Grilling Methods; Care And Maintenance - monolith Classic Manual

19 GRILLING METHODS

1. DIRECT GRILLING 2. INDIRECT GRILLING
Grill like a pro directly over hot co- Now see all the real advantages of
als on the included Stainless Steel having a Monolith over any other
Grid or the optional cast iron grill piece of cooking equipment. By
grate. High heat directly from the placing the Deflector Stone over
coals gives your food those desi- the hot coals you shield the direct
red sear marks and true authentic heat away from your food creating
barbecue flavour. a perfectly controllable convection
oven. Roast, bake or braise anyt-
hing from whole fish and roasting
joints to cakes and casseroles.
3. BAKING
With a Monolith there is no need
to invest in a separate pizza oven,
now you can easily make authen-
tic Italian thin crust pizzas or even
American deep pan pizzas to im-
press your friends and family. With
Monolith you can easily raise the
temperatures to 400°C and cook
the perfect pizza in minutes. This
setup is also perfect for flat breads.

20 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Monolith products are manufactured from high quality
materials, hence requires very little maintenance. For
ideal protection from weather and other influences, we
recommend using our Monolith covers, available at all
Monolith retailers.
Using for the first time
The Monolith can be used directly after assembly and
does not require any further treatment. The Cast Iron
Fire Grate is covered in a protective coating to safe guard
it against corrosion. This protective coating will burn off
during initial use. Please wait until any odour clears befo-
re placing food on to the grill.
Cleaning the Monolith
Only clean the exterior of the Monolith, cart and side
tables with water and mild cleaning agent. NEVER use
water to clean the inside of your Monolith. The interior
can be cleaned by using high temperatures. Remove
all stainless steel components before commencing.
By completely opening both vents (make sure there is
enough charcoal in the firebox) raise the temperature to
450°C and leave for 10 minutes. The heat will burn off all
organic residue.
Warning: Do not exceed 500 °C, this could damage the gas-
ket or individual components within the Monolith. After the
Monolith has cooled down, remove the ashes from the cera-
mic components with a soft brush. The grids can be cleaning
with a metal grill brush.
The Cast Iron Grid and Fire Grate can be cleaned with a
metal brush and thinly coated with vegetable oil to protect
against rust.
Attention: Gradually, the light coloured ceramic of the in-
terior will darken. This is a normal process and is caused
through combustion, smoke and grease.
Ashes
After cooling down, simply lift up the charcoal basket out
of the Monolith by the handles, then shake off the as-
hes, or use the ash hook to remove the ashes within the
ceramic fire box, if required remove the Cast Iron Fire
Grate before cleaning. You can use the ash hook to scra-
pe out the ashes in the ash compartment. We suggest,
occasionally, removing all components out of the unit
and brushing them and the inside walls with a soft brush.
Cleaning the Grill Grates Clean the grates whilst still hot
with a metal grill brush, removing all larger organic ma-
terials. The grill grates are made of stainless steel and are
dishwasher safe. Only use mild cleaning detergents. The
exposure to high temperatures can cause discolouration
of the steel.
Cleaning the pizza and deflector stone
The pizza stone and deflector stone are both made of
open-pored cordierite ceramic, therefore liquids and
fats can soak or burn into the surface, which can lead to
permanent discolouration of the material. The discolou-
ration is harmless and does not constitute defects. To re-
move larger organic materials, simply scrape the surface
with a spatula or grill brush. The deflector stone may be
wrapped in aluminium foil to protect from dripping fat.
Mould & Mildew
If your Monolith hasn't been used for an extended pe-
riod of time, moisture can get trapped inside the grill.
Mould or mildew can start to develop on left over orga-
nic materials on the grill grate or on the internal ceramic
components. Scrape away the mould or mildew with a
spatula or grill brush, burn away the rest by raising the
temperature to 450°C and leave for 10 minutes. The heat
will burn off all the remaining mould & mildew residue.
If you plan not to use your Monolith for a longer period
of time, remove the charcoal as it will draw even more
moisture into the grill. For ideal protection from the we-
ather, we recommend using our Monolith covers. Open
both the air vent and ventilation cap before placing the
cover over the Monolith, enabling for the air to circulate
within the Grill and allowing moisture to escape.
Metal Bands
The metal bands should be checked regularly and tight-
ened if necessary.
Gasket & Replacement Sets
The gasket material is subject to wear and must be regu-
larly replaced, depending on the amount of grill use. Avo-
id damaging the gasket with metal brushes or too high
temperatures (in excess of 500 °C). To replace the gasket
carefully remove the old gasket with a spatula, please be
carefully as not to damage the ceramic glaze. Any glue
residue can be removed with sandpaper. The gasket re-
placement band is self-adhesive. Start at the back of the
grill working your way around, making sure the gasket
doesn't protrude inside the grill.