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Electric Cherokee INFRA-RED
Electric Cherokee
T
TM
M
OWNERS MANUAL
Thermal Engineering Corporation
P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868
2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll-free (800) 331-0097
Fax : (803) 783-0756 Toll-free fax: (888) 581-0286
Website: www.tecinfrared.com REVISED 02-20-03 Notice to Customer
PRIOR TO OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE, READ THIS
MANUAL FULLY AND CAREFULLY. RETAIN THIS
MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AND HAVE IT
AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. ENSURE THAT ALL
PERSONS OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
CAREFULLY READ AND BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL.
THIS UNIT HAS BEEN CAREFULLY INSPECTED AND
PACKAGED AT THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
UPON ARRIVAL, INSPECT THE APPLIANCE
CAREFULLY FOR ANY CONCEALED DAMAGE.
IMMEDIATELY REPORT ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR
AUTHORIZED DEALER.
SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING
OPERATION OR USE OF THIS APPLIANCE, CONTACT
THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION (TEC) AT
(803) 783-0750 OR (800) 331-0097.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGN-CERTIFIED BY CSA
INTERNATIONAL, AN INTERNATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, ONLY WHEN
SPECIFIED CLEARANCES ARE MAINTAINED.
1
NATIONALLY REGISTERED TESTING LABORATORY
U.S. Patents #6,114,666, #4,886,044, #4,321,857, - Des. #266,050
© Thermal Engineering Corporation, (10/02)
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITHOUT
HAVING CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL. FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE, HAVE THIS MANUAL
AVAILABLE WHILE USING THIS APPLIANCE AND
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE CONVERSIONS OR
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR GRILL WITHOUT FIRST
OBTAINING WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FROM
THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION.
Warnings
Notices
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL USE.
THE USE OF ALCOHOL, PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR
NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS MAY IMPAIR YOUR
ABILITY TO PROPERLY ASSEMBLE OR SAFELY
OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE.
DANGER: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLY CIRCUIT WHEN
PERFORMING ANY CLEANING OR OTHER
SERVICING.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR A
SPRINKLER AND DO NOT SUBMERGE IT IN WATER.
DISCONNECT THIS APPLIANCE FROM OUTLET
WHEN NOT IN USE AND STORE INDOORS. ALLOW
TO COOL BEFORE HANDLING.
FUEL, SUCH AS CHARCOAL BRIQUETTES, IS NOT TO
BE USED WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
NOTICE: A FIRE EXTINGUSHER FOR CLASS A, B, C
AND D FIRES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR
ELECTRIAL SHOCK CAUSING DEATH, SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2
EXPRESS WARRANTIES
Thermal Engineering Corporation (TEC) warrants this, TEC
®
Cherokee
TM
Electric Grill to be free of
defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal domestic use and service from the date
of purchase as follows:
LIFETIME
The entire stainless steel outer structure is warranted indefinitely.
FIVE (5) YEARS
All components not covered by the lifetime warranty above are warranted for five years.
UNDER THIS WARRANTY
We will, at our option, repair or replace any component part deemed by TEC to be defective when
returned to a Authorized TEC Dealer or to our factory, freight prepaid, within the warranty period. Prior
to authorization of repair or replacement, you must supply the date of original purchase and serial
number of your Cherokee.
This warranty excludes damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in your Owners Manual or
alteration of the Cherokees structure or components, or from operator abuse, negligence or accident.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
This warranty excludes incidental and consequential damages. Except as stated above, all other
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are
excluded.
If you have questions concerning this warranty, please call your local Authorized TEC Dealer or call us at
1-800-331-0097.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
T
HERMAL
E
NGINEERING
C
ORPORATION
P.O. Box 868, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-0868
2741 The Boulevard, Columbia, South Carolina 29209
Telephone: (803) 783-0750 Toll free: (800) 331-0097
Facsimile: (803) 783-0756 Toll free: (888) 581-0286
Website: www.tecinfrared.com
MODEL #:
CH-10EL
SERIAL #:______________________________________
(See rating plate on back panel.)
DEALER NAME:__________________________________
DEALER TELEPHONE:____________________________
(Complete the above information for future reference.) 3
Dear TEC
®
Cherokee
TM
Owner:
Thank you for selecting a TEC
®
Cherokee
TM
Electric Grill. Youre among a select group who truly
appreciate fine cooking and demand the best, and we at TEC appreciate the confidence you have placed
in our products. I know youll be pleased with the Cherokees performance. Over the years, weve
invested great resources in developing high quality grills that are truly unique from their sturdy, long-
lasting construction to the unparalleled infra-red burner systems and the wide array of optional accessories.
We've prepared this manual to give you an overview of your, TEC Cherokee and to help you get the most
from it. We've included vital information about how to set up, operate and maintain the grill safely and
correctly, so I urge you to read it carefully before first using your Cherokee. If, after reviewing this
information, you have any questions whatsoever, please call your Authorized TEC Dealer or our
Customer Service Department for help.
If you have comments, suggestions, or even compliments, please pass them along to us. We are
continually in search of ways we can improve our customers' experiences with our products, starting when
they first remove them from the box and continuing as they use them over the years. Hearing what you
feel we could improve, as well as what you especially like about our products and services, is essential to
this effort. To facilitate this feedback, a Product Registration form is included with your grill. We would
be grateful if you would take a few minutes to complete it and send it to us
after youve used your
new TEC a few times. Well send you a free TEC apron as a token of our appreciation!
Happy grilling!
Best regards,
THERMAL ENGINEERING CORPORATION
David H. OKelly
President - Consumer and Commercial Products 4
Location .........................................................................................................................5
General Overview
Location of Cherokee
Hazardous Locations and Conditions
Important Safeguards ........................................................................................................6
General Overview
Grounding Instructions
Use of Extension Cords
Operation ........................................................................................................................6
General Overview
Burner Operation
Appliance shutdown
Infra-red Cooking ..............................................................................................................8
General Overview
Infra-red Searing Method
Helpful Hints In Cooking
Flame Flare-up Control
Sample Cooking Methods
Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................................................10
General Overview
Protection of Burner
Cleaning and Storage
Appendix A. Accessories ...................................................................................................12
Notes ..........................................................................................................................15
Contents General Overview
Proper location and use is essential to ensuring safe and
continued trouble-free operation. Any alterations made
to the appliance without prior written consent from
Thermal Engineering Corporation will void the product's
warranty.
Location of Cherokee
WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE
LOCATED CLOSER THAN 4 INCHES TO ANY
ADJACENT COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE. DO NOT USE
THIS APPLIANCE UNDER OVERHEAD COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACES.
WARNING:
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGN-CERTIFIED
FOR USE OUTDOORS ONLY AND NOT INTENDED
FOR USE ON BOATS. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE ON
A LEVEL, STABLE SURFACE IN AN AREA CLEAR OF
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. AN ASPHALT SURFACE
(BLACKTOP) MAY NOT BE ACCEPTABLE FOR THIS
PURPOSE.
When considering stationary locations for your
appliance, keep these important factors in mind. The
TEC
®
Cherokee
TM
must be located outdoors only. Also,
since hot air rises above the Cherokee while in operation,
covered locations should be avoided. Do not locate the
Cherokee where