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- Page 1 KAMADO JOE CLASSIC II OWNER’S MANUAL A GUIDE TO KAMADO COOKING Additional manual language translations available at kamadojoe.com.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Warnings Parts List & Tools Required Grill Set-Up Instructions Internal Assembly Instructions The Art of Kamado The Fundamentals of Fire The Fundamentals of Smoke The Fundamentals of Distance The Fundamentals of Surfaces The Technique of Grilling The Technique of Searing The Technique of Baking The Technique of Roasting The Technique of Smoking... - Page 3 With six kids in my family, I spend a lot of time cooking. And thinking about cooking. So what I love most about the Kamado Joe is its ability to make dinner something we all do together. After we launched Kamado Joe, we heard the same thing from people like you.
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Page 4: Warnings
WAR NINGS WARNING • This manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. • Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance. • Keep this manual for future reference. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death. - Page 5 WA RN IN GS WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING! This barbecue will become very hot. Do not move it during operation. • WARNING! Do not use indoors! • WARNING! Do not use alcohol, gasoline or other similar liquids to light or relight the barbeque.
- Page 6 • Never use grill for anything other than its intended use. This grill is NOT for commercial use. • Accessory attachments not supplied by Kamado Joe are NOT recommended and may cause injury. • Use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair user’s ability to assemble or safely operate grill.
- Page 7 WA RN IN G S WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Be careful when removing food from grill. All surfaces are HOT and may cause burns. Use protective gloves/mitts or long, sturdy cooking tools for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids. •...
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Page 8: Parts List & Tools Required
A SSEM BLY CLASSIC II CART (1) KJ-MC23 STAINLESS CLASSIC CART SCREWS (4) KJ-MCSCREW LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS (2) KJ-CL23 NON-LOCKING SWIVEL CASTERS (2) KJ-CL23 KONTROL TOWER TOP VENT (1) KJ-KT GRILL DOME (1) KJ-CD23R GRILL BASE (1) KJ-CB23R ASH TOOL (1) KJ-P23HB GRILL GRIPPER (1) KJ-GG... -
Page 9: Grill Set-Up Instructions
3 Open the dome of the grill and remove the components from the inside of the grill. Handle the internal ceramic parts with care. KAMADO JOE GRILL WITH CART 1 Once the internal components of the grill have been removed, lift the grill out of the container and set it aside. -
Page 10: Internal Assembly Instructions
A SSEM BLY Internal Assembly The latest innovation to the internal architecture of your Kamado Joe is our new AMP FireBox. Together with the Divide & Conquer ® Flexible Cooking System and Slide-Out Ash Drawer, they create the perfect internal conditions needed for more functional, flavorful results. - Page 11 ASS EMB LY PARTS Stainless Steel Ring x1 ® Divide & Conquer FireBox Walls x5 Cast Iron Fire Grate x1 FireBox Base x1 Fully Assembled Grill Slide-Out Ash Drawer x1 4 Begin building the 5 Using the hole 6 Place the Divide FireBox Walls.
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Page 12: The Art Of Kamado
The Art of Kamado FIRE TAMED THE WORLD—BECAUSE WITHOUT FIRE, THERE IS NO COOKING Meals began and ended around a fire. Over time, cooking progressed from a simple skewer to a spit to early ovens. These earthenware cooking vessels channeled and controlled the fire’s heat for better flavor. - Page 13 FUNDAMENTALS TECHNIQUES Good kamado cooking begins with Knowing these few quintessential a good foundation. Learn how to methods will expand your grilling master the elements and control possibilities. They’ll equip you for your grill—and you’ll be on your any recipe you want to tackle. way to incredible flavor.
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Page 14: The Fundamentals Of Fire
FI RE T H E FUNDA ME NTA LS The Fundamentals of Fire Fire is the single most important ingredient in successful kamado cooking—and it’s made from just three elements: oxygen, heat and fuel. Learn how to control them, and you’ll know how to control your fire. - Page 15 T HE F U N DA MEN TAL S MORE AIR, MORE HEAT–LESS AIR, LESS HEAT The Kamado Joe’s top and bottom vent system is like a volume dial for your fire. Air moves in the bottom vent and out through the top. Open them to accelerate air flow and ‘turn up’...
