Summary of Contents for Char-Griller Competition Pro 8125
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Warranty. CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-912-638-4724 Service@CharGriller.com Contents of this manual are Trademarked and Copyrighted by Char-Griller | A&J Manufacturing. Using the information contained in this manual without consent of Char-Griller and/or A&J Manufacturing is strictly prohibited. OM_8125_ED_ A.5...
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL Read the following instructions carefully and be sure your appliance is properly assembled, installed, and maintained. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS (Continued) • When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way back so it rests against the lid support brackets. Use extreme caution as hood could fall back to a closed position and cause bodily injury. •...
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Customer Service at 1-912-638-4724. Registration provides important protections: 1. In the extremely unlikely event of a product recall Char-Griller can easily contact you and rectify the issue. 2. If a warrantied part is broken or missing we can send you the needed parts promptly.
SURFACE RUST IS NOT CONSIDERED A MANUFACTURING OR MATERIALS DEFECT Char-Griller grills are made of steel and if exposed to the elements rust will occur naturally. Please refer to the section entitled, “Usage” to review how to care for your grill properly.
PARTS LIST Sold under license from W.C. Bradley Co.
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PARTS LIST Item Part Name THERMOMETER WITH WINGNUT & FLAT WASHER LOGO PLATE W/CLIPS HOOD HANDLE BODY SIDE FIRE BOX (SFB) LID STOPPER SFB HANDLE SFB LID SFB TOP HALF SFB COOKING GRATE SFB CHARCOAL GRATE SFB BOTTOM HALF SFB DOOR LATCH SFB DOOR DAMPER SFB SUPPORT BRACKET WHEEL...
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HARDWARE AND TOOLS NEEDED Assembly: Requires 2 people. Tools Needed: Pliers, Phillips Head Screwdriver and a 7/16” Nut Driver. NOTE: Do Not tighten any bolts unless instructed to do so. Tightening too soon may unless stated otherwise. Unpack all contents in a well cleared and padded area. Estimated Assembly Time: 45 minutes STOP! Do Not Return to Store.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to back leg positions on GRILL BODY Side Fire Box Opening Long Leg Short Leg Lock Washer Hex Bolt...
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STEP 2 Attach remaining one (1) LONG LEG and one (1) SHORT LEG to front positions on GRILL BODY BOTTOM SHELF by sliding the hook on each corner of the bottom shelf into the hole on the legs, then tighten the bolts. Lock Washer Hex Bolt Short Leg...
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STEP 3 Run AXLE ROD through holes in SHORT LEGS two (2) 7/16” HEX JAM NUTS. 7/16” Hex Jam Nut Long Leg Wheel Short Leg Axle...
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STEP 5 Place THERMOMETER through hole in GRILL HOOD, and secure with included WINGNUT and FLAT WASHER, as shown. (NOTE: Hardware came attach on Thermometer.) Thermometer Wingnut Flat Washer...
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STEP 8 Attach TOP HALF OF SFB to BOTTOM HALF OF SFB using Then, attach the LID STOPPER to the top of the SIDE FIRE BOX by inserting into lid and attaching with HEX BOLT. Top Half of SFB Bottom Half of SFB Lock Washer Lid Stopper Hex Bolt...
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STEP 9 Attach SIDE FIRE BOX LID to SIDE FIRE Side Fire Box Lid BOX using two (2) 1/4” FLAT WASHERS Flat Washer Then attach HANDLE to SIDE FIRE BOX Hex Bolt two (2) ¼-20 HEX FLANGE NUTS. Hex Bolt Hood Handle Hex Nut B-12...
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STEP 10A Attach SIDE FIRE BOX BRACE to GRILL two (2) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Side Fire Box Brace Lock Washer Hex Bolt B-13...
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STEP 10B Attach SIDE FIRE BOX UNIT to GRILL and eight (8) ¼ LOCK WASHERS. Lock Washer Hex Bolt B-14...
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STEP 11 Place CHARCOAL GRATES inside GRILL BODY near bottom, as shown. Then, place CHARCOAL GRATE inside SIDE FIRE BOX. B-15...
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STEP 12 Place COOKING GRATES inside GRILL BODY above CHARCOAL GRATES, as shown. Then, place COOKING GRATE inside SIDE FIRE BOX. B-16...
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STEP 13 Attach FRONT SHELF to front of GRILL BODY, as shown. Front Shelf B-17...
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STEP 14 Attach UTENSIL HOOKS to FRONT SHELF, as shown. Utensil Hook B-18...
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Fully Assembled Hint: Any remaining glue residue can be cleaned off with a spray lubricant like WD-40 . Do NOT use any B-19...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting Up while hot, and do not leave unattended during operation ** PLEASE NOTE: NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS ** Seasoning and Preparing the Grill IMPORTANT: BEFORE YOU USE YOUR GRILL FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU MUST SEASON THE CAST IRON COOKING GRATE(S). °...
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Finishing Up Emptying the Ashes & Ash Pan ** ONLY EMPTY ASHES ONCE GRILL IS NOT IN USE AND COOL TO THE TOUCH ** ** DO NOT EMPY ASHES DURING GRILL USE OR WHEN GRILL IS HOT **...
GRILLING RECIPES Direct Heat Direct Heat is a high heat method used to cook foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook. Typically, • Cooking with a MEAT THERMOMETER ensures food is fully cooked. Insert thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone, and allow 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to register temperature. •...
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QUAIL OR DOVES: • Cover birds in Italian dressing (Good Seasons or Kraft Zesty) and marinate overnight. • Pour remaining dressing and cover with preferred hot sauce. Marinate for 6 hours. • Wrap birds in thick bacon, and secure with a toothpick. •...
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HAMBURGERS: See Meat Marinade on previous pages. You may also marinate by allowing to stand in marinade for 1 or 2 hours at room temperature before cooking, or let stand in covered dish in refrigerator up to 24 hours. • Bring to room temperature before cooking.
SMOKING RECIPES Indirect Heat Pan not included. SMOKE BY COOKING SLOWLY. 3. Place meat above water pan. 5. Close lid & control heat with dampers. Tip: Check the water level when cooking more than 4 hours or when you can’t hear the water simmering.
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SMOKED BAKED HAM: You can smoke fully cooked canned ham or smoked and cured whole ham or shank or butt portion. Glaze 1/2 cup Orange Juice 1/2 cup Honey • Combine sugar, juice and honey. Let glaze sit for at least 4 hours. •...
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Bacon Marinade (for Smoked Venison with Bacon Recipe) 2 oz. Red Wine Vinegar 2 oz. Worcestershire 4 dashes Tabasco • Place leg of venison in a container and marinate for 2-4 days, turning daily. Leave bacon to marinate overnight. • Remove leg from refrigerator at least an hour before cooking.
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CHICKEN MARINADE: Combine 1/2 cup Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 tsp. Oregano 1/2 tsp. Sweet Basil 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder with Parsley 1/4 tsp. Pepper • Pour over chicken pieces in non-metal dish •...
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Zinc coated galvanized steel Easily switch from °F to °C Makes starting charcoal grill Auto ON/OFF feature for fast and easy extended battery life Apron Char-Griller Original All-Purpose ® Trucker Hat BBQ Rub Machine Washable Two Front Pockets Cotton-poly blended front...
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For pricing or to order accessories visit: www.CharGriller.com CALL: 912-638-4724 P.O. Box 30864 Sea Island, GA 31561 912-638-4724 www.CharGriller.com Service@CharGriller.com...
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