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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bonus: Primo Recipes Included...
  • Page 2 * * * Copyrighted Material * * * Primo® Grills and Smokers Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2009 by Primo® Grills and Smokers Published by: Primo® Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross, GA 30071 OFC: 770.729.1110 FAX: 770.729.1111 www.primogrill.com All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 We appreciate your choice of a Primo Grill and Smoker. Properly setup and maintained, your Primo should provide years of worry-free outdoor cooking pleasure. It’s important that you follow each step in this guide carefully to insure proper use and maintenance. SPECIFICATIONS OVAL XL OVAL JR KAMADO Weight 192 lbs...
  • Page 4 Primo Grills and Smokers Warranty Creative Ceramic Technologies, Inc. (CCT) warrants to the original purchaser of this Primo grill and smoker that it is free of defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase for the following periods: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION Greetings ..................06 Kamado History ................07 The Primo Advantage ..............07 Safety and Maintenance ............. 08 Standard Features ..............09 Accessories ................10 GETTING STARTED Primo Assembly................13 Cradle Assembly ................ 14 Cradle Side Table Assembly ............16 Table Assembly ................

  • Page 6: Greetings

    From Maria Nation, Massachusetts Greetings Primo Owner! If you’re at all like me or the many Primo-istas I’ve met in the last year, your new grill is going to change your life; or at least the hours of your life that you spend at the grill! Let me tell you right off the bat that I’m an odd choice to be writing this introduction.

  • Page 7: Kamado History

    Introduction Kamado History The modern kamado-style grill is based on ancient Japanese technology used over 2000 years ago. Originally composed of clay, the kamado was typically built into the earth floor of pit homes—small houses built into the ground. By the early 1600”s advancements in the kamado design and function included high- end, portable kamados which attracted the attention of those in the elite and urban communities, and soon became common-place in their...

  • Page 8: Safety And Maintenance

    Introduction Safety and Maintenance • When transporting your grill, never lift it by the hinge. Have at least two individuals hold the bottom and back of the grill. Lower it into your table or cradle with one hand on the inside of the grill grasping the bottom vent.

  • Page 9: Standard Features

    Introduction Standard Features and Components All Primo Grills and Smokers are composed of a premium grade ceramic blend and coated with a protective, lead-free, scratch resistant porcelain glaze. Additional standard features include: • Stainless-Steel Bottom Vent Door • Cast-Iron Chimney Top Vent •...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Introduction Accessories Upper Racks Firebox Divider Cypress Table (featured w/Oval Jr.) Cradle w/wood side tables Lower Racks (featured with Kamado) Pizza Baking Stone Heat Deflector Plates Cradle w/stainless steel sides table (featured with Oval Jr.) Grill Lifter Remote Thermometer Chicken/Turkey Sitter Ash Tool Grill Cover Lump Charcoal...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    When not in use, the side tables easily fold down and out of the way. Firebox Divider: Use the cast iron firebox divider in a Primo Oval XL or Oval Junior as the perfect solution for cooking direct and indirect at the same time.
  • Page 12 Introduction Accessories (continued) Pizza/Baking Stone: Try your hand at crispy pizzas, chewy cookies, fresh baked bread, and more all in the comfort of your backyard with a Primo Pizza/Baking Stone. This is the only ceramic baking stone coated with a non-stick, porcelain-glaze finish for easy clean-up and is avail- able in two sizes to fit any grill.

  • Page 13: Primo Assembly

    Introduction Primo Assembly Resting the Primo in it’s final destination: This product is heavy and not easy to more. You must be careful when you move it to it’s final resting destination. 2-3 people are recom- mended to move the outer shells. First remove all inside components and move the outer shell (lid and bottom) to the desired location.

  • Page 14: Cradle Assembly

    Getting Started Cradle Assembly A - Oval Ring (2) B - Long Crossbars (2) C - Short Crossbars (2) D - Raising Bars (4) E - Caster Wheels (4) F - Hardware Pack G - Clinch Screws (2 long, 3 short) H - Large Kept Nuts (4) I - Round Head Screws (9) J - Round Nut Cap (4)
  • Page 15 Getting Started Cradle Assembly (continued) For the upper support crossbar (C), secure with a short Clinch Stud. (G & K). Then affix the upper crossbar to the raised bar by using the top hole. Secure the cross-bars. Use the longer clinch stud when connecting the rings section to the upper crossbar.

