Owner’s
Manual
Serial Number:
CBQ-120-ELE/
CBQ-120-ELEM
Model Number:
PowerChef Convertible Electric Grill
CBQ-120-ELE
CBQ-120-ELEM
Dimplex North America Limited
1367 Industrial Road Cambridge ON Canada N1R 7G8
Contents
Important Instructions...................................................................Page 1
Model and Serial Number Information .........................................Page 2
Site Selection and Installation......................................................Page 2
Guide to your new CBQ Convertible Electric Grill........................Page 4
Control Panel Operating Guide....................................................Page 4
Advanced Features......................................................................Page 5
Operation Manual Mode...............................................................Page 6
Operation Program Mode.............................................................Page 7
Care and Cleaning.......................................................................Page 9
Warranty.......................................................................................Page 10
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Please Save This User’s Manual For Future Reference
! NOTE: Procedures and techniques that are considered
11. Never move a hot grill or leave it unattended.
12. Never move an electric grill unless it is unplugged.
13. Never use an electric grill in the rain, sleet or snow.
important enough to emphasize.
CAUTION: Procedures and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will result in damage to the equipment.
14. Never use an electric grill near combustible or
WARNING: Procedures and techniques which, if not
carefully followed, will expose the user to the risk of fire,
serious injury, illness or death.
flammable materials.
15. Turn the power off on the electric grill before
unplugging.
16. The use of longer detachable power supply cords or
extension cords is not recommended. Extension cords
may overheat and cause a risk of fire. If you must use an
extension cord, it must be intended for outdoor use and
have a rating of no less than 1875 Watts. Outdoor
extension cords are marked with the suffix letters “W-A”
and have a tag stating “Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances”.
WARNING: Read all instructions and warning labels
prior to use. Failure to follow these safeguards may
result in serious personal injury or property loss. This
appliance is intended for outdoor household, non-
commercial use only.
1. WARNING: Do not use charcoal, or any other
combustible material in an electric grill.
17. Store the electric grill out of reach of children.
2. Never touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs. The
temperature of accessible metal surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating. Use cooking tongs,
gloves, or cooking mitts at all times since the grill will
become very hot. Open hood carefully when cooking to
avoid burns from the hot air and steam trapped inside.
18. Never allow other persons to be near the electric grill
while in use.
19. Do not use the electric grill or its accessories for anything
other than the intended use.
20. Always check that food is fully cooked before
consumption.
3. Wear clothing that does not have hanging shirt tails, frills,
or apron strings.
21. Do not attempt to remove the cooking grid from the unit.
4. Use long-handle barbeque utensils to avoid personal
22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
injury caused by burns and splatters.
5. To protect against electric shock, never immerse cord,
plugs or electric heating element in water or any other
liquid.
6. Never leave the electric grill on when you are not
cooking.
23. This appliance is not to be operated by means of an
external timer or separated remote control device.
7. Never operate any appliance with damaged electrical
components or after the appliance has malfunctioned.
Regularly inspect supply cord and connections. If cord,
element or control is damaged or worn, it must be
replaced by an authorized service facility as special tools
are required. Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Contact your authorized service agent for
installation of electrical replacement kit.
24. Turn off the grill and wait until it is cool to the touch
(approximately 30 minutes) before moving, covering
or storing. Unplug the electric grill from outlet when not
in use or before cleaning. Allow grill to cool before
cleaning or adding or removing parts. Do not clean this
product with high pressure hoses.
25. Store products indoors when not in use - out of the reach
of children.
8. The use of non Dimplex accessory attachments is not
recommended and may cause damage to the unit or
injury.
26. Do not clean this product with a water spray or the like.
9. Never let cord touch hot surfaces.
10. To avoid personal injury, lock and close hood before
moving.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PowerChef Convertible Model And Serial Number Information
If you have any questions regarding this product please have the model and serial numbers available upon calling customer
service or technical support. To locate the model and serial number labels see Figure 1 and 2 below. Record the model
number, serial number, on the front cover of this manual for future reference.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Model Number
Serial Number
Label
Model Number
Label
Serial Number
PowerChef Convertible Site Selection And Setup
! NOTE: A Ground Fault Interrupt (GFI) outdoor outlet or a
circuit protected by a ground fault breaker with a rating of
15 Amps, 120 Volts is strongly recommended. A
dedicated circuit is preferred but not essential in all cases.
