Operation Instructions - Dyna-Glo DG250T Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all hangings or plastic straps, if present.
It is important to "season" your grill, prior to cooking food. Seasoning seals the
paint and interior of your grill to enhance flavoring, durability and overall performance.
To season your grill, simply use it as you normally would without adding food. You will
need to follow all of the lighting and operating procedures in the next few sections of this manual.
Lighting Instructions
Start with at least 2 lbs. (.91 kgs.) of charcoal (35-40 standard briquettes).
Make adjustments as needed when cooking in colder climates or during high winds, and/or when fair
amounts of precipitation are present.
Step 1
Note: Please refer to the manufacturer's recommended amount of charcoal lighter fluid before
applying fluid to the briquettes. Charcoal can be added to the grill by removing the cooking grates or
pulling out the side access tray. Pile the charcoal towards the middle of the charcoal grate.
Briquettes should be packed closely together for maximum burn efficiency. Saturate charcoal with
the amount of charcoal lighter fluid as recommended by the charcoal lighter fluid manufacturer. After
soaking the charcoal, place the charcoal lighter fluid at a safe distance away from the smoker. Allow
the charcoal lighter fluid to soak into the charcoal for 3 minutes before lighting. Make sure the access
tray is pushed back into the firebox before lighting.
Step 2
With grill lid open, stand back and carefully light charcoal and allow to burn until covered with a light
ash (approximately 20 minutes). Charcoal lighter fluid must be allowed to completely burn off prior to
closing the primary grill lid and offset lid. (Fumes will tend to collect in both fireboxes, when both lids
are closed). Open both side dampers to allow airflow during the lighting process.
Step 3
After 20-25 minutes, charcoal should be ready for grilling. Use heat-resistant gloves or oven mitts
when placing the cooking grates back into the grill.
DO NOT USE PRETREATED, MATCH-LIGHT CHARCOAL. Damage to the unit may occur with
the use of match-light charcoal.
WARNING: Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air suddenly comes in contact
with fire. When opening the offset lid, keep hands, face and body a safe distance from hot
steam and flame flare-ups.
WARNING: Never add charcoal lighting fluid to hot or even warm coals as flashback may
occur causing severe burns.
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