Page 2 - DANGER; WARNINGS
2 DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manualmay result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damageto property. WARNINGS Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue. Impro...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY 4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 5 ASSEMBLY 6 REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS 6 INSTALL FLAVORIZER ® BARS 7 CONTINUE TO REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS 7INSTALL SMOKER 8 INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS (CONT.) 8 INSTALL WARMING RACK 9 ADD COOKING GRATES 9 INSTALL CATCH PAN 10 FILL LIQUID PROPANE CYLIND...
Page 4 - WARRANTY
4 - Double-Walled Stainless Steel Hood with Stainless Steel End Caps. Ltd. Lifetime - Double-Walled Stainless Steel Doors.- Brushed Stainless Steel Side Work Surface.- Infrared Rear Rotisserie Burner.- SR18 Smoker Burner.- Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Side Burner Grate.- SR18 Stainless Steel Primary...
Page 5 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS; For Installation in Canada
5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Vieluxe TM Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue youcan grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that aredifficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances.The closed lid and Flavorizer® Bars produce that"outdoor...
Page 6 - SUPPLIES NEEDED; ASSEMBLY
6 REMOVE PACKAGEDCONTENTS SUPPLIES NEEDED You will need a soap and water solution to check forgas leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.") Catch pan Cooking grate Vieluxe 44 inch (2)Vieluxe 56 inch (2) Vieluxe Smoker (1) Note: Remove allpackaging materialsfrom the barbecue,the front, back si...
Page 8 - INSTALL SMOKER
8 Flavorizer Bar/cooking grillsupport Flavorizer Bar Slot INSTALL FLAVORIZERBARS (CONT.) Vieluxe 56 inch Vieluxe TM 56 inch You will need: 3 Flavorizer Bar Assemblies & 2 SingleFlavorizer Bar. Set the Flavorizer Bar Assemblies and Single Flavorizerbars front to back over the burners in the slots...
Page 9 - ADD COOKING GRATES; INSTALL WARMING RACK; INSTALL BOTTOM TRAY
9 ADD COOKING GRATES Vieluxe TM 44 inch You will need: (2) cooking grates. The cross-rail of the cooking grate goes down. Set thecooking grates in place next to each other. Vieluxe 44 inch Vieluxe 56 inch Vieluxe 56 inch You will need: (3) cooking grates. The cross-rail of the cooking grate goes dow...
Page 10 - INSTALL CATCH PAN
10 Slide the bottom tray into the mounting slots under thebottom of the cooking box with the handle of the catchpan toward you. CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil. It can cause grease fires by trappingthe grease and not allowing grease to flow into thecatch pan. Mounting slots V...
Page 15 - LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES
15 Crossover Ignition System LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES Crossover Ignition System Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY Note - Always light the LEFT burner first.TheRIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT b...
Page 16 - TO EXTINGUISH
16 Select and light each Heat Zone separately. Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn toHI / START in each selected Heat Zone. WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue while lighting. Push and hold down the Igniter button until burnerignites. You will hear the igniter sparking. 6 5 4 TO EXTI...
Page 17 - MANUALLY LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES
17 Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY. Note: Always light the LEFT burner first. The RIGHTburner ignites from the LEFT burner. Crossover Ignition ® System Note - The Crossover Ignition System ign...
Page 19 - Cleaning the Vieluxe Smoker; USING THE VIELUXE; SMOKER
19 The Vieluxe Smoker uses presoaked wood chips. Forbest results with faster cooking foods like steaks,burgers and chops, etc., we recommend using finerwood chips because they ignite and create smokefaster. For longer cooking foods such as roasts, chickenand turkeys, etc., we recommend using larger ...
Page 20 - LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER
20 LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. Ifthe hose is found to be damaged in any way, donot use the barbecue. Replace us...
Page 22 - MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER
22 MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. Ifthe hose is found to be damaged in any way, donot use the barbecue. R...
Page 25 - ROTISSERIE
25 Vieluxe 4 Burner w/ Rotisserie Vieluxe 56 inch w/ Rotisserie USING THE VIELUXE TM ROTISSERIE WARNINGS • Read all instructions before using your rotisserie. • This rotisserie is for outdoor use only. • Remove motor and store in a dry place when not in use. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use barbecue...
Page 26 - OPERATING
26 WARNING: Set up rotisserie with food before lighting rotisserie burner. OPERATING 1 Remove rotisserie shaft from barbecue. Removeone spit fork. 2. Push the rotisserie shaft through the approximatecenter of the food. 3. Slide the spit fork onto the shaft. Insert the tines ofboth spit forks into th...
Page 27 - LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER
27 LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. Ifthe hose is found to be damaged in any way, donot use the barbecue. Replac...
Page 29 - MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER
29 MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. Ifthe hose is found to be damaged in any way, donot use the barbecu...
Page 31 - LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS
31 LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS Summary lighting instructions are printed on a cardlocated inside of right hand access door of grill. WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. Ifthe hose is found to be damaged in any way, do notuse the barbec...
Page 35 - COOKING METHODS; DIRECT METHOD
35 COOKING METHODS NOTE: If barbecue looses heat while cooking referto the troubleshooting section of this manual. You can adjust the LEFT and RIGHT burners asdesired. The control settings High (H), Medium (M),Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your cookbook.The cookbook uses these notations to de...
Page 36 - INDIRECT METHOD
36 COOKING METHODS INDIRECT METHOD Use the Indirect Method to complete cooking foodsafter searing, and for grilling roasts, whole or cut-uppoultry, whole fish, fish steaks or fillets, vegetables,breads, and desserts. All foods that are high in fat,such as sausage, ribs or duck should be cookedentire...
