OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is designed for use only with quality charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal and cooking wood.
Never use charcoal that has been pre-treated with lighter fluid. Use only a high grade plain charcoal,
charcoal/wood mixture, lump charcoal or cooking wood.
First Use
1. Make sure all labels, packaging and protective films have been removed from the grill.
2. Before cooking on this grill for the first time, remove manufacturing oils on the grill by operating it for at least 15 minutes with the
Lighting
Check to make sure the air vents are free of debris and ash before using the grill.
Make sure ash catcher is empty and securely and completely in place before using the grill.
1. Open lid and vents.
2. Make sure ash receiver is empty and secure.
3. Remove cooking grid.
4. Arrange charcoal briquettes or other fuel on the charcoal grid.
5. Light per instructions on fuel package.
6. Allow fuel to become glowing coals before cooking.
When using a liquid starter always check ash catcher before lighting. Fluid can collect in the ash
receiver and could ignite resulting in a fire below the bowl.
Never add lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may occur causing serious injury or
damage to property.
Direct Cooking
steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken parts, vegetables and fruit.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals evenly across charcoal grid with a long-handled tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves, replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5. While wearing protective gloves, open lid and place food onto cooking grids above the hot coals with long handle tongs.
6. With lid open or closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
Indirect Cooking
loins, chops, whole chickens, turkey, fish and baked goods.
1. Open lid and remove cooking grid.
3. While wearing protective gloves, carefully spread hot coals to the outsides of charcoal grid with a long-handle tool.
4. While wearing protective gloves, replace cooking grid, close lid and allow grill to preheat.
5. Wear protective gloves, to open lid. Use long-handled tools to place food onto cooking grids above the areas without hot coals.
6. With lid closed, cook until desired internal food temperatures are achieved.
grid and place additional briquettes without disturbing the hot coals. Carefully replace cooking grid and food.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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CAUTION
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