/4 (476) 18 3/4 (476) D Width of enclosure cavity 51 5/8 (1318) 40 1/2 (1029...

17 INSTALLATION EN Gas Hook-up LP cart hook-up Grills orificed for use with combustible gas come equipped with a high capacity hose/regulator assem bly for connection to a standard 20 lb. combustible gas cylinder (Type 1). The combustible gas tank is not included. The grill system is leak tested, do...

18 INSTALLATION Gas Hook-up Connection: LP Hose with a Type 1 quick disconnect and regulator is included. Operating pressure: 11.0” W.C. All gas piping and connectors must conform to the Standard for Connectors for Outdoor Gas Appliances and Manufactured Homes, ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27. If you intend to...

19 Ignition Battery See page 34. INSTALLATION Leak Testing IMPORTANT! Gas leak testing must be carried out by a qualified technician. 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 installati...

20 INSTALLATION Burner Adjustment U-burner burner air adjustment Each grill burner is tested and adjusted at the factory prior to shipment; however, variations in the local gas supply or a conversion from one gas to another may make it necessary to adjust the burners. The flames of the burners (exce...

21 2 Unpack ceramic rods and remove radiant from the unit. 1 Locate the radiant in the unit. 3 Unlock radiant end cap by pushing it up with two fingers. 5 Lock radiant end cap. 6 Place the assembled radiant into the unit. 4 Place the ceramic rods onto the radiant. If a ceramic rod breaks 1 Unlock ra...

22 INSTALLATION Contact DCS at www.dcsappliances.com if any of the listed items are missing. Please be prepared with your model #, serial # and description of item(s) that are missing. IMPORTANT! Read all installation instructions in this manual to see if the unit has been correctly installed. Ensur...

23 USING THE GRILL EN IMPORTANT! Failure to follow the steps in the order shown may cause the Flow Limiting Device to activate resulting in extremely low gas flow and irregular operation Match lighting If the burner will not light after several attempts, then the burner can be match lit. If you have...

24 Cap Side Burners Lighting Instructions First remove the burner cover and any cooking utensils from the burner grate. The control knob is connected to the electronic ignition module. Pushing in on the control knob will activate the ignition module to get a spark. Push the control knob in and turn ...

25 USING THE GRILL EN Grilling Each grill section consists of a large stainless steel burner, a series of ceramic rods encased in a stainless steel radiant and a stainless steel heat retaining grate. Below the burners there is a stainless steel heat shield which reflects usable heat upward into the ...

26 USING THE GRILL Using the U-burners "W" SHAPED GRATE RADIUS GRATE y Chicken (bone-in and boneless cuts) y Delicate fish fillets y Steaks y Lobster meat y Chops y Shrimp y Burgers y Scallops y Ribs y Clams y Kabobs y Mussels y Steak cuts of fish like tuna and swordfish y Suckling pig y Who...

27 USING THE GRILL EN IMPORTANT! Never place food over a sear burner before it is fully pre-heated. Food particles and grease dripping onto a cold sear burner can cause damage. Searing hints Your sear burner can be used to achieve perfect sear lines or surface browning on your food before moving it ...

28 USING THE GRILL EN Grate positions As well as moving the grates to be positioned to your preference along the grill, the dual-sided grates can be placed in an angled position. If the grates are hot, please use the multi-tool to move the grates or re-position them. Placing the grates in an angled ...

29 FIG. 19 FIG. 18 USING THE SMOKER SYSTEM (SOME MODELS ONLY) To light the smoker burner Open the lid and remove the smoker tray. Locate the burner visually by looking through the cut-out in the valve panel. Push in the burner knob and turn to the “HI” position until the burner is lit. If the burner...

30 USING THE ROTISSERIE The grill rotisserie system is designed to cook items from the back using infrared heat. The location of the burner allows the placement of the rotisserie basting pan (included) beneath the food to collect juices and drippings for basting and gravy. To flavor the contents of ...

31 USING THE ROTISSERIE IMPORTANT! Do not use the grill burners when the rotisserie burner is on. It will burn your meat and make it very dry. Use only one section at a time, grill or rotisserie. Preparation Recommended: dental floss or butcher string, scissors, broiler pan (bottom only), pliers, me...

32 USING THE ROTISSERIE To light the rotisserie burner before cooking The location of the rotisserie burner makes it more susceptible to strong wind conditions, more so than the protected grill burners. For this reason you should avoid operating the rotisserie during windy conditions. As an added sa...

33 USING THE ROTISSERIE IMPORTANT! The prongs are very sharp. Keep hands away from tips when removing the food. Note: cover with foil for a 15 to 20 minute waiting time. Meat will carve better and juices will go back into the meat. 1 Place prepared rod into motor, lay across and into the rollers on ...

34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE FIG. 24 Ignition battery replacement IMPORTANT! Battery condition should be checked at least once a year. 1 Remove drip pan. 2 Open cart door (on cart model only). 3 Pull battery downwards (this may require use of pliers). 4 Re-install upward and push to snap (polarity shown ...

35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Stainless steel The grill is made from non-rusting and non-magnetic stainless steel. After initial usage, areas of the grill may discolor from the intense heat given off by the burners, this is normal. There are many different stainless steel cleaners available. Always use th...

36 Removing the sear burner for cleaning Removing and cleaning the sear burner mesh Sear burner cleaning 1 Ensure gas supply has been turned off and any grill grates have been removed. Lift the wire mesh up off the sear burner. Gently brush off any soil or food residue from the mesh and check for an...

37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Be careful not to misalign the air shutters’ original position (unless readjusting). Lower the rear of the burner into the cutouts on the support channel at the rear of the burner box. Make sure it is level and does not rock. Light all of the burners and check that the flame ...

38 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service If the grill does not function properly, use the following checklist before contacting your dealer for service. You may save the cost of a service call. Troubleshooting is for general purposes only. If the problem persists and you feel you require servic...

39 WARRANTY AND SERVICE How to obtain service For warranty service, please contact your local service provider or through our website www.dcsappliances.com. Please have the following information: y Model number (can be found on the inside, right side panel behind the drip pan handle. See page 20). y...