Keep your receipt with this manual for Warranty. Customer serviCe 1-912-638-4724 service@CharGriller.com Contents of this manual are Trademarked and Copyrighted by Char-Griller | A&J Manufacturing. Using the information contained in this manual without consent of Char-Griller and/or A&J Manufacturing is strictly prohibited. OM 8125 A.1...
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STOP! CALL FIRST! DO NOT RETURN PRODUCT TO STORE. CALL (912) 638-4724 or email us at: Service@Char- Griller.com. This product has been built to the highest quality standards. Call us should you have any questions not addressed in these instructions, or for service information. Have your grill’s serial number ready (located on the back of the grill body or on the leg) when calling.
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Competition Pro™ IMPOrTanT saFeTY warnInGs read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before assembling and operating your grill Read the following instructions carefully and be sure your appliance is properly assembled, installed, and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
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CUATION: Handles are Hot CUATION: Handles are Hot...
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1-912-638-4724 (USA), Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm (EST) or email Char-Griller at: Service@CharGriller.com. Have your grill’s serial number (located on the back of the grill body or on the leg) when calling.
InFOrMaTIOn Char-Griller® CharCoal Grill Char-Griller® will repair or replace any defective part of its Grills for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of purchase. Char-Griller® will also repair or replace the charcoal grill body (lid and bottom half) and gas grill lid of its grillers/smokers if the metal is rusted through or burned through for a period up to five (5) years from date of purchase.
Competition Pro™ ParTs lIsT Sold under license from W.C. Bradley Co.
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ParTs lIsT Item Part name THERMOMETER WITH WINGNUT & FLAT WASHER LOGO PLATE W/CLIPS HOOD HANDLE BODY Side Fire Box (SFB) LID STOPPER SFB HANDLE SFB LID SFB TOP HALF SFB COOKING GRATE SFB CHARCOAL GRATE SFB BOTTOM HALF SFB DOOR LATCH SFB DOOR DAMPER SFB SUPPORT BRACKET WHEEL...
Competition Pro™ Hardware and TOOls needed Assembly: Requires 2 people. Get another person to help. Tools Needed: Pliers, Phillips Head Screwdriver and a 7/16” Nut Driver. Note: Do Not tighten any bolts unless instructed to do so. Tightening too soon may prohibit parts from fitting together. All Hex Nuts should be on the inside of the grill unless stated otherwise.
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asseMBlY step 1 Attach one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to back leg positions on GRILL BODY underside, using eight (8) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and eight (8) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Lock Washer Side Fire Box Opening Long Leg...
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Competition Pro™ step 2 Attach other one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to front positions on GRILL BODY underside, using eight (8) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and eight (8) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Then, affix BOTTOM SHELF as shown. Hardware: Hex Bolt Lock Washer Long Leg Lock Washer Short Leg Hex Bolt...
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step 3 RUN AXLE ROD THROUGH HOLES IN SHORT LEGS, THEN ATTACH WHEELS TO AXLE ROD USING TWO (2) 7/16 HEX BOLTS. Hardware: 7/16 Hex Jam Nut 7/16 Hex Jam Nut Long Leg Wheel Short Leg Axle...
Competition Pro™ step 4 Attach HOOD HANDLE to GRILL HOOD using two (2) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut Hood Handle Hex Nut...
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step 5 Place THERMOMETER through hole in GRILL HOOD, and secure with included WINGNUT and FLAT WASHER, as shown. (NOTE: Hardware came attach on Thermometer.) Thermometer Wingnut Flat Washer...
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Competition Pro™ step 6 Attach SIDE HANDLE to GRILL BODY using four (4) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and four (4) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Hex Flange Nut Hex Bolt Side Handle Hex Nut...
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step 7 Attach SMOKESTACK to GRILL BODY using two (2) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Smokestack Lock Washer Hex Bolt Hex Nut...
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Competition Pro™ step 8 Attach TOP HALF OF SFB to BOTTOM HALF OF SFB using six (6) ¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLT and six (6) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Then, attache the LID STOPPER to the top of the SIDE FIREBOX. Hardware: Hex Bolt Lock Washer...
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step 9 Attach SIDE FIRE BOX LID to SIDE FIRE BOX using two (2) 1/4” FLAT WASHER and two (2) ¼-20 x 1/2” HEX BOLTS. Then attach HANDLE to SIDE FIRE BOX using two (2) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS. Side Fire Box Lid Hardware: Hex Bolt...
