How to Operate a Crown Verity Grill
Crown Verity grills can only sizzle up delicious burgers when you know how to operate it correctly. Using a grill can be simple and efficient to achieve perfect results with ease, whether grilling for a small gathering or a large event. From lighting the grill to handling flare-ups, we will teach you how to operate a crown verity grill, so you can get cooking quickly.
The following guide is made for the Crown Verity MCB-72, MCB-30, MCB-36, MCB-48 and MCB-60 models.
Operating Crown Verity Grills
Lighting the Grill
Start up includes both lighting the grill and operating.
- Step 1. Open lids - Open all lids on the charbroiler.
- Step 2. Check all valves are off - Make sure that all the valve handles are in the OFF position.
- Step 3. Turn on gas supply - Turn the gas supply valve on and then wait 15 seconds.
- Step 4. Turn pilot valve on - Turn the light tube valve to the ON position.
- Step 5. Light gas - Insert a match or lighter into the holes located behind the wing door on the face of the grill.
- Step 6. Check for burning - Check to make sure that the lighter tube is burning.
- Step 7. Light other burners - After the lighter tube is lit, light any other main burners and check that they are burning properly.
Operating
Here are two steps to be aware of while operating the unit:
- Fill water pans - Fill the water pans to avoid any excess flare-ups.
- Adjust burner valve - Make any adjustments to the main burner valve as needed.
- Lid up or down - Cook with the lid up or down based on personal preference. For cooking over a long period of time over a low flame, keep the lid down.
Shut Down
- Step 1. Turn knobs off - Turn all the burner and pilot valve knobs to the OFF position.
- Step 2. Turn gas supply off - Turn the LP supply valve to the OFF position. For natural gas grills, turn the gas supply valve to the OFF position.
- Step 3. Check burners - Make sure that all the burners are extinguished and off.
- Step 4. Close any lids - Close any lids or use protective covers until next use.
- Step 5. Disconnect cylinders - Disconnect the LP cylinders from the unit when not in use.
Flare Up Control
Excessive flare ups during grilling can ruin food and be a dangerous problem if not properly addressed. Here are some ways to minimize flare ups:
- Trim excess fat from meats before cooking
- Cook fatty meats on low setting
- Check grease tray installed and add 1” of water
- Don’t cover cooking grids with foil or use broiling pans
For more information on your Crown Verity appliances, look through our library of manuals and diagrams to give you helpful tips.