DCS, Dynamic Cooking Systems Gas BBQ Grill History and replacement parts for long term DCS repair

Currently, the DCS grills offer eight stainless steel models. In addition, customers have the choice from a number of different features and options. Overall, DCS continues evolving. DCS, Dynamic Cooking Systems have experienced a large number of changes with innovative grill designs and its owners. Currently, the company now sells grills to more than 40 countries and DCS gas grill replacement parts are available for every DCS model ever made -- even barbecue models long discontinued..

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The Beginning of DCS

Surjit Kalsi pioneered the concept of professional ranges, in addition to all stainless steel BBQ grills. Originally, Surjit started working as a lab technician for England's Main Gas Company. After creating the first dual-flow burners on the market and self-cleaning oven, his success quickly excelled him to the top of the corporate ladder. After experiencing overnight success in 1985, he started his own gas appliance manufacturing company in India, which was short-lived.

Meanwhile, he started work on developing the first residential qualified commercial gas ranges in Los Angeles, CA. The Viking ranges became the first successful development in 1986. Following the ranges successful launch, Surjit once again decided to try his luck on forming a company. Therefore, he began recruiting various highly skilled individuals. They became the company responsible for the founding of Dynamic Cooking Systems (DCS). Following the companies startup, they started creating all stainless steel Barbecue Grills.

DCS 36 on cart with lp tank slide and access drawers, all 304 stainless steel.

The company eventually became one of the leading manufacturers for Professional Quality Gas Ranges for the home. In addition, they became one of the preferred Equipment Manufacturers for private labeled companies, as Costco, William Sonoma, Thermador, Jennair, and GE. Within twelve years, sales for the company grossed over $100 million. During the peak of the company's success, Sujit's son Rich Kalsi joined. Following this, his son made the decision to make two of the DCS engineer's partners by giving them control of 1/3 of the company's shares.

Eventually, both partners decided to sell the company, which forced both Roberto Bernal the engineer partner and Surjit to sign a non-compete agreement for the period of five years. In the meantime, the other engineer partner changed his mind and decided to stay with the new company owners. In the end, both Surjit and Roberto were forced out of the company. Subsequent to the sale of DCS In 2001, Capital Cooking Equipment formed. Even so, Surjit and Roberto could not participate in the companies functions until their release from the non-compete agreement in 2004.

The Fisher & Packel DCS Acquisition

Fisher & Paykel, the New Zealand based company first established themselves in 1934. Starting in 1999, the company started preparation for a split with the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation, Ltd and Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd. In November of 2001, the split became finalized and both companies listed as separate. They were the first to innovate the idea of heavy-duty stainless steel grills.

The Innovation of the DCS grills

Originally, all of the DCS grills consisted of cast iron parts. One of the favorable characteristics with cast iron has to do with how the material retains heat well. Therefore, heat spread more evenly when cooking. In addition, cast iron is thick and strong and one of the reasons for their durability and ability to withstand the test of time. However, cast iron tends to rust and is one of the reasons for them moving towards the porcelain coating.

By coating the grates in porcelain, this made the finger grates easier to clean in addition to protecting the cast iron from rusting. This combined with the concave design, allowed people the option to cook at both high and low temperatures. Cooking on the concave part of the grate contributed to high heat temperatures, while additionally adding to the flavor of the food. Positioning the grates on an incline reduced the temperatures at which the food was cooked. The incline helped to move the juices away from the food and therefore lowered the cooking temperature.

The other side of the finger grate revealed a non-stick cooking surface. One of the reasons for DCS moving away from the cast iron concept has to do with their interest in the environment. In addition, the porcelain coating tends to offer a delicate protection surface. In most cases, the porcelain coating would scratch or chip and would lead to the cast iron rusting.

Even so, DCS pioneered the first grill with the ability to sear steaks over 800 degrees. This started with them introducing the use of lava rocks within the grills. This worked by the use of a stainless steel heat plate, which held a bed of lava rocks over the cast iron BBQ grills burners. At this time, a 27-inch model of the grill was made. Lava rocks helped to evenly distribute the heat while cooking. This helped the grill to obtain heating temperatures as high as the ones we get today.

