Broilmaster Charcoal Grill C3 1 User Manual

PREMIUM GRILLS

C H A R C O A L

G R I L L

Owner’s Manual For Models:

C3-1

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Congratulations!

Welcome to the beauty, durability, and prestige of an Independence

Charcoal Grill by Broilmaster. With award-winning excellence built into

every feature and durability that surpasses other Premium charcoal

grills, Broilmaster has manufactured the ultimate grills for discriminating

outdoor chefs for over 30 years.

At Broilmaster, we continually strive to enhance the performance and

quality of our products for your grilling enjoyment. Every effort will be

made to ensure that Broilmaster continues to be your choice as the

Premium grill of the future.

Whether you are at the lake or in the privacy of your own backyard, the

Independence Charcoal Grill performs far beyond the ordinary and is

designed to provide your family with years of outdoor cooking pleasure.

Thank You!

Broilmaster is a registered trademark of

Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.

918 Freeburg Ave.

Belleville, Illinois 62220

Telephone 800-851-3153

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PARTS DIAGRAM

Order repair parts through your local Broilmasterdealer. To locate a dealer in your area visit www.broil-

master.com. Please provide the following information when placing a repair part order: Model Number,

Purchase Date, Serial Number, Part Name, Part Number, and Quantity of parts needed. See Page 7

for parts ordering information.

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PARTS LIST

INDEX NUMBER

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

B101882

B102114

B102112

DPP119

B070486

B101282

B073097

B101875

B101892

B102111

B057804

B057805

B101878

B102109

B102102

B101909

B102110

B102090

B102091

B101865

B101864

B101976

B101990

B101988

B101862

B101976

B101911

B101861

B101870

B101768

B102101

GRILL BODY TOP

TOP VENT ASSEMBLY

SPARK ARRESTOR, LID

HEAT INDICATOR

HANDLE

COOKING GRID

FOAM GRIP

CHARCOAL GRATE

CHARCOAL TRAY FRAME

REAR SUPPORT BRACKET

HINGE PIN

BRIDGE PIN

GRILL BODY BOTTOM

CHARCOAL LOAD DOOR (COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

ASH PAN DOOR (COMPLETE ASSEMBLY)

ASH PAN

ASH PAN SHELF

REAR CART COVER

FRONT CART COVER

VENT TOP

VENT BASE

LATCH PAWL

E-CLIP

WASHER

DOOR, CHARCOAL LOAD

LATCH ROD

SPRING HANDLE

BAFFLE TRACK ASSEMBLY

DOOR, ASH PAN

COVER PLATE, SS

HARDWARE PACK

NS - NOT SHOWN

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HARDWARE PACKAGE

HEAT INDICATOR

(QTY. 1)

FOAM GRIP

(QTY. 1)

LOAD DOOR

PIVOT (QTY. 2)

10-24 x 3/8 SS

5/32 ID x 9/16 OD SS

TRUSS-HEAD SCREW (QTY. 4)

WASHER (QTY. 1 )

10-24 x 1-1/4 SS

SPACER (QTY. 1 )

PAN-HEAD SCREW (QTY.2)

5/32 ID SS

10-16 x 3/4 SS

PUSH-NUT (QTY. 2 )

PAN-HEAD SCREW (QTY. 4)

10-24 SS KEPS NUT

(QTY. 6)

10-24 x ½ SS CARRIAGE

BOLT (QTY. 2)

1/4-20 SS HEX NUT

(QTY. 2)

10-24 x 1 SS

PAN-HEAD SCREW (QTY. 2)

10-24 SS LOCKING NUT

(QTY. 2)

1/4-20 x 3/4 SS

TRUSS-HEAD SCREW (QTY. 1)

1/4-20 x 1-1/2 SS

HEX-HEAD SCREW (QTY. 4)

10-16 x 1/2 SS

PAN-HEAD SELF-DRILLING

SCREW (QTY. 2)

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MASTER PARTS DISTRIBUTOR LIST

To Order Parts Under Warranty, please contact your local Empire dealer. See the dealer locator at www.empirecomfort.com.

To provide warranty service, your dealer will need your name and address, model number, purchase date and serial number,

and the nature of the problem with the unit.

To Order Parts After the Warranty Period, please contact your dealer or one of the Master Parts Distributors listed below.

This list changes from time to time. For the current list, please click on the Master Parts button at www.empirecomfort.com.