Page 37 - USING A DRIP PAN
37 COOKING METHODS INDIRECT METHOD (Cont.) You can use a variety of burner configurations to cook using the Indirect Method. By cooking Indirect you want theburner/burners directly under the food to be turned OFF. The illustration below shows several examples using a sixor four burner unit. USING A ...
Page 39 - COOKING FOR A CROWD
39 COOKING TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS COOKING FOR A CROWD ■ Select menu items that can be completely orpartially prepared in advance — salads, relishes,condiments, casseroles, breads, cookies, cakesand pies. ■ Barbecue all-American favorites such as burgers,chicken pieces or quarters, hot dogs or saus...
Page 40 - COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF; STEAKS
40 COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF STEAKS Sear Direct/High Heat Grill Indirect/Medium Heat Cook steaks for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfway through cooking time. For searing, allow 2 minutes for 1-inch-thick steaks and 4 minutes for 11⁄2- and 2-inch-thick steaks. Tur...
Page 41 - COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK; CHOPS AND STEAKS
41 COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK CHOPS AND STEAKS Indirect/Medium Heat Place chops on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfwaythrough cooking time. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMEMEDIUM WELL-DONE CUT THICKNESS 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C) Blade steak 1 ⁄ 2 in...
Page 42 - COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB; CHOPS
42 COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB CHOPS Indirect/Medium Heat Place chops on the cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness, turning once halfwaythrough cooking time. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME RARE MEDIUM WELL-DONE CUT THICKNESS 140˚F (60˚C) 160˚F (71˚C) 170˚F (77˚C) Loin 1 i...
Page 43 - COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS
43 COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS PATTIES AND SAUSAGES Indirect/Medium Heat Place patties and sausages on the cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness,turning once halfway through cooking time. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME MEDIUM WELL-DONE CUT THICKNESS 160˚F (71˚C) 1...
Page 44 - COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY; POULTRY PIECES AND WHOLE BIRDS
44 COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY BONELESS BREASTS, TURKEY PATTIES, & TURKEY TENDERLOIN STEAKS Indirect/Medium Heat Place on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart, turning once halfway through cooking time. APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME THICKNESS / MEDIUM WELL-DONE TYPE OF POULTRY WEIGHT 160...
Page 45 - COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD; FISH FILLETS AND STEAKS; SEAFOOD
45 COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD FISH FILLETS AND STEAKS Indirect/Medium Heat Place on cooking grate. Cook for the time given in the chart, turning once halfway through cooking time. APPROXIMATE TYPE THICKNESS COOKING TIME Fish fillets 1 ⁄ 4 – 1 ⁄ 2 in. 3–5 min 1 ⁄ 2 –1 in. 6–10 min Fish stea...
Page 46 - COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES; GRILLED FRESH VEGETABLES
46 COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES COOKING DIRECTIONS (FOIL PACKET) Indirect/Medium Heat Cut an 18-inch square of heavy foil. Place vegetables in center of the foil. Season to taste with salt and pepper, anddot with margarine or butter. Add 1 tablespoon water. Bring up 2 opposite edges of foil, leaving...
Page 47 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; Check for gas leaks; WARNING; The gas connections of your Vieluxe
47 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Vieluxe 44 inch Check for gas leaks Remove Control Panel You will need: Screwdriver Remove the burner control knobs (1) . Remove the wires from the bottom of the igniters (2) . The screws (3) need to be removed from the control panel (4) before the control panel is removed fro...
Page 51 - Spider/Insect screens
51 Spider/Insect screens Your Vieluxe TM Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects.They can nest in the venturi section Venturi(1) of theburner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and cancause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter.Figure ...
Page 52 - Replacing Main Burners
52 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Replacing Main Burners 1. Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue must be OFF andcool. 2. Turn OFF gas at source. 3. Disconnect regulator. 4. Remove cooking grates. 4. Remove Flavorizer bars. 5. To remove control panel refer to “Remove thecontrol panel” under Check for Gas Leaks on page 49....
Page 54 - Crossover
54 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9. To reinstall the burners, reverse steps 3 through 8. CAUTION: The burner openings(1) must be positioned properly over the valve orifices(2). Check proper assembly before fastening manifold inplace. Crossover ® Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fail...
Page 55 - CLEANING; STORAGE
55 WARNING: Turn your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer ® Bars or cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. Foravailability of replacement cooking grates andFlavorizer Bars contact Customer Service toll freeat 1 (866) VIELUXE Outsid...
Page 56 - HEAT ZONE TROUBLESHOOTING
56 Problem Burners burn with a yellow or orangeflame, in conjunction with the smell ofgas. Burner does not light, or flame is lowin HIGH position. Experiencing flare-ups: CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil. Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flameis low when burner is on HIGH. Fla...
Page 57 - SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING
57 Problem Side burner does not light. Flame is low in HIGH position. Flame is very yellow in conjunction withthe smell of gas, OR Burner makes popping noise in conjunctionwith the smell of gas. Push button ignition does not work. Burner flame very large and yellow. Check Is gas supply off? Is fuel ...
Page 58 - ROTISSERIE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING
58 Problem Burner does not light. Burner does not light or burner has a smallflickering flame. Burner does not light. Check Did you hold the burner controlknob down and hold down for 10seconds until after burner ignited? The excess flow safety device,which is part of the barbecue tocylinder connecti...