At one time briquettes were used, but were short lived and ended after the discontinuation of the 24 inch, which many did not like due to the lack of a cooking surface. Later on the cast stainless steel finger grates replaced the cast iron porcelain coated grates. It was not long however before they started making the stainless steel grates thinner. Much of the reason for this has to do with the introduction of the ceramic radiant rods. Most of the reason behind their change had to do with the effectiveness of the heat distribution. Although the lava rocks tended to work well, using the rods cut down on the amount of waste put into the environment.

In general, the idea behind DCS appliances is reduce the amount of waste put into the environment. In addition, the company has worked to avoid combining metals that are not easily separated. Much of this has to do with their interest in the health of the environment. Currently, they continue to make all 304 gauge stainless steel grills with a lifetime warranty. They come in 30, 36, and 48.

Custom outdoor kitchen with built in dcs 36 inch gas bbq grill

History and Replacement Gas Grill Parts for Charmglow Barbeque

The Good, Bad And Ugly about Charmglow Grill parts

Charmglow Grills is a name that most people are familiar with.  Models that were produced between 1960 and 1980 could very well still be in use today.  In the old days, if you wanted quality and great construction, Charmglow was the grill that your neighbors would turn green with envy over.

Beatrice Foods Company was one of the first owners that purchased Charmglow Grills during the early1980s and after a string of other owners, they ended up with Sunbeam.  It seemed that every company that touched the Charmglow made some type of changes but all in all, the line of grills remained sustainable and popular.

Charmglow Grills offers magnificent looking models such as the Charmglow 3, 4 and 5 Burner, the Charmglow Firepit, the Charmglow Gourmet, the Charmglow Island and the Charmglow Porcelain.  Shiny and new, these grills will draw your attention in any Home Depot store.  There are models that act as an oven, portable models and those featuring large work areas. 

Brinkmann manufactures some of the Charmglow Grills that are offered at Home Depot.  One of the most charming models is the Charmglow Ducane 3 burner stainless steel grill.  680 inches of cooking space, an EvenPlame system and a side burner for those last minute foods. 

Complaints began surfacing when, in 2004, the name, Charmglow, was sold again to Home Depot and one of the manufacturers was Nexgrill Industries.  In September of 2005, there was a huge recall of 86,000 stainless steel gas grill model 720-0036-HD-05 because the hose that connected the propane tank to the manifold was too close to the firebox, causing damage to the hose and subsequently, causing it to leak gas.  All of these units were sold through Home Depot from November 2004 through June 2005 for around $350.00.

Charmglow Grills are very attractive and inexpensive.  Coupled with the good older reputation of Charmglow Grills, Home Depot certainly thought that they had a winner.  But with a good name comes a standard to uphold.  Unfortunately, the next four years held a lot of disappointment for customers and Home Depot alike. 

Most of the complaints that have been recorded are the poor quality of workmanship that seems to have taken over the Charmglow name.  One of the most noted imperfections are the burners.  Failing to work in less than a year, rusting through beyond use or corroding to worn out pipes.  The grade of stainless steel is less than adequate for a piece of equipment that is expected to be used outdoors.  Also mentioned were welds that broke loose, rusting and flames that shot out of unusual places.  Other complaints include casters that collapse, dangerous loss of propane and totally blowing up.

Nexgrill Industries and Brinkmann are both suppliers of Charmglow replacement parts that can be purchased to totally rebuild your Charmglow Grill and many times the unit is still under warranty, backed by Home Depot.  Unfortunately, the customer is responsible for the shipping fees.  You also have to be sure that the body (which is not stainless steel, only the exterior), will hold together long enough to warrant new parts.

When you decide to shop for the perfect outdoor grill that you expect to last for at least ten years, don't let the brilliance of stainless steel fool you.  There are different grades of stainless steel plus you need to take a look inside and underneath of the model to see what other materials are used.  Knobs can also be misleading if they are of thin plastic that cannot take the heat.  Every model will have a manual that shares the type of parts used.  Go home and do your homework in looking up the manufacturers of these parts. 

