Kalamazoo Shokunin Kamado Use And Care Manual

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Page 1 Shokunin Kamado Grill U S E A N D C A R E G U I D E +1.800.868.1699...
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Page 3 Important Safety Warnings This grill is FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. It is not to be used inside a garage, other building or any type of enclosed area. Do not use below overhead combustible surfaces. Do not use on combustible decks or other surfaces. WARNING: Failure to follow the information in this Use and Care Guide exactly may result in fire, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Page 4 This Use and Care Guide contains important information necessary Thank you for choosing Kalamazoo Outdoor for the proper assembly and safe Gourmet cooking equipment. use of the grill. Because of the high performance nature and Read and follow all warnings and...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Information Anatomy of the Shokunin Initial Setup Operation and Lighting Dimensions and Clearances Product Care Packing List About Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet +1.800.868.1699...
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Page 7: Safety Information
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Page 8 Safe Operation WARNING: When in use, portions of your grill get hot enough to cause severe burns. Children and pets should never be left alone or unattended in the area where the grill is being used. Never allow children to sit, stand or play on or around the grill. IMPORTANT: Improper use or installation is dangerous.
Page 9 To avoid backdraft, open the lid about one inch for several seconds before opening it the rest of the way. Shokunin Kamado Grill Location This grill is for outdoor use only.
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Page 11: Anatomy Of The Shokunin
Anatomy of the Shokunin +1.800.868.1699...
Page 12 70 pounds on its own. AIR CONTROL VENTS: There are four air control vents on the Shokunin Kamado Grill. Two are on the body of the grill, and two are on the lid. The shutters are adjusted to control the intensity of the fire and heat.
Page 13 LID GASKET: The lid gasket creates the air-tight seal that is very important to fine temperature control in the Shokunin Kamado Grill. We recommend you routinely check the gasket for a quality seal. The gasket can wear out over time. Replacement gaskets are available, and are easy to install.
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Page 15: Initial Setup
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Page 16 Initial Setup The Shokunin Kamado Grill arrives fully assembled. The ash pan, fire grates and grill grates simply need to be placed in their positions inside the grill. ƒ Remove all protective film and packing materials. ƒ Wipe down and/or wash the interior of the grill and the internal parts with water and mild dish soap before first use.
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Page 19: Operation And Lighting
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Page 20 This creates the most intense heat, ideal for foods that cook quickly, such as skirt steak, asparagus and hamburgers. With an offset fire built at this position, the Shokunin Kamado Grill is ideal for the “sear and slide” technique for making the perfect steak. Sear the steak(s) directly above the hot fire built to one side of the grill, then move the steak(s) to the indirect side (where there is no fire below), close the lid, and coast to the desired doneness.
Page 21 Lighting the Fire Once the fire grates have been configured for your cook, flip up your cooking grates and load the charcoal in the desired position. We recommend loading meaningfully more charcoal than you are likely to consume during the cook. This leads to the most efficient and effective burning of the charcoal. When you close the control vents and lid at the conclusion of cooking, the fire will die, and excess charcoal will be leftover for use in the next cook.
Page 22 If you overshoot your desired temperature too much, it can be next to impossible to get it back down because of the ultra-efficient nature of the Shokunin Kamado Grill. See the diagrams on the following pages for typical control vent adjustments for barbecue, roasting and grilling.
Page 23 Using the Crossflow Vent System The Shokunin Kamado Grill is engineered with a unique crossflow vent system that is designed to draw the heat and smoke across your food when using offset fire cooking techniques. The system takes advantage of the grill’s rectangular shape and helps expand the cooking versatility.
Page 24 For Barbecue (225° to 300°F) 100% 100% Loading the Charcoal Load a generous amount of charcoal (optionally mixed with hardwood chunks for added smoke flavor) onto the main fire grate in the lowest position. Light the fire at a single point on the top center of the charcoal.
Page 25 For Offset Fire Roasting (350° to 500°F) 100% 100% Loading the Charcoal Load a generous amount of charcoal onto the left or right half of the fire grates positioned in the middle (roasting) position. For this example, we will build the fire on the left side. Light the fire in one or two points on the top of the charcoal.
Page 26 For Grilling and Searing (500° to 750°F) 100% 100% Loading the Charcoal Load a generous amount of charcoal onto the fire grates positioned in the middle (roasting) or upper (searing) position. Light the fire in two or three points on the top of the charcoal. U P P E R ( E X H A U S T ) During Startup L O W E R ( S U P P L Y )
Page 27 Using the Tilting Grate System In our effort to design the ultimate kamado-style grill we wanted to make it as convenient as possible to load the grill and to clean it. The cooking grates and fire grates all tilt up out of the way to give you clear access to each level when configuring your fire grates, loading your charcoal, lighting the grill or removing the ash pan for cleaning.
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Page 29: Dimensions And Clearances
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Page 30 Clearances to Combustible Surfaces This grill is for outdoor use only. „ Do not use beneath an unprotected overhead combustible structure. „ Minimum clearance between sides/back of unit and any combustible construction is 24 inches. „ Never locate the grill in a building, breezeway, shed or other such enclosed areas. 26 1/8"...
Page 31 65" [1651mm] 36 1/4" [921mm] 26 1/8" 663mm 9 3/4" 6 5/8" 32 1/8" 816mm [247mm] 27 5/8" 702mm [170mm] +1.800.868.1699...
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Page 33: Product Care
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Page 34 The grates are best cleaned for each cooking session when they are hot. Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet recommends using the Great Scrape tool, or a grill brush made from brass or stainless steel. The cooking grates should be removed for periodic degreasing and deep cleaning.
Page 35 Cleaning Inside the Grill: The ash pan should be emptied frequently (after at least every sixth time the grill is used). Wait at least 24 hours after the fire has been snuffed before cleaning the inside of the grill. The insulation on the Shokunin is so efficient that it will remain hot inside for many hours.
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Page 37: Packing List
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Page 38 Packing List Please ensure you have all of these parts before discarding any packaging. Shokunin Kamado Grill (1) Cooking Grates (2) Adjustable Fire Grates (2) Main Fire Grate (1) Ash Pan (1) Fire Grate Fences (2) Grate Lifting Tool (1)
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Page 41: About Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Kalamazoo’s equipment is still built by hand with the same dedication to quality and craftsmanship. We build it to order, and we ship directly from our factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan to homes all over the globe. When each grill has been through the process of cutting, forming, welding, finishing, assembly and testing, it is signed by the people who made it with their own hands.
Page 42 Gourmet is always focused on product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time. This includes all specifications of the product. © 2019 Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, LLC. Not to be reproduced wholly or in part without specific written permission from Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet, LLC.
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