A dedicated circuit will be required if, after installation, the
circuit breaker trips or the fuse blows on a regular basis
when the electric grill is operating. Additional appliances
on the same circuit may exceed the current rating of the
circuit breaker.
Figure 3
Construction and electrical outlet wiring must comply with
local building codes and other applicable regulations to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons. Do not attempt to wire your own new outlets or
circuits, and always use a licensed electrician.
21 3/4" (554 mm)
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and damage to unit,
never move or transport with the lid open.
1. Select a suitable location away from puddles, pools,
ponds, and hot tubs.
11 3/4"
(294 mm)
CAUTION: Do not place grill on surfaces covered by
paper, plastic or vinyl table cloths and the like. Wood,
concrete, steel, or outdoor plastic furniture surfaces
are recommended.
20 1/4" (513 mm)
2. Ensure the sides of the electric grill are positioned more
than eight (8) inches (200 mm) away from any
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PowerChef Convertible Site Selection And Setup
Figure 4
Figure 5
i)
Knob
ii)
Legs Fully Extended
combustible material or surfaces before cooking. Refer to
Figure 3 for dimensions of the electric grill.
Figure 6
3. Ensure that there are no flammable or other volatile
materials in the direct area before grilling.
Locked
4. For ease of electrical hook up you may wish to locate the
electric grill near an existing outlet. (Refer to NOTE
above)
5. Stand the electric grill on its back.
6. Loosen but do not remove the two (2) knobs on either
side of the grill. (Figure 4)
Locking
Switch
7. Pull out both support legs until the first stop tab is reached
(Figure 4-i). Tilt the support legs outward as shown in
Figure 4-ii to clear the stop tab and fully extend both
support legs as indicated in Figure 5.
Unlocked
8. Move the support legs inward so that they are flush
against the chassis and re-tighten the knobs to secure
support legs in place. (Figure 5)
10.Unlock top lid by pressing each of the two (2) lid locks
inward, and sliding them towards the front, inside corners
of the lid. (Figure 6) To lock the lid in place for storage or
transporting, close the lid, press the locks inward and
slide them towards the rear of the grill lid.
CAUTION: To maximize air flow under the grill and to
prevent unnecessary wear to grill components, ensure
support legs are fully extended before use.
! NOTE: Once grill rests on fully extended legs, it will be
possible to slightly rock the grill forward and back. This is
normal and is due to the clearances required for moving
parts within.
9. Place grill on its feet and unwind the attached power cord
from underneath the front edge. Route power cord to a
power source. (See NOTE above)
WARNING: Ensure the power cord is not pinched or
against a sharp edge. Ensure that the power cord is
stored or secured to avoid tripping or snagging to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
Never route power cord underneath the electric grill.
Always route power cord directly out the side or front.
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Guide To Your New PowerChef Convertible Electric Grill
Lift to Open Lid
Lid Locks
EvenSear™ Cooking
System
Knob
Touch Pad
Electronic Control
Panel
Retractable
Legs
Cord Wrap
Brackets
Operating Guide To Your PowerChef Convertible Control Panel
1
5
9
2
6
0
3
4
8
Power Level
7
PAUSE
ON
SELECT
L
R
OFF
CANCEL
3
2
1
7
4
5
6
6
1
On/Select
5
Power Level
Use to turn on the unit and to confirm the selections,
displayed.
Press up/down arrows to select desired power level.
Use the power level up/down when in manual mode
only.
2
3
4
Display
6
7
Right/Left Arrows
Displays selection and status of operation.
Use to navigate display selections.
Off
Cancel
Push TWICE to shut off the entire grill.
Cancels the last selection from the display.
Key Pad
Use the keypad to set cook timer when in manual
operation.
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Advanced Features Of The PowerChef Convertible Control Panel
Automatic Power Saver
Voltage Compensation
This feature activates immediately after a pre-programmed
selection is finished cooking and “FINISHED” is shown on
the display. The cooking grid power will shut off but the
display will remain ON for up to four hours at which point it
will shut off automatically. See the Safety Power-off for more
information.
