Table of Contents Warnings Parts List & Tools Required Grill Set-Up Instructions Assembly Instructions Safety Information Cleaning & Care Hinge Adjustments Quick Start Guide Quick Temperature Guide Grill does not come with charcoal.
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.
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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 barbecue.
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• 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.
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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. • Do not touch HOT surfaces. •...
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.
The latch on your Classic III is already preset for an ultra-tight seal. Use these instructions if any adjustments should be needed. BIG JOE III LATCH To tighten and loosen the latch setting, use a small Allen wrench. Adjust the set screw to lower the latch plate and add the spacer.
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. Light cracked porcelain called crazing is part of the natural characteristic.
BIG JOE III Hinge Adjustments The Air Lift Hinge on your BIG JOE III 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.
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ALTERNATE HINGE 10mm 19mm ALTERNATE HINGE Inset 1 Nut under connector Flats on screw Adjustment nut on spring retainer TOOLS REQUIRED: 10 MM OPEN END WRENCH AND 19 MM OPEN END WRENCH.
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 stabilize the temp before you start cooking.
QUICK TEMPERATURE GUIDE Approximate temperatures for cooking techniques. 400–600˚F (205–315°C) GRILLING 500–750˚F (260–400°C) SEARING 300–750˚F (150–400°C) BAKING 300–450˚F (150–230°C) ROASTING 225–275˚F (105–135°C) SMOKING CAUTION BURP When cooking above 350°F (175°C), 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.
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Table should be fixed on the ground or wall. Non-flammable building materials are suggested for construction. Drawing is not to scale. Classic II Classic III Big Joe II Big Joe III Stand Alone Stand Alone Stand Alone Stand Alone KJ23NRHC...
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