  • Page 16: Cradle Side Table Assembly

    Getting Started Cradle Side-Table Assembly Place the first bracket on the cradle by unscrewing the four nuts located at the metal ring with the 4 legs of the cradle. Note that the top of the brackets will have to point outward to the sides. Put each metal support Hardware bracket on the outside of...

  • Page 17: Table Assembly

    Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly The cypress or oak table comes shrink- wrapped for shipping purposes. Carefully cut the wrapping and lay out the table pieces. Look for the hardware package stapled under one of the table panels. Unscrew the protective wooden panels temporarily attached to the table.
  • Page 18 Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly (continued) Place your grill inside the wooden table using the ceramic shoes. Simply place the shoes at the approximate position where your grill will rest. Carefully lift the grill by placing a hand inside the vent and the other under the grill and make your way to the opening of the table.

  • Page 19: First Use

    First Use Natural Lump Charcoal For cooking purposes, charcoal comes in two different shapes: lump charcoal and briquettes. Lump charcoal is charcoal which has not been formed into briquettes. Briquettes are the pillow shaped little pieces of compressed ground charcoal. Always use lump charcoal in the Primo®.

  • Page 20: Prepare To Cook

    First Use Prepare to Cook DETERMINE FIRBOX FILLING Half Firebox: Fill the firebox half way when preparing smaller amounts of food or when cooking at milder temperatures. Use the Primo® firebox divider (sold separately) to cook on one small section of your grill. Full Firebox: Fill firebox to within four inches of the top.

  • Page 21: Lighting The Coal

    First Use Lighting the Charcoal - Illustration With Firebox Divider Without Firebox Divider...

  • Page 22: Temperature Control: Vent Adjustment Guide

    First Use Vent Adjustment Guide Review the illustration below for approximate chimney and bottom vent settings for various food.

  • Page 23: Preparation Temperature/Time Guide

    First Use Primo Preparation Time Guide The following meat temperatures are given as approximations. Experi- ence is your best guide. For your safety, we recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the quality and the proper safe temperature of your food. Low &...

  • Page 24: Meat Temperature Guide

    First Use Meat (Internal) Temperature Guide Ground Products Hamburger 160°F Beef, veal, lamb, pork 160°F Chicken, turkey 165°F Beef, Veal, Lamb Roasts & Steaks Medium-rare 145°F Medium 160°F Well-done 170°F Pork Chops, Roast, Ribs Medium 160°F Well-done 170°F Sausage fresh 160°F Poultry Chicken, whole &...

  • Page 25: First Cooking Experience

    First Use First Cooking Experience 1st Primo Turkey Grill Temperature: 275°F - 300°F • Place turkey, 10-15 lbs, on a Primo® Sitter (sold separately) and coat with your favorite spices. You may place your beverage of choice, herbs, or any flavored juices/sauces inside your sitter be- fore setting your turkey upright.

  • Page 26: 1St Primo Steak, Rib Roast, Ribs, Vegetable

    Grill Temperature: 450°F • Place your rib roast on a Primo V-rack and cook for approximately 35 minutes for a 6lb roast. If using the Primo Oval XL, use the Primo firebox divider* and cook indirectly • Reduce grill temperature to 300°F •...

  • Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Is it safe to use my Primo during all seasons? Yes. You can use your Primo year-around. Primo grills perform superbly in extremely hot or cold environments. Can I leave my Primo outside in the rain? Yes. The exterior shell of the Primo is protected with a lead-free porcelain glaze that is thermally bonded with the ceramic material for extra protection.
  • Page 28 Frequently Asked Questions How do I reduce the temperature quickly? Close the bottom slide door and the top vent completely. Keep them completely closed until you reach the cooking temperature; afterward readjust the slide door and the top vent to regulate the temperature. For extreme temperature reductions, open the lid for a few moments.
  • Page 29 Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to clean the interior walls of the Primo®? No. You don’t need to clean the interior walls of the Primo®...nor the inside. It is best to simply clean the cooking grates and remove the ashes only.
  • Page 30 Primo Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross, GA 30071, USA Office: 770.729.1110 Fax: 770.729.1111 www.primogrill.com...

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