Blaze Outdoor Products BLZ-20-KAMADO Use & Care Manual page 6

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Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the grill or in the grill. Children climbing on
the grill to reach these items could be seriously injured.
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Wear proper clothing when operating this grill. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn
while using the grill. Always use high heat gloves during use.
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Do not leave the grill unattended while in use.
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Do not use water on grease fires! A violent steam explosion may result. Instead, smother the fire with a
multipurpose ABC extinguisher.
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Never look into the top vent of the kamado when it is in use. The escaping exhaust is very hot and could
cause injury.
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Keeping air flow through unit is critical for performance and safety.
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WARNING: Every part of the grill will be hot during and for a period of time after use. Use caution, keep
children away from the grill, and always use gloves and protective clothing during use. Never touch the kamado
body while in use.
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TAKE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPENING THE GRILL LID AS HOT COALS CAN FLASH SHOULD
THEY RECEIVE A RUSH OF AIR. ALWAYS ENSURE BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM VENTS ARE
OPEN FULLY BEFORE OPENING THE GRILL LID. ALWAYS OPEN THE LID TO ROUGHLY 1-2" AND
HOLD IT THERE FOR 5-10 SECONDS TO LET OXYGEN SLOWLY ENTER THE GRILL. THEN
COMPLETELY LIFT THE LID OPEN SLOWLY. AT ALL TIMES THE USE OF LONG HEAT RESISTANT
GLOVES IS NECESSARY FOR SAFETY.
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The hinge mechanism should be checked regularly to ensure the fasteners are secure to the grill body.
Periodic lubrication of this mechanism will also smooth opening and closing of the grill over time.
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When moving or transporting your grill, NEVER do so by lifting on the hinge of the grill. The lower air inlet
can be used for lifting as long as gloves are used. Always use 2-3 people when moving the grill.
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Never extinguish a fire with water. Always close the lid and your air vents to control a fire inside the unit.
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Due to the heavy nature of the kamado, always use 2-3 people when moving the unit. Never move the
unit when hot.
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Inspect the hinge upon unpacking and before each use. The fasteners could have come loose and might
need to be tightened.
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Take caution when removing/handling anything that has been inside the grill. The cooking accessories,
cooking grids and inner trays, optional rotis parts, ect will be extremely hot. Always use protective gloves
and never allow others in close proximity of the grill when handling the hot parts of the grill.
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Never cook with the lid open.
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Take caution to never spill liquids into the grill when the grill is hot.
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Never leave the grill lid open and unattended while open.
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Never extinguish a fire with water. Always close the lid and your air vents to control a fire inside the unit.
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Extinguish the coals by closing both the top and bottom vents. The unit will take several hours to cool.
Never cover a hot grill.
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