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Page 16: The Fundamentals Of Smoke
The innovative shape and air-circulating design of the kamado creates a moist cooking environment that will produce tender, flavorful meats. There’s no need to add a pan of water or liquid during the smoking process as the Kamado Joe does not require extra humidity for temperature control. - Page 17 SM O K E T H E F U N DAMEN TA L S SMOKING IS AN ART, NOT A SCIENCE When it comes to smoking foods, there are no hard rules, only suggestions. Every decision you make—from the type of wood to the spice rub to the length of smoking time—is driven by your palate and preferences.
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Page 18: The Fundamentals Of Distance
DI STANC E T H E FUNDA ME NTA LS The Fundamentals of Distance FINDING THE SWEET SPOT Perhaps your first lesson about fire, heat and distance came from the great childhood s’more. Maybe you were patient in the pursuit of the ideal golden toast and you held your marshmallow high over the fire, waiting. - Page 19 Kamado Joe. Installation is flexible, too, allowing you to move cooking grates and heat deflectors up and down for achieving different high and low temperatures.
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Page 20: The Fundamentals Of Surfaces
T H E FUNDA ME NTA LS The Fundamentals of Surfaces MASTERING YOUR TOOLS Think of Kamado Joe cooking surfaces like your kitchen’s pots and pans. Or like your most essential tools. Different materials (cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic stone) hold and transfer heat in unique ways. - Page 21 A GUIDE TO SURFACES 1 Standard Stainless Steel Grate This highly versatile cooking grate comes standard with the Kamado Joe for a reason: it’s durable, easy to clean and well-suited for cooking a wide variety of foods. Stainless steel heats up very quickly and distributes heat very evenly.
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Page 22: The Technique Of Grilling
2. Install one or two half-moon cooking grates. Leave the dome open for about 10 minutes, then close. 3. Open the bottom vent and top vent fully until the Kamado Joe reaches target temperature for grilling, 400–600°F. Then close the top vent halfway to maintain, making adjustments if necessary. - Page 23 GR I L L IN G Barbecue Cheddar Burgers Preparation: 30–60 mins. Cooking: 15–20 mins. Surface: Steel or Cast Iron Grate 1 Preheat your Kamado Joe grill to 400–450°F. ® Configure the Divide & Conquer flexible cooking system for standard grilling by placing both halves of the grill grates in the lower position of the rack.
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Page 24: The Technique Of Searing
Timing is key to mastering this high-heat technique. You’ll need to give the Kamado Joe enough time to reach the right temperature (500–750°F) for searing, so be sure to light your grill well in advance. With the grill rolling at such high temperatures, searing won’t take long. - Page 25 Dry-Rubbed New York Strip Steaks Preparation: 30–60 mins. Cooking: 10 mins. Surface: Steel/Cast Iron Grate or Cast Iron Griddle 1 Preheat your Kamado Joe grill with the Divide ® & Conquer flexible cooking system set up for two-zone direct and indirect cooking. Place the grill or griddle on the lower rack directly above the hot coals.
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Page 26: The Technique Of Baking
Leave the dome open for about 10 minutes, then close. 2. Open the bottom vent and top vent halfway until the Kamado Joe approaches 300–450°F. Then begin closing the vents as needed to stabilize the kamado at your target temperature. - Page 27 Add any additional pizza toppings you like. 5 Transfer pizza to the pizza stone in your Kamado Joe grill. Close the dome and cook for 7–10 minutes. Be sure to burp the grill before opening the dome fully at these temperatures.