Please note: Master Parts Distributors are independent businesses that stock the most commonly ordered Original Equip-

ment repair parts for Heaters, Grills, and Fireplaces manufactured by Empire Comfort Systems Inc.

Dey Distributing

1401 Willow Lake Boulevard

Vadnais Heights, MN 55101

Phone: 651-490-9191

Toll Free: 800-397-1339

Website: www.deydistributing.com

Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

East Coast Energy Products

10 East Route 36

Victor Division of F. W. Webb Company

200 Locust Street

West Long Branch, NJ 07764

Hartford, CT 06114

Phone: 732-870-8809

Phone: 860-722-2433

Toll Free: 800-755-8809

Toll Free: 800-243-9360

Fax: 732-870-8811

Fax: 860-293-0479

Website: www.eastcoastenergy.com

Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

Toll Free Fax: 800-274-2004

Websites: www.fwwebb.com & www.victormfg.com

Parts: Heater, Hearth and Grills

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

Parts Not Under Warranty

Parts can be ordered through your Service Person, Dealer, or a Master Parts Distributor. See this page for the Master Parts Distribu-

tors list. For best results, the service person or dealer should order parts through the distributor. Parts can be shipped directly to the

service person/dealer.

Warranty Parts

Warranty parts will need a proof of purchase and can be ordered by your Service Person or Dealer. Proof of purchase is required for

warranty parts.

All parts listed in the Parts List have a Part Number. When ordering parts, ﬁrst obtain the Model Number and Serial Number from the

name plate on your equipment. Then determine the Part Number (not the Index Number) and the Description of each part from the fol-

lowing illustration and part list. Be sure to give all this information . . .

Appliance Model Number

Part Description

Part Number

Appliance Serial Number

Type of Gas (Propane or Natural)

Do not order bolts, screws, washers or nuts. They are standard hardware items and can be purchased at any local hardware store.

Shipments contingent upon strikes, ﬁres and all causes beyond our control.

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WARRANTY TERMS

Empire Comfort Systems Inc. warranties this Broilmaster premium grill to be free from defects at the time of purchase and for the

periods speciﬁed below. Broilmaster Premium Grills must be installed by a qualiﬁed technician and must be maintained and operated

safely, in accordance with the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not trans-

ferable. All warranty repairs must be accomplished by a qualiﬁed gas appliance technician.

Limited Lifetime Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through

If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.

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Aluminum Grill Housing (except paint)

Stainless Steel Rod Cooking Grids and Stainless Steel Griddles

Select Stainless Steel Components – Cart, Mounting

Limited Five-Year Parts Warranty – Against Rust-Through

If the items listed below fail because of defective workmanship or material, Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option.

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Charcoal Grates

Limited One-Year Parts Warranty

Empire will repair or replace at Empire’s option all other parts and accessories because of defective workmanship or material –

including those made from stainless steel – unless speciﬁed above

Paint on Aluminum Grill Head

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Note: Using lighter ﬂuid will void the warranty. Always light charcoal with a chimney, lighter cubes or an electric starter.

Duties Of The Owner

The appliance must be installed by a qualiﬁed installer and operated in accordance with the instructions furnished with the ap-

pliance.

A bill of sale, cancelled check, or payment record should be kept to verify purchase date and establish warranty period.

Ready access to the appliance for service.

What Is Not Covered

Damages that might result from the use, misuse, or improper installation or storage of this appliance.

Travel, diagnostic costs and freight charges on warranted parts to and from the factory.

Claims that do not involve defective workmanship or materials.

Unauthorized service or parts replacements.

Removal and reinstallation cost.

Inoperable due to improper or lack of maintenance.

The costs of a service call to diagnose a problem and labor for replacement or repairs.

How To Get Service

To make a claim under this warranty, please have your receipt available and contact your installing dealer. Provide the dealer

with the model number, serial number, type of gas, and purchase veriﬁcation. The installing dealer is responsible for providing service

and will contact the factory to initiate any warranted parts replacements. Empire will make replacement parts available at the factory.

Shipping expenses are not covered.

If, after contacting your Empire dealer, service received has not been satisfactory, contact: Consumer Relations Department,

Empire Comfort Systems Inc., PO Box 529, Belleville, Illinois 62222, or send an e-mail to [email protected] with “Consumer

Relations” in the subject line.

