Cuisinart CCG-290 - 18" Kettle Charcoal Grill Manual

Safety Instructions

If these instructions are ignored, there is a possibility of a hazardous fire or explosion which could result in physical injury or property damage! It is your responsibility to assemble, operate and maintain your grill properly.

READ ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL

This grill is for outdoor use only. It should NOT be used in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair an individual's ability to properly assemble or safely operate this grill.

Do not leave the grill unattended.

Keep children and pets away from the grill all the times.

Do not use the grill in high wind.

Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter fluid. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.

Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out or completely extinguished.

Open the lid while lighting and getting charcoal started.

Always put charcoal on top of the charcoal grate and not directly into the bottom bowl.

Use grill mitts or hot pads to protect hands while adjusting grill vents.

To extinguish coals do not use water. Close vents and lid and wait until grill cools below 115°F (45°C).

Handle and store hot electric starters carefully. Never use charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid with an electric starter. Follow electric starter manufacturer's instructions carefully.

When using lighter fluid always check ash collector before lighting. Fluid can accumulate in the ash collector, resulting in a fire below the bottom bowl. Remove any fluid from ash collector prior to lighting.

Do not attempt to move the grill when in use. Allow the grill to cool to 115 F°(45 C°) before moving or storing.

Do not use the grill unless it is COMPLETELY assembled and all parts are securely fastened and tightened. If there are any missing or damaged parts, contact customer service for a replacement.

Do not alter the grill in any manner.

This grill is not intended to be installed in or on a boat or recreational vehicle.

Locate the grill away from any combustible materials or construction by at least 10 feet in all directions. Never use grill under any overhang or enclosure.

This grill is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

This grill will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.

This grill is not intended for commercial use.

Combustion by-products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Illustrated Parts List and Exploded View

A	23 x23		4 pcs
B	M6 x 12		8 pcs
C	M5 x 10		4 pcs
D	M6		14 pcs
E	6 x 12		2 pcs
F	6 x 16		12 pcs
G	M10		2 pcs
H	M5		4pcs
I	M6 x 16		4pcs

Overview

1. Handle 1 pc
2. Thermometer 1 pc
3. Air Vent 1 pc
4. Lid 1 pc
5. Hardware for Thermometer 1 pc
6. Short Leg 2 pcs
7. Cooking Grid 1 pc
8. Charcoal Grid 1 pc
9. Firebowl 1 pc
10. Bowl Handle 1 pc
11. Ash Catcher Connection 1 pc
12. Ash Catcher 1 pc
13. Wheel Cover 2 pcs
14. Wheel 2 pcs
15. Bottom Grid 1 pc
16. Leg Cap 4 pcs
17. Long Leg 2 pcs

Assembly Instructions

Remove all the contents from packaging, and make sure all parts are present before attempting to assemble!

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Operating Your Grill

Select a Proper Location

Once you have assembled your new grill, find a suitable location for use.

• Never use this grill inside any building, garage, shed or breezeway, under an overhang or inside any boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, to prevent possible fire and to prevent the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation.
• Always place your grill on a hard and level surface far away from combustible materials and structures.
• Do not use this grill under overhead combustible surface or covered area ( e.g., awnings, umbrellas, porches or gazeboes ). Keep all combustible surfaces at least 10 feet (3 meters) away.
• Locate the grill away from any combustible and non-combustible material or construction by at least 10 feet (3m)
• Never store or use gasoline or other flammable or volatile substances in the vicinity of this grill or in the vicinity of any other heat-generating appliance, because of the danger of starting a fire.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Choosing your charcoal

• We recommend using charcoal briquettes or lump charcoal.
• Adding 3 or 4 lumps of dry hard wood on top of hot coals can provide added smoke flavor.

Air Vent Operation

Your grill has two airflow control vents; a bottom vent on the ash catcher and an air exhaust vent at the top of the lid. By adjusting the amount of vent opening, you can adjust the temperature of your grill.

• The vents and vent controls and the metal surfaces around them will become very hot during use. Use grill mitts or hot pads to adjust vents when grill is in use.

Lighting instructions

• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting. Use only charcoal lighter fluid. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
• Do not overfill charcoal grate. Excess charcoal may cause a fire, or may cause damage to your grill.

1. Read all instructions before lighting.
2. Carefully follow all instructions accompanying charcoal lighter fluid, electric charcoal starters, and or charcoal.
3. Fully open air vents on lid and bottom vent.
4. Ensure that the charcoal grate is in the grill, and positioned properly
5. Open both vents

• Follow electric starter manufacturer's instructions
• Use caution when removing hot starter

CHIMNEY STARTER

1. For best results with a chimney starter, remove cooking grate and set aside.
2. Put desired amount of charcoal in chimney starter
3. Place crumpled newspaper under the starter and light, being sure to follow the starter manufacturer's instructions
4. Carefully pour ignited coals onto charcoal tray, using mitts, gloves, eye protection, and any other protective equipment recommended by the starter manufacturer.
5. Replace cooking grate using a grilling mitt or grate lifting tool.

SELF STARTING CHARCOAL

• Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
• Arrange desired amount of charcoal and ignite following manufacturer's instructions

LIGHTER FLUID

• Follow all instructions on lighter fluid container.
• When using lighter fluid always check ash collector before lighting. Fluid can accumulate in the ash collector, resulting in a fire below the bottom bowl. Remove any fluid from ash collector prior to lighting.
• Do not add charcoal lighter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.

1. Place desired coals onto charcoal grate. Arrange as indicated by lighter fluid manufacturer
2. Following lighter fluid manufacturer instructions, apply lighter fluid to charcoal
3. Be sure to allow all lighter fluid to burn off prior to cooking, or noticeable flavors can be added to food
   * Clean your grill after each use. DO NOT use abrasive or flammable cleaners, as it will damage the parts of this product and may start a fire. Clean with warm soapy water.

When Finished Cooking

• Never use water to extinguish charcoal.
• Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out or completely extinguished.

1. Close lid, and close both vents.
2. The charcoal will slowly cool.
3. Once charcoal is cool, slide out ash collector and dispose into a metal container.