The electric grill automatically adjusts the cook times based
on any variance on input voltage.
Key Lock
This feature prevents accidental changes to your cooking
program by locking the control panel when in use. When
this feature is used all control panel functions are disabled.
To activate the key lock press 1, 2, 3 in sequence and LOC
will appear on the display screen. To deactivate the key
lock press 1, 2, 3 in sequence and ULOC will appear on the
Safety Power-off
This feature activates if the unit has been accidentally left
on after cooking. The power automatically shuts off to the
entire unit four hours after the last button was touched on the display screen.
control panel.
Preheat
Overcook Protection
Your PowerChef grill has an automatic 8 minute PREHEAT
function once you’ve finalized your method of cooking. To
skip the Preheat function press the CANCEL button after the
program has started. A full PREHEAT is recommended when
the grill is cold but may not be required if your grill is already
heated from previous use.
After each stage of cooking during the program mode, an
alarm sounds indicating attention is required. If the ON/
SELECT button is not pressed after the alarm sounds, the
grill temperature automatically reduces to a low setting after
a short period of time to prevent over cooking.
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PowerChef Convertible Operation - Manual Mode
Power Level
ON
L
R
OFF
CANCEL
SELECT
PowerChef Convertible Operation - Manual Mode
Operation
Display Reads
Action
To Use the Manual Feature
Touch ON/SELECT button.
MANUAL (Flashing)
Initial start-up.
Touch ON/SELECT button &
MANUAL is highlighted.
Alarm sounds.
PREHEAT
Preheat for 8 minutes.
PLACE FOOD
Grill is ready for cooking - place
food.
Close hood & touch ON/SELECT button
Touch up/down Power Level keys.
Cooking is underway.
Power Level
Blank
Increases/decreases Power
Level setting.
Touch OFF twice.
Grill is turned off.
*** Note: The timer can be used as a reference when using the MANUAL feature.
Operation
Display Reads
Action
To Use the Timer with the Manual Feature
Touch ON/SELECT button.
MANUAL (Flashing)
Initial start-up.
Touch ON/SELECT button &
MANUAL is highlighted.
Alarm sounds.
PREHEAT
Preheat for 8 minutes.
PLACE FOOD
Grill is ready for cooking - place
food.
Close hood & touch ON/SELECT button
Touch up/down Power Level keys.
Cooking is underway.
Power Level
Increases/decreases Power
Level setting.
Touch number pad keys to enter desired TOTAL TIME displays
Count down timer is now
time. Ex: Press "5" once for 5 minutes
or "1, 3, 0" for 1 hour, 30 minutes.
hours/minutes entered from key entered.
pad.
Touch ON/SELECT button.
TOTAL TIME begins to count
Timer is now activated. TOTAL
down from time entered on key TIME will count down in HRS:
pad.
MINS, STAGE TIME will count
down in :SECS.
**** NOTE: when the timer reaches 0, an alarm will sound with 3 beeps, power to the cooking grid shuts off
and the display will show FINISHED . Touch the OFF button once to shut display off, and a second time to
shut the grill off.
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PowerChef Convertible Operation - Program Mode
Power Level
ON
L
R
OFF
CANCEL
SELECT
Operation
Display Reads
Action
To Use Program Feature
Touch ON/SELECT button.
Touch R (right) Arrow.
MANUAL (Flashing)
Initial start-up.
PROGRAM
Shifts operation from MANUAL
to PROGRAM mode.
Touch ON/SELECT button.
PROGRAM
Completes PROGRAM mode
set up.
To Cook Your Selected Food
Touch R/L arrows until choice is
illuminated.
BEEF
CHICKEN
PORK
Highlights food choice.
FISH
VEG
SAUSAGE
RIBS
F1
Touch ON/SELECT button.
Your choice remains
illuminated.
Selects food choice.
Depending on your food choice, you will be prompted to
highlight and select secondary food choice description. (e.g.
Beef Steak or Beef Burgers). Use the Right/Left Arrow and
the On/Select button to highlight and select your choice.