Your Rights Under State Law

This warranty gives your speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Broilmaster is a Division of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc.

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GRILL ASSEMBLY

Grill Mountings

Remove Lid From Bottom

Assemble your base option before assembling your Broilmas-

ter grill head.

1. To ease installation, remove the grill body top from the grill

body bottom by removing the two hinge pins and clips. See

Figure 1.

Refer to the Broilmaster Cart, Base, and Post instructions provided

with each accessory for assembly, installation, and mounting pro-

cedures.

Before You Begin

All Broilmaster grills require some assembly and installation. Follow

all instructions unless noted to apply only to other speciﬁc models.

If you purchased an accessory with your Broilmaster, follow

the instructions provided with the accessory for assembly and

installation. If an instruction refers to a step that is not required for

your grill model, please continue to the next step.

Compare the parts found in the shipping container to the parts list

provided. If any parts are missing contact your Broilmaster dealer

before beginning assembly.

REAR OF GRILL

Figure 1

CAUTION: Parts may have sharp edges. Wear leather work

gloves and handle parts carefully during the unpacking, as-

sembly and installation.

Install Grill Body Bottom on Mounting (cart or posts)

Note: When mounting to a patio post or in-ground post the four

“carriage bolts” and nuts in the post mounting holes located on

the grill bottom must be removed and relocated to the four out-

side cart mounting holes marked by arrows. See Figure 2.

Recommended Tools

These items are recommended for the assembly of your grill:

•

Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench

Socket set

1/8” Allen Wrench

Cordless Drill with Phillips Bit

Note: Built-in Kit can not be used with Independence Charcoal

Grill.

Figure 2

1. Refer to the cart or post installation instructions that came

with the mounting options to attach grill body bottom to

mounting option.

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GRILL ASSEMBLY

Rear Support Bracket

Adjusting Door Latches

1. Align the four holes and attach the rear support bracket to

the back inside of the lower grill body with four #10-24 x 3/8”

screws and four #10-24 keps nuts. See Figure 3.

1. The doors should be checked for a tight ﬁt when doors are

latched.

2. If the door latches need to be adjusted loosen the set screw

on the latch pawl with a 1/8” Allen wrench.

3. Slide the pawl in or out on the shaft to adjust for the proper

tension when the door is closed. Retighten set screw. See

Figure 5.

Figure 3

Figure 5

Load Door

Attach Top Smoke Vent Assembly

1. Attach one door pivot using one #10-24 x 1/2” carriage bolt

and one #10-24 keps nut on the front of grill body bottom.

2. Insert the load door swing pin into the already attached door

pivot. While holding the door in place slide the second door

pivot on the opposite side door swing pin. Attach the second

door pivot to the front of the grill body bottom using one #10-

24 x 1/2” carriage bolt and one #10-24 keps nut. See Figure

1. Attach the vent base and vent top with one 1/4-20 x 3/4 truss

head screw and two 1/4-20 hex nuts. Hand tighten ﬁrst nut

against vent base. Tighten second nut against the ﬁrst (as a

jamb nut) using a 7/16 wrench. See Figure 6.

SWING PIN

DOOR PIVOT

Figure 6

Figure 4

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GRILL ASSEMBLY

2. Attach vent stop using one #10-24 x 1-1/4 pan-head screw

and spacer on the right side of the top vent opening. Tighten

with #10-24 lock nut from underside of grill body top. Use

hand tools. See Figure 7.

Upper Spark Arrester Plate

1. Secure the upper spark arrester plate to the inside of the

grill body top using four #10-16 x 3/4” pan-head screws as

shown in Figure 9.

Figure 7

3. Place the smoke vent assembly on top vent opening and

secure with one #10-24 x 1-1/4 pan-head screw and one

#10-24 locknut on underside of grill body top. Do not tighten

so much that the vent cannot swing open and close freely.

Use hand tools. See Figure 8.

Figure 9

Handle

Tip: For ease of installation, slightly lubricate the front handle with

liquid soap before pushing the foam grip into place. See Figure 10.

Figure 10

Fasten the front handle to the grill lid with two #10-24 x 1” screws.

See Figure 11.

Figure 8

Figure 11

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GRILL ASSEMBLY

Install Heat Indicator

Charcoal Frame and Grates

1. Insert heat indicator probe through the hole in the grill body

lid. Slide on 5/32” ID x 9/16” OD washer and press on 5/32

ID push nut to secure. Use a 1/4” socket to push on the push

nut.

