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Summary of Contents for Primo Grills and Smokers OVAL XL
- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Bonus: Primo Recipes Included...
- Page 2 * * * Copyrighted Material * * * Primo® Grills and Smokers Owner’s Manual Copyright © 2009 by Primo® Grills and Smokers Published by: Primo® Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross, GA 30071 OFC: 770.729.1110 FAX: 770.729.1111 www.primogrill.com All rights reserved.
- Page 3 We appreciate your choice of a Primo Grill and Smoker. Properly setup and maintained, your Primo should provide years of worry-free outdoor cooking pleasure. It’s important that you follow each step in this guide carefully to insure proper use and maintenance. SPECIFICATIONS OVAL XL OVAL JR KAMADO Weight 192 lbs...
- Page 4 Primo Grills and Smokers Warranty Creative Ceramic Technologies, Inc. (CCT) warrants to the original purchaser of this Primo grill and smoker that it is free of defects in material and workmanship at the date of purchase for the following periods: •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION Greetings ..................06 Kamado History ................07 The Primo Advantage ..............07 Safety and Maintenance ............. 08 Standard Features ..............09 Accessories ................10 GETTING STARTED Primo Assembly................13 Cradle Assembly ................ 14 Cradle Side Table Assembly ............16 Table Assembly ................ -
Page 6: Greetings
From Maria Nation, Massachusetts Greetings Primo Owner! If you’re at all like me or the many Primo-istas I’ve met in the last year, your new grill is going to change your life; or at least the hours of your life that you spend at the grill! Let me tell you right off the bat that I’m an odd choice to be writing this introduction. -
Page 7: Kamado History
Introduction Kamado History The modern kamado-style grill is based on ancient Japanese technology used over 2000 years ago. Originally composed of clay, the kamado was typically built into the earth floor of pit homes—small houses built into the ground. By the early 1600”s advancements in the kamado design and function included high- end, portable kamados which attracted the attention of those in the elite and urban communities, and soon became common-place in their... -
Page 8: Safety And Maintenance
Introduction Safety and Maintenance • When transporting your grill, never lift it by the hinge. Have at least two individuals hold the bottom and back of the grill. Lower it into your table or cradle with one hand on the inside of the grill grasping the bottom vent. -
Page 9: Standard Features
Introduction Standard Features and Components All Primo Grills and Smokers are composed of a premium grade ceramic blend and coated with a protective, lead-free, scratch resistant porcelain glaze. Additional standard features include: • Stainless-Steel Bottom Vent Door • Cast-Iron Chimney Top Vent •... -
Page 10: Accessories
Introduction Accessories Upper Racks Firebox Divider Cypress Table (featured w/Oval Jr.) Cradle w/wood side tables Lower Racks (featured with Kamado) Pizza Baking Stone Heat Deflector Plates Cradle w/stainless steel sides table (featured with Oval Jr.) Grill Lifter Remote Thermometer Chicken/Turkey Sitter Ash Tool Grill Cover Lump Charcoal... -
Page 11: Getting Started
When not in use, the side tables easily fold down and out of the way. Firebox Divider: Use the cast iron firebox divider in a Primo Oval XL or Oval Junior as the perfect solution for cooking direct and indirect at the same time. - Page 12 Introduction Accessories (continued) Pizza/Baking Stone: Try your hand at crispy pizzas, chewy cookies, fresh baked bread, and more all in the comfort of your backyard with a Primo Pizza/Baking Stone. This is the only ceramic baking stone coated with a non-stick, porcelain-glaze finish for easy clean-up and is avail- able in two sizes to fit any grill.
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Page 13: Table Assembly
Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly The cypress or oak table comes shrink- wrapped for shipping purposes. Carefully cut the wrapping and lay out the table pieces. Look for the hardware package stapled under one of the table panels. Unscrew the protective wooden panels temporarily attached to the table. - Page 14 Getting Started Cypress Table Assembly (continued) Place your grill inside the wooden table using the ceramic shoes. Simply place the shoes at the approximate position where your grill will rest. Carefully lift the grill by placing a hand inside the vent and the other under the grill and make your way to the opening of the table.
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Page 15: First Use
First Use Natural Lump Charcoal For cooking purposes, charcoal comes in two different shapes: lump charcoal and briquettes. Lump charcoal is charcoal which has not been formed into briquettes. Briquettes are the pillow shaped little pieces of compressed ground charcoal. Always use lump charcoal in the Primo®. -
Page 16: Prepare To Cook
First Use Prepare to Cook DETERMINE FIRBOX FILLING Half Firebox: Fill the firebox half way when preparing smaller amounts of food or when cooking at milder temperatures. Use the Primo® firebox divider (sold separately) to cook on one small section of your grill. Full Firebox: Fill firebox to within four inches of the top. - Page 17 First Use Lighting the Charcoal - Illustration With Firebox Divider Without Firebox Divider...
- Page 18 First Use Vent Adjustment Guide Review the illustration below for approximate chimney and bottom vent settings for various food.
- Page 19 First Use Primo Preparation Time Guide The following meat temperatures are given as approximations. Experi- ence is your best guide. For your safety, we recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the quality and the proper safe temperature of your food. Low &...
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Page 20: Meat Temperature Guide
First Use Meat (Internal) Temperature Guide Ground Products Hamburger 160°F Beef, veal, lamb, pork 160°F Chicken, turkey 165°F Beef, Veal, Lamb Roasts & Steaks Medium-rare 145°F Medium 160°F Well-done 170°F Pork Chops, Roast, Ribs Medium 160°F Well-done 170°F Sausage fresh 160°F Poultry Chicken, whole &... -
Page 21: First Cooking Experience
First Use First Cooking Experience 1st Primo Turkey Grill Temperature: 275°F - 300°F • Place turkey, 10-15 lbs, on a Primo® Sitter (sold separately) and coat with your favorite spices. You may place your beverage of choice, herbs, or any flavored juices/sauces inside your sitter be- fore setting your turkey upright. - Page 22 Grill Temperature: 450°F • Place your rib roast on a Primo V-rack and cook for approximately 35 minutes for a 6lb roast. If using the Primo Oval XL, use the Primo firebox divider* and cook indirectly • Reduce grill temperature to 300°F •...
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Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Is it safe to use my Primo during all seasons? Yes. You can use your Primo year-around. Primo grills perform superbly in extremely hot or cold environments. Can I leave my Primo outside in the rain? Yes. The exterior shell of the Primo is protected with a lead-free porcelain glaze that is thermally bonded with the ceramic material for extra protection. - Page 24 Frequently Asked Questions How do I reduce the temperature quickly? Close the bottom slide door and the top vent completely. Keep them completely closed until you reach the cooking temperature; afterward readjust the slide door and the top vent to regulate the temperature. For extreme temperature reductions, open the lid for a few moments.
- Page 25 Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to clean the interior walls of the Primo®? No. You don’t need to clean the interior walls of the Primo®...nor the inside. It is best to simply clean the cooking grates and remove the ashes only.
- Page 26 Primo Grills and Smokers 5999 Goshen Springs Road Norcross, GA 30071, USA Office: 770.729.1110 Fax: 770.729.1111 www.primogrill.com...
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