Depending on your food choice, you may be prompted to
select the thickness of the food to be cooked. (e.g. ¼”, ½”,
¾”, 1”, 1 ¼”, 1 ½”, 1 ¾”, 2” ). Use the Right/Left Arrow button
and the On/Select button to highlight and select your choice.
Depending on your food choice, you may be prompted to
select how you want your food prepared. (e.g. Rare, Medium
Rare, Medium or Well Done). Use the Right/Left Arrow
button and the On/Select button to highlight and select your
choice.
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PowerChef Convertible Operation - Program Mode
Once your food and cooking choices have been selected:
Operation
Display Reads
Action
Food choice selections (as above).
PREHEAT
Grill is preheating.
-STAGE TIME begins to count
down from 8 minutes and
TOTAL TIME displays total
cooking time.
Alarm sounds.
PREHEAT changes to PLACE Grill is preheated and ready to
FOOD and TOTAL TIME
cook.
pauses.
Place foods on grill and close hood.
Touch ON/SELECT button.
PLACE FOOD indicator goes
off. TOTAL TIME
Cooking is underway.
commences countdown.
STAGE TIME counts down to
next stage.
Alarm sounds to turn food over.
TURN FOOD appears, TOTAL Grill is indicating it is time to
TIME pauses, STAGE TIME is turn food over. Turn food and
close hood.
completed.
Food is turned and hood is closed.
Touch ON/SELECT button.
TURN FOOD goes off. TOTAL Cooking of reverse side of food
TIME resumes. STAGE TIME is underway.
counts down to next stage.
! NOTE: Depending on food choice and cooking choice, you may be prompted to repeat the last two
steps.
Operation
Display Reads
Action
Alarm sounds.
FINISHED is highlighted.
Food cooking program is
completed.
TOTAL TIME and STAGE
TIME show 00:00.
Touch ON/SELECT or CANCEL button
to finish the program.
All indicators are off.
Food is ready.
Touch OFF button.
All indicators are off.
Grill is shutting down.
! NOTE: All program cooking times assume food is thawed before cooking (except hamburger
patties).
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PowerChef Convertible Care And Cleaning
WARNING: Unplug the electric grill from outlet when not
in use or before cleaning. Do not clean this product with
high pressure water spray.
Figure 7
Allow electric grill to cool before covering. Cover the
electric grill when not in use.
Drip Tray
Control Panel Glass
To clean the control panel glass use a non abrasive glass
cleaner or damp, soft cloth or sponge with a mild detergent.
Follow with a clean damp cloth to remove any remaining
detergent residue.
Drip Tray
Drip Tray
Release Tab
CAUTION: Allow the grill to cool before attempting to
clean the Drip Tray. Never use the electric grill without
the Drip Tray and Tray Liner in place.
The Drip Tray is located under the cooking grid. We
recommend the Drip Tray be lined with aluminum foil or use
a non-stick cooking spray to make clean-up easier.
! NOTE: Although possible to clean the Drip Tray while the
Convertible Grill is sitting on it’s support legs, the following
procedure is recommended for ease of access.
3. After grill has cooled, follow up brushing and/or scraping
by wiping cooking surface with a damp, soft cloth or
sponge with a detergent or grill cleaner. Follow with a
clean damp cloth to remove any remaining detergent
residue.
To clean Drip Tray:
1. Lock the grill’s lid closed. (Refer to page 3 for instructions)
2. Stand the Convertible Electric Grill onto it’s back.
3. Keeping one hand to support the Drip Tray, use your
other hand to pull the release tab as shown in Figure 7.
4. To clean under the cooking grid, access from underneath
by lowering the Drip Tray as described in steps 1 through
3 under the Drip Tray cleaning section.
4. Use a paper towel or cloth to soak up any excess liquid.
Then, use a clean damp, soft cloth or sponge with a mild
detergent to clean any remaining debris. Follow with a
clean damp cloth or paper towel to removed any
remaining detergent residue.
Surface Cleaning
To clean any metallic surface, Dimplex recommends using
a damp, soft cloth or sponge with a mild detergent. Follow
with a clean damp cloth to remove any remaining detergent
residue.
5. Relocate the Drip Tray into position by following steps 1
through 3 in reverse order.