1. Place the charcoal grate frame in the lower grill body bottom

on the lower casting ledge front and back. See Figure 14.

2. Set the charcoal grates into place in the bottom of the char-

coal grate frame. See Figure 14.

Figure 12

Reinstall Grill Body Top to Grill Body Bottom

1. Secure the grill body top to the grill body bottom by replacing

the two hinge pins and clips. See Figure 13.

Figure 14

3. Set the cooking grids in place.

Ash Pan

1. Open the lower access door and slide the ash pan into place

and close and latch the door. See Figure 15.

REAR OF GRILL

Figure 13

Install Shelving

1. If your grill has side shelves they should be installed at this

time. See shelving installation instructions that came with the

shelving accessory. Note: Remove and discard plugs on side

of the grill where the side shelf will be installed.

Figure 15

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OPERATION

4. Fully open both lower air intake vents.

IMPORTANT!

5. With the lid open and the charcoal piled in tray, use natural

charcoal starter cubes, a charcoal chimney start or an electric

charcoal starter. Always follow the manufacturer’s warnings

and instructions. Do not use lighter ﬂuid (it will void the

warranty).

6. After coals have been lit for about seven to ten minutes, or

when several coals are burning, close the lid and, with the dial

open fully, swing open the smoke vent on top full for maximum

air ﬂow. Let burn with lid closed for about ﬁve minutes or until

most coals are burning.

7. Carefully open the lid and spread coal as desired with metal

rod or optional ash tool. WARNING: Wear heat resistant

gloves when handling hot grill. Hot grill could cause se-

vere burns. Replace the cooking grids at the desired height

and close the lid.

8. When the heat indicator reaches the desired temperature,

reduce the air ﬂow by adjusting the top smoke vent and the

lower air intake vents. Adjust air vents during cooking to con-

trol and ﬁne tune temperatures.

Initial Use: The ﬁrst time you use your Broilmaster Charcoal

Grill, keep the cooking temperature between 350 to 400 degrees

maximum.Thiswillseasonthepaintandsetgasketgluesproperly.

Let burn for at least 60 minutes at 350 to 400 degrees to burn

off any manufacturing oils and paints before placing food on the

grill. Never use grill without ash pan in place.

Lighting Instructions

1. Follow the instructions below to build a ﬁre. You may use

charcoal briquettes or Broilmaster recommends quality Broil-

master Premium Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal for a lon-

ger, hotter burn with less ash and more ﬂavorful wood taste.

2. Make sure the ash pan is clean to start. Open lower door and

slide out ash pan. Dispose of ashes in an approved metal

container as described in the safety section. Do not remove

hot coals. Replace the ash pan, close and latch door.

3. Filling Charcoal Tray

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Full Firebox Tray: Pile the charcoal in a pyramid shape on

the charcoal tray with enough charcoal so when spread

out it is not higher than tray sides but covers the entire

charcoal tray (about 5 to 7 pounds). Never let charcoal

burn against the casting sides of the grill, it could

damage the grill casting. Use this for larger amounts

of food cooking over the entire area, hotter cooking tem-

peratures, or longer cooking times.

Adding Charcoal or Wood Flavoring Chunks

1. Add charcoal to maintain or to increase cooking tempera-

tures. Or add wood ﬂavoring chunks for a special wood ﬂavor.

2. With heat resistant gloves or oven mitts carefully open the

reload door. Use caution since ﬂames may ﬂare up when air

comes in contact with ﬁre. Always slightly crack one or two

inches a few times before fully opening to introduce fresh air

slowly.

3. With a set of long-handled cooking tongs, add charcoal or

wood chunks through the reload door opening. When ﬁn-

ished, close and latch the reload door. Always keep doors

closed while in use. Open only when needing to reload.

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Half Firebox Tray: Pile the charcoal on one side of the

charcoal tray with enough charcoal so to cover half of the

charcoal tray but not higher than tray sides when spread

out (about 3 to 4 pounds). Use this for smaller amounts

of food, when cooking at milder temperatures or indirect

cooking. Use the Broilmaster ﬁrebox divider (sold sepa-

rately) to cook on one small section of your grill.

Shutting the Grill Down

1. When ﬁnished cooking, close the lid and close both top and

bottom vents completely. The ﬁre will self extinguish. Never

use water to extinguish the coals. It may take several hours

for the grill to cool down due to the thick heavy casting holding

in the heat.