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Page 28: The Technique Of Roasting
2. Install the heat deflector plates; then place the cooking grate on top. Leave the dome open for about 10 minutes, then close. 3. Open the bottom vent and top vent halfway until the Kamado Joe approaches the target temperature for roasting, 300–450°F. Then begin closing the vents as needed to stabilize the Kamado Joe at your target temperature. - Page 29 T HE TEC HN IQU ES R OA STI N G Roast Chicken Preparation: 30–60 mins. Cooking: 60–90 mins. Surface: Steel or Cast Iron Grate 1 Rub the entire chicken with the olive oil. 2 Combine the salt, pepper, thyme and cumin and coat the outside of the chicken liberally.
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Page 30: The Technique Of Smoking
10 minutes, then close. 4. Open the bottom vent only about 2 inches, fully close the top vent and open the daisy wheel until the Kamado Joe reaches target temperature for smoking, 225–275°F. Make adjustments by opening or closing the daisy wheel, and if the temperature still remains too high, close the bottom draft vent another ¼... - Page 31 Smoked Pulled Pork Barbecue Preparation: 30–60 mins. Cooking: 8–10 hrs. Surface: Steel or Cast Iron Grate 1 Preheat your Kamado Joe grill to 250°F with 2 or 3 chunks of hickory smoking wood added to the firebox. Configure the Divide & Conquer ®...
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Page 32: Classic Air Lift Hinge Adjustments
A DJUSTME NT S Classic Air Lift Hinge Adjustments The Air Lift Hinge on your Kamado Joe Classic is already pre-adjusted for ideal balance and stability. Follow these instructions for any additional adjustment to suit your personal preferences. Caution: Air Lift Hinge under high tension. - Page 33 ADJ US T MEN T S Inset 1 Nut under connector Flats on screw Adjustment nut on spring retainer Inset 2 Hex end for 7mm socket wrench TOOLS REQUIRED: 7MM (9/32 INCH) OPEN END WRENCH OR 7MM (9/32 INCH) SOCKET WRENCH, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL AND 9/16 INCH OPEN END WRENCH (OR 14MM OPEN END WRENCH MAY WORK)
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Page 34: Safety Information
A DJUSTME NT S Latch Adjustments The latch on your Kamado Joe Classic is already preset for an ultra-tight seal. Use these instructions if any adjustments should be needed. CLASSIC & BIG JOE To tighten and loosen the latch, use a small allen wrench to adjust the set screw (right to tighten, left to loosen). -
Page 35: Cleaning & Care
ADJ US T MEN T S Cleaning & Care Your Kamado Joe grill is made of quality materials, so general care and maintenance is minimal. The best way to protect your Kamado Joe from the elements is with a grill cover. -
Page 36: Warranty & Registration
5-Year Warranty on Metal Parts Kamado Joe warrants that all metal and cast iron parts used in this Kamado Joe grill are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years. 3-Year Warranty on Heat Deflector and Pizza Stone... - Page 37 The purchaser’s exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty or any implied warranty shall be limited as specified herein to replacement. In no case shall Kamado Joe be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages. *Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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Page 38: Quick Start Guide
Adjustments to the vents are not immediate— allow 10–15 minutes for a vent change to take effect. Because your ceramic Kamado Joe retains heat so well, it can take some time to fully heat. Give your grill 20–40 minutes to an hour to stabilize the temp before you start cooking. - Page 39 QUICK TEMPERATURE GUIDE Approximate temperatures for cooking techniques. GRILLING 400–600˚F SEARING 500–750˚F BAKING 300–750˚F ROASTING 300–450˚F SMOKING 225–275˚F CAUTION BURP When cooking above 350°F, carefully open the grill (or burp the grill) each time you lift the grill dome to prevent flashback. LIQUIDS Do not spill liquids inside or on the grill while it is hot.
- Page 40 Fire it up. Slow it down. Thank you for choosing Kamado Joe! We are thrilled to welcome you to our ever-growing community of kamado cooks. We are confident that we have crafted the finest kamado-style cooker in the world, and we want to make sure you feel the same way.
- Page 41 If you want to learn the basics or study up on your technique, our Kamado Joe YouTube channel is the best place to start. If you want to debate the finer points of smoking woods, you’ll certainly find kindred spirits on our forums.
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