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3. For each model you can decide whether to mount your
wheels and/or side table on the left or right. In this way, the
Magnus adapts flexibly to your preferences.
Be careful when assembling enameled parts. Use the fiber
washers supplied to protect the enamel around the screws.
You only need a cross head screwdriver and a spanner to ad-
just the tension on the clips at the bottom of the device.
 For units equipped with one or more side tables: never lean on
them. Max. weight that these tables can carry is 7.5 kg.
6. PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR USE
6.1. First time use
It is recommended that the grill be heated up and the fuel kept
red hot, with the lid on, for at least 30 minutes before cooking
for the first time.
6.2. Which type of charcoal should I use and how much?
Always light your appliance with traditional charcoal, never with
briquettes. When your appliance is lit, you can add briquettes.
Use good quality charcoal to light the appliance, preferably
charcoal that complies with EN 1860-2. Good- quality charcoal
consists of large, shiny pieces and does not give off much dust.
Preferably use Barbecook Premium charcoal (BC-ACC-7421)
Close the bag of charcoal properly before storing it. Always
store charcoal in a dry location, do not store charcoal in a ba-
sement. Make sure not to overfill your appliance. Overloading
the bowl with charcoal/briquettes can seriously damage your
barbecue due to the extreme heat. Use the maximum following
maximum amounts of fuel:
- Charcoal: 1,2 kg
- Briquettes: 1,2 kg
6.3. Preparing the appliance for use
1. Open the lid.
2. Remove the cooking top grate from your grill. Start with the
middle grate (use the supplied grill lifters).
3. Remove the charcoal (bottom) grate and clear ashes or
chunks of old charcoal from the bottom of the bowl. Char-
coal requires oxygen to burn, so be sure that nothing clogs
the vents. (use the ventilation control at the front of the unit
for this. The ashes then fall neatly into the ash catcher at the
bottom of the bowl).
4. Replace charcoal (bottom) grate.

ATTENTION! Never place charcoal directly into the bowl.
5. Make sure the air supply is fully open (position 5)
6.4. Lighting charcoal
Lighting charcoal with a chimney starter
The easiest way to light any kind of charcoal is to use a chim-
ney starter; (included with certain models, but also sold separa-
tely). Always leave the lid open when using a chimney starter.
1. Put a few sheets of wadded up newspaper in the bottom
of the chimney starter and set the chimney starter on the
charcoal grate; or put a few lighter cubes in the centre of the
charcoal grate and place the chimney starter over them.
2. Fill the chimney starter with charcoal (max. up to the rim on
top, certainly not more).
3. Leave the chimney starter in place until the charcoal is com-
pletely covered with a white layer of ash. This takes about
15 to 20 minutes.
4. Next, pour the glowing coals into the desired place on the
coal grid. Always wear heat-resistant gloves when doing so.
5. Add a few more fresh coals on top of the already hot coals.
Wait again until these are covered with a white layer of ash.
6. You are ready for the next steps
Lighting Charcoal Using lighter cubes or wood wool
1. Place a heap of charcoal in the middle of the charcoal grate
and insert a number of firelighters or wood wool.
2. Use long matches or a lighter to light cubes or wood wool.
These will in turn ignite the charcoal.
3. Light the firelighters or wood wool through the openings at
the bottom of the charcoal starter.
4. Wait until the charcoal is completely covered with a white
layer of ash.
5. Add a few more fresh coals on top of the already hot coals.
Wait again until these are covered with a white layer of ash.
This takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. You are now ready for the next steps
6.5. Grilling with direct heat
With direct heat, the fire is right below the food (A). It sears or
browns the surfaces of the food, while it also cooks the food
all the way to the centre. This method is ideal for small, tender
pieces of food that take less than 20 minutes to cook.
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