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaners or cleaning pads on
any surface of the electric grill. Doing so may dimish your
grill’s surface sheen.
Cooking Grid
To keep your electric grill operating at optimal performance
Dimplex recommends that you clean the cooking grid after
each use.
Storage
The cooking grid is permanently mounted into the body of the
electric grill and cannot be removed.
For seasonal storage, cover and store in a dry location away
from the elements.
Do Not Attempt To Remove The Cooking Grill.
For best results when cleaning:
1. Clean grill after every use.
2. While grill is still warm, use a stiff wire brush and clear
grill of all food particles. A scraper can be used to
remove difficult particles.
WARNING: Never strike cooking grid to remove
residue.
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One Year Limited Warranty
•
Dimplex will in its sole discretion either repair or replace such defective
Products to which this limited warranty applies
product or part without charge. If Dimplex is unable to repair or replace
such product or part, or if repair or replacement is not commercially
practicable or cannot be timely made, Dimplex may, in lieu of repair or
replacement, choose to refund the purchase price for such product or
part.
This limited warranty applies to newly purchased Dimplex electric grill. This
limited warranty applies only to purchases made in any province of Canada
except for Yukon Territory, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories or in any of the
50 States of the USA (and the District of Columbia) except for Hawaii and
Alaska. This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser of the product
only and is not transferable.
•
•
Limited warranty service will be performed solely by dealers or service
agents of Dimplex authorized to provide limited warranty services.
Products excluded from this limited warranty
The purchaser is responsible for removal and transportation of such
product or part (and any repaired or replacement product or part) to
and from the authorized dealer’s or service agent’s place of business.
Products purchased in Yukon Territory, Nunavut, Northwest Territories,
Hawaii, or Alaska are not covered by this limited warranty. Products
purchased in these States, provinces, or territories are sold AS IS without
warranty or condition of any kind (including, without limitation, any implied
warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose)
and the entire risk of as to the quality and performance of the products is
with the purchaser, and in the event of a defect the purchaser assumes the
entire cost of all necessary servicing or repair.
•
Dimplex will not be responsible for, and the limited warranty services
shall not include, any expense incurred for installation or removal of the
product or part (or any replacement product or part) or any labour or
transportation costs. Such costs shall be the purchaser’s responsibility.
What Dimplex and its dealers and service agents are also not responsible
for:
What this limited warranty covers and for how long
Products covered by this limited warranty have been tested and inspected
prior to shipment and, subject to the provisions of this warranty, Dimplex
warrants such products to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of 12 months from the date of the first purchase of such product.
IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR
AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY,
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, OR ON ANY OTHER BASIS, FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR INCIDENTAL LOSS, COST, OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, MAINTENANCE, USE, OR INABILITY
TO USE THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF DIMPLEX OR ITS DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH LOSSES, COSTS OR DAMAGES, OR IF SUCH LOSSES, COSTS,
OR DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE. IN NO EVENT WILL DIMPLEX, OR
ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT
LOSSES, COSTS, OR DAMAGES THAT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT.
The limited 12 month warranty period also applies to any implied warranties
that may exist under applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to the purchaser.
What this limited warranty does not cover
This limited warranty does not apply to products that have been repaired
(except by Dimplex or its authorized service representatives) or otherwise
altered. This limited warranty does further not apply to defects resulting
from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, incorrect installation, improper
maintenance or handling, or operation with an incorrect power source.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE
PURCHASER.
What you must do to get service under this limited warranty
Defects must be brought to the attention of Dimplex Technical Service
by contacting Dimplex at 1-888-DIMPLEX (1-888-346-7539), or 1367
Industrial Road, Cambridge Ontario, Canada N1R 7G8. Please have proof
of purchase, catalogue/model and serial numbers available when calling.
Limited warranty service requires a proof of purchase of the product.
How State and Provincial law apply
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The provisions of
the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the Sale of Goods shall not
apply to this limited warranty or the sale of products covered by this limited
warranty.
What Dimplex will do in the event of a defect
In the event a product or part covered by this limited warranty is proven to be
defective in material or workmanship during the 12 month limited warranty
period you have the following rights:
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