Gas Requirements Leak Testing ... 12-16 Lighting the Grill ... 17-18 Using the Grill ... 19 Care & Maintenance ... 20 Troubleshooting Your Grill ... 21-22 Warranty ... 23 Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
General Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - Read this manual carefully before using your grill to reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury. - Extreme care should be used because of the high temperatures produced by this appliance. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN AN AREA WHERE THE GRILL IS BEING OPERATED.
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Grill Features: FD26 1. Hood handle 2. Roll top grill hood 3. Warming shelf 4. Left side shelf 5. Electronic igniter FD26LKEC FD26NKEC 6. Control knob: main burner 7. Right side shelf 8. Cart 9. Cart base...
SIDE SHELF ATTACHMENT 1. Remove the side burner from the front door. 2. The screws used to attach the side shelf and side burner are already screwed into the two side panels. Remove the screws from the side panels. (See Fig. 1) 3.
Conversion kits are available separately for an additional cost which will enable you to convert your grill from L.P. to N.G. or to convert your grill from N.G. to L.P. Please see your Frigidaire dealer for more information.
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Gas Requirements INSTALLATION OF NATURAL GAS REGULATOR 1. The Natural Gas regulator has been attached to the manifold. Attach the gas hose to the regulator. (See Fig. 3) 2. Link a quick-connect fitting to the hose by hand. Quick-connect fitting not included. (See Fig. 4) Fig.
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L.P. GAS INSTALLATION Frigidaire Gas Grills that are set to operate with L.P. gas come with a high capacity hose and regulator assembly. (Note: Only use the pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the grill or a replacement pressure regulator and hose assemblies specified by Frigidaire). This assembly is designed to connect directly to a standard 20 lb.
Pre Operation Leak Testing GENERAL INFORMATION Although all gas connections on the grill are leak tested prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible shifting during shipment, installation or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit.
BEFORE LIGHTING Important! Before Lighting... Check the gas supply line for cuts, wear or abrasion. Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting. GRILL BURNER LIGHTING Lighting the Grill with the Electronic Igniter 1.
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MATCH LIGHTING 1. If the burner will not light after several attempts then the burner can be match lit. 2. If you have already attempted to light the burner with the igniter, allow 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to dissipate.
Clearance to combustible construction - A minimum of 24” from the sides and back must be maintained from the gas grill above and below the cooking surface to adjacent vertical combustible construction. Clearance to non-combustible construction - A minimum of 5” clearance from the back of the grill to non-combustible construction is required for the lid to fully open.
Care & Maintenance DRIP TRAY The drip tray located below the grill, inside the cart, should be cleaned periodically to prevent heavy buildup of debris. NOTE: Allow the drip tray to cool before attempting to clean. Important: Do not leave the grill outside during inclement weather unless it is covered (cover sold separately).
Troubleshooting Your Grill GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING You should inspect the burners at least once a year or immediately if any of the following conditions occur: • The smell of gas. • Flames appearing mostly yellow. (Some yellow at the tips is OK) •...
Troubleshooting Your Grill PROBLEM Grill will not light with a match or low heat with dial set to “High” position. Flame is erratic Flare-ups Burner flame is mostly yellow or orange, possibly in conjunction with smell of gas. Cart door does not align properly with cart SOLUTION •...
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Frigidaire Grills have a limited lifetime warranty on all stainless steel panels, a limited 3 year warranty on stainless steel burners, including labor within one year of the date of purchase; and a limited 1 year warranty on all other parts, labor included.