Preparation For Use & Lighting Instructions - Brinkmann 810-3013-M Owner's Manual

& LIGHTING IN STRUC TIONS
AWAY FROM ROOF OVERHANG OR ANY COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. NEVER USE ON WOODEN OR OTHER SURFACES THAT
COULD BURN. PLACE THE GRILL AWAY FROM OPEN WIN DOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR
HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR AREA THAT IS PRO TECT ED FROM THE WIND.
Curing Your Grill
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PREPARATION FOR USE
PLACE THE GRILL OUTDOORS ON A HARD, LEVEL, NON-COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Charcoal Barrel Grill, follow the
in struc tions 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 Charcoal Barrel Grill.
IMPORTANT: To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be properly
Step 1
Remove cooking grill from cooking cham ber and set aside.
Step 2
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the Charcoal Barrel Grill including cooking
grills with vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates or
charcoal tray.
Step 3
Place a tin can on the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed under the
grease hole at all times.
Step 4
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal
and/or wood as fuel in the Charcoal Barrel Grill (see "Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking" section of this manual).
NOTE:
WARNING: DO NOT store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids, material or
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warn ings and
instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 5.5 pounds of
charcoal in cooking chamber. This should be enough charcoal to cook with,
once the curing process has been completed.
Step 5
With lid open, raise charcoal grate in the cooking chamber to highest level,
stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with
a light ash (approximately 20 minutes). When charcoal is burning strong,
carefully place hot coals in center of charcoal grate.
WARNING: DO NOT use grill without charcoal ash tray in place. DO NOT attempt
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood
cured and covered at all times when not in use. A cover for your
Charcoal Barrel Grill may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by
calling 800-468-5252.
We recommend using charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter
fluid or a charcoal chimney starter.
charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid under or around
the grill.
to remove charcoal ash tray while tray contains hot coals.
do not touch the walls of grill.
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