Charcoal Ash Cleaning; Grilling Tips And Hints; Cooking Methods; Care, Maintenance And Cleaning - Coleman 9957 Series Use, Care & Assembly Manual

Match Lighting
■ Strike and place the
burning long wooden
match through the
spaces in the grill grate.
(Fig. 9)
■ Adjust coal heat output
with case vent plates on
both sides of the grill.
(Fig. 10)

Charcoal Ash Cleaning

All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when
the grill is cool.
■ Remove cooking grate and charcoal grate.
(Fig. 11 and Fig. 12)
NOTE: It is advisable to wear a glove to prevent injury
or burns.
Fig. 11
■ Take the ash tray out to
empty ashes. (Fig. 13)
NOTE: Dispose of cold
ashes properly.

Grilling Tips and Hints

Safe Grill Operation
• NEVER leave cooking food unattended. Continually
observing the food will help in maintaining an even
temperature, conserve flame, improve the food's flavor
and lessen flare-ups.
• To open the grill lid, slowly lift the handle to avoid burning
in case of a grease fire flare-up.
• DO NOT expose any part of your body directly above the
cooking area.
CAUTION
Food Preparation Hints
Your grill can cook a variety of foods. For best results, follow
these instructions:
• Trim excess fat from meat and poultry. Slash any remaining
fat to stop curling, but take care not to cut the meat.
• Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed prior to cooking.
• Frozen fish and vegetables will cook without thawing.
• Salt food after cooking to help prevent drying out the food.
• Brush naturally lean meats with cooking oil or margarine.
Fig. 9
• Cook small pieces of tender foods in foil or on special
delicate-food cooking grate (see the section titled

"Cooking Methods").

• Apply barbecue, tomato or sugar-based sauces no sooner
than the last 10 m inutes of cooking.
• Turn food with tongs or a spatula; piercing food
(especially meat), tends to dry it out.
Cooking Methods
Fig. 10
• The heat source is directly below the food.
• Use for browning meat or cooking hot dogs and
hamburgers, but check food frequently.
• Use for skillet and stir-fry cooking, but limit the amount of
oil and heat to be used.

Care, Maintenance and Cleaning

All cleaning and maintenance should be done only when
the grill is cool.
Suggested Cleaning Materials:
• Mild dishwashing liquid detergent • Hot water
• Wire brush • Paper clip • Nylon cleaning pad
• Soft brass-bristled brush • Putty knife • Scraper
Component Cleaning:
Fig. 12
• COOKING GRATE: Clean cooking grate with mild soap
and hot water. Remove stubborn residue with a mild
cleanser or scrub brush. DO NOT use a commercial
oven cleaner.
• GRILL INTERIOR: Remove grate. Scrape side with tools
and remove excess grease and cooking residue.

Moving and Storage

Fig. 13
Moving the grill:
• DO NOT move the grill while it is lit or hot, or with objects
on the cooking surface.
Steps to follow before storing grill:
• Clean the grill.
• Cover the grill for protection from dust & cobwebs.
Grill covers may be purchased from a grill dealer or
manufacturer.
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