Restarting the Grill

1. When restarting the grill, most of the charcoal that was started

with will still be in the charcoal tray if the vents were closed

after previous use. The charcoal can be reused. With the ash

tool, stir the charcoal so that any ash build-up falls through

into the ash pan. Add more charcoal as necessary to ﬁll the

tray as described in the lighting instructions.

(Divider Accessory Shown)

Figure 16

Place the divider between the grates and in the holding tabs

on the frame. This will separate the ﬁrebox in half for better

control. Note: Divider must be removed to slide out ash tray.

2. Empty the ash pan into an approved metal container and re-

place.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Gasket

WARNING

The gasket material installed on the lid and doors is designed to

last for years under normal use. If the gasket shows signs of de-

terioration or excessive wear, it should be replaced using the ap-

propriate Broilmaster Replacement Gasket Kit:

Never clean a hot grill. Make sure that the grill is cool and

all coals are completely extinguished prior to removing any

parts. A hot grill could cause severe burns.

DPP307 Door Gasket Kit

DPP308 Lid Gasket Kit

WARNING

Accumulated grease is a ﬁre hazard. Empty ash tray before

each use and clean any grease build-up as needed.

Gasket Replacement Instructions

WARNING

Grids

Make sure that the grill is cool and all coals are completely

extinguished prior to removing any parts or servicing. A hot

grill could cause severe burns.

The grids are best cleaned with a long handled brass or stainless

steel brush (NOT STEEL) during the preheating period.

Inside the Grill

1. Ensure the grill is cool before starting.

Remove cooking grids charcoal frame, grates and ash pan. Use

a brass brush and or scraper to clean and loosen debris from the

bottom sides and lid. Be careful not to damage gasket material.

Use a wet dry vacuum to pick up loose debris.

If desired you can wash the inside of the grill. Wash the inside

with a mild detergent and warm water and scrub using a brass

brush. Be careful not to damage gasket material. Rinse well and

wipe dry.

2. Remove the cooking grids.

3. With a ﬂat edged scraping tool or putty knife, remove the old

gasket material.

4. Remove any gasket or adhesive residue with household ad-

hesive remover. Always follow the manufacturer’s safety in-

structions when using these products.

5. Allow the grill to dry for 30 minutes.

6. Replace the gasket material by removing the backing tape

from the new gasket. Take care to not touch the adhesive

side. Starting in a rear corner, lay the gasket along the outer

edge and press ﬁrmly. Do not pull or stretch the gasket when

applying.

7. Trim any excess gasket material as needed.

8. Close the lid and/or doors and let dry for 24 hours.

IMPORTANT! Initial Use: The ﬁrst time the grill is used with the

new gasket, operate the grill at temperatures of 350 to 400 de-

grees maximum. This will season and set the gasket adhesive

properly. Let burn for at least 60 minutes.

Ash Pan

Any grease build-up should be scraped out with a putty knife

or scraper tool, and the debris brushed into a non-combustible

container. Wash with a mild detergent and warm water. Rinse

well and wipe dry.

Grill Exterior

Clean regularly with a solution of mild detergent and warm water.

Touch up paint is available from your dealer. Broilmaster protec-

tive covers are recommended. Stainless steel can be cleaned

with a spray on stainless steel cleaner found in most hardware

stores or home center.

IMPORTANT!

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the exterior of

your grill or mounting. This could damage the paint or ﬁn-

ish on the grill.

Heat Indicator Calibration

1. The heat indicator can be calibrated if needed. Remove the

heat indicator from the grill and place the probe end in a pot

of boiling water. It should read 212 degrees. Set the heat indi-

cator by turning the nut on the back slightly until it reads 212

degrees, and recheck again.

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COOKING TIPS

Cook Food To Proper Temperatures

Cooking food safely requires that you raise the internal temperature of the meat high enough and for a long enough period of time to kill

any food-borne bacteria that may cause illnesses.

Color is not the best indicator that food is safe to eat. Use a high-quality probe thermometer to be sure your food is properly cooked.

Place the tip of an instant-read thermometer into the center of the thickest part of the food but at least 1/2 inch deep. Read the tempera-

ture after about 10 seconds. Follow the temperature guidelines for the type of food you’re cooking.

The following guidelines are from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

COOK TO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE

Rest