Preparation For Use & Lighting Instructions; Curing Your Grill - Brinkmann Trailmaster Owner's Manual

& LIGHTING IN STRUC TIONS
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
WIN DOWS OR DOORS TO PREVENT SMOKE FROM ENTERING YOUR HOUSE. IN WINDY WEATHER, PLACE THE GRILL IN AN OUTDOOR
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GRILL.

Curing Your Grill

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PREPARATION FOR USE
AREA THAT IS PRO TECT ED FROM THE WIND.
Prior to your first use of the Brinkmann Trailmaster, 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 Trailmaster.
IMPORTANT:
Step 1
Lightly coat all interior surfaces of the grill including cooking grills with
vegetable oil or vegetable oil spray. Do not coat charcoal grates or ash tray.
Step 2
Place a tin can (soup can) in the grease cup holder. A tin can must be placed
under the grease hole at all times.
Step 3
Follow the instructions below carefully to build a fire. You may use charcoal
and/or wood as fuel in the grill (see "Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking"
section of this manual).
NOTE: We recommend using charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter
WARNING:
If using a Charcoal Chimney Starter, follow all manufacturer's warn ings and
instructions regarding the use of their product. Start with 8 pounds of charcoal in
cooking chamber and 3.5 pounds of charcoal in firebox. This should be enough
charcoal to cook with, once the curing process has been completed.
Step 4
With firebox lid and cooking chamber lid open, 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
grates.
NOTE: To extend the life of your grill, make sure that hot coals and wood do
To protect your grill from excessive rust, the unit must be
properly cured and covered at all times when not in use. A
cover for your grill may be ordered directly from Brinkmann by
calling 800-468-5252.
fluid or a charcoal chimney starter.
DO NOT store lighter fluid or other flammable liquids, material or
charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid under or around
the grill.
not touch the walls of grill.