Shop at other stores that offer compatible models and compare the differences.  A heavy model as opposed to a model weighing very little should indicate to you that the quality could not be as good.  Parts are going to wear out over time but you need a sturdy body that can withstand years of use.  It is better to settle for a smaller model that costs more than a large model that is not dependable in a year.

A warranty is only as good as what is warranted so be sure that everything is covered.  Necessary parts, shipping and service should not be your responsibility.  Sometimes purchasing a grill that costs under $1000 is not as great as it seems.  Especially when it is broken.    Charmglow Grills are an excellent example of this.

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Dynamic Cooking Systems 

DCS Grill Parts

DCS replacement burner

DCS replacement cooking grates

DCS rod trays and lava rock trays

DCS ignitors, control knobs, valve

Dynamic Cooking Systems (DCS) is one the country’s best manufacturers of indoor, outdoor cooking systems and accessories. In particular, their grills and related accessories are amongst the markets best. Established in 1989, DCS has more than 20 years experience crafting fine grills and food preparation products.

DCS has on staff, top-tier designers and engineers, many whom are the best in the industry. Their hardworking and innovative product development department help keep the company atop the outdoor grilling market. Individuals who choose to invest in products manufactured by Dynamic Cooking Systems will find commercial-quality, high end grills and cooking products and accessories.

In 2004, DCS was sold to Fisher & Paykel Appliances. This highly respected and global company has helped take DCS to the next level.  Fisher & Paykel are one of the leading brands in New Zealand and Australia. Their product line is available in an impressive number of countries over 40.

Headquartered right here in the United States, Huntington Beach, California, DCS and Fisher & Paykel together have become one of the most respected manufactures of commercial quality, indoor and outdoor cooking systems and accessories. DCS products are available in more than 2500 storefronts in North America, including www.Grill-Repair.com.

 

Looking To Get The Most Out of Your DCS Grill: Give These Recipes A Try!

Simple Succulent Salmon

Ingredients:

4-6 Salmon Steaks

Sauce

1 TBS Lemon Juice

3 TBS Butter (melted)

1 TBS White Wine Vinegar

¼ Tsp. Garlic Salt

¼ Tsp. Salt

¼ Tsp. Grated Lemon Peel

Grilling Instructions:
Gather all of the sauce ingredients and combine. Stir thoroughly. Brush both sides of the salmon steaks with sauce (generously). Use a barbeque cover or make a foil tent over the salmon. Grill for roughly 6-8 minutes per side.  Consider the thickness of the salmon steaks. Thicker steaks will take longer to grill.  Baste throughout cooking time. Turn salmon over once during cooking process. Spread additional sauce mixture on the fish after you turn it. Steaks should be done when the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Quick Marinated Chicken

Ingredients:

4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves

Marinade

¼ C Dijon Mustard

2 TBS Lemon Juice

1 ½ Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

¼ Black Pepper

Grilling Instructions:

Combine the marinade ingredients. Spread on each side of the chicken breasts. Place breasts in dish or on a plate. Marinated for 15 minutes. If you have more time, allow the breasts to sit in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours. When ready to prepare, grill chicken uncovered over medium coals. Turn once. Cooking time should take 10-15 minutes or until juices from the chicken are clear. Add your favorite barbeque sauce and enjoy!

Dynamic Cooking Systems - DCS is one of the most well know high quality gas grills in the country. We have been providing repair service, selling and building islands around DCS gas grills for over fifteen years.

DCS grills have evolved and changed ownership throughout that time but the DCS gas grill is still among the best quality available. Our service technicians provide manufacturer warranty service for DCS and we stock most of the replacement parts for repair service.

We also stock replacement parts for DCS gas grills that are no longer manufactured and the parts manuals and the users manuals that came with the grill. DCS replacement gas burners are available, dcs replacement cooking grates are available in a variety of sizes and styles. DCS heat shields, rod trays and ignition kits for automatic starts are all stocked.