Competition Pro™ step 10a Attach SIDE FIRE BOX BRACE to GRILL using two (2) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and two (2) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Lock Washer Side Fire Box Brace Lock Washer Hex Bolt...
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step 10b Attach SIDE FIRE BOX UNIT to GRILL using six (6) 1¼-20 x ½” HEX BOLTS and six (6) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Hardware: Hex Bolt Lock Washer Hex Nut Hex Bolt...
Competition Pro™ GrIll PreParaTIOn & OPeraTInG InsTruCTIOns PLeAse Note: No returNs oN useD GriLLs Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before assembling and operating your grill. Note: Grill interiors are not painted, rather coated with vegetable oil. DO NOT remove this coating. Cure both grills prior to cooking to protect interior and exterior finishes and prevent adding unnatural flavors to your food: 1.
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Competition Pro™ GrIllInG reCIPes direct Heat • Direct Heat is a high heat method used to cook foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook. Typically, this means foods that are relatively small or thin such as steaks, chops, boneless chicken breasts, fish fillets, hamburgers, etc. • Cooking with a MEAT THERMOMETER ensures food is fully cooked. Insert into the thickest part not touching bone, and allow five minutes to register.
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QUAIL OR DOVES: • Cover birds in Italian dressing (Good Seasons or Kraft Zesty) and marinate overnight. • Pour remaining dressing and cover with Texas Pete Hot Sauce for 6 hours. • Wrap birds in thick bacon secured by a toothpick. • Place on grill.
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Competition Pro™ • Bring to room temperature before cooking. • Mix in chopped onions, green peppers, salt, sear 3/4 inch patties on each side with fire grate in high position for a few minutes. • Lower fire grate to medium position and grill with lid down to avoid flare-ups. • Cook each side 3 to 7 minutes according to desired doneness. • Cook ground meat to 150 internally or until juice runs clear (free of blood) for prevention of E-coli.
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sMOKInG reCIPes Indirect Heat Pan not included. Disposable bread pan is recommended. SMOKE BY COOKING SLOWLY (See chart above). 1. Place water/drip pan on left side of fire grate. 2. Place hot coals on right side (damper end) of fire grate. The charcoal basket accessory helps confine coals to one side. 3. Place meat above water pan. 4. Place fire grate in low position. 5. Close lid & control heat with dampers & adjustable grate. • You may want to sear certain foods before smoking by placing meat directly above coals with LID open and FIRE GRATE in high (hot) position for several minutes. Add flavor soaked wood chips to the fire and add 1 part marinade, beer, or wine to 3 parts water to the drip pan.
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Competition Pro™ SMOKED TURKEY: • Empty cavity rinse and pat dry with paper towel. • Tuck wing tips under the back and tie legs together. • Place in center of cooking grid directly above foil drip pan of water. • Smoke for 12 minutes per pound. Allow several extra minutes per pound if stuffed to allow for expansion.
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not use vegetable oil or salt and pepper if using marinade. SMOKED VENISON: Venison Marinade: 1 cup Balsamic or wine vinegar 1 cup olive oil 2 oz. Worcestershire 1/2 oz. Tabasco 2 tbsp. Season All 1-2 chopped jalapenos 3 oz. soy sauce Bacon Marinade 2 oz.
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Competition Pro™ SMOKED SPARE/BACK RIBS: • Peel off tough layer of skin on back side. • Rub all surfaces with seasoning. • Place ribs in center of grid above drip pan and smoke approximately 1 1/2 hours or until meat pulls away from bone.
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SHISH KABOB MARINADE: 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup pineapple juice 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • Mix ingredients and bring to a boil. • Marinate beef in mixture a minimum of 4 hours.
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Competition Pro™ aCCessOrIes Custom Fit Cover #8955 Weather Resistant Protects Grill Finish Charcoal Basket #4040 Confines Coals to One Side for Smoking Indirect Cooking Apron #8805 Machine Washable Two Front Pockets Adjustable Straps For Pricing or to Order, Visit www.CharGriller.com Call: 912-638-4724...
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P.O. Box 30864 Sea Island, GA 31561 912-638-4724 www.CharGriller.com Service@CharGriller.com...
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