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13 IGNITING THE CHARCOAL
A. Depending on temperature and application use either
the Cast Iron Fire Grate or the Charcoal Basket. When
using low temperatures and grilling for a long period of
time, we recommend using the Cast Iron Fire Grate. This
enables you to fill up the Firebox with a larger amount of
charcoal allowing for a longer burning duration and easy
temperature control due to the reduced airflow. Fill to the
top of the Firebox with charcoal.
When using medium to high temperatures, we recom-
mend using the Charcoal Basket. The extra airflow ena-
bles the charcoal to reach higher temperatures faster. Fill
the Charcoal Basket up till the opening for the Smoke
Chip feeder System. The Cast Iron Fire Grate and the
Charcoal Basket can be used simultaneously.
Ensure that there aren't any small charcoal pieces at the
bottom of firebox or charcoal basket, these can obstruct
airflow. The charcoal baskets for the MONOLITH CLASSIC
and MONOLITH LeCHEF can be divided, allowing you to
use only have the area, hence creating direct and indi-
rect grilling zones.
CAUTION: Only use high quality, large lump charcoal.
We recommend our MONOLITH charcoal. Note that the
grill can reach very high temperatures and should not be
placed in the immediate vicinity of combustible materi-
als. The grill must not be operated in closed rooms. Keep
children and animals away from the hot grill. Please stay
close to the grill during the process of heating up the
charcoal, temperatures in excess of 450 °C can be
reached very fast and may cause damage to the grill
components.
B. Form a hollow in the centre of the charcoal and light
from the top. Please do not use chemical or liquid accel-
erants, as the fumes can be absorbed by the ceramic
unit and may adversely affect the flavour and quality of
the food. We recommend the LOOFTLIGHTER or chemi-
cal free fire accelerants. Close the lid and open the air
vent and ventilation cap. Due to the chimney effect the
charcoal heats up extremely fast (approx. 15 minutes).
CAUTION: Do not use chemical or liquid fire accelerants.
C. Once you reached the required temperature, adjust-
ing the air vent and ventilation cap, leaving a gap of
approximately 1 – 2 cm.
CAUTION: The Grill and its metal components can get
very hot, please wear gloves or use tongs when adjusting
the air vents.
By adjusting the air vent and ventilation cap you can
regulate the required temperatures. Opening both vents
will increase airflow and oxygen intake, making the char-
coal hotter and the temperature rise. By closing the
vents you reverse the process. Due to the very good
insulation of the heavy ceramics it will take some time to
lower the temperature from the high temperature range.
Therefor we suggest not letting the temperature rise too
high if you are planning on using the MONOLITH in the
low temperature range.
D. Then place the appropriate accessories according to
the setup for the desired grilling method inside the grill.
CAUTION: The Grill and its metal components can get
very hot, please wear gloves or use tongs when placing
the metal grids, pizza stone or deflector stone in the grill
or when removing them. Do not place hot components
on inflammable or sensitive surfaces. Please exercise
caution when handling the hot components in order to
avoid injuries.
E. By closing both of the air vents, the embers will extin-
guish, this will take approximately 10 – 20 minutes. The
remaining charcoal can be reused. After cooling down,
simply lift the charcoal basket out of the MONOLITH by
the handles, then shake off the ashes, or use the ash
hook to remove the ashes within the ceramic fire box.
Simply top up the remaining charcoal in the basket.