Brinkmann stainless steel gas grill owner's manual (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Brinkmann Heavy-Duty Charcoal Grill
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Extra Heavy-Duty Charcoal Grill OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS WE WANT YOU TO ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL AS SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE HAZARDS AS YOU ASSEMBLE AND USE YOUR GRILL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL, PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE INFORMATION WHICH FOLLOWS! READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY •...
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We advise that a fire extinguisher be on hand. Refer to your local authority to determine proper size and type of fire extinguisher. • Accessory attachments not manufactured by The Brinkmann Corporation for this particular product are not recommended and may lead to personal injury or property damage.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS & ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR MISSING PARTS, PLEASE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-527-0717. Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. We recommend two people work together when assembling this unit. The following tools are required to assemble this Professional Grill: •...
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Parts Bag Contents 1 Adjuster arm lock pin 1 10 X 8 mm hexagonal nut 1 Door locking plate 1 Door handle 2 10 X 8 mm hexagonal nuts 2 Washers 2 10 X 85 mm Phillips hex head bolts 2 Upper hinges 2 Lower hinges 4 6 X 5 mm hexagonal nuts...
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Choose a good, cleared assembly area and get a friend to help you put your grill together. Lay cardboard down to protect grill finish and assembly area. Turn the grill on its side to begin assembly. Step 1 Insert door handle through hole in door with handle pointing down.
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Bolts Handle Step 5 Insert the lower stud of the opposite leg bracket into the opposite side of the shelf. Align the holes in the leg bracket with the holes in the grill body. Insert two 6 X 12 mm Phillips head bolts through the leg bracket and secure to the grill body.
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Step 11 Attach one half of each hinge to the outside back of the body using 6 X 28 mm Phillips head bolts and 6 X 5 mm hexagonal nuts. Thread bolts into nuts but do not tighten. Attach the other half of each hinge to the outside back of the lid using 6 X 28 mm Phillips head bolts and 6 X 5 mm hexagonal nuts.
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Professional Grill (Assembled) Step 15 Remove tightening ring from temparature gauge. Insert temperture gauge through the opening on front of lid, re-thread tightening ring. Step 16 Place cooking grills on lip of body. Step 17 Slide charcoal ash tray into guides at bottom of grill body.
Curing Your Grill BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL. Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Professional Grill, follow the instructions below carefully to cure your grill. Curing your grill will minimize damage to the exterior finish as well as rid the grill of paint odor that can impart unnatural flavors to the first meal prepared on your Brinkmann Professional Grill.
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IMPORTANT: To protect your smoker from excessive rust, the unit must be cured periodically and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover can be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. YOUR BRINKMANN PROFESSIONAL GRILL IS NOW CURED AND READY FOR USE.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE.
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Step 4 With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” sections of this manual.) Step 5 Place cooking grills on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjuster arm to position charcoal grate to lowest level. WARNING: Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels to protect your hands from burns.
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Grilling/Searing Charcoal grate Middle Low/Middle High Charcoal Tray Level (Grilling) Charcoal grate High Charcoal Tray Level (Searing) Step 1 Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Professional Grill including cooking grill with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grate or charcoal ash tray.
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Step 5 Place cooking grill on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjusters to position charcoal grate to desired cooking level. WARNING: Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels to protect your hands from burns. Step 6 Place food on cooking grill and close grill lid. By closing the side air vents more, the burning intensity is slowed.
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Regulating Heat Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking To increase heat, more wood and/or charcoal may be needed. Follow instructions in “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking” section of this manual. To maintain the temperature, more wood and/or charcoal may need to be added during the cooking cycle. NOTE: Dry wood burns hotter than charcoal, so you may want to increase the ratio of wood to charcoal to increase the cooking...
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To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A smoker cover may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by calling 1-800-468-5252. • Wash cooking grill and charcoal grate with hot, soapy water, rinse well and dry.
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Allows smoke, steam and heat to penetrate food evenly. Model 600-0062-3 LOOK FOR THESE AND OTHER BRINKMANN ACCESSORIES AT YOUR LOCAL RETAILER WHERE SMOKERS ARE SOLD, OR ORDER DIRECT BY CALLING 1-800-468-5252. ACCESSORIES The Art of Smoke Cooking Cookbook Contains 40 exciting yet simple recipes using the delicious technique of smoke cooking.
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Professional Grill Smoker Cover Our heavy-duty, durable vinyl cover with felt backing provides years of protection for Brinkmann Professional Grill. This top-of-the-line cover comes with closure strips at both ends to prevent cover from slipping or blowing off. Black. Model 812-3214-0 easy cleanup of ashes.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Professional Grill against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: •...