Smoking // Chip-Feeder-System - monolith Classic Manual

17 IGNITING THE CHARCOAL
A. Depending on temperature and application use the
Charcoal Basket. When using low temperatures and
grilling for a long period of time, we recommend using
the Cast Iron Fire Grate only. This enables you to fill up
the Firebox with a larger amount of charcoal allowing
for a longer burning duration and easy temperature
control due to the reduced airflow. Fill to the top of
the Firebox with charcoal.
When using medium to high temperatures, we recom-
mend using the Charcoal Basket. The extra airflow
enables the charcoal to reach higher temperatures
faster. Fill the Charcoal Basket up till the opening for
the Smoke Chip feeder System.
Ensure that there aren't any small charcoal pieces at
the bottom of firebox or charcoal basket, these can
obstruct airflow. The charcoal baskets for the Mono-
lith Classic and Monolith LeChef can be divided, all-
owing you to use only have the area, hence creating
direct and indirect grilling zones.
Caution: Only use high quality, large lump charcoal. We
recommend our Monolith charcoal. Note that the grill can
reach very high temperatures and should not be placed
in the immediate vicinity of combustible materials. The
grill must not be operated in closed rooms. Keep children
and animals away from the hot grill. Please stay close to
the grill during the process of heating up the charcoal,
temperatures in excess of 450 °C can be reached very fast
and may cause damage to the grill components.
B. Form a hollow in the centre of the charcoal and
light from the top. Please do not use chemical or li-
quid accelerants, as the fumes can be absorbed by
the ceramic unit and may adversely affect the flavour
and quality of the food. We recommend the Mono
Lighter or chemical free fire accelerants. Close the lid
and open the air vent and ventilation cap. Due to the
chimney effect the charcoal heats up extremely fast
(approx. 15 minutes).
Caution: Do not use chemical or liquid fire accelerants.
C. Once you reached the required temperature, adjus-
ting the air vent and ventilation cap, leaving a gap of
approximately 1 – 2 cm.
Caution: The Grill and its metal components can get very
hot, please wear gloves or use tongs when adjusting the
air vents. By adjusting the air vent and ventilation cap
you can regulate the required temperatures. Opening
both vents will increase airflow and oxygen intake, ma-
king the charcoal hotter and the temperature rise. By
closing the vents you reverse the process. Due to the very
good insulation of the heavy ceramics it will take some
time to lower the temperature from the high temperature
range. Therefor we suggest not letting the temperature
rise too high if you are planning on using the Monolith in
the low temperature range.
D. Then place the appropriate accessories according
to the setup for the desired grilling method inside the
grill.
Caution: The Grill and its metal components can get very
hot, please wear gloves or use tongs when placing the
metal grids, pizza stone or deflector stone in the grill or
when removing them. Do not place hot components on
inflammable or sensitive surfaces. Please exercise cau-
tion when handling the hot components in order to avoid
injuries.
E. By closing both of the air vents, the embers will ex-
tinguish within a short time. The remaining charcoal
can be reused. After cooling down, simply lift the char-
coal basket out of the Monolith by the handles, then
shake off the ashes, or use the ash hook to remove
the ashes within the ceramic fire box. Simply top up
the remaining charcoal in the basket.

18 SMOKING // CHIP-FEEDER-SYSTEM

The unique system allows you to insert wood chips, chunks or pellets directly over the hot charcoal, without
having to raise the lid! Together with our extensive range of hardwood smoke pellets you will turn your Monolith
ceramic grill into a high quality smoker.
Open the covering and push
the chute inside the grill.
Place smoke pellets / chips in
the chute.
Push the smoke pellets / chips inside
directly over the charcoal, then close the
covering.